Guest tpww7 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 Goldust, who is rumored to return to Raw with a new character, was actually inadvertently behind the idea for the new gimmick. The gimmick is that Goldust will have mental problems and Tourette’s syndrome, acting randomly and strangely. Apparently, Dustin actually does this as a joke on airplanes, often amusing other wrestlers on long travel dates. Then the WWE writers saw the act and decided to write it into the show. Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter I wonder if someone sleeps on a flight if they would be given a gimmick of a sleeping wrestler... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jobber of the Week Report post Posted February 17, 2003 I wonder if someone sleeps on a flight if they would be given a gimmick of a sleeping wrestler... "*starts waking up, but rolls over* Mmmmm, cheeseburger...." Well, at least that means I don't have to be worried about Dustin being forced onto a bad gig in an attempt to bury him, and it may mean that the performance could be actually entertaining as long as you're not in the PC crowd. Still has the potential to be stupid, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted February 17, 2003 Bad move. Dustin's already proved he can't draw a dime as anything other then Goldust. I could see this going the way of Religious Dustin if it doesn't work after a few months. Does his thing, doesn't get over, goes away, comes back as GOldust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest My Eyebrow is on fire Report post Posted February 17, 2003 i never knew dustin could draw AS goldust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tpww7 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 I'd say the gimmick lasts shorter than Dlo's racist gimmick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted February 17, 2003 i never knew dustin could draw AS goldust He's at least OVER as Goldust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonX 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 Bad move. Dustin's already proved he can't draw a dime as anything other then Goldust. I could see this going the way of Religious Dustin if it doesn't work after a few months. Does his thing, doesn't get over, goes away, comes back as GOldust. They are ditching the Goldust gimmick? I thought that they were simply adding the Tourette’s syndrome to the Goldust gimmick, not retiring it and starting from scratch with a new gimmick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Frankie Williams Report post Posted February 17, 2003 If you read it again, it says that Goldust will have mental problems. I dont think they are dropping the gimmick. Just adding to it. IMHO, i think its gonna be a very interesting addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jester Report post Posted February 17, 2003 Apparently, Dustin actually does this as a joke on airplanes, often amusing other wrestlers on long travel dates. Think of all the great wrestling gimmicks that could come from WWE plane trips! -a wrestler who gets drunk and provokes the rookies into brawls -a wrestler who gets drunk and sings songs to his ex-wife -a wrestler who cuts off people's mullets -a wrestler who concentrates very hard to read a magazine, pretending not notice that all hell is breaking loose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted February 17, 2003 Apparently, Dustin actually does this as a joke on airplanes, often amusing other wrestlers on long travel dates. Think of all the great wrestling gimmicks that could come from WWE plane trips! -a wrestler who gets drunk and provokes the rookies into brawls -a wrestler who gets drunk and sings songs to his ex-wife -a wrestler who cuts off people's mullets -a wrestler who concentrates very hard to read a magazine, pretending not notice that all hell is breaking loose Sings to his ex wife...who was this? Dustin? Angle and Vince had an amatur wrestling match on plane, they'd take turns jumping the other when one would go to the bathroom...Kurt talks about it in his book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jester Report post Posted February 17, 2003 Sings to his ex wife...who was this? Dustin? Yes. Supposedly, on the Flight From Hell he got in the PA system and began singing songs to Terri. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fook_Hing_Ho Report post Posted February 17, 2003 -a wrestler who cuts off people's mullets So that's where Eddie's went! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted February 17, 2003 -a wrestler who cuts off people's mullets So that's where Eddie's went! Pac was already out of the WWF by then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Si82 Report post Posted February 18, 2003 The gimmick is that Goldust will have mental problems and Tourette’s syndrome, acting randomly and strangely. Tourette’s Syndrome. Really funny WWE. I thought that Scott Keith was just taking the piss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted February 18, 2003 -a wrestler who gets drunk and provokes the rookies into brawls -a wrestler who gets drunk and sings songs to his ex-wife Hey don't be giving Steve Austin any ideas... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest saturnmark4life Report post Posted February 18, 2003 Dustin has goos comic timing, so it could be funny for the first couple of shows until they go overkill, like every good idea they have. It's stupid, but as long as he's still goldust it'll be alright for a while. Maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cavi Report post Posted February 18, 2003 I wonder if someone sleeps on a flight if they would be given a gimmick of a sleeping wrestler... Narcolepsy gimmick = gold Could work well for say Big Show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest creativename Report post Posted February 18, 2003 I wonder if someone sleeps on a flight if they would be given a gimmick of a sleeping wrestler... Narcolepsy gimmick = gold Could work well for say Big Show. "I'm a GIANT! I'm seven foot, five hundre--... zzz..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tetsubeav Report post Posted February 18, 2003 Just wait until the "Likes To Go To The Bathroom" gimmick gets unveiled for Benoit. On a recent flight: WWE Writer: "Hey, Benoit, where ya goin'?" Benoit: "Um... not that it's any of your business, but I need to go to the bathroom." WWE Writer: "So, you like using the bathroom, do ya?" Benoit: <rolls eyes> "Yeah, whatever. I guess you can say that." <Benoit walks away, writer smiles and rubs hands together> WWE Writer: "Gold! Gold I tell ya!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites