Crappler El 0 M
Dalek
Never Forgets an Octagon
I'm a good R-Truth.
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Nov 10, 2007 22:28:43 GMT -5
I thought he was booked well in WCW. I saw him as a mid/upper midcard guy and he was booked in the same league as Benoit and Booker. They tauted him as a stiff, rugged brawler with pure wrestling skills. He had some really cool moves: Finlay Roll and the Spike Tombstone. I'll admit things weren't as great for him when Russo was brought in and they started the Hardcore Championship scene, which in some ways led to his long hiatus from the ring.
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Big L
Grimlock
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Post by Big L on Nov 10, 2007 23:20:30 GMT -5
yea i think that WCW just didnt use him correctly
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Post by Moonwalkin' Capt. Crow on Nov 10, 2007 23:34:19 GMT -5
He is a high midcard veteran with great skills, I remember watching some of his stuff late in WCW and I thought it was awesome. (Showing of the toliet to insult someone was funny too.)
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Massive G
Hank Scorpio
yo hago esto
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Post by Massive G on Nov 11, 2007 0:43:22 GMT -5
because he works a cool style that's pretty stiff. I only saw part of Smackdown on friday, but did you see him take that 619 from Rey? It looked like he took it right in the face. I think the fact that he makes it look so legit makes him more interesting to watch.
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Big L
Grimlock
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Post by Big L on Nov 11, 2007 0:44:45 GMT -5
because he works a cool style that's pretty stiff. I only saw part of Smackdown on friday, but did you see him take that 619 from Rey? It looked like he took it right in the face. I think the fact that he makes it look so legit makes him more interesting to watch. yea i saw that....i believe Rey did kick him in the face not intentionally though |
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wwerules60
El Dandy
"Bring what? a vomit bag? a fig newton?"
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Post by wwerules60 on Nov 11, 2007 0:58:15 GMT -5
Finlay is fun to watch. I wish he wasn't stuck as midcarder for life though, he could have been given a title reign instead of someone like Kahli.
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Joie De Vivre
Hank Scorpio
There's always next year.
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Post by Joie De Vivre on Nov 11, 2007 4:34:07 GMT -5
His match with Rey was awesome the other night. Put the title on that guy A.S.A.P!
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Mozenrath
FANatic
Foppery and Whim
Speedy Speed Boy
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 11, 2007 4:38:35 GMT -5
Finlay has been tremendous since he returned as an active wrestler. Amazingly he even managed to get a midget over. True, true. Also, he basically became respected backstage in WWE by all the right people. Trish, Batista, and MANY more hold him in a very respectful light. |
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Post by Hensley on Nov 11, 2007 6:07:31 GMT -5
I really got into him during his three-way feud over the TV Title with Benoit and Booker. Ever since joining the 'E though, he's gotten very impressive. I LOVE TO FIGHT! YEAH, FINLAY!!!
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Hiroshi Hase
Patti Mayonnaise
The Good Ol' Days
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Nov 11, 2007 7:03:44 GMT -5
yea i think that WCW just didnt use him correctly How did they misuse him? Because he wasn't winning World Titles or something? He was a solid midcarder who had feuds with the likes of Regal, Benoit and Booker. Won the TV title, and had a decent run with it. People make it seem like he was wrestling in dark matches only or something. |
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Madagascar Fred
El Dandy
TAFKA roidzilla and SUFFERIN' SUCCOTASH SON!
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Post by Madagascar Fred on Nov 11, 2007 7:12:42 GMT -5
IDK he was US and HC champion (yeah the latter one doesn´t really count), but he had a nice midcard position in WCW, IMO
never thought he´d do so well on SD! I loved his run so far, great on the mic, awesome in-ring performer, and always hated (but also respected) wherever SD is at
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vinnie245
Bubba Ho-Tep
The Vinster
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Post by vinnie245 on Nov 11, 2007 10:11:27 GMT -5
He's a great old school wrestler that works perfectly as a heel
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Dean-o
Grimlock
Haha we're having fun Maggle!
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Post by Dean-o on Nov 11, 2007 10:50:51 GMT -5
yea i think that WCW just didnt use him correctly How did they misuse him? Because he wasn't winning World Titles or something? He was a solid midcarder who had feuds with the likes of Regal, Benoit and Booker. Won the TV title, and had a decent run with it. People make it seem like he was wrestling in dark matches only or something. Exactly. His WCW run was just fine. I am a huge fan of his WWE work though. |
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Ben Wyatt
Crow T. Robot
Are You Gonna Go My Way?
I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Nov 11, 2007 11:01:11 GMT -5
I think he's done great with helping along the younger guys. (See: Lasley)
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The Ichi
Patti Mayonnaise
AGGRESSIVE Executive Janitor of the Third Floor Manager's Bathroom
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Post by The Ichi on Nov 11, 2007 14:57:21 GMT -5
I love how creative he is. Seems like every match he'll incoporate some part of the ring or something outside of the ring against his oppoment. He also has great psychology and it's nice how even Michael Cole will talk about this. Seems like he can legitimately have a good match with ANYONE, too; From Batista to Matt Hardy.
So yeah, Finlay is approximately 182 flavours of awesome.
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greate
Mephisto
Swearenger is the man
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Post by greate on Nov 11, 2007 15:16:22 GMT -5
because he works a cool style that's pretty stiff. I only saw part of Smackdown on friday, but did you see him take that 619 from Rey? It looked like he took it right in the face. I think the fact that he makes it look so legit makes him more interesting to watch.
In other words the man is a pro, wish we had more pro's in the most significant wrestling company in the world
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drumnfool
Trap-Jaw
and you wonder why im angry
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Post by drumnfool on Nov 13, 2007 2:06:21 GMT -5
so what were saying is the wwe did something right with the talent.
go e
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Nov 13, 2007 2:38:13 GMT -5
He's been booked so perfectly that when he loses, the other guy looks like a star, and if he wins the other guy looks like a star for hanging with him. He also someone who can work anywhere on the card and have it believable. He could lose to Matt Hardy one week, and win the Heavyweight title the next and it would be believable
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Slim Loves Lily
El Dandy
I'm gonna want the milksteak boiled over hard.
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Post by Slim Loves Lily on Nov 13, 2007 3:05:10 GMT -5
Finaly is f***ing awesome.
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Post by markmarkson on Nov 13, 2007 4:26:45 GMT -5
Two things: 1) If you ever want your mind blown, check out some of his matches from the early 80's. It's bizarre to see how he's changed over the years. 2) It was even more apparent when Lashley and Booker were both on, but have you noticed that everybody on Smackdown is some sort of caricature, whereas Raw is just straightforward white people (okay, I'll grant you Santino, Carlito, and Shelton. But who beyonc that?) |
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