Billy the Kid
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Post by Billy the Kid on Dec 15, 2008 1:02:09 GMT -5
As most of the wrestling fans probably know, Brock Lesnar was nicknamed "The Next Big Thing" during his time in the WWE.
UFC almost always uses the nicknames that fighters give themselves or ones that are coined by Goldberg or Rogan... I have not yet heard Lesnar being referred to as "The Next Big Thing" during any of his fights. However during a UFC Unleashed broadcast, they aired the fight between Lesnar-Herring and the commentary is obviously dubbed over. Goldberg called Lesnar "The Next Big Thing" and apparently now it's his nickname.
In wrestling, the name worked perfectly because he was getting a monster push at the time. Do you think it still works for him since joining the UFC?
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Post by NYdream™ on Dec 15, 2008 1:11:03 GMT -5
As most of the wrestling fans probably know, Brock Lesnar was nicknamed "The Next Big Thing" during his time in the WWE. UFC almost always uses the nicknames that fighters give themselves or ones that are coined by Goldberg or Rogan... I have not yet heard Lesnar being referred to as "The Next Big Thing" during any of his fights. However during a UFC Unleashed broadcast, they aired the fight between Lesnar-Herring and the commentary is obviously dubbed over. Goldberg called Lesnar "The Next Big Thing" and apparently now it's his nickname. In wrestling, the name worked perfectly because he was getting a monster push at the time. Do you think it still works for him since joining the UFC? Well if being the UFC heavyweight champion and beating the likes of Heath Herring and Randy Couture in only 4 fights does not make you the next big thing I dont know what does....  |
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Post by Billy the Kid on Dec 15, 2008 1:31:26 GMT -5
As most of the wrestling fans probably know, Brock Lesnar was nicknamed "The Next Big Thing" during his time in the WWE. UFC almost always uses the nicknames that fighters give themselves or ones that are coined by Goldberg or Rogan... I have not yet heard Lesnar being referred to as "The Next Big Thing" during any of his fights. However during a UFC Unleashed broadcast, they aired the fight between Lesnar-Herring and the commentary is obviously dubbed over. Goldberg called Lesnar "The Next Big Thing" and apparently now it's his nickname. In wrestling, the name worked perfectly because he was getting a monster push at the time. Do you think it still works for him since joining the UFC? Well if being the UFC heavyweight champion and beating the likes of Heath Herring and Randy Couture in only 4 fights does not make you the next big thing I dont know what does.... I know I totally agree with you but I am just looking to see what other people think... |
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Post by Sandy on Dec 15, 2008 1:39:19 GMT -5
I noticed the same thing. My question wasn't if the name fits or not but whether or not the UFC had the rights to call him "The Next Big Thing".
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Post by Billy the Kid on Dec 15, 2008 1:41:53 GMT -5
I noticed the same thing. My question wasn't if the name fits or not but whether or not the UFC had the rights to call him "The Next Big Thing". I questioned that myself, but I was thinking that it's been 4 years and maybe WWE forgot/didn't renew the trademark on the name? |
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Post by Sandy on Dec 15, 2008 1:59:11 GMT -5
I doubt the WWE would be that forgetful when it was just announced that they were going to sue Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake for using the name Brutus on Hulk Hogans Celebrity Wrestling.
But you never know...maybe they sold the rights to Dana? I don't know..But I don't think Brock Lesnar needs an intimidating nickname...his real name alone is intimidating enough.
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Dec 15, 2008 2:20:23 GMT -5
"The Minnesota Mauler"..
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Post by Billy the Kid on Dec 15, 2008 2:26:06 GMT -5
I doubt the WWE would be that forgetful when it was just announced that they were going to sue Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake for using the name Brutus on Hulk Hogans Celebrity Wrestling. But you never know...maybe they sold the rights to Dana? I don't know..But I don't think Brock Lesnar needs an intimidating nickname...his real name alone is intimidating enough. I'm thinking the name was never trademarked, because I just searched for it on the Trademark list catalog under live and dead trademarks and it did not show up in either category. Isn't Kelly Kobold using that name right now? Albeit it doesn't work for her, but I believe she is still using it. |
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Dec 15, 2008 5:18:01 GMT -5
Well, if you recall when Frank Mir defeated Lesnar, he did an interview with Joe Rogan inside The Octagon following the fight and I believe Mir called Lesnar "The Beast". But that was only a one-time thing. It never stuck around.
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Post by Kliquid on Dec 15, 2008 5:22:25 GMT -5
Isn't Kelly Kobold using that name right now? Albeit it doesn't work for her, but I believe she is still using it. Yes. Yes she is. |
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Post by Johnny Lawrence - Cobra Kai on Dec 15, 2008 8:14:21 GMT -5
I think UFC should nickname Brock Lesnar "The Amazingly Well-Rounded Mixed Martial Artist" just so we can have fun watching the haters' heads explode every time they hear it in a UFC commercial or broadcast.  |
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Post by gordon on Dec 15, 2008 9:55:25 GMT -5
Well, if you recall when Frank Mir defeated Lesnar, he did an interview with Joe Rogan inside The Octagon following the fight and I believe Mir called Lesnar "The Beast". But that was only a one-time thing. It never stuck around. Im guessing Bob Sapp owns the rights? |
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Dec 15, 2008 13:46:56 GMT -5
Like the Rock said, "the next big bitch."
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Post by CBT on Dec 15, 2008 16:44:13 GMT -5
Why not just call him by his old ovw name? The Vanilla Gorilla.  |
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Post by Kliquid on Dec 15, 2008 17:09:15 GMT -5
Like the Rock said, "the next big bitch." Don't be hatin'.  |
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Dec 15, 2008 19:12:21 GMT -5
Isn't Kelly Kobold using that name right now? Albeit it doesn't work for her, but I believe she is still using it. Yes. Yes she is. Oh well I have no idea who that is - but it would certainly fit Lesnar better than some female fighter.. Try "The Minnesota Masher", then.. |
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Dec 15, 2008 19:27:18 GMT -5
Oh well I have no idea who that is - but it would certainly fit Lesnar better than some female fighter.. Try "The Minnesota Masher", then.. How about "the albino cougar chaser"? |
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Post by Billy the Kid on Dec 15, 2008 19:49:24 GMT -5
Oh well I have no idea who that is - but it would certainly fit Lesnar better than some female fighter.. Try "The Minnesota Masher", then.. How about "the albino cougar chaser"? LOL I like that one... |
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Post by dustinrenegade on Dec 20, 2008 21:10:37 GMT -5
Something like UFC's Main Monster would be cool, I could see it...
"He is The UFC's Main Monster...He is Brock Lesnar..."
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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Dec 23, 2008 19:42:36 GMT -5
I noticed the same thing. My question wasn't if the name fits or not but whether or not the UFC had the rights to call him "The Next Big Thing". Hopefully he doesn't pull a "war machine" and get his named changed. |
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