JasonX 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2003 http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/new...hp?news_id=7978 The Undertaker has been making recent media appearances stating that he will not be returning to his old "dead man" gimmick soon, as has been rumored on the internet. Despite this, the plan right now IS for him to lose his Buried Alive match against Vince McMahon at Survivor Series, then return around WrestleMania XX in his old persona. 'Taker refuting the claims is only to keep the story a surprise. While the plans may actually change in the next few months, it has not yet. [1wrestling.com] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted November 3, 2003 Taker = Kayfabe 4 life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crimson Platypus 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2003 He has repeatedly said that he would retire before going back to that gimmick, I'll believe it if I see it, and only then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Coffey Report post Posted November 3, 2003 The "Deadman" gimmick sucks. I'll take MMA Biker "American Badass" over it anyday of the week. I couldn't give a shit less if I'm in the minority. Fuck a nostalgia trip, the deadman gimmick sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JN News 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2003 Why believe 1Bob, anyways? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2003 I always though the return would be after Survivor Series anyway. *shrug* Oh well, old Taker marks need to just play Here Comes the Pain and hum the classic theme to themselves in the meantime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2003 The "Deadman" gimmick sucks. I'll take MMA Biker "American Badass" over it anyday of the week. I couldn't give a shit less if I'm in the minority. Fuck a nostalgia trip, the deadman gimmick sucks. OMG PUROTAKER IS TEH BEST~! No. He still sucks. He's old, banged up, useless in the grand scheme of things. To say nothing of the fact that it's Taker and not Benoit who cuts the least compelling promos. I think his "increased workrate" is blown out of proportion because we're comparing it to when he reeeeeally sucked (i.e.: always). He's overstayed his welcome now and might as well come full-circle as the Deadman on the way out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2003 The "Deadman" gimmick sucks. I'll take MMA Biker "American Badass" over it anyday of the week. I couldn't give a shit less if I'm in the minority. Fuck a nostalgia trip, the deadman gimmick sucks. OMG PUROTAKER IS TEH BEST~! No. He still sucks. He's old, banged up, useless in the grand scheme of things. To say nothing of the fact that it's Taker and not Benoit who cuts the least compelling promos. I think his "increased workrate" is blown out of proportion because we're comparing it to when he reeeeeally sucked (i.e.: always). He's overstayed his welcome now and might as well come full-circle as the Deadman on the way out. I disagree....the guy's been a much better worker experimenting with new styles, and even his promos aren't as boring as they used to be.......Also, WWE being so kayfabe is gonna bring back the DEAD undertaker? I doubt it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2003 The "Deadman" gimmick sucks. I'll take MMA Biker "American Badass" over it anyday of the week. I couldn't give a shit less if I'm in the minority. Fuck a nostalgia trip, the deadman gimmick sucks. OMG PUROTAKER IS TEH BEST~! No. He still sucks. He's old, banged up, useless in the grand scheme of things. To say nothing of the fact that it's Taker and not Benoit who cuts the least compelling promos. I think his "increased workrate" is blown out of proportion because we're comparing it to when he reeeeeally sucked (i.e.: always). He's overstayed his welcome now and might as well come full-circle as the Deadman on the way out. I disagree....the guy's been a much better worker experimenting with new styles, and even his promos aren't as boring as they used to be.......Also, WWE being so kayfabe is gonna bring back the DEAD undertaker? I doubt it re: Taker's moveset. First, I think it was Scooter who said something along the lines of Takers "new" moveset = Takers old moveset + a couple MMA moves != "new and exciting" (BTW != means "does not equal" for those non-coding peeps out there) That pretty well sums up my opinion as well re: Taker's promos Takers current promos just plain suck. At least Deadman Taker's dark promos were interesting to me, with the culminating "Rest in peace" sending chills down your spine, whereas Bikertaker's current promos are just generic "I'm gonna kick your ass" type promos, along with him throwing out remarks about "invading my yard" like some bitter old man on a porch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 5, 2003 To say nothing of the fact that it's Taker and not Benoit who cuts the least compelling promos. I'll dispute that. There are only two people on SD! that make flip the channel when they grab a mic. Stephanie and Benoit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
