Essential1
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Post by Essential1 on Sept 18, 2013 15:51:04 GMT -5
You got to love the weird in pro wrestling...any weird things or people you miss? my list is...
Eugene Abraham Washington Show Heel Goldust Developmental Talents being pushed on Smackdown Huge Diva tags with a few divas that were over Trent Baretta The Draft
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Post by 2 Cold Scorkum on Sept 18, 2013 15:52:30 GMT -5
I would have said ridiculous "second job" gimmicks, but those seem to be making a comeback...
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Post by BorneAgain on Sept 18, 2013 15:53:13 GMT -5
Press Conferences for every PPV.
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Post by kamero00 on Sept 18, 2013 15:54:24 GMT -5
A good intro to Raw/Smackdown. From 1998-2003 those openings always got you pumped.
They've switched to a more "pop" type of sound for their openings, and they feature more graphics than wrestlers
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Post by CM Dazz on Sept 18, 2013 16:17:03 GMT -5
Umaga Boogie Man MVP
Large group of lower card wrestlers rushing the ring to save a face from a beatdown. Monday was the first time I remember it happening in a long time.
Entrance gear that isn't just a T-shirt.
Boston Crab Iron Claw Crucifix Rubbing an opponent's forehead along the top rope. Heel grabbing the ropes for leverage in an abdominal stretch/other submission hold.
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Post by Sparkybob on Sept 18, 2013 16:23:05 GMT -5
Wrestler's wearing more creative entrance attires.
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Post by Kayfabe FAN don't want none on Sept 18, 2013 16:35:42 GMT -5
Funaki's INDEED.
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Post by edgestar on Sept 18, 2013 16:37:46 GMT -5
I miss the old backdrops with the wrestler's logo and the mini tron thing they had during the time of the neon set.
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Post by Tony Schiavontay on Sept 18, 2013 17:00:27 GMT -5
Funaki as Smackdown's number one announcer
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Post by The Beast Disincarnate on Sept 18, 2013 17:59:45 GMT -5
Todd Pettengill
Come on, we all miss Todd Pettengill!!
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Post by celticjobber on Sept 18, 2013 18:15:08 GMT -5
Wrestlers wearing street clothes or suits instead of their tights during talking and backstage segments.
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SEAN CARLESS
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Sept 18, 2013 18:21:53 GMT -5
It's not weird, but old school PPV reports.
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Post by Wolf Hurricane on Sept 18, 2013 18:44:21 GMT -5
Wrestlers wearing street clothes or suits instead of their tights during talking and backstage segments. Majorly seconded (although that isn't necessarily wierd). Keeping with the theme: The "Previously on RAW" thing they were doing for a minute Cheesy romance/wedding angles
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2013 19:08:38 GMT -5
That drumbreak in Eve's last theme before leaving, with her walking sassily with a disingenuous smile on her face.
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Post by MiLB Fan on Sept 18, 2013 19:29:04 GMT -5
The "Pre-Raw Pix" that WWE put on its website before the show started. Many times they had photos of the ring and stage being constructed, which I thought was neat. One memorable photo showed Snitsky arriving at the arena in a dress shirt and tie, with this big shit-eating grin on his face.
The little interview stage off to the side of the aisle. It was a staple of 90s WWE shows, and the company brought it back once or twice during the 2000s--I remember Kid Kash moonsaulting off it and onto Juventud Guerrera. It also made an appearance at the first Old-School Raw.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Sept 18, 2013 19:37:45 GMT -5
Heel Ricardo and the look of constant disgust/disdain on his face CM Punk's LOLHEEL promos. Tensai's music
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Sept 18, 2013 19:38:41 GMT -5
Wrestling talk shows that had their own unique, non-ring set. As opposed to just said regular wrestling ring with some couches and bullshit in it.
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Post by Young Game on Sept 18, 2013 19:39:17 GMT -5
- Lord Alfred Hayes - The WWF Events Center - William Regal & Tajiri - The Blue Steel Cage
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2013 19:41:02 GMT -5
I enjoyed the hell out of Mama Benjamin. I also second the Abraham Washington Show.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2013 19:44:20 GMT -5
Kamala. Savage gimmicks in general really, if Umaga could get over I think that a Kamala inspired gimmick could work now.
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