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Post by Rorschach on Nov 10, 2007 18:38:07 GMT -5
I don't know if awkward is the correct word, but unfortunate/bad times to be an announcer might be better for my example. When something bad happens (ex. Owen Hart's passing-RIP) or when you have to announce someone no showed that should have been there that is a huge fan favorite (Sabu in ECW). First thing that came to my mind too...... |
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Post by HRH The KING on Nov 10, 2007 19:30:39 GMT -5
Bret The Hitman Clark.
Nothing is beyond that in terms of announcing flubs.
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Post by Loki on Nov 10, 2007 20:38:41 GMT -5
Besides real-life tragedies, I'll go with horribly bothced moves.
If it's "slightly" botched, it's a "modified ___", but if it's a total miss (Orton on Jericho, to name one), it's quite bad.
Ditto for the times when a spot has to be performed again.
And keeping a straight face/voice during funny/awkward/embarrassing promos.
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Post by Firearm: Supposed Big Deal on Nov 10, 2007 20:56:57 GMT -5
"Hailing from WCW Special Forces..."
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Nov 10, 2007 21:00:58 GMT -5
Man that's friggin terrible. She's nice and all, and can sing very well,but she sucks badly as a ring announcer. I know it goes without saying, but if she was a dude, she'd be long gone by now. |
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Post by HRH The KING on Nov 10, 2007 21:04:30 GMT -5
"Hailing from WCW Special Forces..." Vince acquired WCW Special Forces. Now they are his private security unit. |
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Nov 10, 2007 21:28:35 GMT -5
How that did not become Haas's gimmick i do not know. Charlie Haas: Accidental Diva Injurer. There's at least 2 months of material there. He could've explained his actions. But he won't. Which I always try to bring up. |
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Post by jcdenton on Nov 10, 2007 21:34:24 GMT -5
Bret The Hitman Clark. Nothing is beyond that in terms of announcing flubs. makes me wonder what buffer thought was all over bret's ring gear. |
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Post by wwerules60 on Nov 10, 2007 22:06:58 GMT -5
"Making his way to the ring, the World Heavyweight Champion, The Great Kahli"
I know I couldn't get through that with a straight face.
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Post by Dick Foley on Nov 10, 2007 22:08:01 GMT -5
Don't forget that they may have just given that guy the name of "KC James" about 5 minutes prior to the match.
Honestly I like Lillian and I think she does a decent job for what she is given. I feel bad for her when she has to explain the stipulations to some whacked out match. "The winner must be the first man to count to ten while standing on his opponents head dressed in a wedding gown designed by Vera Wang." Usually the live audience starts to get bored halfway through.
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Post by longdogga on Nov 10, 2007 22:54:43 GMT -5
Don't forget that they may have just given that guy the name of "KC James" about 5 minutes prior to the match. Honestly I like Lillian and I think she does a decent job for what she is given. I feel bad for her when she has to explain the stipulations to some whacked out match. "The winner must be the first man to count to ten while standing on his opponents head dressed in a wedding gown designed by Vera Wang." Usually the live audience starts to get bored halfway through. is that you russo if so book that match |
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Post by Bob Schlapowitz on Nov 10, 2007 23:02:39 GMT -5
between 2000-2001 it seemed like Lillian couldn't tell Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit apart.
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Post by Big L on Nov 10, 2007 23:12:24 GMT -5
between 2000-2001 it seemed like Lillian couldn't tell Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit apart. i dont understand how she could possibly get those two mixed up |
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Post by Bob Schlapowitz on Nov 10, 2007 23:16:45 GMT -5
between 2000-2001 it seemed like Lillian couldn't tell Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit apart. i dont understand how she could possibly get those two mixed up I can remember at least 5 or 6 times that she said the wrong name for them. |
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Post by nm on Nov 10, 2007 23:35:38 GMT -5
Don't forget that they may have just given that guy the name of "KC James" about 5 minutes prior to the match. KC James was on the Smackdown brand for a few months in a tag team with Idol Stevens. |
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Post by Hassan bin Sober on Nov 10, 2007 23:58:45 GMT -5
I was going through the Domick Angle=Wrestlecrap? thread, and someone pointed out this observation of crap on paper but great in execution: i actually enjoyed the angle due to the great matches and promos we got because of it, but the thought of tony chimel declaring that "the following match is for the custody of dominick!" probably means that it does deserve inducting. What other Wrestle Crap moments would you hate to be the announcer and have you friends watching you when you tell them what you do? I'd hate to be That WCW announcer going: Ladies and Gentleman the following contest is schedule for one fall and is THE VIAGRA ON A POLE MATCH." I didn't even watch it, but I'm guessing he had to explain the rules too. In WCW you could never really hear the ring announcer. Only the people in the audience could really hear him as his mic was not turned up enough for it to be picked up well on TV and the ring side commentators always spoke over him. |
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Nov 11, 2007 1:29:06 GMT -5
Don't forget that they may have just given that guy the name of "KC James" about 5 minutes prior to the match. KC James was a SmackDown! wrestler (tagging with Idol Stevens, managed by Michelle "I'm Loving Life!" McCool) before Cody Rhodes even debuted. Her only excuse would be "He was on SmackDown!," and even that is weak. |
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 11, 2007 3:03:47 GMT -5
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Nov 11, 2007 3:32:15 GMT -5
i dont understand how she could possibly get those two mixed up I can remember at least 5 or 6 times that she said the wrong name for them. Hell they even made a semi storyline revolving around it... at the very least Benoit, made a comments about it. |
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Post by Sad sack ass fruitbooty on Nov 11, 2007 4:44:17 GMT -5
Garry Michael Cappeta announcing Oz
From the Emerald City..... awkward silence...
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