UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I think that the Paul London/Spanky team draws comparisons to one of my favorite teams ever, The Rockers. Their entrance has a lot of energy, they've got the blonde/brunette mix, they're cruiserweights, use a combination of exciting double-team and aerial moves, and their attire is somewhat colorful. Question, with the WWE finally giving us a NEW, EXCITING FACE team to get behind (unlike the reformations of stale 1999-2000 acts like APA, Rikishi/Scotty or unover lame heel teams like the Bashams or La Resistance...), could Spanky and London work the "young, high-flying face" thing? I think a few changes need to happen: 1) Spanky needs to go back to using Brian Kendrick as his ring name. It adds a greater dimension of seriousness to a good worker, not "hey, its the funny guy that Brock always pummels". He can still be the "funny guy" of the team... 2)Coordinated ring attire? Or at least similar colors in their different ring outfits they use now? 3)Mic time to establish them. What do you guys think of this? I'd like these guys pushed more than the BORING Bashams, who remind of the DOA but with talent...the APA...Too Cool II...La Resistance...Morgan/Jones...etc. It couldn't hurt. (TWGTT Vs. London/Kendrick...WM XX...here it comes...)
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Rockers rarely had mic time so that's not important but if it means the return of neon green springly pants I'M THERE.
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Kendrick is the streaker. Spanky is the guy Brock beat up. It's a lose/lose.
LaParkaYourCar Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I like the idea of them being a fun face team. Both of them have the charisma to do the backstage segments. London is the straight man and Spanky the comedy guy. I agree with somewhat matching outfits. Plus I'm not a big fan of Spanky's shorts. I don't think there's anything wrong with the name Spanky. Brian Kendrick is too generic.
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 and PAUL LONDON is better? I like "generic" real names when it works (unlike John Heindenstein)... Kendrick/London works as well as Jannetty/Michaels
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted November 2, 2003 Author Report Posted November 2, 2003 London needs to grow the hair out, too... Neon tights rocked. The black/green trim WM 7 digs were always my favorite, WM 6 close behind.
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Yep...I love Tassles and I really wish someone would rock them again... Jericho would be the MAN of OWNAGE if he wore some tassles on his pants.
LaParkaYourCar Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I actually like the name Paul London. I don't know why...it just has a good ring to it.
Guest JMA Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Yep...I love Tassles and I really wish someone would rock them again... Jericho would be the MAN of OWNAGE if he wore some tassles on his pants. He should've done it to mock Shawn during their feud.
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted November 2, 2003 Author Report Posted November 2, 2003 Tassels were hit or miss for me...see Kerry Von Erich's WWF run...ugh. Looked like he taped pom-poms to his boots. But to the topic, Vince pushing Spanky and London to the belts will never happen. Spanky has been used as fodder in nearly every appearence (Taker kills him, Brock kills him, ass-kicked at Bar Fight, Jobbing in the 6-man at Judgment Day...) and London, while a fresh face, hasnt been established as a player and needs a little better look. Plus, to Vince, they're hobbits.
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Shane Douglas rocked the Tassels and they kinda worked. As did the Warrior...I think that's why no one took him seriously...A little tassle is all right but he was all fucking tassle.
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted November 2, 2003 Author Report Posted November 2, 2003 Yeah, Douglas rocked those bad boys back in the day. In WCW '92 he also had the bad-ass acid-washed DENIM JACKET. Plus the "Belly-to-Belly" that "Magnum TA himself helped him perfect". I was a big Steamboat/Douglas mark, probably my favorite of the different teams Ricky had.
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 He might be the only main event heel (in ecw) that made them work and not look like a idiot ala Warrior.
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted November 2, 2003 Author Report Posted November 2, 2003 I'd like to get a picture of Savage and Nash from their NWO run side-by-side...Savage in those ridiculous outfits, especially the coats, and Nash and the leather pants = Team Tassel.
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Oh god How could I forget when Savage wore those stupid MADNESS tassel laden shirts?
razazteca Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Does Spanky & London have a team name yet? It did wonders for Benjamin & Haas when they became Team Angle and then The Worlds Greatest Tag Team.
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Just call them The Midnight Foundation as a wink to the express and Harts...
razazteca Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I would mark out if they used that name, but would Jim Cornette let them use it?
The Czech Republic Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Maybe they could do a nod to 1990s USA, which is what brought the WWF to the dance: The Cartoon Express
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I doubt Jim owns the name MIDNIGHT.
razazteca Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I mean the last people to use the Midnight Express name in WWE was Bob Holly & Bart Gunn! I think if they do use the Midnight Foundation name Jim Cornette must be the manager.
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted November 2, 2003 Author Report Posted November 2, 2003 Yo, I was a big mark for The New Midnight Express. They had cool knock-off music and Cornette, and everyone legitimately Hated them. Plus they gave the NAO their best match ever. Spanky is a tassel fan, as his has indicated on Confidential. I always found it interesting that Shawn and Marty called themselves "The Midnight Rockers"...this had to piss of the two Express teams (Midnights, R n Rs).
The Czech Republic Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I mean the last people to use the Midnight Express name in WWE was Bob Holly & Bart Gunn! I think if they do use the Midnight Foundation name Jim Cornette must be the manager. Hows about we gene-splice Jimmy Hart and Jim Cornette into the Ultimate Cheap Heat Manager. Think of the possibilities: He'd carry a tennis racquet with a megaphone built into the handle, with a color-clashing suit that had his client airbrushed on the back. Also, the racquaphone would shoot various chemical weapons, either shooting the ether-soaked rag for subduing an opponent, or spraying witch hazel onto the fists of his client so as to make the open wounds of the opponent hurt like hell.
Guest Choken One Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 Well, Yeah but in these days you just say "To honor" so you can be the Road Outlaws as a tribute to Warriors and New Age.
Guest Real F'n Show Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I like Spanky's goofy names for his moves. He has everything from Muppet references (Dr. teeth) to things I can't pronounce (Whirling Twirlixer or whatever that thing he did last week was called) I like their double teams too, especially that downward spiral/enziguri they've been using.
The Czech Republic Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I like "Sliced Bread #2" myself. I remember when I was younger and was in a little wrestling fed with my buddies I had weird names for moves like the "Ocean Defense System."
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted November 2, 2003 Author Report Posted November 2, 2003 What was the damn name of the move the Express did (pick up opponent, lean himbackwards...other guy jumps off top with flying legdrop.) I believe its the same as AMW's Death Sentence....
The Czech Republic Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I like Outlaw Warriors better. That wouldn't work because they'd try to relive both of their pasts and end up shaving their own heads and sticking themselves in a dumpster.
Slayer Posted November 2, 2003 Report Posted November 2, 2003 I think it's funny we're debating this when we all know deep down that they'll be either the first or second team to be fed to and shit out by TEAM HOSS! (Morgan and Jones)
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