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Post by JTG Fan on Nov 29, 2013 22:08:50 GMT -5
I think Zebby deserves some love here. Outside of a lull in the spring/early summer when Swagger was clearly going nowhere/before Cesaro joined when the whole gimmick seemed to be spinning it's wheels, Dutch has been killing it in terms of being able to get heat and be entertaining as well. His reactions during the Titus puking bit tonight were tremendous. He has just been a great addition to WWE this year.
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Post by Talent Name on Nov 29, 2013 22:13:13 GMT -5
After everything he went through he has earned my respect and I love his work. I never saw a match of his yet but I really want to I love his promos and his Yosemite Sam mustache.
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Nov 29, 2013 22:15:51 GMT -5
If it wasn't for Goldust, he'd probably be the comeback of the year. This has been a nice run for the legend.
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Post by wisdomwizard on Nov 29, 2013 22:17:13 GMT -5
He's been nothing but greatness. I love that he's taken so well to being Swagger and Ceasaro's mouthpiece. He's walking proof why WWE should have more managers. I still wish they'd use Ricky Steamboat and other veterans as managers. That would work even better than having them in nostalgic matches.
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Post by Kayfabe FAN don't want none on Nov 29, 2013 22:24:55 GMT -5
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Post by Greer on Nov 29, 2013 22:40:45 GMT -5
He's been great but I do wish he would interfere more and make himself more of a heat magnet.
At this point, he does his promo and just stands by the apron. He needs to get his hands dirty to really get the team over as dastardly heels.
Start choking some faces, throwing some powder and gouging some eyeballs Zeb! You're old school!
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Post by HBL on Nov 29, 2013 22:40:57 GMT -5
He's awesome,pretty much saved Swagger's ass too.
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Post by nate5054 on Nov 30, 2013 1:12:14 GMT -5
After seeing his run here and hearing his interview with Colt on his podcast, I'm just a massive fan of this guy. He's like the awesome full of life southern uncle I never had.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 30, 2013 1:19:34 GMT -5
I like the man's work, especially since the world of wrestling does need managers now and again. Hopefully, after Cesaro probably turns face and likely leaves him, he can get another protege.
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Post by Brother-RD on Nov 30, 2013 1:22:28 GMT -5
Dutch Mantell was made for pro wrestling.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Nov 30, 2013 1:34:22 GMT -5
I am thankful wrestling still has Dirty Dutch in some capacity.
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Nov 30, 2013 3:20:41 GMT -5
He's a great talker but nothing he says ever gets any kind of reaction. The crowd don't give a shit about him.
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Post by Hit Girl on Nov 30, 2013 3:44:55 GMT -5
He's a great talker but nothing he says ever gets any kind of reaction. The crowd don't give a shit about him. Probably because if anything, he's too persuasive and they quietly agree with him. Dutch tries to be heelish, but he comes across so reasonably that it's impossible to dislike him. The man is brilliant. So much attention was given to Paul Heyman guys, that people overlook how good Dutch can be for guys with no direction.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 30, 2013 3:49:10 GMT -5
He's a great talker but nothing he says ever gets any kind of reaction. The crowd don't give a shit about him. They have a very delicate line to walk with him, always, since in some situations, he has been cheered. That is very clearly not the intention.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Nov 30, 2013 6:32:10 GMT -5
Great mannerisms, awesome moustache and cuts a great promo. I like him a lot.
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Post by Slammy Award-Winning Cannibal on Nov 30, 2013 6:42:50 GMT -5
He's a great talker but nothing he says ever gets any kind of reaction. The crowd don't give a shit about him. Probably because if anything, he's too persuasive and they quietly agree with him. Dutch tries to be heelish, but he comes across so reasonably that it's impossible to dislike him. The man is brilliant. So much attention was given to Paul Heyman guys, that people overlook how good Dutch can be for guys with no direction. This. The crowd respects Zeb and they pay attention. He never gets WHAT chants and everyone is excited to join him and stand up, place their hand over their heart and in a big loud voice say WE THE PEOPLE. And with that, he brought credibility to the team and legitimized them. He's worth every penny.
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Post by saintpat on Nov 30, 2013 7:36:22 GMT -5
I'm a Dutch Mantel Guy.
Some of my earliest memories are watching Dutch and a young Randy Savage feuding in the Gulas territory.
Met him Atlanta a couple of years ago when he was hocking books and autographs in Atlanta at an ROH show before Wrestlemania. He was intelligent nad gracious and shared a couple of great stories with me. I was so happy to see him get another run in the 'E.
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Nov 30, 2013 10:52:12 GMT -5
He's awesome,pretty much saved Swagger's ass too. Definitely. Without Zeb, Swagger would've been shitcanned for sure. He's definitely the best manager they've had in a long time, and one of the best heels. IMO, all heels need to have a grain of truth to what they say, but then twist it to fit their own agenda and get heat as a result, and that's totally what Zeb does. And I'll agree, he just seemed like the nicest guy on the Art of Wrestling.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 11:07:43 GMT -5
He had a freaking bullwhip the one week, and never again.
You just don't tease something like that without following up.
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Post by Essential1 on Dec 2, 2013 0:01:02 GMT -5
He's a good addition to the roster but he alot of his promos sound the same.
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