Post by Rorschach on Nov 10, 2007 19:21:00 GMT -5
Ok, hear me out: I didn't post this in the 222 thread, since it really isn't a discussion of the "222" gimmick as much as it is a separate idea, using the "222" theme.
We've known for a while now that "222" is going to be Chris Jericho. It's perhaps the worst kept secret in pro wrestling today. It's obvious, it's becoming tedious, and most of us want the damn vignettes to end already.
But what if......just WHAT IF......we were wrong? What if the WWE ran with my following idea, and totally threw us a curveball?
Imagine the following taking place on the last RAW of 2007: (which happens to be on Monday, December 31st.....hmmmm.....am I the only one seeing a Countdown Clock appearing at the end of RAW?) ;D
All night on RAW, there has been a Coutndown Clock in the corner of the screen, counting down from 2:22 minutes (This would account for RAW's entire runtime, plus the overrun). At the stroke of 11, the arena lights go out, and a brand new Titan-tron appears.
It features the same Matrix-like digital background, only this time, various children's voices can be heard saying "Where IS he?" Will he SAVE US?" and "Please.....save us, Two Two Two.....Save us.....save us...."
Abruptly, the Tron stops. A huge pyro explosion goes off, and a figure in a long black trench-coat can be seen in the classic Jericho-esque pose, while Rage Against the Machine's "Calm Like a Bomb" plays.
But, when the figure turns around, it's not Chris Jericho.
It's (for the sake of arguement, I'll just throw a random name in here, since I really don't know WHO the WWE would get to fill this role) Sean O' Haire.
O'Haire stalks to the ring, and slides under the ropes, soaking in the jeers of the crowd. JR and the King would play along, acting like O'Haire is the last person in the WORLD they expected to be behind the "222" gimmick.
O'Haire would then cut the following promo (or something close to it):
"Yes.....I have indeed returned to save you all.......to save the entire WWE......from itself. You see, the first time I was here, I acted as the Devil's Advocate. I told many WWE Superstars things that they really didn't want to hear.....but nothing they didn't already know. I acted as puppet master to the many puppets at my disposal. Puppets like John Cena.....Edge.....Shawn Michaels.....Kane......Chris Jericho.....but something disturbing has happened in my absence. My puppets have become so entangled in their own threads, that they can no longer move, can no longer function without their master. And since my puppets cannot function, they cannot entertain you fans as they should. They need someone to cut the strings and set them free, so they can once again make you fans happy....they need......a SAVIOUR. But then again, I'n not telling you anything----
Another HUGE pyro explosion, but this time, it's accompanied by a very familiar theme......
"Yeah, you know I got ya.....BREAK THE WALLS DOOOOWN!!!"
The fans hit their collective feet as Jericho's Tron plays, and we see him atop the RAW ramp in his classic pose. Jericho then spins around and, mic in hand, gives the following promo:
Jericho: "Welcome BACK to......RAW....IS......JERICHO! I know that all of you rampaging Jericho-holics have been absolutely STARVED for your fix, so I couldn't stay away and deprive you any longer! I mean, look at you people! You're pale, sweaty, your eyes are sunken and crazy looking. Classic examples of Jericho-hol withdrawal--
O'Haire: What the hell do you think you're doing? I'm here to save RAW, and you come out and interrupt---
Jericho: SHUT. THE HELL. UP, JERKY! You know, I've been on the road with Fozzy these last couple of months, but I still find time to check the Net every now and again, and let me just tell you, Sean O'Haire, that no one in this ENTIRE arena is surprised to see you! You're appearance here has been the worst kept secret in pro wrestling HISTORY. Every wrestling fan on the internet KNEW that you were "222". You even drug it out waaaay longer than you should have, just to try and throw the little bloodhounds off the scent, but they STILL knew you were going to show up tonight.....the Internet Wrestling Fans KNEW that you, Sean O' Haire, were the one behind all of this "222" garbage aboot five seconds after your first promo hit. You thought you were being all "mysterious" and clever with your little ads, your viral marketing.....and now you show up, to the surprise of absolutely NO ONE......and claim to be the saviour of RAW? Let me tell you something, Junior! There is only one man who is fit to be the saviour of this here show.....and that man is the Ayatollah of Rock and Rollah.....the King of the World......Lionheart, Chris Jericho! But then again, Sean, I'm not telling you, or any of these Jericho-holics anything you don't already know, am I? Hit my music, assclowns!
Jericho poses as the final RAW of 2007 goes off the air, leaving Sean O'Haire enraged in the center of the ring.
So that's basically my general idea....from there, O'Haire could be Jericho's first feud before Jericho moves into the WWE Title picture.
Thoughts?
I know it's long, and I apologize for that, but I really just wanted to do an outline of that idea, which had been kicking around in my head for a few days.
We've known for a while now that "222" is going to be Chris Jericho. It's perhaps the worst kept secret in pro wrestling today. It's obvious, it's becoming tedious, and most of us want the damn vignettes to end already.
But what if......just WHAT IF......we were wrong? What if the WWE ran with my following idea, and totally threw us a curveball?
Imagine the following taking place on the last RAW of 2007: (which happens to be on Monday, December 31st.....hmmmm.....am I the only one seeing a Countdown Clock appearing at the end of RAW?) ;D
All night on RAW, there has been a Coutndown Clock in the corner of the screen, counting down from 2:22 minutes (This would account for RAW's entire runtime, plus the overrun). At the stroke of 11, the arena lights go out, and a brand new Titan-tron appears.
It features the same Matrix-like digital background, only this time, various children's voices can be heard saying "Where IS he?" Will he SAVE US?" and "Please.....save us, Two Two Two.....Save us.....save us...."
Abruptly, the Tron stops. A huge pyro explosion goes off, and a figure in a long black trench-coat can be seen in the classic Jericho-esque pose, while Rage Against the Machine's "Calm Like a Bomb" plays.
But, when the figure turns around, it's not Chris Jericho.
It's (for the sake of arguement, I'll just throw a random name in here, since I really don't know WHO the WWE would get to fill this role) Sean O' Haire.
O'Haire stalks to the ring, and slides under the ropes, soaking in the jeers of the crowd. JR and the King would play along, acting like O'Haire is the last person in the WORLD they expected to be behind the "222" gimmick.
O'Haire would then cut the following promo (or something close to it):
"Yes.....I have indeed returned to save you all.......to save the entire WWE......from itself. You see, the first time I was here, I acted as the Devil's Advocate. I told many WWE Superstars things that they really didn't want to hear.....but nothing they didn't already know. I acted as puppet master to the many puppets at my disposal. Puppets like John Cena.....Edge.....Shawn Michaels.....Kane......Chris Jericho.....but something disturbing has happened in my absence. My puppets have become so entangled in their own threads, that they can no longer move, can no longer function without their master. And since my puppets cannot function, they cannot entertain you fans as they should. They need someone to cut the strings and set them free, so they can once again make you fans happy....they need......a SAVIOUR. But then again, I'n not telling you anything----
Another HUGE pyro explosion, but this time, it's accompanied by a very familiar theme......
"Yeah, you know I got ya.....BREAK THE WALLS DOOOOWN!!!"
The fans hit their collective feet as Jericho's Tron plays, and we see him atop the RAW ramp in his classic pose. Jericho then spins around and, mic in hand, gives the following promo:
Jericho: "Welcome BACK to......RAW....IS......JERICHO! I know that all of you rampaging Jericho-holics have been absolutely STARVED for your fix, so I couldn't stay away and deprive you any longer! I mean, look at you people! You're pale, sweaty, your eyes are sunken and crazy looking. Classic examples of Jericho-hol withdrawal--
O'Haire: What the hell do you think you're doing? I'm here to save RAW, and you come out and interrupt---
Jericho: SHUT. THE HELL. UP, JERKY! You know, I've been on the road with Fozzy these last couple of months, but I still find time to check the Net every now and again, and let me just tell you, Sean O'Haire, that no one in this ENTIRE arena is surprised to see you! You're appearance here has been the worst kept secret in pro wrestling HISTORY. Every wrestling fan on the internet KNEW that you were "222". You even drug it out waaaay longer than you should have, just to try and throw the little bloodhounds off the scent, but they STILL knew you were going to show up tonight.....the Internet Wrestling Fans KNEW that you, Sean O' Haire, were the one behind all of this "222" garbage aboot five seconds after your first promo hit. You thought you were being all "mysterious" and clever with your little ads, your viral marketing.....and now you show up, to the surprise of absolutely NO ONE......and claim to be the saviour of RAW? Let me tell you something, Junior! There is only one man who is fit to be the saviour of this here show.....and that man is the Ayatollah of Rock and Rollah.....the King of the World......Lionheart, Chris Jericho! But then again, Sean, I'm not telling you, or any of these Jericho-holics anything you don't already know, am I? Hit my music, assclowns!
Jericho poses as the final RAW of 2007 goes off the air, leaving Sean O'Haire enraged in the center of the ring.
So that's basically my general idea....from there, O'Haire could be Jericho's first feud before Jericho moves into the WWE Title picture.
Thoughts?
I know it's long, and I apologize for that, but I really just wanted to do an outline of that idea, which had been kicking around in my head for a few days.
