XIII
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Post by XIII on Dec 19, 2023 20:04:21 GMT -5
Vince has inhabited someone’s being like Freddy in NOES2
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Dec 19, 2023 20:46:30 GMT -5
I absolutely hate Samantha Irvin’s flourishes so I’m fine with this
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Dec 19, 2023 21:49:27 GMT -5
I could see it like when they used to pause after saying "One fall" and then the audience would repeat it. Some old school idiot in the back thinks the announcer's trying to get themselves over, so we can't have the fun thing anymore. But isn't that what it is though (trying to get themselves over)? I mean, I am more aware of Samantha than I am of most other announcers. But I just think it's a fun little thing to enhance the wrestlers themselves, rather than taking away attention from them. *shrug*
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Dec 19, 2023 21:52:24 GMT -5
Vince has inhabited someone’s being like Freddy in NOES2 This is the only thing that makes any sense.
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DichEvans
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Post by DichEvans on Dec 19, 2023 22:08:06 GMT -5
This is dumb #FreeSamantha If it's because WWE management think it's Samantha trying to get herself over, it's REALLY dumb If they feel that call just ran its course and they want to treat Chelsea more seriously, I get it.
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ghost
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Post by ghost on Dec 19, 2023 22:21:57 GMT -5
But isn't that what it is though (trying to get themselves over)? I mean, I am more aware of Samantha than I am of most other announcers. But I just think it's a fun little thing to enhance the wrestlers themselves, rather than taking away attention from them. *shrug* Maybe a little bit of both. To make a sports analogy, if you know the name of an NBA referee or MLB umpire, chances are they are not good. The good ones do their job so well that they blend into the action. The bad ones stand out because they are bad and/or make it about themselves. I feel like a ring announcer in wrestling is much the same way. Obviously there are exceptions (ex. everyone knows Fink) but I feel like that's a job where if you're doing a good job, it's almost like you are background noise. You should blend in with the action. Today's ring announcers don't blend in, they say things in over the top or cartoonish ways. Is it to stand out or is to help the performer? Again, maybe a bit of both, but it's very noticeable today.
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Fade
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Post by Fade on Dec 19, 2023 22:36:06 GMT -5
I expected it tbh. Because it’s fun and unique and I just kept thinking someone in production would nip it in the bud for the sake of consistency or some bullshit logic. Only reason I know imperium dudes names is cause of her flourishes. Really enhanced and accentuated characters.
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Post by SneakMan on Dec 19, 2023 22:44:59 GMT -5
The more things change…
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Renslayer
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Post by Renslayer on Dec 20, 2023 1:00:27 GMT -5
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Post by Legion on Dec 20, 2023 5:17:13 GMT -5
I absolutely hate Samantha Irvin’s flourishes so I’m fine with this Can I ask why,cos I think they really help charcaters stand out and become a bit more memorable?
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Dec 20, 2023 5:30:22 GMT -5
And yet they didn't stop Chimmel back in the day with his announcement for Edge. Sad to see her fun touch being phased out. Though then again I look back and Howard Finkel didn't really have that many flourishes when he announced people (most I can think is disdain for Harvey Whippleman and rolling the Rs for Razor Ramon). On the rare occasions that he’d announce the entrance of Grandmaster Sexay he’d give that a bit of stank. See Royal Rumble 2000 for what I mean.
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Post by Lance Uppercut on Dec 20, 2023 5:54:39 GMT -5
I saw a report that said they’re planning a big singles push for Chelsea so maybe need to drop the wacky intro for something a bit more serious
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Dec 20, 2023 7:24:17 GMT -5
I’m a Lenne Hardt mark so I agree with Team Green on this.
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Dub H
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Post by Dub H on Dec 20, 2023 7:41:42 GMT -5
I bet it was that bald bum and known Chelsea hater Adam Pearce. ADAM!! Man Im never gonna name my kid Adam.The name is never gonna be the same for me again
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Post by Jumpin' Jesse Walsh on Dec 20, 2023 7:56:43 GMT -5
Vince has inhabited someone’s being like Freddy in NOES2 Just @ me next time.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Dec 20, 2023 8:24:04 GMT -5
I absolutely hate Samantha Irvin’s flourishes so I’m fine with this Can I ask why,cos I think they really help charcaters stand out and become a bit more memorable? I find it completely grating and silly, on par with the CGI additions to the entrances. Just give me a simple booming announcer voice any day.
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CMWaters
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Post by CMWaters on Dec 20, 2023 8:50:52 GMT -5
Man Im never gonna name my kid Adam.The name is never gonna be the same for me again But he could turn out more like Adam Copeland...
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Dec 20, 2023 9:00:03 GMT -5
I don't think it's the end of the world either way, but I want to see what happens over the next few weeks before we officially call it dead. If Chelsea is supposed to be getting a legit push, I get why she's not getting that announcement style anymore. Also, if Tiffany's on her way up, it fits her WAY more.
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PKO
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Post by PKO on Dec 20, 2023 11:48:32 GMT -5
She still did Piper Niven with the flourish so it must have been something she was told specifically for Chelsea. Maybe the online reaction will be a wake up call to whoever told her not to. It’s funny because the social media teams have been hyping her up for the last year or so.
I do think the cadence would work even better for Tiffany Stratton though.
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Post by ben:friendship frog on Dec 20, 2023 12:17:54 GMT -5
It does seem to be getting a bit much lately. The Imperium ones are good, I did like the Chelsea one but ones like The Miz just seems like she's forcing something.
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