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Post by Phil Parent on Nov 28, 2013 0:22:38 GMT -5
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Post by saintpat on Nov 28, 2013 0:24:36 GMT -5
Ugh
I just wish for his sake he'd do something else with his life.
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Post by Hit Girl on Nov 28, 2013 0:26:20 GMT -5
Michael Cole - "Ladies and gentlemen, this young man is a second generation superstar. Son of the legendary Hardcore Holly"
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Post by angryfan on Nov 28, 2013 0:26:27 GMT -5
ok, if they have Chono as an intermediary, that's a good guy to have in their corner.
I get the worry for both men, particularly David, but honestly if he works under a different name, then the casual fans would have no idea and media scrutiny should be lessened.
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Post by Phil Parent on Nov 28, 2013 0:26:49 GMT -5
Ugh I just wish for his sake he'd do something else with his life. I know, but Benoit's genes in a 6'4" or 6'5" (with lifts) body in a safe era where he won't get skullf***ed to oblivion? That's special. That's also a selfish thought on my part, I know...
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Post by Phil Parent on Nov 28, 2013 0:28:07 GMT -5
ok, if they have Chono as an intermediary, that's a good guy to have in their corner. I get the worry for both men, particularly David, but honestly if he works under a different name, then the casual fans would have no idea and media scrutiny should be lessened. Unless he really really looks like him, which given how much Daniel looked like Chris, is a possibility.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 0:29:12 GMT -5
Something tells me he wants to do this partially as a way to redeem his family name. Being the son of a wrestler who killed his family is a permanent black mark. Being a respectable man who spent his life breaking down that stigma may be what he considers a fulfilling way to do things.
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Post by Phil Parent on Nov 28, 2013 0:29:19 GMT -5
You'll get chills.
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Post by Error on Nov 28, 2013 0:29:59 GMT -5
Yeah, there has been photos of him training with Harry Smith that popped up a few months back and Jericho has brought him to a lot of WWE events with a few photos of him being in the ring even. I don't see him ever getting signed by WWE as I don't see them wanting to open the can of worms that comes with it though.
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Post by saintpat on Nov 28, 2013 0:33:35 GMT -5
Ugh I just wish for his sake he'd do something else with his life. I know, but Benoit's genes in a 6'4" or 6'5" (with lifts) body in a safe era where he won't get skullf***ed to oblivion? That's special. That's also a selfish thought on my part, I know... I want nothing but the best for him. I'm not saying I wish he'd do something else for any other reason that every single time he ever steps into a ring, regardless of if they change his name or whether or not he looks anything like his dad, whether they bring it up on commentary or not -- he will be known as the son of ______. TMZ and every other outlet like it will do a story on his every move ... just to drag it up again. I know he has to live with what his father did for the rest of his life whether he is a wrestler or a doctor or delivers pizza, but I just cringe when I think of what he'll have to go through if he ever ended up on a WWE roster with that stigma.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 0:34:27 GMT -5
David Benoit is a sad story he probably wants nothing more than to be a wrestler but his last name makes it so very awkward.
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Post by Hit Girl on Nov 28, 2013 0:35:54 GMT -5
No chance whatsoever in WWE.
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Post by angryfan on Nov 28, 2013 0:39:18 GMT -5
I posted something in another thread, and if I could play psychologist again, even if I'm not licensed yet, I think he might actually HAVE a chance with WWE. Yes, it's contingent upon him training and being talented enough to do it. However, consider this.
Vince McMahon grew up without his dad, and that desire to prove himself worthy drove him, it made him who he is. Now he's faced with the son of a man who used to work for him, a man who went insane and did unspeakably horrible things, but none of those things are the son's fault. Vince may see a young man with passion and drive, but who is being held back from his dream because of his name.
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Post by Amazing Kitsune on Nov 28, 2013 0:41:20 GMT -5
More power to him.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Nov 28, 2013 0:41:23 GMT -5
David Benoit would have better luck with a different last name.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 0:41:47 GMT -5
I think it would be worse publicity if WWE doesn't hire him because of his name
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Post by cool guy on Nov 28, 2013 0:42:02 GMT -5
For once a second-generation wrestler getting a brand new ring name is completely warranted.
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Post by Old Jack Burton on Nov 28, 2013 0:44:48 GMT -5
I wish him the greatest of successes in NJPW.
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Post by Slammy Award-Winning Cannibal on Nov 28, 2013 0:46:56 GMT -5
I posted something in another thread, and if I could play psychologist again, even if I'm not licensed yet, I think he might actually HAVE a chance with WWE. Yes, it's contingent upon him training and being talented enough to do it. However, consider this. Vince McMahon grew up without his dad, and that desire to prove himself worthy drove him, it made him who he is. Now he's faced with the son of a man who used to work for him, a man who went insane and did unspeakably horrible things, but none of those things are the son's fault. Vince may see a young man with passion and drive, but who is being held back from his dream because of his name. I get it but try selling that to the shareholders.
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Post by slappy on Nov 28, 2013 0:47:32 GMT -5
For once a second-generation wrestler getting a brand new ring name is completely warranted. David Hennig.
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