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Post by Sparkybob on Mar 2, 2019 10:37:58 GMT -5
He's fine I don't think he is a top tier talent but he deserves a chance to run with the ball and see what he can do.
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Post by cabbageboy on Mar 2, 2019 10:55:39 GMT -5
The only reason to not feel it is that he's still kinda tied in with the New Day and their goofball act. If they would just dial it down a bit and be a more serious faction while still having fun sometimes then they could be a really big money drawing faction.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Mar 2, 2019 11:28:52 GMT -5
I've been over New Day's goofy BS for a while now, but regardless, Kofi is great to watch and deserves it.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Mar 2, 2019 11:47:32 GMT -5
The WWE title is already midcard, its being held by a midcard comedy act as it is.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 12:21:20 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm pretty "eh" on it myself. Dude had one hot week, and everyone's pissing themselves for him to get the belt. The part that really irritates me is that it derails Ali's push, and how quickly the narrative shifted from "Wouldn't it be cool if they gave Ali the ball and he ran with it?" to "Well, Ali wasn't REALLY ready to get this push." I love Ali but I'm not so sure the crowd would be as hot for him as they are for Kofi.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Mar 2, 2019 12:22:41 GMT -5
100% not. Despite the performances recently (good on him, I didn’t know he had it in him) I still view him a sub-Christian level top mid card guy. I thought it was silly when Christian won the title, I’ll think it’s silly when/if Kofi wins it. New Day being pancake idiots, and dressing in their stupid neon pink unicorn rainbow stuff makes it even worse. I’m not saying wear a suit, but look the part at least.
And also this was supposed to go to Ali who I think is so much better in every way, so there’s a lot in my stomach watching Kofi get this instead of him.
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Post by deezy on Mar 2, 2019 12:23:43 GMT -5
I'm liking it and was chanting along with everyone for him in Charlotte this past Smackdown.
But I can understand why you don't because I'm not feeling anything Becky wise and I'm definitely in the minority in that.
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Post by Some Guy on Mar 2, 2019 12:31:37 GMT -5
I've been pushing for Kofi to win the Rumble for 4 years precisely because I thought he deserved a shot at Mania, so absolutely. He's been consistently solid and over for 11 years, there's no harm with him getting a run with a top belt. I've seen enough people praising JBL's run that legitimately made Smackdown unwatchable that they can deal with Kofi winning.
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Post by dbrussel on Mar 2, 2019 12:34:59 GMT -5
It's a meh situation for me, but then I remember Jinder was WWE champ, so....why not.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 12:38:26 GMT -5
I think really the biggest question mark I have in response to the, "Never Kofi, he's not worth it," crowd is... I mean, does he really seem like a gigantic step down to you to a Jinder Mahal? Jack Swagger? Alberto Del Rio? JBL? I love the guys but Sheamus, The Miz, and Dolph Ziggler?
I'd most compare Kofi to a Rob Van Dam. Not necessarily someone to build a company around, no (although I don't really see why you wouldn't at least give Kofi a shot since at least unlike RVD he's proven to be reliable and shown he can stay clean), but he's been an over-as-hell midcarder for years putting on killer matches and making the company a ton of money in the process but without that one big crown jewel that a not insignificant portion of the fanbase has been dying for him to reach.
I mean, even if you aren't really a Kofi fan, I don't see how you could possibly think he'd be any more damaging to the belt than any of those guys I mentioned or that it wouldn't make for a fondly remembered moment for a large chunk of the crowd.
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Post by Manute Bol on Mar 2, 2019 12:49:06 GMT -5
Proof that no matter what the WWE books, people on this board will complain about it.
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Post by abjordans on Mar 2, 2019 12:58:28 GMT -5
The only reason to not feel it is that he's still kinda tied in with the New Day and their goofball act. If they would just dial it down a bit and be a more serious faction while still having fun sometimes then they could be a really big money drawing faction. They have been drawing money for like 4 years.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Mar 2, 2019 12:59:06 GMT -5
I'm not a huge Kofi guy (I like him fine though), but just in the sense of this being a guy who has been good for over a decade and the crowd is behind him it's absolutely the right move. Plus it's a face in the main event that's legitimately fresh. There's the ancillary benefit of it also addressing the very few black world champs issue they've always had with giving it to a deserving over guy as well. Really there's no reason NOT to do it at least for a while. Dude is a hard worker with talent that's always gotten good reactions. Strap him up.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Mar 2, 2019 13:01:14 GMT -5
I'm liking it and was chanting along with everyone for him in Charlotte this past Smackdown. But I can understand why you don't because I'm not feeling anything Becky wise and I'm definitely in the minority in that. Heh, I uh REALLY read that first part wrong initially. "They were doin WHAT on Smackdown?"
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Post by 4real on Mar 2, 2019 13:07:51 GMT -5
Nope not feeling it but I’ve made my feelings clear already on this many times. He’s going to win though there’s no way after what happened at Smackdown he isn’t becoming the WWE Champion. Even if it takes till later in the year he will become Champion.
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Post by prichardmark on Mar 2, 2019 13:36:45 GMT -5
Generally when someone has shoved off into a tag team for years they get a "stench" to them like "oh that tag team guy". See Shawn/Bret for instance. Never drew huge and I think ALOT of it is because of the "tag team stench" to them
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Post by Perd on Mar 2, 2019 13:38:12 GMT -5
For me, it’s all about the story. I can’t honestly say that Kofi’s ever been one of my favorites. Sure, he’s had his moments, but there’s always been guys I’ve liked better. But this story really works. The wily veteran, getting on the roll of his life, and riding it all the way to the biggest stage possible. I keep asking WWE to tell better stories. And, right now, this is easily the best they’ve got.
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Post by abjordans on Mar 2, 2019 13:46:36 GMT -5
For me, it’s all about the story. I can’t honestly say that Kofi’s ever been one of my favorites. Sure, he’s had his moments, but there’s always been guys I’ve liked better. But this story really works. The wily veteran, getting on the roll of his life, and riding it all the way to the biggest stage possible. I keep asking WWE to tell better stories. And, right now, this is easily the best they’ve got. Same for me. Kofi has never been my absolute favorite, I am like everyone else, he’s Kofi. He’s cool. But, he fits this storyline really well.
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Post by EyeofTyr on Mar 2, 2019 14:24:48 GMT -5
I've never really thought much of Kofi if I'm being completely honest. When a lot of people were singing his praises and calling him a sure fire next big thing, I was left scratching my head.
He wasn't bad. But he wasn't very engaging for me either. Unless he was in there with a guy I did care about like a Punk or a Regal, I tended to be wholly indifferent towards his existence and his matches. They were perfectly acceptable and that was it.
I think by in large it was because the dude just had no charisma, no personality, nothing that made him really dynamic. He was a solid mid-card hand to me.
But then...
The New Day happened, and I've always said that the group was exactly what Kofi needed. For the first time in his WWE career he really got to show his personality, he got to be funny, he got to be charming, he got to show he could be witty. And I honestly thought having either or both of Xavier and E to work off of in team matches made him more engaging in the ring too. It was a rare case of modern WWE hiding a talent's weaknesses and emphasizing their strengths. It quietly built up his credibility too, as ignoring the strangle hold they've had on the tag division, Kofi was always treated and booked as the workhorse and biggest threat of the group. Impressively even over the powerhouse Big E.
Now. That all said, I think this story of Kofi's has been a great underdog story. I think it has far more emotion and stakes to it that resonates with the average viewer because Kofi never did ascend to the position so many had him pegged for. It's Rocky. You have this guy that all he wants is his shot, all he wants is the chance to prove he's a contender after years of never getting it. Part of it I think is New Day surrounding Kofi, acting as his supporting cast and helping sell the story too. Xavier has been masterful in the way he's sold Kofi's desire.
They could screw it up. They could prove that it's a bad idea to put the title on Kofi moving forward. But as is I think it's a genuine missed opportunity if they don't.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Mar 2, 2019 14:45:48 GMT -5
Smackdown is going to need new blood in its male main event scene in 2019. Styles, Orton, Bryan and Owens can all have fantastic matches with Kofi with the title on the line. He can’t be anything but a fresh shot in the arm, and I say that as a huge mark for AJ and Randy.
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