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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 12:12:09 GMT -5
I mean, I think that's what the original intent of the Daniel Bryan character was before he became Kicky Mcheadbutt, and I still think it's a good gimmick.
Just an unassuming looking guy or gal armed with a plethora of submissions that can get the tapout from anywhere, even sloppy pinfall attempts.
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jan 24, 2016 12:14:01 GMT -5
There's someone at NXT who is likely ready, willing, and Gable to get that over.
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Post by sonofblaine on Jan 24, 2016 12:21:05 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 12:24:34 GMT -5
Perhaps if you had multiple ones, in some kind of sorority.
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Post by 543Y2J on Jan 24, 2016 12:30:04 GMT -5
Zack Sabre Jr and the Deathly Armbars
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 12:48:29 GMT -5
Nash threw his legs up for a triangle choke, then promptly tore his quads |
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Post by Harry The Arrow was Wrong! on Jan 24, 2016 13:03:16 GMT -5
Zack Sabre Jr and the Deathly Armbars Yep. ZSJ is the first dude I thought of. Unfortunately if he ever does sign with WWE, I don't see him doing that well. He's not exactly Vince/Dunn's type. I still want to see him in NXT though. |
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Post by TheMediocreWarrior on Jan 24, 2016 13:05:33 GMT -5
I just imagined Damien Sandow dressed up as Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Mouse, so there's my answer.
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Post by HisRoyalGreeness on Jan 24, 2016 13:19:51 GMT -5
Only if they do an armbar called the Wizard's Sleeve.
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Post by Vincent Whiney on Jan 24, 2016 13:32:32 GMT -5
Only if he can make you tap out with his mind.
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Post by Jimichiro Likes Erick Rowan on Jan 24, 2016 13:37:16 GMT -5
It'd be better if they were an actual wizard.
"I can do a bunch of MMA holds from OUTTA NOWHERE!" doesn't sound like all that exciting a character.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 13:50:46 GMT -5
It'd be better if they were an actual wizard. "I can do a bunch of MMA holds from OUTTA NOWHERE!" doesn't sound like all that exciting a character. I don't even mean MMA holds like heel hooks and armbars, per se, though you could use those if you want.... but someone who is well-versed in all the classic uses and applications of standard pro-wrestling holds. Camel clutch, Boston crab, Cobra clutch, Surfboard stretch, Sleeper hold, Cloverleaf, Figure 4, Indian deathlock, STF, etc. It'd be a great way to make a smaller guy look dangerous, especially if they're not a high flyer. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 14:24:12 GMT -5
I just imagined Damien Sandow dressed up as Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Mouse, so there's my answer. "Making his way to the ring, accompanied by his dancing brooms..." |
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Post by 魔界5号 on Jan 24, 2016 14:43:59 GMT -5
Tim Thatcher or Zack Sabre Jr would excel in this role.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 17:14:57 GMT -5
Make him a submission machine. For the heck of it, make him a Samoan.
Wish I knew who could pull that off.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 17:25:07 GMT -5
Chris Jericho in his new MMA Jericho gimmick.
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Post by keezy on Jan 24, 2016 17:53:57 GMT -5
Going back to a submission style would be easier on Daniel Bryan's body, I could see him being a William Regal or Finlay style wrestler and still being over just for being out there.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Jan 24, 2016 18:02:38 GMT -5
I just imagined Damien Sandow dressed up as Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Mouse, so there's my answer. "Making his way to the ring, accompanied by his dancing brooms..." This board will go ballistic the night Triple H goes over the brooms on Raw. |
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Post by Jimichiro Likes Erick Rowan on Jan 24, 2016 18:20:06 GMT -5
It'd be better if they were an actual wizard. "I can do a bunch of MMA holds from OUTTA NOWHERE!" doesn't sound like all that exciting a character. I don't even mean MMA holds like heel hooks and armbars, per se, though you could use those if you want.... but someone who is well-versed in all the classic uses and applications of standard pro-wrestling holds. Camel clutch, Boston crab, Cobra clutch, Surfboard stretch, Sleeper hold, Cloverleaf, Figure 4, Indian deathlock, STF, etc. It'd be a great way to make a smaller guy look dangerous, especially if they're not a high flyer. Why not just give them one hold that everyone submits to? That way, in the narrative, he has a feared submission hold that any wrestler who faces him tries like hell go avoid. And then when the fans see that hold applied, they can react accordingly. Look, I'm not the biggest fan of WWE's match formula. Once in awhile, I'd like to see a ppv main event last 5 minutes because it's such a break from the formula and will keep the fans invested in every nearfall. Sometimes I'd like to see a guy win a match with an appropriate nonfinisher or nonsignature move. But I get why they do it - people like familiarity. It's why guys tend to keep their entrance themes and 5 moves of doom after they reach a certain level, the majority of fans want to see them. |
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