WWE Wants Shelton Benjamin's "Mama"

[The Czech Republic 0]

How Shelton Got His Groove Back.

[SuperJerk 0]

How Shelton Got His Groove Back.

No you di-int!

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

Whoopi Golberg would be a GREAT GM.

 

She turned the knicks around. She taught a bunch of nuns and a class of streettoughs how to find their soul ...music. She taught Picard the meaning of going back in time to stop these evil aliens from stealing the souls of the homeless and also the dangers of the borg. She got Ted Danson to wear blackface. AAAAAAAAAND she's a 50 year old Black Woman.

[The Czech Republic 0]

Whoopi Golberg would be a GREAT GM.

 

She turned the knicks around. She taught a bunch of nuns and a class of streettoughs how to find their soul ...music. She taught Picard the meaning of going back in time to stop these evil aliens from stealing the souls of the homeless and also the dangers of the borg. She got Ted Danson to wear blackface. AAAAAAAAAND she's a 50 year old Black Woman.

What about Urkel?

[cameron chaos 0]

Why not just use his actual mother? As has been pointed out, they clearly showed her in those video packages about Shelton growing up in a bad neighbourhood. For them to seemingly dismiss her and hire an actress instead despite the continuity clash just seems to be incredibly stupid.

 

I can only guess she'll be like mother Klump going "Shelton, Shelton, Shelton!" and beclapping her hands together while Shelton's opponent mocks her. Then Shelton will shout "MOM!" and then for the rest of the match we'll have to endure "That's my boy!" "Ooh Lord don't hurt my child!" and other phrases.

 

After all the crap over the years involving people like Al Wilson, Reid and David Flair, Evad and Nancy Sullivan, the tasteless Guerrero heart attack angle (even more tasteless in hindsight given Eddie's cause of death) etc you'd think someone would have caught on that using wrestlers' families, real or not, is never a good idea.

 

It looks like Shelton is the new Buff Bagwell.

[geniusMoment 0]

You guys are way too jaded.

This is WWE, what are the chances that this going to lead to some type of racist angle?

[Guest Jack Potts]

I'm just completely and utterly disgusted. Once again with Shelton, WWE "Creative" gazes out over the horizon and sees the many paths to compelling, original storytelling, and instead take the narrow bramble-strewn path of idiocy.

 

IF, they were gonna run a "Shelton's Mama" angle, why not let him keep an ounce, a shred of dignity and tease her arrival, letting the viewers assume the worst stereotype of a heavy-set, housecoat-'n-curler-wearing, chain-smokin' Aunt Jemima, and instead deliver a strong-willed, sharply-dressed, intelligent, shrewd, successful Black businesswoman in the mold of Oprah Winfrey or a competent version of Condaleeza Rice, who's taking time away from her own successful enterprises to manage Shelton's faltering career.

 

And yes, we could even use this to segue into the "cocky athlete" scenario favored here on TSM. Have her go toe-to-toe with Vince, Eric, or the new GM in negotiating a new incentive based contract for Shelton, endorsement deals, merchandise, main event matches, etc., etc.

 

But of course, they'll instead go the buffoon route. I'm sure that right now WWE "Creative" is pushing for Shelton to drop his naturally deep speaking voice in favor of a Jar Jar Binks/Steppin Fetchit patois.

[Dangerous A 0]

I'm just completely and utterly disgusted. Once again with Shelton, WWE "Creative" gazes out over the horizon and sees the many paths to compelling, original storytelling, and instead take the narrow bramble-strewn path of idiocy.

 

IF, they were gonna run a "Shelton's Mama" angle, why not let him keep an ounce, a shred of dignity and tease her arrival, letting the viewers assume the worst stereotype of a heavy-set, housecoat-'n-curler-wearing, chain-smokin' Aunt Jemima, and instead deliver a strong-willed, sharply-dressed, intelligent, shrewd, successful Black businesswoman in the mold of Oprah Winfrey or a competent version of Condaleeza Rice, who's taking time away from her own successful enterprises to manage Shelton's faltering career.

 

And yes, we could even use this to segue into the "cocky athlete" scenario favored here on TSM. Have her go toe-to-toe with Vince, Eric, or the new GM in negotiating a new incentive based contract for Shelton, endorsement deals, merchandise, main event matches, etc., etc.

 

But of course, they'll instead go the buffoon route. I'm sure that right now WWE "Creative" is pushing for Shelton to drop his naturally deep speaking voice in favor of a Jar Jar Binks/Steppin Fetchit patois.

 

 

Great idea in regards to the "strong-willed, sharply-dressed, intelligent, shrewd, successful Black businesswoman in the mold of Oprah Winfrey or a competent version of Condaleeza Rice" type character they should do.

 

But this is WWE Creative. Gotta have Sheldon shucking and jiving, you know. God forbid they break a stereotype.

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

Whoopi Golberg would be a GREAT GM.

 

She turned the knicks around. She taught a bunch of nuns and a class of streettoughs how to find their soul ...music. She taught Picard the meaning of going back in time to stop these evil aliens from stealing the souls of the homeless and also the dangers of the borg. She got Ted Danson to wear blackface. AAAAAAAAAND she's a 50 year old Black Woman.

What about Urkel?

 

Urkle wouldn't work without JR to sell it.

[Hawk 34 0]

I'm just completely and utterly disgusted. Once again with Shelton, WWE "Creative" gazes out over the horizon and sees the many paths to compelling, original storytelling, and instead take the narrow bramble-strewn path of idiocy.

 

IF, they were gonna run a "Shelton's Mama" angle, why not let him keep an ounce, a shred of dignity and tease her arrival, letting the viewers assume the worst stereotype of a heavy-set, housecoat-'n-curler-wearing, chain-smokin' Aunt Jemima, and instead deliver a strong-willed, sharply-dressed, intelligent, shrewd, successful Black businesswoman in the mold of Oprah Winfrey or a competent version of Condaleeza Rice, who's taking time away from her own successful enterprises to manage Shelton's faltering career.

 

And yes, we could even use this to segue into the "cocky athlete" scenario favored here on TSM. Have her go toe-to-toe with Vince, Eric, or the new GM in negotiating a new incentive based contract for Shelton, endorsement deals, merchandise, main event matches, etc., etc.

 

But of course, they'll instead go the buffoon route. I'm sure that right now WWE "Creative" is pushing for Shelton to drop his naturally deep speaking voice in favor of a Jar Jar Binks/Steppin Fetchit patois.

 

 

Great idea in regards to the "strong-willed, sharply-dressed, intelligent, shrewd, successful Black businesswoman in the mold of Oprah Winfrey or a competent version of Condaleeza Rice" type character they should do.

 

But this is WWE Creative. Gotta have Sheldon shucking and jiving, you know. God forbid they break a stereotype.

 

That's what is even more annoying, if you want to play off modern stereotypes, do what Jack said. The modern stereotype for black males are to be of the T.O mold and for black females to emulate Oprah. Vince McMahon doesn't see this because he shut off his reality and real reality, sometime around 1983.

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

The original Aunt Vivian from FPoBA would be *perfect* for the militant black business woman. Now all they need is for Uncle Phil to play Sheldons father and Carlton to play his brother.

[jwpeer 0]

You don't even have to like Shelton one bit to realize he's the most misused wrestler in the WWE. They've done everything wrong with him since the beginning of his IC title reign, they butchered that and it's been downhill since then. It's distressing to see how they can't even come up with a coherent and effective plan for one of their best athletes and most promising wrestlers as well. It just helps one understand just how terrible these writers they've been hiring are, they aren't -successful- hollywood writers, they're bit writers for two-bit shows or not even that. Their ideas are juvenile and pander to what they feel are the 'hot' themes of hollywood, but they even miss on those as they tend to be months too late and always miss their mark. The writers should be attempting to CREATE a new image/idea not stealing it from pop culture. You won't get NEW people interested in your product if you don't display a measure of creativity and original thinking. Steve austin brought in more mainstream and higher ratings because he was a NEW phenomenon, the way he brought to life everyone's inner anti-hero was in line with pop cultures trends...but not a direct rip. Hulk Hogan fed on the superhero-esque and comical overexaggerations of the mid-80's...but with his OWN spin, not a botched ripoff. These writers and their creative team that go with them and encourage them and 'enlighten them with ideas' are simply tremendous...

 

 

Tremendously terrible.

[2GOLD 0]

Wonderful. First they make him job out to a missed clothesline, thus making him fall into the Jeff Hardy "I'm going to start with you!...*superkick**plop*" angle and now they are going to add an imaginery mother to the mix just forgetting his actual mother has already been shown.

 

Odds the mother won't be a racist stereotype:

1000-1

[jwpeer 0]

Odds the mother won't be a racist stereotype:

1000-1

 

 

50-60 Shelton Benjamin's Mama - 50's, Black, heavy set

 

From the casting call.

 

It's a -guarentee- it's a racist stereotype. That's what they want.

[Guest Manus]

Wow. That's ridiculous. Are people expected to take him seriously as a wrestler with his "mama" at ringside. Oh well, I can't say I truly care what happens to Shelton Benjamin.

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

Shame on you all.

 

The WWE could easily go the route that current television has gone by having deceitful black women like Omarossa and Condy Rice on their programs, and continue to push this negative image on the public. But instead, they are taking us back to a simpler time. A time when afro-american familes were portrayed positively and where the strong, but caring mother was the central figure of the familial relationship. A time of the Winslows, the Banks', and the Cosbys. They are trying to bring back that wholesome image and everyone here bitches and complains and cries out "stereotype!" Shame on you for not recognizing the WWE's attempts at fostering a change in perception, a return to better days. Shame on each and every one of you.

Edited December 7, 2005 by RavishingRickRudo

[jwpeer 0]

Rudo for teh win with 'good ole days'

 

 

Does that include those same good ole days when black people had to sit in the back of the bus too? ;P Instead of the bus, all the black athletes have to come out first for the royal rumble, eh?

[benoit4hor 0]

Again I ask, Why do some of you call him Sheldon? Is it some joke I'm missing?

[2GOLD 0]

Shame on you all.

 

The WWE could easily go the route that current television has gone by having deceitful black women like Omarossa and Condy Rice on their programs, and continue to push this negative image on the public. But instead, they are taking us back to a simpler time. A time when afro-american familes were portrayed positively and where the strong, but caring mother was the central figure of the familial relationship. A time of the Winslows, the Banks', and the Cosbys. They are trying to bring back that wholesome image and everyone here bitches and complains and cries out "stereotype!" Shame on you for not recognizing the WWE's attempts at fostering a change in perception, a return to better days. Shame on each and every one of you.

 

Come on Reverend Bill Plaschke!

[razazteca 0]

You guys are way too jaded.

This is WWE, what are the chances that this going to lead to some type of racist angle?

Artie Lange as his white mama!

 

The original Aunt Vivian from FPoBA would be *perfect* for the militant black business woman. Now all they need is for Uncle Phil to play Sheldons father and Carlton to play his brother.

Uncle Phil = Viscera

Auntie Viv = Omarossa

Carlton = Coach

Jazz = Ron Killings

lil Ashley = nameless diva

[Guest jumpingbombangel]

I would love this idea if they'd do it right, but an Irish McMahon does black humor about as well as a Chinaman impersonates an Australian.

[Si82 0]

You might as well just flush Shelton's career down the crapper right now. Hell why not go the whole hog and have Slick come out as a Dad. He can jive to ring to the sound of "Jive Soul Bro" while munching on a bucket of fried chicken.

 

Fuck WWE.

[The Czech Republic 0]

I'll give this the OK if their music is "Electric Aunt Jemima" by Frank Zappa.

[geniusMoment 0]

Remember in Russo's WCW when he had General Rections dad come up to his matches in pajamas and a war helmet. That was hilarious. Hopefully, the black mama lives up to that. Hopefully.

[Guest Coffey]

Alright, every now and them a story comes out that sounds really bad on paper. Then, after a few segments, they don't turn out THAT bad. Like, for example, the Boogeyman. Now, he's not a great character by any stretch of the imagination, however, he has provided some funny moments. That's more than I gave him credit for when initially reading about the gimmick when it started in OVW.

 

This, however, is not one of those situations. I don't think I could even say "wait to see how it plays out" while trying to play devil's advocate. Shelton has lost a lot recently. Bringing in his "Mama" is, what, supposed to motivate him?

 

I actually think this would turn out the best if it played out like the McNabb soup commercials. Of course, that wouldn't benefit Shelton AT ALL but it might get a couple of chuckles out me.

[SuperJerk 0]

Whoopi Golberg would be a GREAT GM.

 

She turned the knicks around. She taught a bunch of nuns and a class of streettoughs how to find their soul ...music. She taught Picard the meaning of going back in time to stop these evil aliens from stealing the souls of the homeless and also the dangers of the borg. She got Ted Danson to wear blackface. AAAAAAAAAND she's a 50 year old Black Woman.

What about Urkel?

 

Urkle wouldn't work without JR to sell it.

[Si82 0]

Remember in Russo's WCW when he had General Rections dad come up to his matches in pajamas and a war helmet. That was hilarious. Hopefully, the black mama lives up to that. Hopefully.

Are you being serious?

[Dangerous A 0]

I wonder if Sheldon's mom will be Vince's Nigga?

[2GOLD 0]

For everyone who was saying the loss on Monday "wasn't that bad" and "it would lead to a main event feud with HBK", you now see where it's REALLY leading. Shelton is going to fall into the Kerwin comedy act zone.

 

Fuck this, have Goldust play his mama. I can get behind Shelton and Goldust.

Edited December 7, 2005 by 2GOLD

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

Sheldon Benjamins mother dies and her spirit enters Golddust?

 

Oh, that's gold.