tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post5816245379480895617..comments2023-10-05T10:40:37.936-06:00Comments on Rantsylvania: Who overcame the crappier gimmickScott Keithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125091232930805562noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-13673809190413424842014-12-09T16:37:45.407-07:002014-12-09T16:37:45.407-07:00God, how fucking rich must that guy have been? He ...God, how fucking rich must that guy have been? He was probably a lawyer or some sort of career that didn't require him to put too much effort into his appearance.Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-32405992645749821442014-12-09T07:05:35.006-07:002014-12-09T07:05:35.006-07:00Is it weird that I find Natalya farting... a littl...Is it weird that I find Natalya farting... a little hot?Stuart_Chartocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-62027502574762929932014-12-08T19:47:05.912-07:002014-12-08T19:47:05.912-07:00Their podcast together is really pleasing to liste...Their podcast together is really pleasing to listen to on that basis. It's two legends having an honest, respectful chat about the business and their work together. Wonderful stuff.LiquidDisc37noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-74110126418927299622014-12-07T18:12:02.864-07:002014-12-07T18:12:02.864-07:00It's strange to think that if Austin debuted i...It's strange to think that if Austin debuted in the WWE today with his original Ringmaster gimmick, he would probably get the Cesaro treatment at best (if he even made it that far), and put on permanent "WWE Main Event" duty at worst despite the groundswell of support from the fans.<br /><br />This beckons the question as to how would-be mega stars will seemingly never see the light of day thanks to the current WWE culture.<br /><br />Food for thought.WChilders49noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-58466304967313248922014-12-07T09:00:05.573-07:002014-12-07T09:00:05.573-07:00Every DVD of the both of the them I've seen, I...Every DVD of the both of the them I've seen, I think they've always given each other a lot of credit for that feud. But what always struck me was that both seemed to enjoy the hell out of wrestling each other.PhilStubingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-55735844996607130282014-12-07T07:33:48.280-07:002014-12-07T07:33:48.280-07:00lol. Yeah, that on the other hand, is terrible.lol. Yeah, that on the other hand, is terrible.Rando Handynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-85512523017865908892014-12-07T05:46:55.163-07:002014-12-07T05:46:55.163-07:00The proper thing is to forget everything related t...The proper thing is to forget everything related to Kerwin White entirely.Elmo "you people?!" Machetehttp://www.elmomachete.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-73877796663868509092014-12-07T04:35:27.012-07:002014-12-07T04:35:27.012-07:00Indeed - it took Bret Hart lobbying to feud with h...Indeed - it took Bret Hart lobbying to feud with him that finally gave Austin something to do.<br /><br />Say what you like about Bret and his massive ego, but he had a knack for recognising talent, went out of his way to ask for feuds and matches with them, and was happy to give rubs. The feud with Bret made Austin thermonuclear. Any history of Austin's career that doesn't cover that whole period in tremendous detail is deficient. <br /><br />Thinking about Hart coming out at RR 97 gives me goosebumps, actually.LiquidDisc37noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-58610665366168764992014-12-07T04:11:44.146-07:002014-12-07T04:11:44.146-07:00That's not a character that's what he real...That's not a character that's what he really is.John Edwardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-26394414671386513172014-12-07T02:22:45.576-07:002014-12-07T02:22:45.576-07:00Not really seeing the crappy part of "crappie...Not really seeing the crappy part of "crappier" but, like usual, I am the weirdo that liked the general idea of Ringmaster as it was executed. So I guess Blue Chipper wins for me? Even then, it seemed like that gimmick was just light on flavor rather than crappy per se.Griffinmillsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-36800670814406862572014-12-07T02:13:35.190-07:002014-12-07T02:13:35.190-07:00Nothing but net, Vince. Nothing but net. :)Nothing but net, Vince. Nothing but net. :)Jason Andreasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-30079016580916180492014-12-07T01:31:58.230-07:002014-12-07T01:31:58.230-07:00you forgot about Ziggler being a caddy for Kerwin ...you forgot about Ziggler being a caddy for Kerwin WhiteBillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-7971502355292707932014-12-07T01:27:17.460-07:002014-12-07T01:27:17.460-07:00and on Jericho's podcastand on Jericho's podcastBillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-52818872857715789982014-12-07T00:26:37.609-07:002014-12-07T00:26:37.609-07:00You're probably right. Thanks for the construc...You're probably right. Thanks for the constructive feedback.DanimalCrossingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-80816830193475530852014-12-07T00:07:34.461-07:002014-12-07T00:07:34.461-07:00"Grrrr im danimal and I take wrestling seriou..."Grrrr im danimal and I take wrestling seriously grrrr"BOConsciencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-91492782822875696432014-12-06T23:34:33.844-07:002014-12-06T23:34:33.844-07:00Faith No More guy is super into Austin at KOTR.
...Faith No More guy is super into Austin at KOTR.<br /><br /><br />Always my go to fan, if he's into the show you know you're watching a winner.Mr.Snrubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-81508165913507746222014-12-06T22:33:46.763-07:002014-12-06T22:33:46.763-07:00Russo always mentions fighting with Vince about pu...Russo always mentions fighting with Vince about pushing Austin after King of the Ring. Mcmahon didn't get the 316 thing and didn't want to push him to the moon. Russo wanted his bloody face with 316 for the Raw magazine and Vince kept fighting him. IdiotGrailRonSwansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-49374544233458765622014-12-06T22:30:28.926-07:002014-12-06T22:30:28.926-07:00The gimmick was originally conceived for another w...The gimmick was originally conceived for another wrestler (Adam Bomb) as an actual ring master from the circus. Godamn cartoon eraGrailRonSwansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-59222131651915929592014-12-06T20:21:35.945-07:002014-12-06T20:21:35.945-07:00IIRC, Austin was seen as, in his words, "a go...IIRC, Austin was seen as, in his words, "a good mechanic, nothing more" and Rocky was a handsome 3rd-generation if-you-designed-a-wrestler-from-scratch dude. Rock would've gotten more chances than Austin did, at least.Jackson Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-24202479862947267882014-12-06T20:19:41.819-07:002014-12-06T20:19:41.819-07:00A guy nicknamed Ringmaster with an emphasis on his...A guy nicknamed Ringmaster with an emphasis on his technical skills is a perfectly fine midcard gimmick. Better basic gimmick than whatever Rocky was supposed to beRando Handynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-3509916140925627962014-12-06T20:10:50.098-07:002014-12-06T20:10:50.098-07:00prime example: Fall Brawl 1995.prime example: Fall Brawl 1995.spicollidrivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-59610870508983123262014-12-06T20:07:42.953-07:002014-12-06T20:07:42.953-07:00other examples from a few days ago: Ziggler being ...other examples from a few days ago: Ziggler being this over despite him being the cheerleader and "the guy that introduces himself" once and Natalya feeling like a "threat" (in comparison to the other female workers) despite the whole "farting" idea.<br /><br />similar discussion: guys that made everything they have been giving work like Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow and of course Daniel Bryan.spicollidrivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-83936882578323084792014-12-06T20:07:25.274-07:002014-12-06T20:07:25.274-07:00Let's not forget HHH overcoming the Connecticu...Let's not forget HHH overcoming the Connecticut Blueblood gimmick to single handedly win the Monday Night WarsJose Gomeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-55253951826697708352014-12-06T19:46:25.040-07:002014-12-06T19:46:25.040-07:00Mero is an interesting case. His Wildman character...Mero is an interesting case. His Wildman character sucked, but his ring work was good. The Marvelous character was great, but he was pretty broken down by then, and overshadowed by Sable.Jonathan Meisnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-87793755369718578292014-12-06T19:40:21.620-07:002014-12-06T19:40:21.620-07:00You're an idiot.You're an idiot.DanimalCrossingnoreply@blogger.com