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Post by Eskimo Joe on May 26, 2008 22:32:12 GMT -5
Here's the thing, as a Regal fan I was really upset with him for screwing up his biggest opportunity yet. But think about it for a second, the evil GM thing was great, but there's a chance that it would have gotten stale after a little while. The suspension provides the outlet for William Regal to return in a big way and get massive heat, possibly costing someone like Triple H the World Title. Your thoughts?
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Post by 49% Motherf**ker, 51% SOB on May 26, 2008 22:34:39 GMT -5
Here's the thing, as a Regal fan I was really upset with him for screwing up his biggest opportunity yet. But think about it for a second, the evil GM thing was great, but there's a chance that it would have gotten stale after a little while. The suspension provides the outlet for William Regal to return in a big way and get massive heat, possibly costing someone like Triple H the World Title. Your thoughts? I am still disapointed that we might not get to see him get the long awaited push he deserves, and because a lot of websites are reporting that Vince wasn't behind the push, he might not get it when he returns. I sure hope he does though. They need a brand new big heel and I think he's the best for the job.
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Post by RBW on May 26, 2008 22:38:38 GMT -5
Why did this whole suspension thing happen anyway?
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Post by The Dude on May 26, 2008 22:44:27 GMT -5
Well with his suspension, he has given Paul Burchill his first push since returning to WWE. I for one am glad about that.
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Post by Eskimo Joe on May 26, 2008 22:46:13 GMT -5
Here's the thing, as a Regal fan I was really upset with him for screwing up his biggest opportunity yet. But think about it for a second, the evil GM thing was great, but there's a chance that it would have gotten stale after a little while. The suspension provides the outlet for William Regal to return in a big way and get massive heat, possibly costing someone like Triple H the World Title. Your thoughts? I am still disapointed that we might not get to see him get the long awaited push he deserves, and because a lot of websites are reporting that Vince wasn't behind the push, he might not get it when he returns. I sure hope he does though. They need a brand new big heel and I think he's the best for the job. WWE's been treating the people who got suspended well when they return. They haven't had quite as much steam behind them, but they're usually given the opportunity to gain it back. They seem to forgive and forget Why did this whole suspension thing happen anyway? He failed his second drug test. Can't imagine what Regal was on though.
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Post by 49% Motherf**ker, 51% SOB on May 26, 2008 23:00:27 GMT -5
I am still disapointed that we might not get to see him get the long awaited push he deserves, and because a lot of websites are reporting that Vince wasn't behind the push, he might not get it when he returns. I sure hope he does though. They need a brand new big heel and I think he's the best for the job. WWE's been treating the people who got suspended well when they return. They haven't had quite as much steam behind them, but they're usually given the opportunity to gain it back. They seem to forgive and forgetWhy did this whole suspension thing happen anyway? He failed his second drug test. Can't imagine what Regal was on though. I really hope your right. I read that whatever they found in his system, that is it was such a small amount that they couldn't even determine exactly what it was.
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Post by Eskimo Joe on May 26, 2008 23:10:10 GMT -5
WWE's been treating the people who got suspended well when they return. They haven't had quite as much steam behind them, but they're usually given the opportunity to gain it back. They seem to forgive and forgetHe failed his second drug test. Can't imagine what Regal was on though. I really hope your right. I read that whatever they found in his system, that is it was such a small amount that they couldn't even determine exactly what it was. Then that makes me sad. All the wrong guys are getting punished.
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Post by Thick Justice on May 26, 2008 23:27:23 GMT -5
I hope he comes back and gets a big push. However I hated his gimmick and found it so annoying I turned off Raw for the rest of the night. Which I never did( due to annoyance) since 2002 when I started watching.
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Post by Heresy on May 26, 2008 23:58:49 GMT -5
Regal's suspension gave Paul Burchill an "in" to start what looks to be a great feud with Mr. Kennedy, preventing him from staying lost in the shuffle... it is a HUGE blessing in disguise.
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on May 27, 2008 0:45:11 GMT -5
He failed his second drug test. Can't imagine what Regal was on though. Pain meds most likely. That's been one of his biggest vices through the years.
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Post by HHH316 on May 27, 2008 1:06:26 GMT -5
I'm in the minority where I was glad to see him out of a big storyline. IMO, I have only been enterained by Regal's matches & his opponent was Benoit. I didnt have a problem with him as GM, but as a wrestler I think his best days are behind him. I'm glad Burchill is finally getting a chance to shine now.
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Post by HugoOne on May 27, 2008 1:47:48 GMT -5
I can't see any blessing in disguise here. I can see where you're coming from, but I can't see the gimmick getting stale. It had legs and could have gone on for sometime, concluding with him getting a Championship match against Triple H. Even though he would have lost, I can't see him getting that shot when he comes back.
But here's hoping they push him again when he comes back. I love Regal the wrestler.
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Post by layzie on May 27, 2008 1:50:53 GMT -5
im ecstatic over it because his GM character was killing RAW, but maybe im a little biased cause hes one of my least favorite superstars ever...so yeah
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on May 27, 2008 2:39:51 GMT -5
Well with his suspension, he has given Paul Burchill his first push since returning to WWE. I for one am glad about that. Totally agree.
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Post by B-Radimus Prime on May 27, 2008 7:28:25 GMT -5
I'm glad Regal's gone. He bores me to death. I hope he doesn't return with a big push or if he does, I hope it's on Smackdown or ECW where I probably wont see it.
I hope that Burchill/Katie Lea get a push with him gone.
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Post by WalterF on May 27, 2008 14:27:14 GMT -5
It's sad in a way, but I'm interested in the Burchill push. Hopefully he has a good, intense feud with Kennedy.
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Post by kid Яeflex. on May 27, 2008 14:30:55 GMT -5
Sure, if that would be the case, that's totally a blessing. But seeing as how WWE hires morons for writers who expect the fans to forget whatever happened last month, that's not going to happen. Regal is amazing, and should be in the world title runnings when he returns. But I can't see him coming back with anymore Thunder than putting new guys over on Raw and winning on Heat. It's a damn shame.
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Post by trivium666 on May 27, 2008 17:29:42 GMT -5
I could really care less if he is on Raw or not. He has never really entertained me and I find him very stale.
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Post by HardyHeft on May 28, 2008 15:27:17 GMT -5
Regal's suspension gave Paul Burchill an "in" to start what looks to be a great feud with Mr. Kennedy, preventing him from staying lost in the shuffle... it is a HUGE blessing in disguise. .......for Burchill
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Post by kotetsu on May 28, 2008 15:41:13 GMT -5
It's a blessing for me because it gets him off my TV screen.
But for his sake, I hope he kicks his addiction. Though if he never does, I won't hold it against him. I know from personal experience that an addiction of any kind is very, very difficult to break.
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