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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 17:18:38 GMT -5
I wouldn't be shocked if somehow Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner ends up as a special guest on Raw too with this character coming to be. The Jenner clan have a big influence on the E! Network, the same network that Total Divas and soon to be Total Bellas is on, and Vince and Kevin Dunn already look at Raw as not a wrestling show, but as a TV show. So to them, the wrestling is just a side attraction. The main focus will be on the characters. Which is kind of ironic since a lot of the talent don't seem to have any character anymore. OMG NOOOOOOOO LOL. I hate Caitlyn Jenner with a passion -_-
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Post by ricflair4ever on Aug 11, 2016 17:33:58 GMT -5
Much like the comic book companies who peddle that they're being ultra progressive by touting minorities or lgbt characters either taking over established characters or by their color or sexual preference being their main selling point, this move is simply another attempt at headlines grabbing. The reality ,in both cases, is that in doing these attention seeking glad handed scenarios, they are selling the actual performers/characters short by not letting them stand or fall on their own merits. As has been mentioned, Darren Young has been a great example of how to handle a homosexual performer on the roster. His preference plays no part in his character or storylines in the least......bssically hes treated equally and fairly, which in my view is the whole point of crusading for any groups rights. Equality. We know hes gay, and it plays no role in his perception of his abilities. Forcing this stuff is simply a cash grab, and it will not help the performer, whether they are gay or not in real life. Look at it like this, if Reigns has been shoved in our face ,and gotten over like a brick in the ocean, due to his character seeming too forced, imagine how bad (and misinterpreted) it could get for whomever dons this gimmick, and even worse for them if they're really a homosexual. My suggestion is to abort mission,and treat any future superstar who really is gay, with the same respect as Darren Young.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Aug 11, 2016 18:00:34 GMT -5
How about they worry about figuring out how to write believable and entertaining storylines, regardless whether someone is straight, gay, transgender, black, white, etc?
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Post by FUSamBaker on Aug 11, 2016 18:12:13 GMT -5
How about they worry about figuring out how to write believable and entertaining storylines, regardless whether someone is straight, gay, transgender, black, white, etc? Thank you! I'd rather just see them be themselves. Would I like to see a gay couple? Yeah. But do it subtly like Rusev and Lana. I mean besides getting married, it's not like they have a romantic/love storyline. Being gay, black, straight, ect is just a small tidbit of someone's personality. TNA did a horrible job with Orlando Jordan. He was okay at first but it was wayyyy too much after awhile. Adrian Adonis, who I'm not even sure was actually gay, was a bit of a stereotype. However at the time it worked. You have to remember that gay was so barely mainstream in the 80s. Any representation of a gay man was portrayed as a feminine flamboyant character. LGBT has really only come into the mainstream in the past 10 years or so. More so in the last 5 years. Anyone remember Samantha's uncle Arthur on Bewitched? He wasn't confirmed gay but was certainly flamboyant. I think that's probably one of the earliest mainstream "gay" characters. And that was 50+ years ago! Realistically, yes I'd love a tasteful gay wrestler on WWE. But I also don't want anyone to be uncomfortable with it. Lemme re state that...I don't want anyone to be uncomfortable with it! This coming from a 100% gay dude....*cough a really cool gay dude cough*
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Post by cmiller79 on Aug 11, 2016 18:50:15 GMT -5
We already have breezedango lol
Also no way it ends well for wwe back when they did it before it was a different time now days it will just throw everyone into a big hissy fit and wwe will end up getting bashed for it by both sides gay and straight
I think it would be awesome if this gets Dalton castle into wwe and they play up his characteristics like they did with Goldust
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Aug 11, 2016 18:56:55 GMT -5
WHERE IS KWEE-WEE
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Post by KingOfKings™ on Aug 11, 2016 18:58:48 GMT -5
or even better make the product less for 5 year olds and let heels be heels. jericho went from punching hbks wife and smashing a beer bottle on punk, to calling people the most generic line ever "stupid idiots" Bro. This is the best Jericho has been since his heel run against Punk..... 100% lol Jericho is hilarious as right now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 19:04:55 GMT -5
To be fair, it's not like they need to make it a thing. Wrestling fans aren't exactly the most discriminating bunch. I guess in the locker room it's a little different but I bet it's an easier ride for superstars now than say it was 10/15 years ago when people were less acceptingood backstage.
If they want to parade them around on their campaigns to spread a good message that's great, but please just keep it out the ring and not make it a gimmick.
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Post by FUSamBaker on Aug 11, 2016 19:17:08 GMT -5
WWE has been planning this for months. Here is our gay character....drink it in
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Aug 11, 2016 19:19:56 GMT -5
if you are 10 years old then yeah. Nah not 10 years old, have a sense of humor. Jericho is gold right now. I'm not even going to waste my time replying to that guy. Where the hell did all these new guys come from? Lol
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 19:20:21 GMT -5
I wouldn't be shocked if somehow Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner ends up as a special guest on Raw too with this character coming to be. The Jenner clan have a big influence on the E! Network, the same network that Total Divas and soon to be Total Bellas is on, and Vince and Kevin Dunn already look at Raw as not a wrestling show, but as a TV show. So to them, the wrestling is just a side attraction. The main focus will be on the characters. Which is kind of ironic since a lot of the talent don't seem to have any character anymore. If she ends up being on raw, I will legit stop watching WWE. That would be the final tipping point for me. I HATE the Jenner/Kardashian family.
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Post by Liv Is Life on Aug 11, 2016 19:20:34 GMT -5
I think the whole thing is ridiculous (not being gay, but emphasizing it). There is absolutely zero reason to bring light onto something such as this, that will have no real effect on a storyline. Any way that someone is written to react to said gay character will more than likely be offensive to some and I honestly see zero way around it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 19:21:09 GMT -5
WWE has been planning this for months. Here is our gay character....drink it in Jericho has a wife. I doubt they would make him a homosexual character.
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Post by FUSamBaker on Aug 11, 2016 19:22:06 GMT -5
WWE has been planning this for months. Here is our gay character....drink it in Jericho has a wife. I doubt they would make him a homosexual character. It was a joke....you mean to tell me no one else thought he looked a little queeny that night?
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Post by Ember's Flame on Aug 11, 2016 19:33:45 GMT -5
The world is ready for this. I'm so ready for someone like Darren Young or Daria from Tough Enough/NXT and just be themselves and not have a gimmick. It'll be super cool I think for that young LGBTQ kid to watch TV and say "They're like me!"
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Post by Ember's Flame on Aug 11, 2016 19:35:58 GMT -5
Also some of y'all are literally bonkers. It doesn't have to be about love. It can be someone who identifies in this way, and is a role model for younger LGBT kids like John Cena or Bayley is.
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Post by TheLastDude on Aug 11, 2016 19:35:58 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 19:38:05 GMT -5
if they do do this the ratings will be lower than they already are
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Post by Rob on Aug 11, 2016 19:41:58 GMT -5
coming soon to WWE:
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Post by sitruC on Aug 11, 2016 19:45:34 GMT -5
thats great, hope it works out amazing with no bad coming from it whatsoever.
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