Guest BionicRedneck Report post Posted August 19, 2002 I don't think anybody here has said Benoit is great on the mic, or is the most charismatic person. But, he is the best wrestler in WWE, thats why he has such a big following. He could be a World Champion, but its very unlikely to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Its the Usual Suspects syndrome. after the dozen of names are named... from the Benoit's Jerichos RVDs Angles. Everyone else simply Must Suck! people are Outraged when these people are not main eventing and GOD forbid they face and lose to anyone that we deem to be below their skills. In 10 years who will you want to Main Event? Edge already named, rey probably gonna get bulked up that he becomes a short flying heavyweight. maybe people you dislike will.....Like.........TEST OMG not TEST!!! Yes TEST! so get the nooses out and start hanging yourselves before you see Test wearing the World title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Its the Usual Suspects syndrome. after the dozen of names are named... from the Benoit's Jerichos RVDs Angles. Everyone else simply Must Suck! people are Outraged when these people are not main eventing and GOD forbid they face and lose to anyone that we deem to be below their skills. In 10 years who will you want to Main Event? Edge already named, rey probably gonna get bulked up that he becomes a short flying heavyweight. maybe people you dislike will.....Like.........TEST OMG not TEST!!! Yes TEST! so get the nooses out and start hanging yourselves before you see Test wearing the World title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted August 19, 2002 I think Benoit fits fine in the main event. As a killer, even as a serious wrestler, he brings that hard hitting, stiff offense, with a strong tapout angle that really no one else has. He bumps great and is willing to sell to great lengths to make his opponent look good. Very few can carry a match like he can. He can provide great wrestling. That fits well enough for me. I think you could say all those things about Angle if you really wanted to, and Angle's got a truckload more personality than Benoit does. Heck Benout has become even less emotional since his return. Gone is the throat slashing and snot blowing and instead we get Jeff Hardy caliber promos about squeeling. His character just doesn't work for me either. He's just too small to get over as some sort of ass kicker when he's dwarfed by the even the medium sized guys on the roster. Anyway, back to Test. I think TheSmartmarks30 had him pretty well pegged as a guy with the physical tools to succeed but not the mental skills you need to be a really good worker. I also think the Shane-factor is pretty grossly overplayed as the guy really has never had a concerted push for more than 3 weeks without it getting severely undercut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted August 19, 2002 I also think the Shane-factor is pretty grossly overplayed as the guy really has never had a concerted push for more than 3 weeks without it getting severely undercut. Because the fans shit on it when they realize that he is still test, and everyone involved realizes that it was a waste of time and energy, and give up on Test. Until next month. For a while on SD!, anyone that looked likt they were getting ANY semblence of a push, jobbed clean to test soon after. (Henry, Holly, Hurricane) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Because the fans shit on it when they realize that he is still test, and everyone involved realizes that it was a waste of time and energy, and give up on Test. Until next month. For a while on SD!, anyone that looked likt they were getting ANY semblence of a push, jobbed clean to test soon after. (Henry, Holly, Hurricane) No one can possibly get over to stay in three weeks. No one. Angle, Rock, and Austin really didn't. Sometimes it takes years for someone to grab onto a successful character and make it work. Undercutting someone in 3 weeks is not going to do anyone any good. And please don't pretend you care about Henry, Holly, or Hurricane. I think we all know you don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mulatto Heat Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Gone is the throat slashing and snot blowing and instead we get Jeff Hardy caliber promos about squeeling. I must have been imagining him doing the throat slashing on Smackdown then. I've been looking around here for a little while, and for someone who doesn't seem to care about him, El Psycho Diablo certainly talks about Benoit a lot. Go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BionicRedneck Report post Posted August 19, 2002 I agree, pushing Test is a waste of time, effort and money. They have tried before. Its similar to a lot of big men. Vinnie will push them a lot more, because they are tall/fat/muscular. Mark Henry/Kurgan/Yankem/Mabel/Quake/Crush etc. came in and Vince decided to push him, until he realised they were crap. They only truly succeed if they are good at something (being big on its own is not enough) Taker:had a good character Nash:he was charasmatic Vader:could work Test has none of those abilities. Quite frankly he sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Because the fans shit on it when they realize that he is still test, and everyone involved realizes that it was a waste of time and energy, and give up on Test. Until next month. For a while on SD!, anyone that looked likt they were getting ANY semblence of a push, jobbed clean to test soon after. (Henry, Holly, Hurricane) No one can possibly get over to stay in three weeks. No one. Angle, Rock, and Austin really didn't. Sometimes it takes years for someone to grab onto a successful character and make it work. Undercutting someone in 3 weeks is not going to do anyone any good. And please don't pretend you care about Henry, Holly, or Hurricane. I think we all know you don't. Yes. but fans can at least start to show interest in three weeks, thus continuing the push. And I'm just saying that he was able to be three guys that were getting pushed totally clean. Especiallly after Angle had to cheat to beat Bob Holly, twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 There is fan interest in Test. I am proof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted August 19, 2002 A large group of people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alfdogg Report post Posted August 19, 2002 1 fan does NOT = crowd interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Test does have fans, but according to WWE it doesn't matter. See: Lesnar, Brock See: That I... Kick, Test... did the annoying name spelled backwards thingy! Love me for my smarkness! Thanky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Test does have fans Where? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 I know of one. Keibler, Stacy. She's fucking him, btw, incase you didn't know... so, I made sure to mention that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted August 19, 2002 I know of one. Keibler, Stacy. She's fucking him, btw, incase you didn't know... so, I made sure to mention that. What does that have to do with anything? And I am willing to wager she is a fan of Andrew Martin, not Test (she isn't dating the character Test). There is a difference. According to most things I have read Dennis Knight is a nice, very funny guy in the back who would seem cool, that does not mean Mideon was a great character. Andrew may be a very nice cool guy in the back, Test sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Angle-plex Report post Posted August 19, 2002 I know of one. Keibler, Stacy. She's fucking him, btw, incase you didn't know... so, I made sure to mention that. If the majority of the WWE audience knew THAT, he might actually get over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alfdogg Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Emphasis on *might*. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Test *might* already be over. Listen to the crowd tonight, I am expecting loud cheers for their Canadian Hero of Immunity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alfdogg Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Yes, and the sun *might* not rise tommorrow morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alfdogg Report post Posted August 19, 2002 *Has the 100th AND 200th posts in this thread* Go me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Angle-plex Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Test *might* already be over. Listen to the crowd tonight, I am expecting loud cheers for their Canadian Hero of Immunity. Jesus, I forgot, his gimmick where he couldn't be fired. You have to admit that was a DISASTER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 *Has the 100th AND 200th posts in this thread* Go me. Considering that this topic about Test has over 200 replies... Test *might* be popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Test *might* already be over. Listen to the crowd tonight, I am expecting loud cheers for their Canadian Hero of Immunity. Jesus, I forgot, his gimmick where he couldn't be fired. You have to admit that was a DISASTER. The InVasion angle was a total disaster, and was another botched move by the writing department. It's not Test's fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alfdogg Report post Posted August 19, 2002 The topic is not Test *might* be popular, the topic is you *are* an idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BionicRedneck Report post Posted August 19, 2002 Well, i posted here because i hate the overpushed shithead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 The topic is not Test *might* be popular, the topic is you *are* an idiot. Can't you post without lowering yourself to childish name calling? Well, i posted here because i hate the overpushed shithead How is Test overpushed? Every angle he gets puts in too either sucks, or gets totally forgotten about in a month. Test won the IC Title too, that don't mean shit... and he never has gotten a meaningful win against any of the top stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alfdogg Report post Posted August 19, 2002 The InVasion angle was a total disaster He's not talking about the InVasion angle, you idiot. He's talking about the "Test has immunity angle, which was *after* the InVasion. Or here, maybe this way you'll understand.... HE'S NOT TALKING ABOUT THE INVASION ANGLE, YOU IDIOT. HE'S TALKING ABOUT THE "TEST HAS IMMUNITY" ANGLE, WHICH WAS AFTER THE INVASION. That better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BionicRedneck Report post Posted August 19, 2002 How is Test overpushed? How? because in my opinon he should (for the amount of talent he has) be jobbing on fucking heat. He is worthless. He pinned Taker clean last week, something Angle, Benoit, Jericho and Ric FUCKING Flair haven't done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TestKick Report post Posted August 19, 2002 The InVasion angle was a total disaster He's not talking about the InVasion angle, you idiot. He's talking about the "Test has immunity angle, which was *after* the InVasion. Or here, maybe this way you'll understand.... HE'S NOT TALKING ABOUT THE INVASION ANGLE, YOU IDIOT. HE'S TALKING ABOUT THE "TEST HAS IMMUNITY" ANGLE, WHICH WAS AFTER THE INVASION. That better? The immunity angle was basically part of the InVasion angle, it was an easy way to explain why Test was still part of the WWF roster... There was nothing else they could have with that after they finally killed off the botched InVasion angle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
