Byakugan
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Post by Byakugan on Jan 18, 2007 14:28:38 GMT -5
With Vince giving black people such a push I'm wondering if you think an oriental might ever step up.
Orientals have mainly been used as "assasins"(mainly in the past) or jokes (current). Never really main eventers. Do you think it could happen? Or are they too small and is WWE too racist?
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Post by Matt Rogers on Jan 18, 2007 14:38:08 GMT -5
WCW had Muta up there, so I could see it happening. Tajiri was too small by WWE standards, they just need a brutal looking brawler for it. I recommend Kobashi.
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Post by FCVDave on Jan 18, 2007 14:39:45 GMT -5
They booked Yokozuna as Oriental I guess but I dunno about authentic ones.
Edit - Haha I just saw the question to the poll.
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Post by Stu on Jan 18, 2007 14:41:50 GMT -5
Batista is half-Filipino, so that may count. Also, oriental is only used to describe inanimate objects or other things. We prefer to be called Asian
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Post by Just "Dan" is Fine, Thank You on Jan 18, 2007 14:42:06 GMT -5
They couldn't credibly push Tajiri beyond his US Title win, and he just bled intensity. I'd say it's really about size, not race. But then, if you don't think it's racism, odds are you won't see it.
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Post by Garee on Jan 18, 2007 14:42:54 GMT -5
I guess if the guy is good and the time is right, then yes
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Post by dirtydickraines on Jan 18, 2007 14:43:23 GMT -5
I see no reason why there can't be an Asian main eventer. Is the term, "Oriental" still an accepted term?
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Post by Joekishi on Jan 18, 2007 14:46:22 GMT -5
Batista is half-Filipino, so that may count. Also, oriental is only used to describe inanimate objects or other things. We prefer to be called Asian Yeah I think Batista does count. Though he might not be full, he is Filipino and greek. So yeah he's the first "filipino" champ. though rock would be the first black champ. i guess half isn't enough these days, we need full on asians.
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Post by Azraith on Jan 18, 2007 14:49:45 GMT -5
I dunno, doesn't Jimmy Wang Yang just scream "Main event at Wrestlemania"?
I'm sure there could be a asian main eventer in the WWE, he'd just have to be given a chance to shine. I always thought CIMA would do pretty damn well in the WWE given the opportunity. Also, Shuji Kondo. Holy crap is he impressive.
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Post by Stu on Jan 18, 2007 14:50:10 GMT -5
If we're not only talking about WWE, than Ricky Steamboat and Ron Simmons come to mind. And let's not forget the greatness of King Booker.
edit* And while shortlived, Masato Tanaka was ECW champion at one point.
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Post by The Sensei of Niceitude on Jan 18, 2007 14:51:24 GMT -5
KENTA would do a bloody good job.
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Post by leemir on Jan 18, 2007 14:54:06 GMT -5
I think CIMA would do really well in WWE, maybe not main event but I'm sure there'll be one someday.
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Jan 18, 2007 14:58:42 GMT -5
In the WWE?
Most likely only if they are of Asian decent, but born in America, with a minimal slant to their eyes and perfect english.
(And I dont mean ANY racism with that comment, just pointing out what I think is xenophobia on WWE's part.)
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Jan 18, 2007 15:06:43 GMT -5
Theoretically, there is no reason why an ass-kicking Japanese guy couldn't come in with a manager, a la Umaga, lay waste to everyone in his path, and get over as a main-event threat.
Except for what appears to be obvious racism on WWE's part.
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Post by Jeff on Jan 18, 2007 15:15:12 GMT -5
Bigger babies.
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Post by Joekishi on Jan 18, 2007 15:16:24 GMT -5
I dunno, doesn't Jimmy Wang Yang just scream "Main event at Wrestlemania"? I'm sure there could be a asian main eventer in the WWE, he'd just have to be given a chance to shine. I always thought CIMA would do pretty damn well in the WWE given the opportunity. Also, Shuji Kondo. Holy crap is he impressive. OH and Jimmy Wang Yang is Half white/half Asian...ALL REDNECK
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Post by 'Sweet n' Sour' A. A. Estrada on Jan 18, 2007 15:16:56 GMT -5
I've yet to see an Asian wrestler in WWE that has been portrayed as anything but a blatant stereotype (Kenzo Sasuki and his wife) or a 'hilarious' comedy jobber that speaks broken 'Engrish' or none at all (Taka and Funaki, Taijiri). And Yang is around because, haw haw, he thinks he's American like us but he's DIFFERENT, I know he is because he's yeller.
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Post by Joekishi on Jan 18, 2007 15:19:01 GMT -5
He's Asian-American.
Why does it have to be an Asian from ASIA as a main event guy?
Asians aren't particularly big, but eh...
closest we have are the PAcific Island bradas like Umaga, Rikishi, Joe, and The Rock
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Post by Captain Sunhat on Jan 18, 2007 15:24:55 GMT -5
Depends how long Vince lives for.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2007 15:44:53 GMT -5
If it was a bigger guy and he had good charisma, I don't see why not.
It's not terribly likely though, as most asian workers given a spotlight in the US are cruisers.
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