Guest alfdogg Report post Posted May 27, 2002 He beat Hardcore Holly at the last house show. It was in Canada though, that was the only reason. Odd because both are technically heels. The ME, of course, was HHH over Kurt Angle. Jericho won, too, beating Edge (not clean, of course). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Bad Guy Report post Posted May 27, 2002 At least the guys were put over in their own home country. Reminds me of how each time the WWF goes to Memphis, Lawler always gets and wins a match, and how everytime Terry Funk wrestles in Amarillo, Texas he seems to win. Though I find it odd that Canada, though a full country, is considered to be almost a hometown as far as wrestling goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 27, 2002 I read that the Storm/Holly match was booked as Canada/USA and Storm got a good pop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treble charged Report post Posted May 27, 2002 In the eyes of wrestling bookers, Canada is pretty much considered to be like a US state. Like how everytime the WWE is in Texas, Bradshaw is put over as an "ass kicking Texan". Vince Russo is the worst for this, as he considers Canada to be an extension of Montreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 27, 2002 I find it strange that every time the wwE (fuck I hate that) is in a wrestler's hometown they put him/her over, but whenever they're in Oklahoma they beat up and humiliate JR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 27, 2002 I find it strange that every time the wwE (fuck I hate that) is in a wrestler's hometown they put him/her over, but whenever they're in Oklahoma they beat up and humiliate JR. I always thought that was funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 27, 2002 Lance will get another win on Thursday, because they are in CALGARY~!.... Alberta, Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Patorick Report post Posted May 28, 2002 Quite the dramatic pause there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sykotic2002 Report post Posted May 29, 2002 Looks like Lance Storm will win a match on Smackdown since it's in Calgary and next week be back to normal jobbing when he can actually make it on the "A" show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 29, 2002 what is it about him the the WWe hates so much i mean he's a good worker granted he can't cut a promo to save his life but neither can Test, the Hardyz, RVD ect ect. why don't they push him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RickyChosyu Report post Posted May 29, 2002 what is it about him the the WWe hates so much i mean he's a good worker granted he can't cut a promo to save his life but neither can Test, the Hardyz, RVD ect ect. why don't they push him 1) He's small. This basically stands by itself as a major knock on the guy as far as they're concerned. 2) He's not home-grown. Another big issue here, I think. WWE has always been about home-grown stars, really. Thus, Maven, Randy Ortan, Test, ect. get pushed, while Storm does not. 3) I think they essentially view him as Benoit/light. He's smaller, doesn't look as menacing, can't chop as well, and isn't as accomplished in the ring. Essentially, while Benoit is just so great in the ring that they simply can't help but notice, Storm's great work-rate isn't great enough to overshadow everything else about him that they find to be completey average. Dean Malenko fell into this trap too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 29, 2002 what is it about him the the WWe hates so much i mean he's a good worker granted he can't cut a promo to save his life but neither can Test, the Hardyz, RVD ect ect. why don't they push him 1) He's small. This basically stands by itself as a major knock on the guy as far as they're concerned. 2) He's not home-grown. Another big issue here, I think. WWE has always been about home-grown stars, really. Thus, Maven, Randy Ortan, Test, ect. get pushed, while Storm does not. 3) I think they essentially view him as Benoit/light. He's smaller, doesn't look as menacing, can't chop as well, and isn't as accomplished in the ring. Essentially, while Benoit is just so great in the ring that they simply can't help but notice, Storm's great work-rate isn't great enough to overshadow everything else about him that they find to be completey average. Dean Malenko fell into this trap too. RVD not homegrown or big he still gets pushed Hey don't knock the ladies man Dean Malenko he got a push in the lightheavyweight division thats more than Storm will get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HBK WILL ROT IN HELL Report post Posted May 29, 2002 That just shows how good the Cruiserweight divisoin could be if taken seriously. With Guys like Lance Storm in there aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
