JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Look at the WWF a few years ago..._everyone_ had a catch phrase. Austin: Several Rock: Tons Road Dogg: His prematch thing Godfather: His prematch thing Big Show: "And that's the last word!" X-Pac: "Your ass is grass and we're gonna smoke it" Angle: "It's true, it's true" HHH: "I am that damn good" Jericho: Several Foley: Several Etc, etc. Now look today. Jericho still has some (his "sanctimonious S.O.B thing"), Austin occasionally busts out "And that's the bottom line...", Cena has some catch phrases which have caught on. But there's a definite drop there. Was it just that in you were expected to have one back in the Russo days? What do you think happened, or am I just crazy for recognizing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ghettoman Report post Posted February 10, 2004 The World Strongest Man just gave you the Worlds Strongest Slam!!! I smell money in that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin3164life 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 They're trying to move towards a different era, but all this is is a shell of the attitude era. Some right moves were made by pushing Guerrero, Lesnar, and Benoit, however when Triple H and Shawn rule Raw, there isn't a lot of room for development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Repo Man Reborn Report post Posted February 10, 2004 They're trying to move towards a different era,..... Yeah, it's called SHUT UP AND WRESTLE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Austin3164Life: Lesnar shouldn't be included...he in a way has his own catchphrase: The ever popular "Here Comes The Pain" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Repo Man jr 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Big Show: "And that's the last word!" I don't remember that for some reason but it sounds well rubbish I don't think anyone has a catch phrase just cus they can't think of any. Cena and Jericho have them because they are talented like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 The World Strongest Man just gave you the Worlds Strongest Slam!!! I smell money in that one. Beelee Dat Playa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Big Show: "And that's the last word!" I don't remember that for some reason but it sounds well rubbish I don't think anyone has a catch phrase just cus they can't think of any. Cena and Jericho have them because they are talented like that. He used it briefly in 1999, around WrestleMania 15. Didn't catch on though...thankfully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJMc 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 They're trying to move towards a different era, but all this is is a shell of the attitude era. Some right moves were made by pushing Guerrero, Lesnar, and Benoit, however when Triple H and Shawn rule Raw, there isn't a lot of room for development. Welcome to my signature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Repo Man Reborn Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Unfortunately, your new signature is not true. For example, Booker T and RVD have developed into great mid-card jobbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Frank_Nabbit Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Big Show: "And that's the last word!" Ummmmmm... Huh? *Edit* Oh Ok I see now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Because people aren't creative and even if they did come up with one, it probably wouldn't get play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Worst catch phrase ever: Rock: Pour yourself some SHUT UP JUICE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Mmm, nice and cold, freshly squeezed... Jamie Knoble's catchphrase: Neeeedeeeaaaa, Neeeeededeeeeeeeeeeaa!!! (Think Stanley) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Michael Cole has a catchphrase. He says it every segment on SmackDown! "Wait a minute!" Unfortunately, it has not caught on and only annoys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted February 11, 2004 "I'm Rob Conway..." (crowd boos) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChick 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 How about John Cena ("Word Life, "You Can't See Me")? Booker T ("Can you dig it?")? RVD ("R-V-D" Creative, huh?)? The only reason I think there seems to be a bit of a decline in catchphrases is that Rock isn't around. Seriously, I think that's the only reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 "Who betta than Kanyon?" Of course, he's one of the few midcard-type guy that *does* have an established and over catchphrase, but he can't get on TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ray Report post Posted February 11, 2004 I think it's GOOD that we don't have so many catchphrases these days. Road Dogg's entrance crap was the most annoying thing ever. Thank god that's over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChick 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 I think it's GOOD that we don't have so many catchphrases these days. Road Dogg's entrance crap was the most annoying thing ever. Thank god that's over. Agreed. It was even worse when he would do it as a heel! Someone ever tell him that trying to pop the crowd while you're a heel isn't a good thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BDC Report post Posted February 11, 2004 For some reason, I don't know that Road Dog could grasp that kind of high level thought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OnlyMe Report post Posted February 11, 2004 I think it's GOOD that we don't have so many catchphrases these days. Road Dogg's entrance crap was the most annoying thing ever. Thank god that's over. Agreed. It was even worse when he would do it as a heel! Someone ever tell him that trying to pop the crowd while you're a heel isn't a good thing? I could be insane, but didn't he do the "tag team champions of the woooorrrllllllddddd" bit even when they weren't tag champs? Thinking back, it sounds ridiculous, but I don't know why my mind would make it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Basswitch Report post Posted February 11, 2004 There is still all the Theodore Long phrases..whenever we are blessed enough to see him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 If they were smart they would try to get over some new catchphrases. Not only does it help push merchandise but it allows for crowd participation and more of a bond with the wrestlers. As for Mark Henry wouldn't it be: "What you smell is my STANK...and right now, my STANK Is all over your litte girlfriend!" Throw that on a shirt with a closeup of his BAH GOD GRIZZLY BEAR like mug and you have a best seller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingLegendGaryColeman 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 I could be insane, but didn't he do the "tag team champions of the woooorrrllllllddddd" bit even when they weren't tag champs? Thinking back, it sounds ridiculous, but I don't know why my mind would make it up. I'm not sure if he did every time, but I know sometimes he would say "Soon to be..." insert the rest. The times away from the tag team though, he ended up being in feuds for the Hardcore or IC belt, where he just inserted that title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysPissedOff 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Austin3164Life: Lesnar shouldn't be included...he in a way has his own catchphrase: The ever popular "Here Comes The Pain" Isn't that more of a Tazz thing than Lesnar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Austin3164Life: Lesnar shouldn't be included...he in a way has his own catchphrase: The ever popular "Here Comes The Pain" Isn't that more of a Tazz thing than Lesnar? Last year, EVERYONE said it about Lesnar. JR, Tazz, Steph...Lesnar himself. It's his pseudo-catchphrase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysPissedOff 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Good point. I don't remember when Lesnar himself said it, though. Damn, does my memory suck or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Good point. I don't remember when Lesnar himself said it, though. Damn, does my memory suck or what? He said it when he and Angle were face to face backstage...either one or two Smackdowns before WrestleMania. It's on the DVD> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 I kinda like "Here Comes The Pain!" Reminds me of Carlito's Way. Christian needs to bring back the five second pose for his peeps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
