Guest thebigjig Report post Posted June 26, 2002 From the Observer SmackDown #1 - Kurt Angle def. John Cena. - Probably the best debut match anyone in the WWF has ever had, and that was with Cena uses very basic maneuvers Kurt's making him look like a million bucks. Angle went for the anklelock twice, and Cena escaped both times to huge pops. Cena gets maybe 10 2-counts, some of the "three in a row variety." Crowd is going nuts, sensing an upset, chanting the counts after every big Cena move, which again were nothing spectacular. Angle finally wins with a move I've never seen him use. He started in like he was going for the Angle slam, but then grabbed Cena's arm for a spinning, very realistic looking backslide. Post match, Cena tries to get Kurt to shake his hand. Kurt scoffs at him and leaves. As Angle walks back up, Cena gives the crowd several "this close" hand signals. Angle gets mad, walks back down, and Cena's ready to go again. Angle thinks better of it and leaves to more thunderous boos. Cena gets massive applause from the fans once Angle leaves. An absolute brilliant job by Angle and the WWE with Cena here -- he went from absolute nobody to superstar in about 8 minutes. THAT'S HOW YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Incandenza Report post Posted June 26, 2002 John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton... What's the deal with everyone using their real names lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Thank you, you mentally absent Smark, you just officially spoiled something for me, way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Yay. Angle got his ass kicked by a rookie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Well, since this has been spoiled now and was one of the main things from the preview I was looking forward to, let me ask you... ...who is John Cena? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shaved Bear Report post Posted June 26, 2002 OVW's Prototype Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 26, 2002 He used to be "Typewriter" or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Prototype from OVW. Did they actually call him John Cena on air? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MarvinisaLunatic Report post Posted June 26, 2002 I still want to see the match. Sounds like they actually did something right for a change, and Im even more surprised that the crowd was into it as they were.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thebigjig Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Thank you, you mentally absent Smark, you just officially spoiled something for me, way to go. Ummmm, LET'S SEE HERE READ THE TOPIC NAME ANGLE vs. CENA DESCRIPTION OF MATCH ON SMACKDOWN Yeah, I'm pretty sure the words "description" on "smackdown" should've been your clue that it would contain a SPOILER Geez, this isn't rocket science! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Go0d help you all if this turns into a feud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jimmy no nose Report post Posted June 26, 2002 That's why Angle is the best wrestler in the company. He knew exactly how to build up Cena in the match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thebigjig Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Yay. Angle got his ass kicked by a rookie. Oh come on... be happy. The greatest wresler of all time, a guy by the name of Ric Flair made a career out of bumping around and making other guys look good. It's an admirable trait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RickyChosyu Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Could they actually be creating new stars? I hate to be the one to say it, but remember when everyone thought that Jericho's debut was the best ever? Think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted June 26, 2002 From the other descriptions I've read, it sounded like Cena brought a much stronger moveset than any other wrestler that Angle's faced coupled with Angle's bumping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BoboBrazil Report post Posted June 26, 2002 They should have kept him as Prototype and kept Deacon Bastista as Leviathan. Those names sound much cooler and are much easier to chant during a match. WWE made a stupid mistake changing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted June 26, 2002 I still want to see the match. Sounds like they actually did something right for a change, and Im even more surprised that the crowd was into it as they were.. Ok, let's not begin prasing WWE for "doing something right" untill we actually see how it plays out on TV. Knowing them, they will edit it down just for sh*ts and giggles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Thank you, you mentally absent Smark, you just officially spoiled something for me, way to go. Ummmm, LET'S SEE HERE READ THE TOPIC NAME ANGLE vs. CENA DESCRIPTION OF MATCH ON SMACKDOWN Yeah, I'm pretty sure the words "description" on "smackdown" should've been your clue that it would contain a SPOILER Geez, this isn't rocket science! Before you go trying to even THINK about rocket science, perhaps you should first understand the basics. In this case, what I meant by what you quoted me in saying... ...I didn't even know who Angle was wrestling, so THAT was the spoiler, in the topic. All that I've been told up to now is that it was a "mystery debut" and the such. After I knew who Angle was facing, I knew by default that he wold win therefore I read the topic. Think, think before you post. Come on man... ...this isn't rocet science! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LJSexay Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Prototype is such a fucking awesome name ... ... that's why WEE changed it. And I've met the guy, he .... rules sooo much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Prototype is such a fucking awesome name ... ... that's why WEE changed it. And I've met the guy, he .... rules sooo much. Is he a huge musscle beast like Lesnar and Waterman, or is he more along the lines of Orton? From the name Prototype, it sounds like he'll be this huge, *ahem*, hoss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LJSexay Report post Posted June 26, 2002 He's much more like Randy Orton. I dig his hair too, I hope he didn't go wwe and have himself all ... bulked and de-talentized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted June 26, 2002 He's much more like Randy Orton. I dig his hair too, I hope he didn't go wwe and have himself all ... bulked and de-talentized. Damnit, just watch him go and become the next HHH. Guys, after you saying that, I bet that his being made to look better than Angle in that match is just the begining of ProtoHelmsly!!! He's already abusing his power! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BigTim2002 Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Yeah, see Kurt wanted to make someone look good. Ric Flair...lost the NWA title...to Ron Garvin. Which is worse? You be the judge. Well, Prototype was one of the guys kicking ass down there. Glad he got brought up. Sounds like on helluva match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ripper Report post Posted June 26, 2002 If you think back about a 2 years or so ago, they did this little documentary type thing about this indy wrestling fed on E! I belieive it was. Prototype was the champ on there. They showed when whats his face from the WWF(the guy that interviewed the TE guys for the final interview) came to one of thier shows to scout them and they offered Prototype, some goth chick, and this tag team( it might have been the Haas's...I can't remember) the developmental contracts. 2 years later, he is finally on television. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Spoiler: After-the-match,Cena-goes-backstage-and-bumps-into-The Undertaker.Cena-and-Undertaker-stare-down-each-other and-then-the-two-shake-hands. What's-up-with-those-two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 26, 2002 If we have an Angle/Typrewriter feud, this board will feel the full wrath of Anglesault Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LJSexay Report post Posted June 26, 2002 yay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 26, 2002 Yay. Angle got his ass kicked by a rookie. Oh come on... be happy. The greatest wresler of all time, a guy by the name of Ric Flair made a career out of bumping around and making other guys look good. It's an admirable trait There is a difference. Ric Flair could have gone out there, lost to me in 8 seconds, and would STILL be massively over and a main event contender, for the soul reason that he IS Ric Flair. Angle can't be made to look like the bitch of midcarders, jobbers, and rokkies and still be considered a threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest y2jailbait Report post Posted June 26, 2002 If it means anything to you, im scared shitless of Kurt Angle and see him as threat to The Undertaker even with his arms tied behind his back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted June 26, 2002 If I remember correctly, wasn't Prototype also on that abortion of a TV show Manhunt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
