Guest art_vandelay Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Ever since Jakked/Metal transformed into it's now high-profile counterpart, Velocity, it seems as though we won't be seeing a few things ever... this includes Indy talent and Funaki, at least not in his current state. TAKA is gone and "Indeed!" is dead. That is why I'm proposing a gimmick change for the former member of the greatest heel stable in wrestling history. We've all heard about how big a fan of Shawn Michaels he is. Even going as far as moving to San Antonio. Well, imagine the massive pop the Jakked/Metal jobber would receive if, unannounced somewhere during the show, the Sexy Boy music hits, but instead of the all familiar "H-B-K" displayed on the Titantron, it's.... F... N... K! That's right bitches, FuNaKi. He enters the ring dressed in vintage HBK gear: the sunglasses, the strip-off mirror pants, the wrist guards, etc. to the tune of his own version of "Sexy Boy" sung by Shoicihi himself: "I fink I'm cue. I'm know I'm sexy. I'm got the rooks, that dry the girls wowrld" If this reeks of Dude Love, it should. But while Dude Love was more about Foley than Shawn Michaels, this is a 100% Shawn Michaels knock-off. Think Gillberg but with HBK instead and without the degradation of the Lightheavyweight title. I'm sure Funaki would have a hell of a time impersonating his "idol," it would provide some decent comedy matches, bring some attention to the Cruiserweight division, and most importantly, make use of another wasted talent by providing the former Battlf'nARTS contender with some television time. It's not like they're going to get him over through "wrestling" anyway, and at least we'll get to see him work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I personally love the idea. Would be funny to see, definitley, and would get him back on TV. If only the wee-wee was smart enough to do it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 That's the best idea I've ever read on this board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Edwin MacPhisto Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Beautiful, but since it seems the latest comedy gags are having D-Von talk about wanking and Tommy Dreamer eating "vomit," I don't think we're going to get anything that clever in a while. Come on, WWE! You could even make this one semi-racist and turn him back into an Evil Foreigner as soon as he starts to get over! It's perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I think this a terrific idea. They could even do some kind of mentor/student angle, which would of course end up with Sho turning heel. I would so eat this up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Insanityman Report post Posted June 5, 2002 That's an awesome idea. Now if we can stop the puke eating and get a good humor angle like this in. But maybe he could rebel and form the... *dun dun dun duuuuuunnnn* L-W-O! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted June 5, 2002 That is a great idea...and when it finally goes stale they could put him on RAW and have Shawn kick his ass...leading Funaki into a depression and into a meaner sadistic Funaki...or something I miss Taka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 That's a great idea. Even better, would be to draft him over to RAW to become sort of like what Louie Spicolli was to Scott Hall in WCW, but to HBK. Sort of like a lackey/nWo pledge. Sure it'd mean no CW division for him, but I honestly think he's better than having to be relegated to a specific weight class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Am I the only one who thinks this is a DUMB idea? It reeks too much of a Russo-ish WCW gimmick... Please...FNK? *sigh* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ravenbomb Report post Posted June 5, 2002 seems to me like a wee bit better than a Tommy Fierro idea and that's about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Am I the only one who thinks this is a DUMB idea? It reeks too much of a Russo-ish WCW gimmick... Please...FNK? *sigh* Yeah, maybe they should revive 'the Flock' and stick him in there instead. *rolls eyes* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Am I the only one who thinks this is a DUMB idea? It reeks too much of a Russo-ish WCW gimmick... Please...FNK? *sigh* Yeah, maybe they should revive 'the Flock' and stick him in there instead. *rolls eyes* Well I think bring back a version of Raven's Flock is better and more likely than making Funaki, HBK 2002!?.. I mean seriously, listen to yourselves! You guys are the same ones who piss and moan when the nWo has the likes of X-Pac and the Big Show involved. Now you want Funaki to come along and stink up the joint and bring down HBK's potential return to superstar status? Nnnnn.....Yeeeaah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 You guys are the same ones who piss and moan when the nWo has the likes of X-Pac and the Big Show involved. Now you want Funaki to come along and stink up the joint and bring down HBK's potential return to superstar status? Nnnnn.....Yeeeaah. "You guys" - you need to stop generalizing. I don't recall pissing & moaning about X-Pac & The Big Show joining the nWo. "HBK's return to superstar status" - Yeah, because HBK needs to get over MORE than Funaki does. Right. God forbid HBK give the rub to Funaki. Thank you, drive through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted June 5, 2002 "I fink I'm cue. I'm know I'm sexy. I'm got the rooks, that dry the girls wowrld" Christ put a warning before something like that. I turned my head quick enough to spit my drink on the wall instead of on my computer. If he came out and said that I would put an order for a FNK shirt immediately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I stand by my opinion that this is a great idea. Sure, initially it'll come off as a cheesy Hurricane-style comedy gimmick, but say that HBK (since he supposedly won't be wrestling) revives the old "Heartbreak Hotel" segment (with the heart-shaped bed, neon sign and mirrors & stuff), but instead of having Diesel as his protege, he has FNK. So, they do their thing together for a while (as babyfaces or cool heels) until it starts to become stale. Then, they start teasing friction between the two, with FNK acting like an arrogant, ungrateful ass. Until one night on RAW, it all comes to a head and they come to blows at ringside after, I dunno, HBK accidentally costs FNK the match! The next week, on the Heartbreak Hotel, both of them are out there, and they hug and make up. Then BAM! FNK superkicks HBK to huge heel heat! He picks him up by the hair...and throws him through one of the Heartbreak Hotel mirrors! Mah gawd! Shades of December 1991! FNK then enjoys a long and successful career as the new Heartbreak Kid </fantasy booking> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Wicked scenario, 212. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I stand by my opinion that this is a great idea. Sure, initially it'll come off as a cheesy Hurricane-style comedy gimmick, but say that HBK (since he supposedly won't be wrestling) revives the old "Heartbreak Hotel" segment (with the heart-shaped bed, neon sign and mirrors & stuff), but instead of having Diesel as his protege, he has FNK. So, they do their thing together for a while (as babyfaces or cool heels) until it starts to become stale. Then, they start teasing friction between the two, with FNK acting like an arrogant, ungrateful ass. Until one night on RAW, it all comes to a head and they come to blows at ringside after, I dunno, HBK accidentally costs FNK the match! The next week, on the Heartbreak Hotel, both of them are out there, and they hug and make up. Then BAM! FNK superkicks HBK to huge heel heat! He picks him up by the hair...and throws him through one of the Heartbreak Hotel mirrors! Mah gawd! Shades of December 1991! FNK then enjoys a long and successful career as the new Heartbreak Kid </fantasy booking> ... That would be very cool and very weird at the same time. Still cool, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest notJames Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Sounds like former Kaientai member MENS Teioh and his obsession with Terry Funk. Didn't he start going around as "Terry Boy" as a result? Something like that might have worked for Funaki had HBK not ended up coming back. Of course, it would have depended on the bookers making a real effort to push him and a willingness to show the kind of skills he really has, as opposed to the Americanized bastardization of his moveset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Sounds like former Kaientai member MENS Teioh and his obsession with Terry Funk. Didn't he start going around as "Terry Boy" as a result? Yep, complete with headband and Spinning Toe Hold et al. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RavishingRickRudo Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I would rather see Funaki as the 'whole funakin sho', 'mr sunday night', 'mr ne-ver-view'.. BUT You could easily call him 'the sho stoppa' Put the world belt on him, that's what I says. He can have a good match with anyone, it would be a change in pace, he is better than taker, and wouldn't YOU want to see what would happen next if the Wwf gave Funaki the belt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I would rather see Funaki as the 'whole funakin sho', 'mr sunday night', 'mr ne-ver-view'.. BUT You could easily call him 'the sho stoppa' Hee-hee... that would be funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I think that's one of the best ideas I've seen on this board. It would be hilarious AND it would get FNK over. Plus, if they ever want to make it funnier, they could get a taller cruiserweight (maybe Randy Orton) to play Small Daddy Cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I stand by my opinion that this is a great idea. Sure, initially it'll come off as a cheesy Hurricane-style comedy gimmick, but say that HBK (since he supposedly won't be wrestling) revives the old "Heartbreak Hotel" segment (with the heart-shaped bed, neon sign and mirrors & stuff), but instead of having Diesel as his protege, he has FNK. So, they do their thing together for a while (as babyfaces or cool heels) until it starts to become stale. Then, they start teasing friction between the two, with FNK acting like an arrogant, ungrateful ass. Until one night on RAW, it all comes to a head and they come to blows at ringside after, I dunno, HBK accidentally costs FNK the match! The next week, on the Heartbreak Hotel, both of them are out there, and they hug and make up. Then BAM! FNK superkicks HBK to huge heel heat! He picks him up by the hair...and throws him through one of the Heartbreak Hotel mirrors! Mah gawd! Shades of December 1991! FNK then enjoys a long and successful career as the new Heartbreak Kid </fantasy booking> Funaki? Take out Shawn Michaels? Funaki? Become a huge heel? Funaki? The New Heartbreak Kid? Funaki? No. See, Funaki is lacking in a few areas there... well he's lacking in just about EVERY catagory there. He isn't charismatic, doesn't have good matches with less than five other guys carrying the load, he doesn't have the look, hell he doesn't do much of anything that does or would get him over. And I think that has all been well reflected in the last few years of his career, what with all the nothing going on. This whole plan is just totally ridiculous and fantasy booking at its very worst. I await the plan to make Crash Holly the New Macho Man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 To heck with "Big Daddy O" (Randy Orton) F-N-K can align with his true clique buddy, Devon Storm can be the "Big Daddy Cool" and F-N-K can also just follow HBK in admiration backstage and stuff after awhile. It's certainly a better idea than "The Big" Sho Funaki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RavishingRickRudo Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Um, have you even seen Funaki wrestle on JAKKED/METAL? He TOTALLY works the crowd! The only wrestler in the WWF that really does that sort of thing; he jumps on the ropes and just POINTS to the crowd and they get heated! Southern Heel Tactics at it's best. Funaki, if I can quote DEAN, is 'subtly cool' and was in the shadow of the more outrageous members of KDX. He never had his time to shine, but always stood back and whispered in TAKAs ear. That sort of coolness can easily be focused upon, in a campy sort of way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted June 5, 2002 the return of the bWo? Knoble or Moore as Slim Jim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted June 5, 2002 Yeah, DEAN~! is wrong. Funaki isn't cool in any way, shape, or form (the man wore vertical stripes for Pete's sake). The guy didn't shine in KDX simply because he was the worst worker and had the least amount of personality. Marvel as Funaki stands there and doesn't do ANYTHING!!! I can get Albert to whisper in some guy's ear and be just as effective in that role. How about Albert as HBKv2.0? Sound dumb? Well so does giving the role to freakin' Funaki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RavishingRickRudo Report post Posted June 5, 2002 TAKE THAT BACK! DEAN cannot be wrong... Can he? To say 'the worst worker' out of KDX isn't really saying anything at all. Sure, he wasn't as dynamic as Togo or TAKA, or as stylin as Teioh, or as funky as Shiryu, but it is the fact that he was different that made him cool. He was the technical one of the bunch, the Malenko to his Revolution, the fact that he was the ONLY one who didn't stand out MADE HIM STAND OUT. I do not agree with the HBK suggestion, but I agree with the 'pushing funaki' point. He is a solid worker who CAN work a good match out of ANYONE on that roster, would be INTERESTING to see pushed solely on the fact that he has never been pushed for 4 years, he DOES have a charisma aboot him and he can work the fans (as shown in his JAKKED matches). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 5, 2002 I say, give Funaki a chance.. he was getting over in the "Indeed" gimmick. What the heck else would you say holds Funaki back? Give the man a shot.. unless you don't think Japanese guys can get over in America or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted June 6, 2002 I say, give Funaki a chance.. he was getting over in the "Indeed" gimmick. What the heck else would you say holds Funaki back? Give the man a shot.. unless you don't think Japanese guys can get over in America or something. Japaneese wrestlers can totally get over and its totally not a race thing, but a Funaki thing. This is like the first time I've ever seen someone get praised for doing nothing. It is a strange time to be alive. Anyway, Funaki and TAKA were over with the Indeed thing and I thought that was cool. It was a nice undercard gimmick that I wouldn't have killed off as quickly as WWE did. But this thread advocates Funaki throwing Shawn Michaels through a plate glass window and becoming the new HBK. Thats crazy talk. You do that sort of thing with people who are already awesome and need a little push in the right direction. Not an undercard guy who hasn't really had a memorable match since The Oddities beat Kaientai. Put RVD in this spot and it makes perfect sense. Put Funaki in there and watch the fans take a crap on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
