What would you make Lashley's gimmick?

[acropolis619]

Throw him in a baby bib and call him Manchild. I'd mark.

[MichaelMartini]

fortunato said:

As I've always said, they should give have Ron Simmons manage him.

It would have to start with Lashley losing the title and going through a loss of confidence. Then Ron Simmons could come on as the old, retired powerhouse teaching the new guy how to be a dominating, powerful force in the industry again, sort of like Apollo Creed did for Rocky when he faced Clubber Lang.

They could do training vignettes showing Lashley training in some grimy, industrial, barebones gym, with Simmons and Lashley doing the voiceover explaining the brutal regimen.
The WWE could even insert some humorous moments by having Simmons teach Lashley how to lower his voice to sound more intimidating.

Ron Simmons would accompany Lashley to the ring, and function more like a boxing cornerman or cut man, complete with sterile gloves, towel and shiny pullover shirt emblazoned with his logo, than a traditional wrestling manager. In honor of his mentor, Lashley would adopt the nickname of Bobby "The Dominator" Lashley, and start plowing through opponents again.

You're hired.

[Joekishi]

Wayne Brady...Chappelle's Show Wayne Brady.

Like he already dresses like Wayne Brady, he looks like Wayne Brady, would not surprise me if Bobby Lashley could do improv and sing.

Then he's gotta choke a bitch you know gotta keep them in line.

[acropolis619]

A gong sounds and the lights go down. smoke fills the arena and out comes the Deadman. Lashley turns to the stage and utters a single solitary line.

"Don't tell me Bobby Lashley's gonna have to choke a bitch."

[drjayphd (feat. Pitbull)]

fortunato said:

As I've always said, they should give have Ron Simmons manage him.

It would have to start with Lashley losing the title and going through a loss of confidence. Then Ron Simmons could come on as the old, retired powerhouse teaching the new guy how to be a dominating, powerful force in the industry again, sort of like Apollo Creed did for Rocky when he faced Clubber Lang.

They could do training vignettes showing Lashley training in some grimy, industrial, barebones gym, with Simmons and Lashley doing the voiceover explaining the brutal regimen.
The WWE could even insert some humorous moments by having Simmons teach Lashley how to lower his voice to sound more intimidating.

Ron Simmons would accompany Lashley to the ring, and function more like a boxing cornerman or cut man, complete with sterile gloves, towel and shiny pullover shirt emblazoned with his logo, than a traditional wrestling manager. In honor of his mentor, Lashley would adopt the nickname of Bobby "The Dominator" Lashley, and start plowing through opponents again.

Mr. Data, MAKE IT SO!

[BorneAgain]

Make him a silent, but effective member of the 5 Percent Nation with his heavily litigious lawyer... Clarence Mason.

[HRH The KING]

fortunato said:

As I've always said, they should give have Ron Simmons manage him.

It would have to start with Lashley losing the title and going through a loss of confidence. Then Ron Simmons could come on as the old, retired powerhouse teaching the new guy how to be a dominating, powerful force in the industry again, sort of like Apollo Creed did for Rocky when he faced Clubber Lang.

They could do training vignettes showing Lashley training in some grimy, industrial, barebones gym, with Simmons and Lashley doing the voiceover explaining the brutal regimen.
The WWE could even insert some humorous moments by having Simmons teach Lashley how to lower his voice to sound more intimidating.

Ron Simmons would accompany Lashley to the ring, and function more like a boxing cornerman or cut man, complete with sterile gloves, towel and shiny pullover shirt emblazoned with his logo, than a traditional wrestling manager. In honor of his mentor, Lashley would adopt the nickname of Bobby "The Dominator" Lashley, and start plowing through opponents again.

Yep, that's it.

[EJS]

Take Matt Morgan's concept, of opponents laughing at him because of the way he talks. He then gets super pissed and beats the crap out of them for making fun of him.

The only difference being that Lashley doesn't need a fake stutter, his normal voice would work perfect for this.

[Palatial Regalia]

Id give him a Calvin from My Wife and Kids gimmick.

[8-BitAssassin]

chibidiablo said:

Balrog, there I said it.

Only if we get Paul London to adopt a Vega gimmick. Then Khali could be Sagat and they would all form a stable working under Vince, who starts wearing a cape and a military hat with a skull on the front.

Seriously, though, I'd mark like a motherf***er if Lashley could flex his muscles and make his shirt rip off at the end of a match.

[burninghammer]

I would rename him McBain. McBain is a disgruntled mercenary and he would feud with John Cena AKA the Marine. Oh and people would hire him to do their dirty work and he would take it too damn far, he shall have flashbacks and freak out from time to time. Oh and he should have a really bad Nyquil addiction. That shall be Lashley's new gimmick.

[Joie De Vivre]

To appeal more to the hard core ECW Fans, rename him "Bobby Gashley" and have him walk into the ring with a fake gash above his right eye.

[KimberlyPagesBoyToy]

michaelmartini said:

fortunato said:

As I've always said, they should give have Ron Simmons manage him.

It would have to start with Lashley losing the title and going through a loss of confidence. Then Ron Simmons could come on as the old, retired powerhouse teaching the new guy how to be a dominating, powerful force in the industry again, sort of like Apollo Creed did for Rocky when he faced Clubber Lang.

They could do training vignettes showing Lashley training in some grimy, industrial, barebones gym, with Simmons and Lashley doing the voiceover explaining the brutal regimen.
The WWE could even insert some humorous moments by having Simmons teach Lashley how to lower his voice to sound more intimidating.

Ron Simmons would accompany Lashley to the ring, and function more like a boxing cornerman or cut man, complete with sterile gloves, towel and shiny pullover shirt emblazoned with his logo, than a traditional wrestling manager. In honor of his mentor, Lashley would adopt the nickname of Bobby "The Dominator" Lashley, and start plowing through opponents again.

You should also bring back Marc Mero to team up with MVP. Those two fit the profile of two wrestlers overpaid due to thier "potential". They'll go to fancy nightclubs and not feel like training in the morning cause they already got the big contract and have nothing else to gain. They can face the hard working Lashley and Simmons. A perfect clash between the ass busting middle class and the spoiled primadonnas.

[BHB]

Anything where he wears a mask and doesn't talk.

[Isaac]

Master Blaster.

[Person With A Hat]

chibidiablo said:

Balrog, there I said it.

If Lashley changes his finisher to the Crazy Buffalo, I'm game for your idea.

Oh, and at the end of each match? He yells out : "I GOT PAID!"

[hassanchop]

bookerhatman said:

If Lashley changes his finisher to the Crazy Buffalo, I'm game for your idea.

Oh, and at the end of each match? He yells out : "I GOT PAID!"

Imagine the chants: YOU GOT PAID! YOU GOT PAID! YOU GOT PAID!

Or the signs: I got paid to see Lashley

[Joekishi]

burninghammer said:

I would rename him McBain. McBain is a disgruntled mercenary and he would feud with John Cena AKA the Marine. Oh and people would hire him to do their dirty work and he would take it too damn far, he shall have flashbacks and freak out from time to time. Oh and he should have a really bad Nyquil addiction. That shall be Lashley's new gimmick.

It's a deadening

[Deleted]

Token Black Guy.

He has constant cameos during backstage segments not involving him where he'll quickly say things like "Oh snap!" Or "Anyone got a loosey?" before going off camera.

[Red 'n' Black Reggie]

he should be like the "militant black guy" off balls of steel. JR could call him "nutty as a pet coon", so lashley would spear him through a wall.