Open the Muggy Gate Posted September 14, 2004 Report 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.
buffybeast Posted September 14, 2004 Report 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.
Youth N Asia Posted September 14, 2004 Report Posted September 14, 2004 Now I kinda get why Paul didn't let him say much in ECW. he looked uncomfortable talking.
pochorenella Posted September 14, 2004 Report 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.
Guest Markingout Posted September 14, 2004 Report 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.
Da Maintenance Man Posted September 14, 2004 Report 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.
DerangedHermit Posted September 14, 2004 Report 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.
Youth N Asia Posted September 14, 2004 Report Posted September 14, 2004 Nova invented you and everything you stand for
The Czech Republic Posted September 14, 2004 Report Posted September 14, 2004 I heard Nova invented Kanyon, but conflicting reports say that Kanyon invented Nova.
Golgo 13 Posted September 14, 2004 Report 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.
Guest netslob Posted September 15, 2004 Report 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?
The Amazing Rando Posted September 15, 2004 Report 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.
AndrewTS Posted September 15, 2004 Report 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.
Scroby Posted September 15, 2004 Report Posted September 15, 2004 Why can I see a Simon Dean teaming up with Eugene?
Art Sandusky Posted September 15, 2004 Report Posted September 15, 2004 I forgot all about the "Nova invented"-whatever joke. Oh man, I'm so going to use that regularly again.
Youth N Asia Posted September 15, 2004 Report Posted September 15, 2004 Why can I see a Simon Dean teaming up with Eugene? I smell video montage training session.
2GOLD Posted September 15, 2004 Report 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"
razazteca Posted September 15, 2004 Report 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.
UseTheSledgehammerUh Posted September 16, 2004 Report 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.
razazteca Posted September 16, 2004 Report 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.
SuperJerk Posted September 16, 2004 Report 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?
JHawk Posted September 16, 2004 Report 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!
Guest JMA Posted September 16, 2004 Report Posted September 16, 2004 I'll say it again, Simon Dean needs Alexis Laree as his personal trainer.
SuperJerk Posted September 16, 2004 Report Posted September 16, 2004 I'll say it again, Simon Dean needs Alexis Laree as his personal trainer. Hells yeah!
razazteca Posted September 16, 2004 Report Posted September 16, 2004 Simon Dean needs Ernest Miller as his manager. Simon System + Cat-Bo = Ratings
The Amazing Rando Posted September 16, 2004 Report Posted September 16, 2004 King: Didn't you hear, JR, Simon Dean INVENTED fitness!
The Czech Republic Posted September 16, 2004 Report 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!
DCMaximo Posted September 17, 2004 Report Posted September 17, 2004 Just to warm us up for Simon, guess what this weeks WrestleCrap induction is... The Bodydonnas!!
razazteca Posted September 17, 2004 Report Posted September 17, 2004 Don't forget about Dean Douglas!
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