hbkowns
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Post by hbkowns on Nov 9, 2018 0:05:22 GMT -5
It’s very interesting to see that they’re starting to feature Apollo Crews on Raw. Even giving him his last name back (lol). I think he’s one of the most athletic guys on the roster and has huge upside that WWE never capitalized on. Part of it has to do with calling him up way too early from NXT. But hopefully he gets a chance again. What do you guys think they have in store for him? IC title run? Maybe even world title run? Or will they just use him for a few weeks then have him fade into obscurity again?
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Post by The Natural Eddy Valintino on Nov 9, 2018 2:41:14 GMT -5
I think he'll most likely fade into obscurity. I mean they did give Mojo Rawley a bunch of victories for about a month, now hes on Main Event. So i see the same thing happening to Apollo Crews, which sucks cause im a fan. His biggest weakness is a lack of character.
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E N I G M A
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Post by E N I G M A on Nov 9, 2018 3:12:30 GMT -5
I really like the guy, but he has a problem connecting to the audience. Having Titus as his mouthpiece worked well at the beginning and at the time also looked like it was going somewhere, but we saw how that faded away aswell.. the problem is, now they have Lashley with Lio Rush. Lashley is already a pretty established name and people know him and he is basically the same as Crews, only taller and with less flips. So naturally it’s hard for Crews to get some momentum when all Vince sees in him is a smaller, smiling version of big sweaty Lashley...
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Nov 9, 2018 4:08:48 GMT -5
He deserves a spot in the Survivor Series match
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Nov 9, 2018 4:08:58 GMT -5
This guys got all the tools
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Post by marino13 on Nov 9, 2018 10:58:22 GMT -5
I really like Apollo. Seems like a good guy.
Talent wise, he has it all. At talking, he is meh at best. I'd like to see him get a mouthpiece. Maybe Drake Maverick or even Lio Rush. I also really like the idea of bringing Tony Neese up and having him & Apollo form a team.
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Post by rowdy1971 on Nov 9, 2018 10:58:50 GMT -5
I see him fading away and getting the boot after getting eliminated third in the next Andre battle royal. If the WWE were smart, LOL! YEAH RIGHT! they would put Lilo Rush with him as well along side Lashley. They would make a pretty good tag team. The whole Titus thing is a flop. Which is sad in itself.
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Post by bababooey on Nov 9, 2018 12:10:07 GMT -5
I could see him as a strong IC champ. I don’t see him having the personality to be a world title contender.
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Post by 235guy on Nov 9, 2018 12:27:32 GMT -5
I liked his work in NXT and hope he keeps winning.
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Post by Evil Abed on Nov 9, 2018 14:47:10 GMT -5
Pushed too fast too quick. Has all the athletic ability in the world, but no mic skills and no charisma will sure kill your character fast. I think Apollo probably reached his peak in NXT because everything since debuting on the main roster has been a huge dissapointment.
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Post by Liv Is Life on Nov 9, 2018 14:47:33 GMT -5
He should go back to NXT (where he should have been this whole time) and work on the character aspect of his game. If they are stuck on him being main roster, then send him back to Smackdown and start up an Apollo vs Nakamura feud for the US title and see how the crowd reacts to that. I think they could put on some fun matches..
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Post by McBlake on Nov 9, 2018 15:09:50 GMT -5
It's a very half hearted attempt at a push. He gets about 1 pinfall victory a month.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Nov 10, 2018 20:00:02 GMT -5
Dude was literally JUST finding his footing in NXT when he had that dope match against Balor. Then they called him up and he got swept right back off of his feet.
I don’t know if he can recover as a singles guy. But the only thing I see helping that happen is great singles matches with guys like Nakamura, Styles, Balor, Owens, etc. watching Apollo for 5 minutes or less just doesnt do anything. It’s just flips and strength.
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Cane Dewey Riley
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Has there ever been a time when more companies have been making wrestling figures at the same time?
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Post by Cane Dewey Riley on Nov 17, 2018 11:35:09 GMT -5
HHH said he sees NXT as a third brand and talent from RAW and SD could go there. Apollo would do well to go back to NXT I think. The opponents there for him would be much better.
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Nov 17, 2018 13:16:29 GMT -5
A couple of years ago, I had high hopes for him as a top babyface. But so far, he just doesn't have IT. At this point, I don't know if he can get there or how he does it. Maybe a tag team with someone better than Titus.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Nov 17, 2018 16:02:10 GMT -5
He likes to smile.
He enjoys smiling, and stopping to pose... with a smile.
The guy smiles.
He sucks, the end.
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winxclubflora
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Post by winxclubflora on Nov 18, 2018 8:45:14 GMT -5
Don't get your hopes up. The talented big man will be jobbed out in 2 weeks again. Apollo clearly has no future under McMahon's regime. He could have held several titles by now but Vince hates him for whatever reason.
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Post by Iron Bison on Nov 18, 2018 13:39:17 GMT -5
He likes to smile. He enjoys smiling, and stopping to pose... with a smile. The guy smiles. He sucks, the end. This may or may not make me sound racist but I love my black wrestlers to be badass. I remember I told Ron Simmons years ago that my first exposure to him was the Nation of Domination and I loved the whole group of badass black dudes and he laughed and said that's good. They're my measuring stick for badassness for black wrestlers lol
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venusflytyr
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Post by venusflytyr on Nov 18, 2018 14:30:58 GMT -5
he should team up with Cedric Alexander to take on Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush
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Post by rkmo: 10 Month Notice on Nov 18, 2018 15:14:22 GMT -5
Aww man, there is a guy who can really get it done! He's got the stuff! Everytime he gets knocked down, he gets right back up! He has what it takes to make it up, up, up, all the way to the top of the line buddy! Nothing gets in his way! Nothing! He'll be nine, ten, eleven time champ before you know it. I'm telling you now!
Apollo Crews: a name you'll never forget!
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