Guest *KNK* Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 The WWE creative team has apparently decided on CM Punk's gimmick for his WWE debut. Punk will be 'the first ever deaf wrestler'. He is, of course, not deaf in reality, but will be in kayfabe. The creative team has already planned a number of 'humorous' backstage skits that center around Punk's 'handicap'. This appears to be yet another tasteless attempt at cheap heat by WWE creative. credit PWInsider - I can't say I'm surprised at all by this, if it's true...Which I hope isnt.
Guest nokia Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 WTF ??? This has to be a joke right? He turned down Tna for this ?
The Amazing Rando Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 This is like Zach Gowen 2.....cause they sure are cutting his legs off from the get-go.
Guest *KNK* Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Punk's #1 talent is his ability to cut a promo and protray a serious edge (no pun intended)... Deaf people can cut promos (i.e talk) its a mis-conception that deaf people can't properally commicate as my nephew is proof of that (100% deaf and played multiple sports and was a debate champion in HS) It's just the rest of the country has already determined that it's not true, so congrats Punk, you are Eugene 2.0
Black Lushus Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 i'll stop watching when a blind wrestler is introduced....
Guest *KNK* Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 NEVERMIND!!!! I just found out that it was a joke @ the ROHBOARDS. I apoligize for spreading it here.
Lord of The Curry Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I actually wanted this gimmick to happen just to piss off the ROH Fanboys.
Brett Favre Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 After reading this, I was about to stop watching WWE programing completely. It'll probably end up worse though.
RavishingRickRudo Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Most deaf people I know don't have good verbal ability. And most deaf people I know get terribly offended by anything related to deafness ("hard of hearing" is an offensive term, btw). So, if this is true, I'd really like to see how this turns out PR wise for the E. "Hey Catherine, look at this, a deaf wrestler in the WWE." "REALLY? Is he really deaf?!" "No." *various obscenities*
Dewe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I actually wanted this gimmick to happen just to piss off the ROH Fanboys. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's ROH-bots, not fanboys.
Guest *KNK* Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I'm trying to think of a worst gimmick then the deaf wrestler thing, Wrestling already has a blind man wrestling... Isn't Steve Cornio basically deaf now?
Silence Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 That's a relief. CM Punk's career would have been screwed over as badly as Jillian Hall's if the "deaf" character turned out to be true.
Guest nokia Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 yeah....the only punk topic at pwi is that Cm and Laree isn't going to be teamed up together... Let's hope none of the "creative" folks at wwe reads this thread and thinks it's a good idea...
Guest Fook Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 The saddest part of all this is that even though it's a joke and the writers would have to be total morons to create this gimmick, we can all see it happening for real.
RavishingRickRudo Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 DAMN IT. DAMN YOUZE. I wanted to see the backlash~!
Guest *KNK* Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Most deaf people I know don't have good verbal ability. And most deaf people I know get terribly offended by anything related to deafness ("hard of hearing" is an offensive term, btw). So, if this is true, I'd really like to see how this turns out PR wise for the E. "Hey Catherine, look at this, a deaf wrestler in the WWE." "REALLY? Is he really deaf?!" "No." *various obscenities* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> However Rudo, there are many exceptions to that stereotype of deaf people having poor verbal talents. besides my aforementioned nephew, I've seen others with hearing impairments have standard natural speaking ability. The problem is, WWE and it's fanbase are too dumb to look past stereotypes.
RavishingRickRudo Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I'd say that the vast majority of deaf people have had speech problems. But of course there are exceptions, but then... HOW WOULD YOU KNOW HE'S DEAF HE IF SPOKE PROPERLY!!? That's why the WWE has their black wrestlers be all thugs, pastors, pimps, or guys who lust after white women - how else would you know they're black?
Lord of The Curry Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 "Just look for the huddle of girls with the chocolate center." - Fresh Prince of B.A
Guest *KNK* Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I'd say that the vast majority of deaf people have had speech problems. But of course there are exceptions, but then... HOW WOULD YOU KNOW HE'S DEAF HE IF SPOKE PROPERLY!!? That's why the WWE has their black wrestlers be all thugs, pastors, pimps, or guys who lust after white women - how else would you know they're black? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are correct, deaf people do have extreme difficulty and I would say the majority not VAST continue to suffer from this difficulties. The fact remains though, Deaf people aren't naturally retarded, not by a long shot. However that's precisely how WWE would try to protray a deaf character because Stephanie McMahon has zero touch with reality.
Guest *KNK* Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 In fact can we just close this thread since it was a false rumor and we don't need another thread to dicuss the inept writers.
Team Angle Pusher Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Nope can't find it either THANK GOD. I only see a rumor being squashed about CM Punk and Alexis Laree maybe coming in as a duo. If the WWE does this angle anyways all the smarks will go crazy.
Quit Calling My Mama Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 It's been taken down from PWInsider. I sense this was a fake story and they've just realised.
Dangerous A Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 However that's precisely how WWE would try to protray a deaf character because Stephanie McMahon has zero touch with reality. Actually, Steph's zero touch with reality would be voided some if her father weren't even more out of touch with reality. Remember, Vince gets final say of what goes on and what doesn't go on his TV, not Steph. Steph is a huge factor is the hiring of people with no product knowledge and whatnot, but just remember they ALL answer to Vince in the end and execute his vision.
Caliban Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Aw, I'm disapointed now, I was looking forward to Punk doing the Hogan ear-cupping routine.
Youth N Asia Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Sure, this is a joke now...but if someone from the WWE creative team gets ahold of this...it could happen.
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