Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 Seriously, what the shit is this? Lightening? Smoky ring? "Losing the signal"? I can't be the only one rolling my eyes at this whole craptastical angle, can I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I think it's brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 You also still like Michael Jackson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 well how the hell did you think he was going to return to the gimmick that brought him? Ride down on his bike looking like Ghost Rider? its the Classic taker mindgames... well not classic but the Mid level Taker midgames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 Eh, I like it. I missed Old School Taker and it peaks my interest right about now. More than what I could say about 6 months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 You also still like Michael Jackson. Oh TAG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Hungerford Smith 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 Leave it to this place to have someone that finds a way to bitch about not only the things being done wrong, but also done right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 well how the hell did you think he was going to return to the gimmick that brought him? Ride down on his bike looking like Ghost Rider? its the Classic taker mindgames... well not classic but the Mid level Taker midgames It doesn't hit classic until Taker wheels out a casket with Kane inside....while the real Kane is standing in the ring, ala Diesel circa 1996. That was the shit. UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 So, either Undertaker has supernatural powers (lame), or he snuck into the arena and rigged up the "lightening" and the smoke for the ring (whaaah?). "Suspension of disbelief" is fine & dandy, but this stuff is just awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 3, 2004 but kane would try to fuck himself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 So, either Undertaker has supernatural powers (lame), or he snuck into the arena and rigged up the "lightening" and the smoke for the ring (whaaah?). "Suspension of disbelief" is fine & dandy, but this stuff is just awful. One man's Giant Gonzalez is another man's Kurt Angle. UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 but kane would try to fuck himself... There's your quote of the thread right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I should also note that I hate both Taker & Kane, so that doesn't help matters, either. But even if I didn't, I'd still find it pretty lame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted February 3, 2004 It's awesome, and the people who don't like it are the people who don't like Taker, even though he busted out a hell of a year in 2003. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 Were you an oldschool Taker fan? If not, then this angle isn't for you. For all (or most) of us who were and still am Taker marks, then this is a great angle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 It's awesome, and the people who don't like it are the people who don't like Taker, even though he busted out a hell of a year in 2003. To me, it was one of the best years that Taker has ever had. He's really improved over the past few years. I just hope that when he comes back, they allow him to still work as he has been over the past few years, while still bringing out all of the oldschool Taker moves/taunts/etc... that makes him The Undertaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I think DH hit the nail on the head, the angle works, and crowd reactions show that perfectly. You can't argue with the pops it's getting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 It's awesome, and the people who don't like it are the people who don't like Taker, even though he busted out a hell of a year in 2003. To me, it was one of the best years that Taker has ever had. He's really improved over the past few years. I just hope that when he comes back, they allow him to still work as he has been over the past few years, while still bringing out all of the oldschool Taker moves/taunts/etc... that makes him The Undertaker. To be honest, I cannot think of another time in Taker's career were he looked in better shape than he did last year. He really bulked up and looked to be in peak condition. Not bad for a 40+ Undertaker. UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 the angle was old and tired a long time ago. I'd imagine I'd be ok with it, if it was UT's way of saying this is his last feud, but like that is actually gonna happen. His "badass" gimmick was stale and instead of something new, revert back to a cartoonish gimmick......riiiiiight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hhheld_down Report post Posted February 3, 2004 im really liking the angle myself, Kane's reactions are great and Taker's mind games are good. i couldnt help but laugh though when the "lightning bolt" hit, must of scared the shit out of everyone in that arena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 3, 2004 This angle is SCRICTLY for the marks... The Shawn/HHH/Benoit angle is very old school and it easily appeals to the smarker audience... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 And that's great, you have something major for both groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 So, either Undertaker has supernatural powers (lame), or he snuck into the arena and rigged up the "lightening" and the smoke for the ring (whaaah?). "Suspension of disbelief" is fine & dandy, but this stuff is just awful. I think it can be neither. This angle is more like a conscious ignorance of disbelief, more of a movie than a wrestling angle. Everyone knows it's unbelievable, but we play along anyway, because we understand what it is. Wrestling usually tries to stay grounded in reality, but this is one situation where I think an exception is appropriate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michrome 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I think saying Taker had a great 2003 is a bit silly. He had one real good match all year (vs. Angle), and everything else was bad-decent. I haven't had such a good laugh since I saw people creaming themselves over the craptastic Chain On A Pole match at No Mercy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 Meh, I love it, I loved old school Taker and hate stupid Bikertaker, I've been waiting for this for a long time. It's obviously not realistic or logical, but it's fun, and that's something that Taker hasn't been ever since his 2000 return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I am not exactly sure why Kane fears Deadman anyway. I mean they have feuded before a bunch and Kane got the better of him a lot of the times. Also couldn't wwe do something better with the video vigenettes then blurry images of kane's smirk? Or at least change the video everytime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jester 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I think the video packages they are putting together for this angle are AWESOME. I am a little annoyed that they are hitting during matches with guys like Goldberg, but eh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I love the angle. I just turned a wrestling fan in 2000 when he turned to a biker, but I still mark whenever I see old school Taker montages or videos or clips or anything like that. I know we make a lot of "WWE Logic" jokes, but this is the one angle where the illogical is flat out cool, IMO. I know technically it is lame, but it rocks none the less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 I don't really like Taker... But I will mark out for old school Undertaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Olympic Slam Report post Posted February 3, 2004 Maybe it's because I'm 20 and I'm a rocket scientist, but if this Taker shit were any stupider it would have been pooped out by a D student. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
