Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 He can't wrestle. He's a good promo in his current character and his previous incarnation. Why push him as a "serious" wrestler? Being the comedy act isn't a bad thing. Santino will never be a main event act, you have to have those smarmy heels in the mid-card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 "These are junior mints, they even have them in king size. Ooops, That's for a Triple H, we can't have the King size, we have to have the junior peasent size" Santino is hilarious, the whole Triple H bit was tremendous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 He can't wrestle. He's a good promo in his current character and his previous incarnation. Why push him as a "serious" wrestler? Being the comedy act isn't a bad thing. Santino will never be a main event act, you have to have those smarmy heels in the mid-card. Santino would make a great manager... if the WWE still used managers properly. (See Armando Estrada as another example) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 Vince McMahon was on Chet Coppock's show in Chicago this morning. When hyping WrestleMania, Vince may have accidentally confirmed the finish to one of the matches. He said, "WrestleMania has something for everyone: a David vs. Goliath match, a Triple H match, Undertaker's winning streak, and Ric Flair's retirement match." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 To be fair, you can argue that in kayfabe he is certain that Flair will finally lose. It was his entire plan anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 Yes, it is a retirement match for Ric Flair if he loses (it was mentioned in the WO recap Vince was "in and out" of character). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 He can't wrestle. He's a good promo in his current character and his previous incarnation. Why push him as a "serious" wrestler? Being the comedy act isn't a bad thing. Santino will never be a main event act, you have to have those smarmy heels in the mid-card. Why push him as a serious wrestler? Because of his potential, genius, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 He doesn't have any potential as a "serious wrestler', he's awful in the ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 He doesn't have any potential as a "serious wrestler', he's awful in the ring. But Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, and Chrstian are considered bad workers in your opinion... So what you think is irrelevent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 He doesn't have any potential as a "serious wrestler', he's awful in the ring. But Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, and Chrstian are considered bad workers in your opinion... So what you think is irrelevent. You think Santino is a good worker, so your opinion is really irrelevant. Plus, I never said HBK wasn't a good worker, I said he wasn't a great worker. Angle and Christian, yeah they're pretty bad. I like how you flame bait, when you get called out on bullshit it's hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 I pretty much disagree with The Truthiness on most things (and EHME even more so, but oh well) but Santino is indeed terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaxxson Mayhem 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 He doesn't have any potential as a "serious wrestler', he's awful in the ring. But Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, and Chrstian are considered bad workers in your opinion... So what you think is irrelevent. You think Santino is a good worker, so your opinion is really irrelevant. Plus, I never said HBK wasn't a good worker, I said he wasn't a great worker. Angle and Christian, yeah they're pretty bad. I like how you flame bait, when you get called out on bullshit it's hilarious. Oooooooooook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Anyway, Does anybody see Chavo dropping the title at mania? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Anyway, Does anybody see Chavo dropping the title at mania? If Kane wins the battle royale, I do. Otherwise, I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 I fail to see how Santino is hopeless in the ring. Who has he wrestled on Raw - He hasn't exactly been in there with ring generals. His underdog fan out of the stands face run was abysmal, but I remember a lot of wrestlers looked terrible upon their debut. I think his comic heel character is detracting from his ring work now as well. I'm not saying he heads to SD to ME - not by any stretch, but I think being competitive and winning midcard matches and being in serious midcard feuds is certainly something he could handle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 I fail to see how Santino is hopeless in the ring. Who has he wrestled on Raw - He hasn't exactly been in there with ring generals. His underdog fan out of the stands face run was abysmal, but I remember a lot of wrestlers looked terrible upon their debut. I think his comic heel character is detracting from his ring work now as well. I'm not saying he heads to SD to ME - not by any stretch, but I think being competitive and winning midcard matches and being in serious midcard feuds is certainly something he could handle. He's pretty bad at everything, the only thing I seen Santino that was good was kicks to the leg. The most I've seen of his work, was in OVW where he had the MMA gimmick, he was very sloppy and had terrible execution. The gimmick was fine, but he couldn't pull it off in the ring. As it is now, he has a great spot, he's hilarious on the mic, and he gets over huge that way. He's one of those heels that people like to see get his ass kick, because he talks a lot of shit. That's pretty good character too have and it really works for him. No need to fuck it up by trying to make him in too a "serious wrestler". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino is getting over with a retooled gimmick after his first one bombed. I wouldn't run to start retooling him again right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino isn't supposed to be the kind of wrestler to have great matches. He's the kind of guy who pisses off the faces and gets his ass kicked, and cheats to get a win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiLeaf33 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 My digital guide is listing Mania as running from 6-10pm eastern (10:30, actually). That's going to make ordering the show a problem if they're using incorrect times. I ordered it yesterday, and I noticed the times were a bit weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino isn't supposed to be the kind of wrestler to have great matches. He's the kind of guy who pisses off the faces and gets his ass kicked, and cheats to get a win. DING, DING, DING... WE HAVE A WINNER. It's too bad people can't seem to comprehend this. And when has being a bad worker stopped wrestlers from getting a push in the 1st place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino's top potential would be an in over his head stooge of a stable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fartsauce 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 On Saturday tickets for Raw in Toronto go on sale at 10am. I've never ordered through ticketmaster so i'm wondering if there's anything I really should be aware of? Do they release any special codes beforehand? Is it best to maybe log on the site an hour before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaxxson Mayhem 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 On Saturday tickets for Raw in Toronto go on sale at 10am. I've never ordered through ticketmaster so i'm wondering if there's anything I really should be aware of? Do they release any special codes beforehand? Is it best to maybe log on the site an hour before? Depends what kind of seats you want. The first 10 rows (on the floor) go quick, so be on there at least 10 minutes beforehand. Also, you might want to make a ticketmaster account now, so you don't have to set one up when you order. They change the page from where it was before tickets went on sale to when they go on sale, so you won't be able to refresh the page and have the page w/ the tickets on sale on it. They sometimes release codes for a presale, but it would say on the page if there is a presale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 My digital guide is listing Mania as running from 6-10pm eastern (10:30, actually). That's going to make ordering the show a problem if they're using incorrect times. I ordered it yesterday, and I noticed the times were a bit weird To clarify, I mean it's going to be hard to justify the order if I'm going to be cut off before the show is over. The flip side is if by the day of the show it's not fixed yet, I can probably end up getting it for free / discounted price by complaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. S£im Citrus 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino's top potential would be an in over his head stooge of a stable. You mean, like nWo Vincent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino's top potential would be an in over his head stooge of a stable. You mean, like nWo Vincent? I'm guessing he meant the "big talker" in a stable - the one who tends to get everyone else in trouble because he can't keep his mouth shut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Anybody knows why JR never ever smiles? Has he lost his ability to smile because of stroke or is he just a completely miserable man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino isn't supposed to be the kind of wrestler to have great matches. He's the kind of guy who pisses off the faces and gets his ass kicked, and cheats to get a win. DING, DING, DING... WE HAVE A WINNER. It's too bad people can't seem to comprehend this. And when has being a bad worker stopped wrestlers from getting a push in the 1st place? You was the 1st one who said he had "potential" to be a "serious wrestler". When it's obvious he doesn't. But hey, you were also the guy who said "Jeff Hardy was over more than Eddie fucking Guerrero", "The US Title was valuable", and "Jeff Hardy was clean". You've said all these in the past 2 weeks, but you've had too eat shit on all 3. It's pretty clear you're a moron, I mean hell you said Koschek could beat GSP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino isn't supposed to be the kind of wrestler to have great matches. He's the kind of guy who pisses off the faces and gets his ass kicked, and cheats to get a win. DING, DING, DING... WE HAVE A WINNER. It's too bad people can't seem to comprehend this. And when has being a bad worker stopped wrestlers from getting a push in the 1st place? You was the 1st one who said he had "potential" to be a "serious wrestler". When it's obvious he doesn't. But hey, you were also the guy who said "Jeff Hardy was over more than Eddie fucking Guerrero", "The US Title was valuable", and "Jeff Hardy was clean". You've said all these in the past 2 weeks, but you've had too eat shit on all 3. It's pretty clear you're a moron, I mean hell you said Koschek could beat GSP... A) I didn't say he had potential to be a serious wrestler, dipshit... I'm just calling you out for not being the right judge of someones workrate... Especially when you say Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle are not great workers. B) Jeff Hardy in the past few months was just as over as a face then Guerrero was during his time in the WWE... Guerrero was a better heel then he was a face. C) Koscheck could beat GSP, and I've explained my point in the MMA forum... I doubt you even have any MMA knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Santino isn't supposed to be the kind of wrestler to have great matches. He's the kind of guy who pisses off the faces and gets his ass kicked, and cheats to get a win. DING, DING, DING... WE HAVE A WINNER. It's too bad people can't seem to comprehend this. And when has being a bad worker stopped wrestlers from getting a push in the 1st place? You was the 1st one who said he had "potential" to be a "serious wrestler". When it's obvious he doesn't. But hey, you were also the guy who said "Jeff Hardy was over more than Eddie fucking Guerrero", "The US Title was valuable", and "Jeff Hardy was clean". You've said all these in the past 2 weeks, but you've had too eat shit on all 3. It's pretty clear you're a moron, I mean hell you said Koschek could beat GSP... A) I didn't say he had potential to be a serious wrestler, dipshit... I'm just calling you out for not being the right judge of someones workrate... Especially when you say Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle are not great workers. B) Jeff Hardy in the past few months was just as over as a face then Guerrero was during his time in the WWE... Guerrero was a better heel then he was a face. C) Koscheck could beat GSP, and I've explained my point in the MMA forum... I doubt you even have any MMA knowledge. A: You're a fucking moron..... I guess I'll take a L for saying HBK isn't a "great worker", I can take that. But I won't retract might statements about Kurt being pretty bad, and I think you know Kurt isn't very good yourself, but maybe you don't seeing as you're a fucking moron and all. B: You're fucking moron... Jeff Hardy has never been more over than Eddie, not even in the last 6 months. It doesn't matter if you think Eddie was a better heel than face, the fact remains that Jeff for the last 6 months was not more over than Eddie in in 2004. Just go to youtube and compare the pops yourself...You fucking moron. C; You're a fucking moron, in no planet is Koschek better than GSP, unless you're going with the wishful thinking "Anybody could win on any given day" talking point. As far as skills go, there is no way you could say Koschek is any match for GSP, but maybe you can....Because you're a fucking moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites