dr
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Post by dr on Jan 10, 2012 10:49:24 GMT -5
Brodus was told to lose some weight, you can clearly see that he dropped some pounds. Maybe that weight loss made him less intimidating, therefore they changed his gimmick.
Nonetheless, the Godfather gimmick was crap as well but it worked. Give it some time...
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Eustache
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Post by Eustache on Jan 10, 2012 11:45:12 GMT -5
God forbid we get something different than the typical big man undefeated monster ****. 1,000x THIS. Thank goodness for crazy, awesome gimmicks. I can't believe people are complaining about this turning him into a "joke." Brodus just went from "Generic monster #9384769386" into one of the most entertaining guys on the roster. They're calling him the Funkasaurus, for cripes sake! What more could you ask for? C'mon guys, it's pro wrestling, don't take it so seriously. If you're complaining about gimmicks like this, your head might have exploded in the early '90s version of the WWF. I agree 100%. Like it or not, wrestling is all about entertaining the fans. As just a big monster, his character would get old quick. As the Funkasaurus, his character has some depth so he can connect with the fans.
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Post by bestintheworld on Jan 10, 2012 12:20:10 GMT -5
How about Mark Henry, who for the first time in 15 years actually matters. Although, I guess an argument could be made for his ECW run too, or how about Big Show's heel run in like 08. A monster heel works just fine as long as it's the right guy with the right booking. It worked for Mabel in 95, it can work for anyone imo. I personally think a monster heel Brodus Clay could have worked really well since he is pretty fluid for such a big guy but I guess we will see where this funk thing goes. He matters? to who? The gimmick is already stale, cos he has no charisma. Mark henry matters so much that people are turning off in droves in record numbers, and the WWE share price is in its 5 year low cylce.... half of what it was 9 months ago. What rubbish.SD had its strongest ratings for a long time when Mark Henry was champ because he was booked strongly as he should be. Now that Daniel Bryan is champ, ratings have gone on a slide.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2012 12:33:45 GMT -5
This gimmick is TREMENDOUS
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jan 10, 2012 14:04:22 GMT -5
He reminds me of viscera, I had a mixed reaction when I saw him debut. I guess it was the dancing that threw me off Maybe they should work both the Funkasaurus & heel monster gimmick together into one but I like him to be honest, he's quick and powerful for a guy his size.
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Mr.1050
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Post by Mr.1050 on Jan 10, 2012 15:08:10 GMT -5
The only thing I hate is his finishing move. Its just boring
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2012 19:43:35 GMT -5
I guess we are split on this one..... but those who watched the fight know that dancing was not the whole thing that killed it for me. I had a WTF? moment while this debute was going on and then that quickly changed at the move when that other guy grabed FUNKY from behined and then clay smiled and then proceded to rub up agiants the other guy?? thats what killed it. I am not a Homophobe but if thats what some people think is entertaning, well to each his own.
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Post by MachoManiac on Jan 10, 2012 20:04:21 GMT -5
no1 mentioned the executive vice president of talent relations and interim general manager of Raw.. Johny ACE himself!! maybe we'll begin to see that John Laurenitis (sp) has FORCED big bad brodus to play this wacky character "in an effort to entertain the wwe universe." this could lead to brodus complaining about it .. then either a major turn for him or it could grow on every1 and become a full time gimmick...
either way it got a reaction, which is the only thing they wanted to get... plus his in ring work is Freakin top notch, smooth offense , meanigful moves, good athlete for his size, expect big things for this..
Lookin 4ward to seeing sum1 order ralph to make the entrance red adidas jumpsuit..
Plus those 2 sexy chicks with him both can WORK..
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Post by bighow on Jan 10, 2012 21:43:55 GMT -5
It definitely was different. I am still not sure what to think about that. It will be difficult to take him seriously, that's for sure. But he SHOULD be taken seriously as he is almost 400lbs and can move. The dancing stuff was just a little too silly for him to be considered a contender. Gimmicks are fine but shouldn't each superstar's goal be to become a champion? Dancing will not get you there. I agree that every superstar's underlying motivation should be to earn championship belts, but giving everyone a unique personality is what makes wrestling fun and interesting. If everyone is just tough guy #6, then I start to lose interest. If the Funkasaurus just comes out and dances every week, then we're looking at DJ Gabriel 2.0 (even though I loved him too). But if he's funky and plows through people like he did with Hawkins, then there's no reason why he can't also be a contender for the US or IC strap.
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Post by Lk™ on Jan 10, 2012 22:29:45 GMT -5
I think he was great.
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Post by Rob7274 on Jan 10, 2012 22:30:35 GMT -5
No it did not kill his career. Just cause everyone wanted a big monster does not mean its not working. We got Kane, we cant have brodus and kane working the same show being scary monsters. I LOVE the funk o sauras character honestly. Its great to see some gimmicks finally making there way back into the wwe and making things more entertaining then they were. Plus it was hilarious. If anything, that gimmick tonight was way better than boring old Brodus when he first came around. Agreed! I can pretty much predicate what will happen and who will win what match every week.....But I never saw that coming ;D
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Post by juicewinslow on Jan 10, 2012 22:51:17 GMT -5
no1 mentioned the executive vice president of talent relations and interim general manager of Raw.. Johny ACE himself!! maybe we'll begin to see that John Laurenitis (sp) has FORCED big bad brodus to play this wacky character "in an effort to entertain the wwe universe." this could lead to brodus complaining about it .. then either a major turn for him or it could grow on every1 and become a full time gimmick... either way it got a reaction, which is the only thing they wanted to get... plus his in ring work is Freakin top notch, smooth offense , meanigful moves, good athlete for his size, expect big things for this.. Lookin 4ward to seeing sum1 order ralph to make the entrance red adidas jumpsuit.. Plus those 2 sexy chicks with him both can WORK.. Glad to see someone mentioning his in-ring work. He is excellent in the ring. You described it perfectly.
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jan 10, 2012 22:53:42 GMT -5
I guess we are split on this one..... but those who watched the fight know that dancing was not the whole thing that killed it for me. I had a WTF? moment while this debute was going on and then that quickly changed at the move when that other guy grabed FUNKY from behined and then clay smiled and then proceded to rub up agiants the other guy?? thats what killed it. I am not a Homophobe but if thats what some people think is entertaning, well to each his own. He didn't rub against him, he cabbage patched. I think Curt backing off like he did hurt it more than What Brodus was doing.
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Post by joesgonnakillu on Jan 11, 2012 0:22:51 GMT -5
??Yep. These guys never made any money?? Yeah, but did this guy?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2012 4:32:55 GMT -5
I found all the little things he said during the match hilarious... His in ring work is amazing for a man his size but the best part... Hawkins was smiling as he was being pinned lol... I wonder what Brodus said to him or if Hawkins was just happy to be in a match on RAW
Good luck Funk-O-Sorous ... Should be entertaining to say the least
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