Open the Muggy Gate 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 I have a strange feeling this gimmick will work. I don't mind the whole Simon Says deal. I was a mark for Simon Diamond and the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffybeast 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 I can't believe people actually like this gimmick. To each his own I guess, but I rolled my eyes the entire time this "infomercial" aired. It's so stupid and unfunny. I honestly cannot see this having any legs or life at all. At least Carlito Carribean Cool is somewhat funny, with the afro and bad accent and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pochorenella 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 Maybe Simon could get Rosey to turn heel on Hurricane and attempt to "get him in shape". Nova/Hurricane could have some good matches, as opposed to two minute undercard filler Man, call me crazy but I'd love to see that on RAW, as soon as Helms is OK from his nose surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Markingout Report post Posted September 14, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Nova's name is Mike Bucci, though. Nova's got the chrisma, facials, and engery to make this work... I mean Nova did INVENT wrestling after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Da Maintenance Man 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Nova's name is Mike Bucci, though. Nova's got the chrisma, facials, and engery to make this work... I mean Nova did INVENT wrestling after all. Somebody please tell me the origin of that joke. I've been wondering it for the longest. As far as the gimmick goes, I like it. WWE have had worse characters than this one before and they've actually gotten over at one point. I like the Hurricane/Rosey idea that somebody posted earlier in this thread. I was kind of expecting him to feud with Rosey instead of having him turn on Hurricane but I think I like the latter idea better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Nova's name is Mike Bucci, though. Nova's got the chrisma, facials, and engery to make this work... I mean Nova did INVENT wrestling after all. Nova invented the Smartmarks, wrestling, God, and inventing. He did not invent the Internet. Al Gore did. But Nova invented Al Gore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 Nova invented you and everything you stand for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 I heard Nova invented Kanyon, but conflicting reports say that Kanyon invented Nova. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golgo 13 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Nova's name is Mike Bucci, though. Nova's got the chrisma, facials, and engery to make this work... I mean Nova did INVENT wrestling after all. Somebody please tell me the origin of that joke. I've been wondering it for the longest. The way I've heard it... don't take this as official... Someone used a move in a match, and Nova went on the record as saying that he invented it, the guy stole it from him, etc., etc. Whatever. This then hits the IWC, where a bunch of people (writers, message board posters) start making jokes about Nova inventing so-and-so, eventually turning into the overused running joke we have today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest netslob Report post Posted September 15, 2004 maybe it was just me, but did Nova with short hair look alot like Rico sans the Adrian Street make-up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2004 maybe it was just me, but did Nova with short hair look alot like Rico sans the Adrian Street make-up? Yes, which is what spooked me the most about it. It was like Bodydonna Rico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2004 maybe it was just me, but did Nova with short hair look alot like Rico sans the Adrian Street make-up? Yes, which is what spooked me the most about it. It was like Bodydonna Rico. Not like it would be all that surprising if they had given it to Rico--just combine this gimmick with his old one and you have Richard Simmons, the wrestler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2004 Why can I see a Simon Dean teaming up with Eugene? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2004 I forgot all about the "Nova invented"-whatever joke. Oh man, I'm so going to use that regularly again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2004 Why can I see a Simon Dean teaming up with Eugene? I smell video montage training session. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2004 My sig says my thoughts. I don't get it, but the looks are priceless. The gimmick may suck but it might work. Hell, dumber gimmicks have worked. Like "Legend Killer" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Nova's name is Mike Bucci, though. Nova's got the chrisma, facials, and engery to make this work... I mean Nova did INVENT wrestling after all. Somebody please tell me the origin of that joke. I've been wondering it for the longest. The way I've heard it... don't take this as official... Someone used a move in a match, and Nova went on the record as saying that he invented it, the guy stole it from him, etc., etc. Whatever. This then hits the IWC, where a bunch of people (writers, message board posters) start making jokes about Nova inventing so-and-so, eventually turning into the overused running joke we have today. I think the orgins of the joke was Joey Styles making comments on ECW like "Oh yeah you will see that on Monday Night for sure" then you would see Kanyon or Shane Helms use a move on Nitro. And didn'nt Nova have his own "Ask the wrestler" section on the 1wrestling.com message board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 Just because Rico won the tag titles doesn't mean his gimmick was "successful". Both of his title reigns were short and forgettable/forgotten. The titles were both worthless when he won them, as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 What killed the Rico gimmick was the day they took away the tiger suit and replaced it with the Jeff Hardy glitter facepaint and gave him the valet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Nova's name is Mike Bucci, though. Nova's got the chrisma, facials, and engery to make this work... I mean Nova did INVENT wrestling after all. Somebody please tell me the origin of that joke. I've been wondering it for the longest. The way I've heard it... don't take this as official... Someone used a move in a match, and Nova went on the record as saying that he invented it, the guy stole it from him, etc., etc. Whatever. This then hits the IWC, where a bunch of people (writers, message board posters) start making jokes about Nova inventing so-and-so, eventually turning into the overused running joke we have today. So does this mean Nova invented overused running jokes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHawk 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 So Nova's playing a character named "Simon Dean"... ...and Dean Malenko's real name is "Dean Simon"... Coincidence? Will he use a Texas cloverleaf and start trying to fuck Lita? Tune into Raw to find out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted September 16, 2004 I'll say it again, Simon Dean needs Alexis Laree as his personal trainer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 I'll say it again, Simon Dean needs Alexis Laree as his personal trainer. Hells yeah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 Simon Dean needs Ernest Miller as his manager. Simon System + Cat-Bo = Ratings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 King: Didn't you hear, JR, Simon Dean INVENTED fitness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking. Nova's name is Mike Bucci, though. Nova's got the chrisma, facials, and engery to make this work... I mean Nova did INVENT wrestling after all. Somebody please tell me the origin of that joke. I've been wondering it for the longest. The way I've heard it... don't take this as official... Someone used a move in a match, and Nova went on the record as saying that he invented it, the guy stole it from him, etc., etc. Whatever. This then hits the IWC, where a bunch of people (writers, message board posters) start making jokes about Nova inventing so-and-so, eventually turning into the overused running joke we have today. So does this mean Nova invented overused running jokes? Hey! You're facing Kane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCMaximo 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Just to warm us up for Simon, guess what this weeks WrestleCrap induction is... The Bodydonnas!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Don't forget about Dean Douglas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
