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Post by master of the WORLD! on Feb 27, 2012 11:11:40 GMT -5
Kofi has been around for a few years and has good all around talent(his mic skills could use some work) and has always been pretty over with the fans but has always floated around in the mid card scene winning the tag,us and ic title a few times. So do you think he could ever be pushed to the next level or do you think he's destined for the mid card forever? With that being said there's nothing wrong with him staying midcard because he's exciting either way imo.
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Post by tickingtimebomb on Feb 27, 2012 11:32:56 GMT -5
I personally can't stand the guy when he talks. His moves are exciting and very athletic but when he speaks I just find him very bland. He should have kept the Jamaican gimmick. It was a fresh accent for wrestling. I don't see him getting above midcard unless he turned heel on someone big like Cena or Orton.
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Post by June on Feb 27, 2012 11:38:53 GMT -5
No mic skills, no charisma, lacks ring psychology, his moves look awfully choreographed. He is basically Shelton Benjamin, just leaner with a fake Jamaican gimmick. Je will never mainevent.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2012 11:45:57 GMT -5
Not main event material.
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Post by muccguy88 on Feb 27, 2012 11:46:25 GMT -5
Well he's got a few things going against him. He's lean and ripped, which is becoming less of a problem but still doesn't fit Vince's bodybuilder look. He's black, which again is becoming less of a problem but it still seems to be a big deal when a black person wins the title. Also, he's a high flier. High fliers don't seem to get main event pushes as much as the more ground based wrestlers.
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Post by Jamal on Feb 27, 2012 11:51:30 GMT -5
nope
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Post by done on Feb 27, 2012 12:14:49 GMT -5
Only if he was moved to SD
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Post by Word™ on Feb 27, 2012 12:26:51 GMT -5
Not a chance.
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Post by Zeke on Feb 27, 2012 12:41:53 GMT -5
Personilly, I don't enjoy him, I find him really sloppy in the ring, and his mic skills are rather disapointing. However, he is really over with the fans, but Kofi to me is that guy "Oh wait, we need to have <insert heel> lose his <insert midcard belt> but who can win it? That's it, Kofi Kingston".
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Post by TheChamp420 on Feb 27, 2012 13:42:41 GMT -5
I feel like kofi has potential to be the next Rey. He has the cool colorful comic book outfits. The high flying moves, & a good work ethnic. He can probably get over without ever holding a major world title. I feel like wwe should be pushing him to be the next Rey, & not sin cara
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Post by punksnotdead on Feb 27, 2012 13:48:46 GMT -5
Personilly, I don't enjoy him, I find him really sloppy in the ring, and his mic skills are rather disapointing. However, he is really over with the fans, but Kofi to me is that guy "Oh wait, we need to have <insert heel> lose his <insert midcard belt> but who can win it? That's it, Kofi Kingston". Pretty much how I feel as well for the most part. Kofi usually does something really cool that makes me go "awesome," but overall I just don't personally believe he can be at that next level. He has great attires and he is athletic but he suffers from the same stigma as JoMo imo, only I don't think he has nearly as clean and entertaining matches as JoMo did.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2012 13:52:08 GMT -5
He just doesn't have "it".
Dolph Ziggler has "it".
Jeff Hardy (yes, even through all his problems) has "it".
Cody Rhodes (to a certain extent) has "it".
What "it" is is hard to explain but some have it, some don't.
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Feb 27, 2012 13:52:17 GMT -5
Kofi has been around for a few years and has good all around talent(his mic skills could use some work) and has always been pretty over with the fans but has always floated around in the mid card scene winning the tag,us and ic title a few times. So do you think he could ever be pushed to the next level or do you think he's destined for the mid card forever? With that being said there's nothing wrong with him staying midcard because he's exciting either way imo. Should he be? Yes. He's the most athletic guy in the company. Cena, HHH, and Orton would probably kill themselves if they attempted half of the things Kofi does on a regular basis. Will he? Not in the near future; maybe not ever. It's an uphill battle in WWE for someone Kofi's size. Guys of similar sizes (HBK, Bret Hart, Edge) spent years and years putting others over before given their chance to main event. Daniel Bryan had to endure being fired before he got his chance. What Kofi needs is some more air time to develop his character (perhaps a heel turn?) and a signature feud. He and Punk are rumored to be good buddies. Perhaps Punk will put in a good word for him? Even if he never carries the big gold, I feel blessed to have witnessed someone of such unique abilities through his career.
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Post by DontHassleTheHoff on Feb 27, 2012 13:55:50 GMT -5
Yeah. I truely think he will, puts on fantastic matches, he has shown promise on the mic from time to time, bright colorful character with a memorable move set and he's a great athlete.
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Post by 500DaysofNight on Feb 27, 2012 14:02:47 GMT -5
Unless he has a drastic character change... I don't see it ever happening. The man is super talented, but he's just too plain.
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Post by Cammi Oh on Feb 27, 2012 15:54:31 GMT -5
1 way to make him a main eventer: turn him heel and give him a manager that can talk. Either a hot lady or a smart Bobby Heenan type that can really help Kofi get some serious heat.
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Post by K5 on Feb 27, 2012 16:17:19 GMT -5
he is stuck at upper midcard, but who knows?
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Post by Irish Wrestling Entertainment on Feb 27, 2012 16:22:53 GMT -5
Can't see it.
Other than the Randy Orton thing, has Kofi ever even had an upper-mid card feud?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2012 16:25:10 GMT -5
Well he's got a few things going against him. He's lean and ripped, which is becoming less of a problem but still doesn't fit Vince's bodybuilder look. He's black, which again is becoming less of a problem but it still seems to be a big deal when a black person wins the title. Also, he's a high flier. High fliers don't seem to get main event pushes as much as the more ground based wrestlers. I wish people would get off the whole Vince only likes body builder look when HBK, Bret Hart, have had stellar careers and main event many ppvs, not mention Y2J was the FIRST undisputed champion beating The Rock and Stone Cold in the same night. Not mention look at the two world champions ............
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Post by Phantom on Feb 27, 2012 16:33:38 GMT -5
I would like to see him have matches for the WHC/WWE somewhere down the line but I dont think he will ever win the big one.
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