Lancers
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Post by Lancers on Nov 30, 2013 20:26:13 GMT -5
Why couldn't he just want to be an accountant like his Uncle Gerardo?
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Post by tigermaskxxxvii on Nov 30, 2013 21:56:12 GMT -5
He looks more like Dynamite Kid than Benoit (I know there was already a similarity between those two to begin with, but this guy looks like whoa, that's Dynamite Kid's son). MADE EVEN MORE ODD by the fact that he's being trained by Davey Boy's son. British Bulldogs 2.0? The British Commonwealth Bulldogs? I want David Benoit to an even chance to succeed (whatever that would be seeing as how wrestling isn't exactly a meritocracy) as if he wasn't the son of wrestling's greatest real life villain. If he made it to the top and was a solid citizen it would make a great ESPN 30 for 30 film decades later ("60 for 60"?). Although if he does screws up in any major way it would be an even bigger disgrace for the business ("An ESPN 60 for 60 presentation. Lightning Strikes, Not Once but Twice: The Chris and David Benoit Story") Edit: Also, I want one of David Benoit's signature move to be a flying headbutt....Off the bottom rope....With his hands up the entire time.
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Post by nisidhe on Nov 30, 2013 21:58:25 GMT -5
Assuming the kid even amounts to a signable talent, there's no way WWE can benefit from this. It's possible, but it would require a tremendous amount of courage/moxie on their part to do so; there is a balance of risk to be weighed here. If they sign him, they can be subject to the media circus. If they pass on him, they risk a media circus _plus_ the possibility that, if the son proves nearly as good as the father, a rival promotion may be able to build themselves up as a competitor by making him their "face of the company." If anything, David Benoit may be a way for WWE to put Chris Benoit back into its narrative. I could see a revenge/justice angle forming in which Mr. McMahon (or Trips & Steph) are attacked by Benoit the Younger, with a promo that harken back to Inigo Montoya's famous greeting. However, the trend with WWE has been to rename or retool their talent in order to retain the rights to the images and likeness of the character; it's why Curtis Axel is not introduced as Joe Hennig, for example. While John Cena, Randy Orton, et al may keep their own names, this appears to have been grandfathered in and the rights to certain other aspects of their respective characters may not go with them should they leave for other pastures. Six years have passed since the Benoit tragedy. Not only have many newer and younger fans never heard of Chris Benoit, but most of those who have also know the circumstances under which the tragedy took place and accept that David Benoit is not his father. There will be a certain degree of controversy surrounding any decision to bring David in; however, by no means will it be on the same level as what happened six years ago. Any controversy generated, moreover, would have the effect of bulking up ratings as casual viewers see who this kid is and why he matters. If working an angle with David Benoit can create a positive financial outcome for WWE, Inc., David Benoit will be on the roster as soon as he's finished training. They're not going to pass him up if they can restore at least some of what the tragedy had cost them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 22:37:54 GMT -5
I think you mean Melvyn Breckenridge wants to be a wrestler, enter WWE.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Nov 30, 2013 22:43:36 GMT -5
It's his life. He shouldn't suffer for the sins of his father.
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Post by Hit Girl on Nov 30, 2013 22:45:20 GMT -5
It's a hornet's nest for WWE. They'll stay well away.
That being said I've always felt they approached Benoit in the wrong way following what happened. Instead of trying to erase him from history, they should have used him as a cautionary tale, about the real dangers of brain trauma and so forth. That way they could acknowledge his career and life, while also mentioning the tragic way it all ended. Then, they wouldn't have to retcon him out of existence, while tastefully addressing the terrible circumstances of how his life ended.
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Post by Gerard Gerard on Nov 30, 2013 23:28:37 GMT -5
It's a hornet's nest for WWE. They'll stay well away. That being said I've always felt they approached Benoit in the wrong way following what happened. Instead of trying to erase him from history, they should have used him as a cautionary tale, about the real dangers of brain trauma and so forth. That way they could acknowledge his career and life, while also mentioning the tragic way it all ended. Then, they wouldn't have to retcon him out of existence, while tastefully addressing the terrible circumstances of how his life ended. Eh, the way they treated Benoit since has told a larger story than what you suggested could ever. If the 'E was person, you'd lambaste them for not actually confronting the issue, merely ignoring it and hoping it goes elsewhere; a ripe, rich meta-comment on the workings of 'rasslin. Still, I am glad he's not on the history books, personally; I cringe like a ninny whenever he happens to show up on my archive footage.
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Post by wildojinx on Dec 1, 2013 0:35:15 GMT -5
How about calling him Biff Wellington Jr? While he's not wellington's son obviously, it would be a way to subtly acknowledge his father (as biff was benoit's tag team partner) without focusing on the negative aspects.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Dec 1, 2013 2:51:26 GMT -5
It's his life. He shouldn't suffer for the sins of his father. He shouldn't, but that's rarely how business works.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Dec 1, 2013 4:07:14 GMT -5
Since WWE likes to do wink wink nudge type of stuff at the internet nowadays, they should name him David Holly.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 11:03:10 GMT -5
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