Sephiroth
Wade Wilson
Surviving
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 30, 2013 11:14:52 GMT -5
Don't ask me why this one came to mind today. I have mixed feelings about this brief footnote in WWE history still today. Part of me feels that WWE seriously misused him and could have gotten way more out of him than they did-but another part of me questions just how far he really could have gone, and would it have been worth the kind of special arrangements it would require to do so? Lets face it, the kid was never going to be world champion; he was small even compared to Rey Mysterio or Sin Cara, and for obvious reasons his range in the ring was pretty limited. But still, for a person with one freaking leg he did far more in the ring than anyone would ever have imagined possible given his circumstances, and used properly he would have been a major source of cross over publicity and free press that Vince loves so much. I really think WWE should have kept him around under the circumstances they have Lesnar signed to now, or that Andre was signed to way back when. He should have been a special attraction who only showed up every once in a great while, but that would mean that when he did show up it would be a HUGE deal. Honestly, could there be a more natural partner for John Cena during his "overcoming the odds" days? But I've also heard the kid had a pretty douchey attitude backstage, which probably limited his appeal.
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Sparkybob
King Koopa
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Post by Sparkybob on Nov 30, 2013 11:19:50 GMT -5
The wrestlers backstage were laughing and enjoying when Gowen was getting destroyed/getting concussed in the ring. That's all you need to know about his attitude and how wrestlers viewed him backstage.
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PKO
King Koopa
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Post by PKO on Nov 30, 2013 11:39:21 GMT -5
I think taking into account his heartwarming backstory, but also his obvious limitations, his run was near perfect. He got a good feud with Mr. McMahon and a decent midcard feud with Matt Hardy, and his beatdown from Brock Lensar put Brock over as a dick.
I've heard of his bad attitude before, but to his credit he's put his hands up and admitted it since. Understandable that a 20 year old kid would develop an inflated ego working for the biggest wrestling company and working alongside some of its biggest stars ever from the get go (Vince, Hogan, Piper).
I think he'd be a great ambassador for WWE now. Have him do the B.A. Star rallies, motivational speeches at schools. He wouldn't have to be wrestling on TV (they could show clips of his WWE run to the kids before he comes out) but it's too good a story not to be mentioning.
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Post by anticonscience on Nov 30, 2013 11:47:24 GMT -5
he had a good match on ROH's TV show last weekend. I just remember him being a punching bag in his WWE run so I was impressed watching what he can actually do in a match.
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Post by RAW IS GWAR on Nov 30, 2013 12:35:18 GMT -5
Wish he was in the rumble
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Gummydavidson
Dennis Stamp
Johnny Davidson for Prime Minister!
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Post by Gummydavidson on Dec 2, 2013 15:21:12 GMT -5
He was actually really over with the crowd, guess his attitude problems was the reason he was mainly used as a jobber after his feud with Vince McMahon.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2013 16:34:50 GMT -5
Never really cared for this guy, but I'm glad that we got the infamous Brock asskicking to show for his run.
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MolotovMocktail
Grimlock
Home of the 5-time, 5-time, 5-time, 5-time 5-time Super Bowl Champion 49ers-and Wrestlemania 31
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Dec 2, 2013 17:00:31 GMT -5
Both Punk and Cornette like to tell the story of how John Laurinaitis signed the wrong one-legged wrestler. Who was the guy they meant to sign instead of Gowen?
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Dec 2, 2013 17:08:19 GMT -5
At the end of the day he didn't have a leg to stand on.
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Capt Lunatic
Unicron
Buttah in mah ass, lollipops in mah mouth
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Post by Capt Lunatic on Dec 2, 2013 17:19:59 GMT -5
Were Zach Gowen and Colin Delaney ever a tag team? I feel like that would be a good fit.
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Post by Bootista on Dec 2, 2013 17:50:37 GMT -5
At the end of the day he didn't have a leg to stand on.  |
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Post by Hit Girl on Dec 2, 2013 17:56:55 GMT -5
Suspension of disbelief can't be suspended that far.
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Post by carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army) on Dec 2, 2013 17:57:23 GMT -5
Woulda been amazing as a face manager. He was a great promo, and he'd be great as someone forced into matches with whatever heel his wrestler is feuding with to make people hate the bad guy.
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mrbananagrabber
King Koopa
Paul Heyman's unofficial joke writer
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Dec 2, 2013 18:52:37 GMT -5
Suspension of disbelief can't be suspended that far. This. Hell, he looks like even I could kick his ass. I'm supposed to believe The Greatest Wrestlers In the World can't beat him? |
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Post by molson5 on Dec 2, 2013 19:47:38 GMT -5
Both Punk and Cornette like to tell the story of how John Laurinaitis signed the wrong one-legged wrestler. Who was the guy they meant to sign instead of Gowen? I believe the story goes that they signed the other guy first, then realized their mistake and hired Gowen. |
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Post by Wolf Hawkfield no1 NZ poster on Dec 2, 2013 20:09:59 GMT -5
Problem with Gowen was anyone who lost to him automatically looked like a joke.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Dec 2, 2013 20:22:46 GMT -5
I first saw Gowen at a free wrestling show as part of a street festival. I had the chance to chat with him at a few indy shows after that. Was always a nice guy.
Surreal to see him a short time later on WWE.
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