RV F'N D
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Post by RV F'N D on Apr 12, 2016 5:55:25 GMT -5
Pure talent. I was shocked at the quick call up, but as everyone has said his potential is huge.
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jakksking1
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Post by jakksking1 on Apr 12, 2016 6:16:40 GMT -5
Let's not forget how young he is as well guys. Didn't he turn 21 at TakeOver: Brooklyn? Who were you at 21? I think, were I to look back on a lot of the things I did at that age, I'd ask myself what I was thinking. I'd say he's doing exceptionally well to be this composed in front of crowds that size and to be handling himself with such professionalism at such a young age. He'll get there. And, as others have said, there really is no ceiling for him, unless Vince decides he's too short. 28 but whose counting
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Post by The Natural Eddy Valintino on Apr 12, 2016 7:51:51 GMT -5
He has big potential to be something in the WWE. They should have waited another year for him to be called up. There was much more he could have done on NXT. Everyone else who has been called up to NXT, were ready, had their characters established and didn't have much more to do on NXT because they've done everything they could have. Apollo Crews had more to offer to NXT. I would have replaced Crews with Samoa Joe cause even though Joe could still become NXT Champion, since he didn't win in Dallas, I doubt they'll have him win the title so he could have been called up. I would have built Crews to take the belt from Balor. BTW, I felt so bad for him last night when he came out and got barely any reaction. I hope he doesn't become another guy creative forgot.
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Post by punksnotdead on Apr 12, 2016 8:13:37 GMT -5
Count me in the "sky's the limit, but too soon" category. He should have spent every waking minute in NXT developing a character or some kind of gimmick. He didn't and now he doesn't have one. He's got everything. The look, the ability, the skills are all there for him. However, I feel like we're about to see months on end of him just having good matches and smiling.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 12, 2016 8:31:37 GMT -5
I believe he can go far, but he needs to develop some personality. That's why I wanted to him to stay in NXT longer. The smiley "I'm just happy to be here" stuff is only going to take him so far. Once he finds something, I think he could do a lot.
He has the look that Vince likes, the in ring ability/indy cred that the smarks like, while his high impact offense should resonate with kids.
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motleyspoisongun
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14 USA Refs & 1 UK Ref
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Post by motleyspoisongun on Apr 12, 2016 8:41:15 GMT -5
maybe its just me, but he's pretty bland in my opinion
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mutafan
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Post by mutafan on Apr 12, 2016 8:47:31 GMT -5
his athleticism is a lot better than lashleys and he could be world champion at any time. but he is African american and the racist Vince mcmahan will not let another race wwe champion unless you have samoan blood, the rock, roman reigns get it. if the world title was still around thats fine (booker T, Mark Henry) but the wwe championship no way.
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Post by Bandalero on Apr 12, 2016 8:58:23 GMT -5
Vince Sr. milked Art Thomas, Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas. To the same extent Vince used Koko, JYD, and SD Jones. Sure Apollo has the phsyique, but there's a short gymist on the roster already and that's Neville. Unfortunately I don't see Apollo hitting lofty heights in WWE because of the colour of his skin. Now when Trips takes over the company, that's a different story.
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Post by bigshab421 on Apr 12, 2016 9:40:18 GMT -5
He should definitely still be in NXT. I mean all he did was lose a feud to Corbin and have a pointless feud with Elias Sampson. They for sure rushed him way way too quick
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Post by Joey Cush on Apr 12, 2016 12:08:46 GMT -5
Let's not forget how young he is as well guys. Didn't he turn 21 at TakeOver: Brooklyn? Who were you at 21? I think, were I to look back on a lot of the things I did at that age, I'd ask myself what I was thinking. I'd say he's doing exceptionally well to be this composed in front of crowds that size and to be handling himself with such professionalism at such a young age. He'll get there. And, as others have said, there really is no ceiling for him, unless Vince decides he's too short. 28 but whose counting I almost fell over laughing from that.
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Post by greenjack1992 on Apr 12, 2016 16:55:31 GMT -5
Let's not forget how young he is as well guys. Didn't he turn 21 at TakeOver: Brooklyn? Who were you at 21? I think, were I to look back on a lot of the things I did at that age, I'd ask myself what I was thinking. I'd say he's doing exceptionally well to be this composed in front of crowds that size and to be handling himself with such professionalism at such a young age. He'll get there. And, as others have said, there really is no ceiling for him, unless Vince decides he's too short. 28 but whose counting everything I just said.
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Apr 12, 2016 18:45:34 GMT -5
Athleticism and nothing else. Why people are saying he has all the tools needed, is beyond me... 'cos he has no mic skills or character to speak of. Also, am I supposed to be impressed by a standing moonsault? Paul Burchill could do a standing shooting star press.
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Apr 12, 2016 18:52:16 GMT -5
Given time, I think he could be a top guy in the company. That doesn't mean he will, but he certainly has the potential.
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Kyle
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Post by Kyle on Apr 12, 2016 20:11:20 GMT -5
I can't get behind that crap eating grin of his. I would like to see him as a heel. Kinda like Lesnar, but with flips instead of suplexes.
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Kyle
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Post by Kyle on Apr 12, 2016 20:15:10 GMT -5
Athleticism and nothing else. Why people are saying he has all the tools needed, is beyond me... 'cos he has no mic skills or character to speak of. Also, am I supposed to be impressed by a standing moonsault? Paul Burchill could do a standing shooting star press. Burchill's curb stomp and "Ripper" gimmick were awesome. Surprised no one lost a toe when wwe dropped that ball.
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