BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Dave Meltzer said on the Law that one of the things being talked about is Undertaker going back to the deadman gimmick after the buried alive match. Sounds good. We need more gimmicks in wrestling today in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dmann2000 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 I've been hearing that for 2 years now- I'll believe it when I hear a *BONG* and funeral dirge music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 I never liked The Underbiker much anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Good, I'm tired of him biking to the ring and talking about people invading his yard, like some crotchety old man on his porch Somehow though I don't think the deadman gimmick would be quite the same without the long hair. That's just my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Question is...can Taker grow out his hair long enough by Survivor Series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 ^ Yeah, the Phenom would look fucking weird with a buzz cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 GOODBYE WORKRATE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 The funny thing is that one of the things I said tonight during the main event to someone was "You know, I just realized that there are absolutely no reasons to cheer for the Undertaker. The act is old, he never does anything particularly virtuous, isn't super strong or anything... damn. I miss the dead Undertaker." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 If he's turning back after the ppv, then I guess that means Vince has to win the burried alive match at Survivor Series. Yay for Vince winning another match on PPV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Maybe Vince would win with the help of Kane. Vince is still affiliated with Kane and it would help get Kane over as a monster more. You could have Undertaker run into Kane backstage earlier in the night and Undertaker would be questioning him why he has turned so evil or whatever. It is a combined ppv so it could happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHawk 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 I did notice tonight that he's letting his hair grow just a little bit... Of course, maybe he's just waiting for a chance to go to his normal barber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuban Linx 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Every few months since he became the BikerTaker he's supposedly been going back to the Deadman gimmick, so i'll believe it when it actually happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 *wipes tear from eye* Goodbye Underfedor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 *wipes tear from eye* Goodbye Underfedor. Hey, you never know... Maybe this new incarnation of "classic" Taker will combine some of the moves he's been using recently, as he's now a more dangerous Undertaker. Think Classic Taker mixed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer mixed with MMA mixed with Matrix. GOLD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 How is this any more credible of an instance now than any other time this same rumor came up? Because it's Meltz? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 No more soupbones. No. More. Soupbones. *runs to corner and cries* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Fedor = pound and ground Cena. Not Taker Assuming this is true (big leap of faith there), this makes no sense. The dead man gimmick has never really been a draw, and now he is finally getting praised for his in ring work. Seems strange that it would be decided, now, to change the gimmick. The only possible reason is he is going for one "last run", which I sincerely doubt is the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Hey..no more Badasses always kicking assh*le's ass either... Or him riding to the ring on a motorcycle.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BDC Report post Posted October 20, 2003 I've never liked the Underbiker gimmick simply because theres just nothing ot it. He's big. He rides a bike. He punches a lot. And they still called him the UNDERTAKER. That last one just seemed kinda dumb. Oh, as for the hair, I got one word: WEAVE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Fedor = pound and ground Cena. Not Taker Assuming this is true (big leap of faith there), this makes no sense. The dead man gimmick has never really been a draw, and now he is finally getting praised for his in ring work. Seems strange that it would be decided, now, to change the gimmick. The only possible reason is he is going for one "last run", which I sincerely doubt is the case. Yeah, plus I heard he doesn't want to return to the old gimmick and I think he's probably a lot happier working his current style anyway--we sure as hell are. Off topic, I hear reports of how good hte match with Brock was (or for some, at least not bad), and I laugh that HHH is injured again while guys around a lot longer than him, including Flair (in his late 50's), are showing him up health and workrate-wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Taker during the Brock/Cena tag match had Cena (IIRC) up against the ropes ala Fedor/Big Daddy PrideGP03 and started throwin soupbones like mad. Cena is more of a Vitor Belfort -back when he was the Phenom- PnG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Well, neither Flair or Taker have about 40 extra pounds of water weight. Plus, at least in UT's case, he is much smarter about time off. Remember a few years ago he had the groin trouble. Instead of rushing back to protect a spot, he took a few months off to rest it and I don't recall hearing problems about it since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 I just like any chance to throw in the term Pound and Ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 *raises fist* I'll pound and ground you!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ray Report post Posted October 20, 2003 What's all this love for the "deadman" character? Realistic wrestling > cartoonish gimmicks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 ^ Nostaglia, my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Besides Taker had what ONE good match as the dead Man? (I count 90-96 as the real DEADMAN) the 97-99 stuff he was just a demonic soap opera character... I'll take the MMA Influenced American Badass over that. Just as long as he keeps eating cruiserweights for lunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 Because some people here want to see Taker flying and Taker shooting lightning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Coffey Report post Posted October 20, 2003 GOODBYE WORKRATE! Quoted for truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 I am thinking this has to be Vince's idea to sell some more merch and see one of his gimmick ideas be around again. If UT is going to keep eating cruisers, though, they need to sign Low-Ki so he gets some american strong style thrown in there. *runs away* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
