UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 I know I'm gonna get shit for this. Bradshaw, known hazer and largely unmotivated worker has really sucked, or at least had no entertainment value, since early 2000 for me. Not since he was stiffing the Hardys and E & C and delivering somewhat funny promos with Faarooq. His team was boring. His RAW "hardcore cowboy" singles push sucked ass. His recent change to "blonde hair" APA member blew too, as his singles work was not entertaining against the likes of A-Train, Show, etc. BUT... We like heels. We like cocky asshole heels. We like mainstream attention to WWE. We hate Bradshaw. We wanna cheer Eddie. This "money-wise tycoon" Bradshaw can work...IF... Bradshaw's ring-work is "smash mouth". By this I do not mean a few Clotheslines from Hell that are predictably setup by an opponent charging into the corner and missing, and Bradshaw running off the ropes. I want Vader/Stan Hansen ring work. I want 1999 Acolyte Bradshaw, kicking people in the face, occassionaly stiffing the youngens, powerbombs, clotheslines, chairs, bats, and more chairs. I want Bradshaw to come off as believing in himself, that he is correct. I want the 'net to hate his "scientific" style, or lack thereof, but enjoy his asshole "I'm on MSNBC" crap. So far, so good, IMO. He may have a shitty track record. But I think he's on the right track. Would I make him WWE Champion? HELL NO. Does he deserve a main event TRY? Hell yes. He's been in WWE for 8 years. If it sucks, he'll go back to Velocity and job to the FBI, like Hardcore Holly. Can we try to be optimistic? :::2 weeks ago::: "SMACKDOWN HAS NO HEELS!! WE NEED HEELS!!!!!" :::Bradshaw does (thus far) successful heel turn::: "NO BRADSHAW SHOULDN'T BE A HEEL!! WHAAAAAA! HE'LL BEAT EDDIE!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Banky started a thread 3 topics down....although not titled IN ANY WAY TO SAY WHATS IN IT so I won't say you're too blind to notice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Hey, my bad. But not only is my post better...but actually gives a title to the topic at hand. Heh. At any rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted March 26, 2004 I agree - a great push and "smash-mouth" style would up Bradshaw's in-ring work and overall entertainment factor a few notches. BUT... What about the casual fans who watch him on MSNBC? I'll just say that I find it funny that the people that try to tell me that "You know it's all fake, don't ya?" are the ones that have the hardest trouble comprehending that a gimmick does not reflect a professional wrestler's personality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Methinks those that watch him on MSNBC could care less about pro wrestling. Not everyone, but a large majority. The character isn't really trying to "draw" fans from MSNBC, it's more likely to freshen his stale character, provide a new heel challenger, and let him try to be entertaining by creating heat from a talent he has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Now if only he had the Dallas theme song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted March 26, 2004 It's not as if his gimmick would garner a news story/ies if Bradshaw was a big-time player in financial planning, as The Undertaker rising from the dead did not. Unless he's a loveable heel (i.e. the biggest heel that Eddie Guerrero could've been; which wouldn't work for Bradshaw), keeping a low-profile, or playing the token superhero-esque babyface (which wouldn't work for him either) would be the best "business decision". But hey, what do most people that watch MSNBC know about gimmicks that work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Bradshaw is on Fox News, not MSNBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted March 26, 2004 It's not available here, to my knowledge - I was simply going on the opening post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Bradshaw has appeared on MSNBC before Fox News. Apparently the "new show" mentioned tonight on Smackdown! that he has is a segment on Fox News. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 heh the new Million Dollar man "J R" Bradshaw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted March 26, 2004 I'll see what is really happening with Bradshaw tomorrow night... (Side-note: Raw wasn't bad at all). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detective Comics 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 I enjoy the whole situation. The Bradshaw push is the best thing to happen in professional wrestling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BionicRedneck Report post Posted March 26, 2004 I want Vader/Stan Hansen ring work Then you're watching the wrong promotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Now if only he had the Dallas theme song. Yeah and feuds with PATRICK DUFFY~! baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 *Bradshaw finds Faarooq in the Shower* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Someone on CRZ's board mentioned they should call him "JB Layfield", which sounds way more business-like than John Bradshaw, or whatever they're calling him now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Can we try to be optimistic? :::2 weeks ago::: "SMACKDOWN HAS NO HEELS!! WE NEED HEELS!!!!!" :::Bradshaw does (thus far) successful heel turn::: "NO BRADSHAW SHOULDN'T BE A HEEL!! WHAAAAAA! HE'LL BEAT EDDIE!" This is funny b/c most people are saying they like the new gimmick and want it given a chance. What are you talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted March 26, 2004 The name "Bradshaw" is too 'country' to sound anything like a businessman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 *Bradshaw finds Faarooq in the Shower* And lets not go any further with THAT image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Adrian 3:16 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 I'll say this... I've NEVER been a fan of Bradshaw, going back all the way to his days as Justin Hawk. But I'd be lying if I said this new character direction doesn't have a lot of potential. If we have to have a Bradshaw singles push, I'd rather its as an evil financial analyst than as the hardcore homoerotic cowboy we got 2 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 heh the new Million Dollar man "J R" Bradshaw! "Now with 75% less workrate" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humongous2002 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 heh the new Million Dollar man "J R" Bradshaw! "Now with 75% less workrate" "But still with the same amount of non-existent heat". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Gotta say, I could not believe it was the same Bradshaw. I used to hate him in the APA, but I love this gimmick. I think it's great, I love the cowboy hat, his new music, so I'm giving his main event push a chance. I was surprised that I enjoyed his new character and promo, but I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted March 26, 2004 If I hear another person compare Bradshaw to Stan Hansen....I SHALL KILL YOU!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted March 26, 2004 If I hear another person compare Bradshaw to Stan Hansen....I SHALL KILL YOU!!!!! Yes, can someone explain the constant comparisions to me? Is it because they both use a lariat and are Southern? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Gotta say, I could not believe it was the same Bradshaw. I used to hate him in the APA, but I love this gimmick. I think it's great, I love the cowboy hat, his new music, so I'm giving his main event push a chance. I was surprised that I enjoyed his new character and promo, but I did. How can you give it a chance? I mean, it's a frigging cosmetic change. He's still a Bah Gawd Hoss. He's still the same CRAPPY wrestler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Invictus 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Gotta say, I could not believe it was the same Bradshaw. I used to hate him in the APA, but I love this gimmick. I think it's great, I love the cowboy hat, his new music, so I'm giving his main event push a chance. I was surprised that I enjoyed his new character and promo, but I did. How can you give it a chance? I mean, it's a frigging cosmetic change. He's still a Bah Gawd Hoss. He's still the same CRAPPY wrestler. Who cares? I can, for once, enjoy some aspect of him. Better than what we had before, which was a crappy wrestler with a stale gimmick. He may still be a crappy wrestler, but at least now his promos and his gimmick are a refreshing and enjoyable change of pace. Plus, wait until he actually wrestles with this new gimmick before you crap all over him, he might change his style a bit to accomodate it. You never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Gotta say, I could not believe it was the same Bradshaw. I used to hate him in the APA, but I love this gimmick. I think it's great, I love the cowboy hat, his new music, so I'm giving his main event push a chance. I was surprised that I enjoyed his new character and promo, but I did. How can you give it a chance? I mean, it's a frigging cosmetic change. He's still a Bah Gawd Hoss. He's still the same CRAPPY wrestler. Who cares? I can, for once, enjoy some aspect of him. Better than what we had before, which was a crappy wrestler with a stale gimmick. He may still be a crappy wrestler, but at least now his promos and his gimmick are a refreshing and enjoyable change of pace. Plus, wait until he actually wrestles with this new gimmick before you crap all over him, he might change his style a bit to accomodate it. You never know. Yeah. Change from the WWE Hoss Style. Riiight. You just keep telling yourself that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Invictus 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Gotta say, I could not believe it was the same Bradshaw. I used to hate him in the APA, but I love this gimmick. I think it's great, I love the cowboy hat, his new music, so I'm giving his main event push a chance. I was surprised that I enjoyed his new character and promo, but I did. How can you give it a chance? I mean, it's a frigging cosmetic change. He's still a Bah Gawd Hoss. He's still the same CRAPPY wrestler. Who cares? I can, for once, enjoy some aspect of him. Better than what we had before, which was a crappy wrestler with a stale gimmick. He may still be a crappy wrestler, but at least now his promos and his gimmick are a refreshing and enjoyable change of pace. Plus, wait until he actually wrestles with this new gimmick before you crap all over him, he might change his style a bit to accomodate it. You never know. Yeah. Change from the WWE Hoss Style. Riiight. You just keep telling yourself that. I never thought I'd enjoy Bradshaw in any capacity and look at me now, I'm digging the gimmick. No one here is saying he's suddenly gonna become a workrate machine, but the idea that he might change things up a bit isn't out of the question. Stranger things have happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
