BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 To follow up on what Buck wrote last night about Ryan "Keiji" Sakoda coming in to WWE, from what I am hearing, he will be part of a “Japanese Mafia” gimmick with Jimmy Yang. 1wrestling.com This could be an awesome gimmick if done right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 "if done right." You jinxed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 To follow up on what Buck wrote last night about Ryan "Keiji" Sakoda coming in to WWE, from what I am hearing, he will be part of a “Japanese Mafia” gimmick with Jimmy Yang. 1wrestling.com This could be an awesome gimmick if done right. They'll be feudiing with Funaki and Tajiri in 2 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Didnt we already see a Mafia angle with the FBI?? It sucked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Funaki, Tajiri, and Ultimo Dragon should also join. They could be like the nWo of the cruiser division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Tajiri and Ultimo Dragon should also join. They could be like the nWo of the cruiser division. yeah that's it, throw the nWo name on it, that'll make it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Have fun watching them on Velocity or Heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 If done right? HAHAHAHAHAHA So which guy will be named Big Pussy? You know it will happen with those WACKY~ WWE writers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BDC Report post Posted October 18, 2003 The Yakuza are gonna be so pissed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{''({o..o})''} 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Funaki is definately "Big Pussy." Somehow he has a cameltoe whenever he wrestles A-Train. Also, similar to the WWE hair cutting tradition, and following Yakuza law, all members must cut off their left pinkie to kayfabe the gimmick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I've never seen him unmasked, but isn't Yang actually of Chinese descent? Oh yeah--WWE. Chinese, Japanese, whatever. It's all the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 The Yakuza Vs. The FBI = the best stable feud since DX Vs. The Nation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Funaki is definately "Big Pussy." Somehow he has a cameltoe whenever he wrestles A-Train. Also, similar to the WWE hair cutting tradition, and following Yakuza law, all members must cut off their left pinkie to kayfabe the gimmick. I think that's just a mark of failure, actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Uh oh... Japanese Mafia vs. Italian Mafia? I smell Son of Gang Wars here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheGame2705 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I've never seen him unmasked, but isn't Yang actually of Chinese descent? Oh yeah--WWE. Chinese, Japanese, whatever. It's all the same. I don't remember Yang ever wearing a mask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{''({o..o})''} 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I think that's just a mark of failure, actually. Hmm, I heard a test of loyalty myself. Plus when I was in Japan all the supposed yakuza I saw were sans pinky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I've never seen him unmasked, but isn't Yang actually of Chinese descent? Oh yeah--WWE. Chinese, Japanese, whatever. It's all the same. Andrew, who the FUCK cares if a Chinese guy plays a Japanese guy? Who? You don't see me crying about Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, George Lazenby, or Sean Connery playing an Englishman in the Bond series, do you? It's a fucking CHARACTER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I've never seen him unmasked, but isn't Yang actually of Chinese descent? Oh yeah--WWE. Chinese, Japanese, whatever. It's all the same. I don't remember Yang ever wearing a mask. My bad, it was just "Jamie-san" who wore the mask in the Jung Dragons. It's been so long since 2000 WCW, and I've blocked most of it out of my memory, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I've never seen him unmasked, but isn't Yang actually of Chinese descent? Oh yeah--WWE. Chinese, Japanese, whatever. It's all the same. Andrew, who the FUCK cares if a Chinese guy plays a Japanese guy? Who? You don't see me crying about Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, George Lazenby, or Sean Connery playing an Englishman in the Bond series, do you? It's a fucking CHARACTER. There's a difference between nationality and ethnicity. And many Japanese/Chinese people do care. Plus, if they don't go through the trouble to give him a new name it will be even stupider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I've never seen him unmasked, but isn't Yang actually of Chinese descent? Oh yeah--WWE. Chinese, Japanese, whatever. It's all the same. Andrew, who the FUCK cares if a Chinese guy plays a Japanese guy? Who? You don't see me crying about Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, George Lazenby, or Sean Connery playing an Englishman in the Bond series, do you? It's a fucking CHARACTER. There's a difference between nationality and ethnicity. And many Japanese/Chinese people do care. Plus, if they don't go through the trouble to give him a new name it will be even stupider. Dude... he's playing a Japanese character. No one is saying he's Japanese now. He's from Georgia for Godssakes. You're being ridiculously anal. If someone can play a character convincingly, it doesn't matter if he's really from that country or not. Look at Tim Roth in Reservoir Dogs. Or Ivan Kolloff, who's really Canadian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 To follow up on what Buck wrote last night about Ryan "Keiji" Sakoda coming in to WWE, from what I am hearing, he will be part of a “Japanese Mafia” gimmick with Jimmy Yang. 1wrestling.com This could be an awesome gimmick if done right. They'll be feudiing with Funaki and Tajiri in 2 months. More like 2 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 How's that applicable to Vince handing out stereotyped gimmicks to every non-white wrestler, and a good portion of the white ones? And unless Yang knows a good bit of Japanese to pepper his speech with, he shouldn't even be put in the gimmick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted October 18, 2003 How's that applicable to Vince handing out stereotyped gimmicks to every non-white wrestler, and a good portion of the white ones? Stereotypical like Gail Kim? Because it's JUST A CHARACTER HE PLAYS ON TV. It's FICTION! FIC-TION-AL CHAR-AC-TERS! He's just acting. Stop acting like a mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Stereotypical like Gail Kim? Asians get absolute zero heat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Hooray! More comedy wrestlers! That's JUST what we need to see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I see their plan... After that Tokyo Dome show, they're not really after Hogan anymore, they're after CHONO! Black Money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 TEAM 2000 INVADES WWE~!~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 The prophecy has come true. Now let's await the crimson moon and yellow sky and Vince McMahon's coherant booking... then truly, Pigs would Fly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I've seen Yang in WCW and TNA, but is this Sakoda guy any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 He's WWE developmental, so probably not. LOTC, wondering how long it takes before this board begins jacking off to the potential Sakoda vs Cena match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
