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Post by Fruity Delicious Skittles on Nov 30, 2007 13:26:26 GMT -5
There really is no point for him anymore, sure he gets a good pop but he just comes out drinks beer and that is about it. But they are smart for advertising him because he draws well. Sir, I believe you contradicted your point about there being no point for him anymore. If he draws well, which he does then it makes perfect sense, therefore there is a purpose for him still.
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Post by Big L on Nov 30, 2007 13:26:32 GMT -5
the last time he received a huge pop was that night in Raw in Phoenix when he was announced the special guest referee in that Hair vs Hair Match at WM23
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Mr Captain Falcon
Dennis Stamp
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Post by Mr Captain Falcon on Nov 30, 2007 13:32:58 GMT -5
Steve Austin never elevated anybody except Rocky Maivia. After that, not so much. He didn't wanna elevate Triple H. After he returned he lost to the Rock at mania 19 and that was it pretty much. Never put anyone over.
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Post by FurryMan on Nov 30, 2007 13:38:42 GMT -5
Orton should RKO him, for the good of the business. Let me know when Randy Orton becomes good for the business. Orton doesn't deserve to get the rub. The man who be supended what 2 or three times. once or twice because he was being an imature moron and the other for wellness. Yea lets put that guy over. On top of that he not even that great in the ring. When you need to you the chinlock as much as he does, there is a problem. Glad to see I'm not the only one who feels that way.. Orton (to me) is unbelievably boring, sure he's had some good matches, but on these boards some people just overate him so badly, trying to make him appear one of the best..anywho, on the main topic, I'd rather see Austin do something other then stun/drink, and would rather see the Rock out there to...
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Post by iamthegamewjwf on Nov 30, 2007 13:49:41 GMT -5
Steve Austin never elevated anybody except Rocky Maivia. After that, not so much. He didn't wanna elevate Triple H. After he returned he lost to the Rock at mania 19 and that was it pretty much. Never put anyone over. You know, youre right...I was going to argue that he put over Kurt Angle, but looking back at it, when Kurt beat him for the championship back at Unforgiven 2001; the next night on RAW they showed Austin watching the video with Earl Hebner, showing him that he had his hand under the rope before he tapped to the Ankle lock. Hebner agreed that he missed the call and apologized. That was it. I found it weird that they did that, because I've never seen anything like it before or since.
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Jam
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Post by Jam on Nov 30, 2007 13:55:57 GMT -5
I'm a Stone Cold mark. I can't help it.
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Post by Avalanche Alvarez on Nov 30, 2007 14:10:03 GMT -5
I read on NoDQ.com that Austin was going to appear on the 3 hour RAW, my question is, does any one really care anymore? Am I the only one to think Austin is not a third of the fifth or the half of what he used to be? All of his spots are the same old boring repetition......... This is not the Austin I wanna remember Most of the WWE is repetitive actually. This is the way Vince likes it. He fears change. Unless it comes in a tube top and has to do whatever he asks because her job is on the line.
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Post by plushtar on Nov 30, 2007 15:17:17 GMT -5
Count me in as one of those who see him as boring. He was fun when he was fully active, but now, he just takes up space & heat. At least Hogan can still perform in the ring when he wants to.
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Post by GaTechGrad on Nov 30, 2007 15:30:05 GMT -5
Tomko: No
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Nov 30, 2007 17:02:08 GMT -5
I still mark for Austin.
Smurf the haters.
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Post by Scree is SCIENCE! ENERGY! on Nov 30, 2007 17:02:53 GMT -5
Steve Austin never elevated anybody except Rocky Maivia. After that, not so much. He didn't wanna elevate Triple H. After he returned he lost to the Rock at mania 19 and that was it pretty much. Never put anyone over. I hate always having to type this but... Austin was the biggest name in the business for a good long time. Austin was a massive face, so of course he generally came out on top. What Austin did incredibly well was making his opponents look like threats. That's what made it exciting to watch, because Austin made his opponents look credible and just being in the same program as the guy was a big step for making someone look legit. With that said there's very few (if any) people who deserve to be on a Raw anniversary more than Austin. Hell, you could debate he's the reason we actually HAVE Raw still. As for whether or not I care, I still enjoy seeing him come out. He can still work the stic, and it's fun seeing some annoying heel take the stunner. It's not like it hurts anyone's credibility taking a stunner because, honestly, who hasn't taken one? and please for the love of god don't in any way bring Hogan into this argument...
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Post by Error on Nov 30, 2007 17:04:52 GMT -5
There really is no point for him anymore, sure he gets a good pop but he just comes out drinks beer and that is about it. But they are smart for advertising him because he draws well. If he still draws well and gets a good pop, then there is a point to keep bringing him back. That said, yes I care. I am huge fan and he is still entertaining.
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Desi
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Post by Desi on Nov 30, 2007 17:22:46 GMT -5
There really is no point for him anymore, sure he gets a good pop but he just comes out drinks beer and that is about it. But they are smart for advertising him because he draws well. If he still draws well and gets a good pop, then there is a point to keep bringing him back. That said, yes I care. I am huge fan and he is still entertaining. QFT.
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HRH The KING
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Post by HRH The KING on Nov 30, 2007 17:23:07 GMT -5
No.
I've never been a Stone Cold fan.
And his appearances are boring and predictable.
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Post by boxieness on Nov 30, 2007 17:32:32 GMT -5
I mark for the guy but honestly he has been a bit much i mean he had a freakin movie this year so his appearances dont mean much if you get the rock then we'll talk
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2007 17:37:56 GMT -5
I care just because he SHOULD be at the 15th Anniversary for a show that he was a huge part of. As should anyone who was a big part of it, and available to appear.
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Ben Wyatt
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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 30, 2007 17:40:26 GMT -5
I cant say Im terribly excited about him coming back anymore.
Of course he should be there, but I really have no desire to watch him make a heel out to be his bitch for the zillionth time
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Hiroshi Hase
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Nov 30, 2007 17:44:24 GMT -5
Steve Austin never elevated anybody except Rocky Maivia. After that, not so much. He didn't wanna elevate Triple H. After he returned he lost to the Rock at mania 19 and that was it pretty much. Never put anyone over. I hate always having to type this but... Austin was the biggest name in the business for a good long time. Austin was a massive face, so of course he generally came out on top. What Austin did incredibly well was making his opponents look like threats. That's what made it exciting to watch, because Austin made his opponents look credible and just being in the same program as the guy was a big step for making someone look legit. With that said there's very few (if any) people who deserve to be on a Raw anniversary more than Austin. Hell, you could debate he's the reason we actually HAVE Raw still. As for whether or not I care, I still enjoy seeing him come out. He can still work the stic, and it's fun seeing some annoying heel take the stunner. It's not like it hurts anyone's credibility taking a stunner because, honestly, who hasn't taken one? and please for the love of god don't in any way bring Hogan into this argument... Why not? He could still go into a match and work and the crowd is quite receptive for it. I may not like Austin's infrequent kick/stunner appearances but the crowd does, even though the pops seem to die down a little bit each time. I dunno, I don't really think he made anyone look legit as most of the guys he feuded with were already established like Kane, Mankind and The Undertaker.
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Post by Near Fantastica on Nov 30, 2007 17:46:54 GMT -5
I don't get excited about returns anymore, for anyone.
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Post by joeman on Nov 30, 2007 17:47:33 GMT -5
Orton should RKO him, for the good of the business.
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