Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 4, 2016 12:20:28 GMT -5
He handled it extremely professionally when Lawler had his heart attack and they weren't sure if he was going to make it. That was very well done on his part, considering it had to be very emotional. Miz has said that when he commentated that it really makes it easy to appreciate how difficult Cole's job is. I have to give him credit for putting up with Vince and Dunn's micromanaging for as long as he has. Considering he's Mauro's supporter that will soon fall into his lap in about 2 years or so I assume as Cole transitions to his backstage role more.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2016 13:53:20 GMT -5
Oh, I have cole to thank for introducing me to the greatest of insults. "Listen here, f***head!" "So obviously you didn't hit the f***ing mute switch tonight, asshole!" I enjoy Cole calling Mark Henry's WHC win over Orton at Night of Champions.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on May 4, 2016 13:58:24 GMT -5
These superstars are competing continually "LITA... had a great day yesterday." "Rock has... a great... THE PEOPLE'S ELBOW!" The burning... feels different tonight.
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Post by alred1982 on May 4, 2016 14:55:32 GMT -5
I've said it before and will say it again his calling of Eddie's win and mankind's are better then anything Jr has done. Cole is good when left without Vince.
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Post by Ryushinku on May 5, 2016 7:40:44 GMT -5
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Post by Crimson on May 5, 2016 9:12:55 GMT -5
Honestly, all of his interviews he's been doing over the past few years. He does a good job actually playing straight man and bouncing off of the wrestlers personalities.
Why they don't air them on Raw, who knows?
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 9:18:11 GMT -5
I pretty much loved heel Cole. In fact, to me the only thing wrong with it was that he didn't have a straight down the middle or face play by play guy to compliment him. Heel Color Guy and Face Color Guy doesn't work as an announce team.
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Post by -Lithium- on May 5, 2016 17:57:25 GMT -5
youtu.be/peMpm_HPewQ?t=2712The way he says "Oh My God" is so perfect. He was great the whole match, but that one line was amazing. One of the few lines I can't imagine JR doing better. Ross would have add a certain over dramatic tone that needed to it, rather than the "Holy shit. It happened" feel it needed to have...
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 5, 2016 18:06:56 GMT -5
His call of The Rock/Mankind at the Royal Rumble. I especially loved the line "THE ROCK MAKES ME SICK!"
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Post by Captain & Diet on May 5, 2016 20:41:54 GMT -5
Beast From the East. Its why I will never get behind people wanting him replaced. He doesn't need to be replaced, he needs Vince to shut up and let HHH direct him. Cole is a pro. He's been doing this for over 20 years. He doesn't need direction. He needs to be allowed to call the action, promote stories and get guys over. There's a reason he is the guy in charge of the announcers. He gave us the gift of Mauro Ranallo.
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Post by wisdomwizard on May 5, 2016 20:58:04 GMT -5
Beast From the East. Its why I will never get behind people wanting him replaced. He doesn't need to be replaced, he needs Vince to shut up and let HHH direct him. Cole is a pro. He's been doing this for over 20 years. He doesn't need direction. He needs to be allowed to call the action, promote stories and get guys over. There's a reason he is the guy in charge of the announcers. He gave us the gift of Mauro Ranallo. Exactly. And going by reports on here before, I have a feeling he's going to be Hunter's right hand man when Dunn's gone.
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Post by Nic Nemeth on May 5, 2016 21:57:31 GMT -5
Anything Daniel Bryan related.
I honestly think Cole made Bryan a star.
Bryan attacking Cole is a markout moment no matter who you are.
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Post by Psy on May 6, 2016 0:05:36 GMT -5
One of the tribute to the troops shows had a mortar attack nearby, cameras were rolling and servicemen took off their body armor to give to the WWE folks and sheltered them under vehicles. Cole gave a solid, heartfelt tribute to them there. I probably have some details wrong, but the gist is there. Edit - Well, yeah, I got some details wrong. But here - m.youtube.com/watch?v=dzgYgZEX6t8
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Post by Urfarkendarf on May 6, 2016 0:37:42 GMT -5
This is it
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Post by darbus alan on May 6, 2016 0:42:20 GMT -5
- Turning NXT Season 3 into Mystery Wrestling Theater 3000, except when Naomi and AJ Lee wrestled and he put over how good they were with genuine enthusiasm. - His feud with Daniel Bryan and the long burn leading up winning him over and his calling Bryan's Wrestlemania Momentâ„¢. - Handling Jerry Lawler's heart attack like a pro and carrying Raw's commentary by himself under what was no doubt extreme emotional distress. - Most of his work with Tazz on Smackdown - Most of his work with JBL on Smackdown.
I like Cole much more than some others here.
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Post by Clawley Race on May 6, 2016 0:46:22 GMT -5
The Cole Mine
When he exposed all of his couch tattoos...
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on May 6, 2016 16:17:23 GMT -5
'Mick Foley has done this for himself and for anyone else who's ever been told they can't do it.'
That call is my favourite call of all time, and it perfectly encapsulates what makes me love most of my favourite wrestlers.
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Post by And Eee on May 6, 2016 16:23:51 GMT -5
JBL: How do you get a name like MVP? Cole: How do you get a name like Justin Hawk?
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Post by MGH on May 6, 2016 16:30:10 GMT -5
Up until the main event killed his soul along with ours, Beast in the East was a shining moment for his commentary. Yes! It provided a much needed reminder that Cole really does know his stuff. He just drowns in WWE and Vince's horrid direction a lot of the time.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 18:32:18 GMT -5
THEOCTOPUSTHEOCTOPUSTHEOCTOPUSTHEOCTOPUSTHEOCTOPUSTHEOCTOPUSTHEOCTOPUS TAP OUT TAP OUT TAP OUT GO TO SLEEP DO WHAT YOU DO!
AJ WINS!
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