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Post by BØRNS on Jan 25, 2015 3:48:16 GMT -5
He had talent, could have been a good pretty boy character with Layla as a valet or something. You know, just a mid card character, what a novelty. He had the perfect look for a pretty boy character, I thought he could have made a great Model Martel update, but he was nowhere near charismatic enough to pull it off. Look at Tyler Breeze and try to imagine Justin Gabriel doing that. I agree.
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Post by rustyy on Jan 25, 2015 4:09:49 GMT -5
He had talent, could have been a good pretty boy character with Layla as a valet or something. You know, just a mid card character, what a novelty. He had the perfect look for a pretty boy character, I thought he could have made a great Model Martel update, but he was nowhere near charismatic enough to pull it off. Look at Tyler Breeze and try to imagine Justin Gabriel doing that. Layla or Summer Rae could have gone a long way in helping, I'm not saying it would have been great or world title material but it would be better than him randomly showing up as a lumberjack once every 6 months or jobbing to the new call ups.
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Post by RybackV1 on Jan 25, 2015 4:36:45 GMT -5
I don't blame him , the way they used him over the last 2 years was embarrassing
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 4:46:56 GMT -5
It's a shame because he was an amazing talent. I hope he does some appearances in the indies, though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 4:48:23 GMT -5
What's Justin X Gabriel doing in the Tokyo Dome?
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Post by E N I G M A on Jan 25, 2015 5:22:10 GMT -5
Shame. I like Gabriel and I think he had potential to be a solid mid-card type of guy. I mean come on... he couldn't get Kofi Kingston's mini-push (that Kofi ends up squandering, every single time) just once to see if he catches on? I understand why some would say "YEAH HE WAS WORTHLESS BECAUSE I NEVER SAW HIM ON TV LOL" but as is the case with just about everyone on the WWE roster, we have no idea what his potential was because he never got a chance. He was part of three lame-duck tag team title reigns (wherein I believe they lost more matches than they won) but he probably only had about five real competitive TV matches on RAW or Smackdown, combined in five-plus years with the company. What we do know, at this point almost sight unseen due to his complete absence of push and direction, is that he is a fantastic athlete who can get a reaction from the crowd when he goes to the air. I'm not hugely disappointed by this, because I'm sure he is headed for bigger and better things from a personal perspective (i.e. becoming a much bigger fish in a much smaller pond, but more personal success) and was completely frustrated by WWE's lack of creativity or even effort in giving him anything to do. I'd be down for a return down the line if or when he improves his stock, but as I said, I'm sure he's feeling a great sense of relief from this. I just wish I would have had an opportunity, as a fan of good wrestling, to see what he had to offer as a performer. Toast to that. I'm a big fan of his, to me if always seemed like he tried to get noticed, even when he was just a better jobber for the last years. Unlike other guys who got lost in the shuffle, he updated his attire, went from trunks to these badass Motorcross pants to tights. Like he was waiting for them to realize that he's there... A shame that his saga ends the night before the Rumble. I for once hope that he goes to TNA or ROH and is able to show what he really got!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 6:44:32 GMT -5
Ah well.
cant say Im surprised.....he is probably bound for Japan.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 6:51:54 GMT -5
Good. At least now we won't see the stop/start push he's had for the past whatever years happen every few months. A perfect example of how being able to do flips does not make you a good worker. Good for him. He was never going to amount to anything there. Of course, that's because he sucked. From the start, he had a great look and awesome athleticism/gymnastics, but it never seemed to come together in the ring. Everything he did looked so flimsy, and he seemed unable to ever get comfortable performing. I hope he finds success in whatever he does next. Career highlight: Matt Hardy is eliminated from the Royal Rumble!!
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Post by Word™ on Jan 25, 2015 7:31:26 GMT -5
He was never going to get a chance to show his true style in WWE, which is calling spots. Gabriel is a spot monkey.. There's nothing wrong with that, but he'll have more success on the indy circuit probably.. Maybe. Sure seems like there is, based on the connotation... To each their own.. A style is a style, it will either be good, bad, or OK.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jan 25, 2015 7:36:35 GMT -5
I hated the "Cape Town Werewolf" nickname. And I think he looked embarrassed/uncomfortable doing the growl/claw scratch as well. He had the opportunity to live his dream. It just sucks they didn't do anything with him. I wasn't a fan, but I hope he'll be happy whatever he chooses next career-wise.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 7:52:35 GMT -5
He did have 6 years with WWE, so that's pretty good.
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Post by TronViper on Jan 25, 2015 8:32:47 GMT -5
I for one am going to miss him.....I have always enjoyed cruiserweights/high flyers. I'm glad I was able to see him live last month when Smackdown came to my town. I wish him happiness in hopefully ROH or TNA!
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Post by LA Times on Jan 25, 2015 8:54:22 GMT -5
Cant blame him for doing so, the company was doing nothing with him at all for the past 3 years. I guess being removed from the Royal Rumble match was the last straw.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 9:01:20 GMT -5
What's Justin X Gabriel doing in the Tokyo Dome? Hopefully watching from the crowd.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 9:46:39 GMT -5
And yet Slater is still on the ing roster!.....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 9:49:31 GMT -5
He was awesome but wwe treated him horribly.
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Post by The Dark Passenger on Jan 25, 2015 10:01:31 GMT -5
That sucks. Well, I'm looking forward to his matches in NJPW(if he goes).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 10:03:06 GMT -5
And yet Slater is still on the ing roster!..... Cause Slaters amazing.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 25, 2015 10:10:49 GMT -5
And yet Slater is still on the ing roster!..... Cause Slaters amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 10:14:27 GMT -5
So are the fan's gonna start chanting his name during Diva matches?
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