SEAN CARLESS
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Dec 6, 2013 7:12:34 GMT -5
I don't really buy this. I know WWE does stupid stuff, but I can't believe none of the veterans in the back would point out; "Hey, this is really stupid. Unnecessarily stupid. There's no reason for this stupidity to occur". They haven't spoke up about any of the other credibility destroying things WWE does either like using midcard champions as jobbers, tag teams losing handicap matches, invisible cameras, and announcers burying talent on air, etc. |
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Dec 6, 2013 7:16:09 GMT -5
Lance Storm confirmed this isn't necessarily a new thing on his F4W podcast. When he had the dancing gimmick, after some match he just sold his injuries instead of dancing and got yelled at. That was a specific example of a comedy gimmick, but having watched some of the last 10 years of wrestling, by no means are babyfaces generally laughing, dancing, or jumping back from the ring after losses. We need more than two examples in the last decade for this to be a thing "that the WWE teaches its talent." This was just an example that Storm mentioned on the F4W podcast. If you listen to the podcast in context, it makes sense. Much like how Del Rio can have a 10 minute match on Raw where he takes a crapload of offense, wins, and then is on his feet waving around the Mexican flag as if he was just out for a light jog. |
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Post by Thunderbolt on Dec 6, 2013 9:20:50 GMT -5
Eh, I've kind of been suspecting this for a while. Their announcers don't treat the matches they call seriously, wrestlers don't react to eachother's promos, championship belts are treated as personal accessories, nobody ever sells anything besides t-shirts and smartphone apps. So very true and depressing. |
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Post by Freddy BooJangles on Dec 6, 2013 9:45:15 GMT -5
So if Cena does lose to Randy Orton at TLC, does that mean that if he loses his WWE title that he is just going to be all hunky dory & be happy? Fudge this stupid rule.
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Post by Slingshot Suplay on Dec 6, 2013 9:56:10 GMT -5
So if Cena does lose to Randy Orton at TLC, does that mean that if he loses his WWE title that he is just going to be all hunky dory & be happy? Fudge this stupid rule. If not the same night, he'll do it on RAW the next night. |
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Post by Hit Girl on Dec 6, 2013 10:02:30 GMT -5
Other entertainment companies should follow WWE's example. Just have fun with no regard to logical storytelling. In the last Hunger Games movie, when Prim dies, she should immediately get up, laugh and walk away.
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Post by thirteen3 on Dec 6, 2013 11:16:50 GMT -5
This further fuels a future generation that won't believe their actions have consequences.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2013 11:55:04 GMT -5
New WWE Slogan = "We're all about having fun, which is why you shouldn't buy the PPV's we try to sell on the basis of our superstars actively competiting against each other for championship titles and personal feuds based on violent attacks" But you SHOULD buy the PPVs we try to sell based on celebrity guests, musical acts, and the stars of E's Total Divas. |
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Dec 6, 2013 12:37:10 GMT -5
I am genuinely disturbed by the prospect that anyone would believe this. I hope it's not true. I think it's probably bull. but to play Devil's Advocate, WWE frequently really does do incredibly stupid things like this so it's hard to give them the benefit of the doubt. this is the same company that refuses to acknowledge it's a wrestling company, after all. |
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Dec 6, 2013 12:38:03 GMT -5
But, but, it's all about having fun~! That's Stephanie's new mandate, btw. Remember when they had that dumb company motto of "We put smiles on people's faces!" a few years back? This is the new one. So expect to start hearing it a lot very soon. FUN~! I wonder if they'll start having the main event faces recite a moral at the end of every RAW. It works for cartoon ponies, so who's to say that it won't work for wrestlers.  "Dear Princess Vince..." |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2013 12:57:41 GMT -5
I always felt embarrased for people who had to sell the RKO after the match.
"Screw that, not anymore. f*** you Randal, I'm fine." - every single wrestler
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Post by Crimson on Dec 6, 2013 13:06:58 GMT -5
I love how the stories we can't possibly believe to be true always end up being true these days. So Christian really does run a sweat shop then! |
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Post by Joe Neglia on Dec 6, 2013 13:11:47 GMT -5
Does this mean that time Bushwacker Luke got in the Rumble, got tossed right out and continued his Bushwacker walk to the back, all smiles...that Bushwacker Luke was ahead of his time???
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Post by Joe Neglia on Dec 6, 2013 13:18:23 GMT -5
To be honest - I can actually buy this sort of thing when it comes to the womens division. The entire division has zero direction now and is treated as eye candy and such, with zero regards to storyline and logic. It's not presented in the same way the main division is, with all the feuds and anger and attempted murders. Outside of the half-assed attempts at storyline for AJ and occasionally Nat, they all might as well be out there playing a game of volleyball where they all hug afterward.
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Post by RowdyRobbyPiper on Dec 6, 2013 15:33:34 GMT -5
This story stems from Survivor Series wherein after Eva Marie was pinned, she popped right up, left the ring with a big dorky smile and started tagging hands. Meltzer and Alvarez basically mocked her for this ridiculous greenhorn move, only to find out from the company later that this is in fact their new policy: EVERYONE HAS FUN~! Jesus Christ. You mean everyone is supposed to act like Spongebob? |
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Post by RowdyRobbyPiper on Dec 6, 2013 15:36:50 GMT -5
Remember when Hogan would sell losing the WWF Title as if someone shot and ate his family dog? Boy, have we moved far away from that. Yeah, we're going to book a screwjob finish with Andre, DiBiase and Dave's twin brother. After the match, Hulk just do your normal pose down. And remember to have FUN! |
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Post by RowdyRobbyPiper on Dec 6, 2013 15:39:12 GMT -5
Other entertainment companies should follow WWE's example. Just have fun with no regard to logical storytelling. In the last Hunger Games movie, when Prim dies, she should immediately get up, laugh and walk away. I wanted to see Gus no-sell the bomb attack and offer Walt free chicken and fries. |
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