raz2005uk
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Post by raz2005uk on Sept 17, 2008 20:52:09 GMT -5
Hey guys,
Was just watching no surrender today and the thought came to me, TNA really needs to calm down on the amount of nicknames they give to wrestlers - its kind of getting ridiculous.
Let's just go through a quick list:
"The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe
"The instant classic" Christian Cage
"The War machine" Rhino
"The phenomenal one" AJ Styles
"The middle eastern nightmare" Abdul Bashir
"The monster" Abyss
"The king of the mountain" Jeff Jarrett
"The guru" Sonjay Dutt
"Maple Leaf muscle" Petey Williams
"Black Machismo" Jay Lethal
"The blueprint" Matt Morgan
"The icon" Sting
im sure there's more but these are the ones I can think of off the top of my head....I guess there's no harm in giving those nicknames to the main event talent - but I feel it just loses its charm/novelty when virtually everyone on the roster gets one.
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Post by tnafan4life on Sept 17, 2008 20:56:16 GMT -5
I don't see what the big deal is honestly. Atleast most of 'em make sense and connect with the guy.
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Sept 17, 2008 21:00:30 GMT -5
I have no problem with every wrestler having a nickname, as long as it makes sense. But if someone has multiple nicknames, some of which are stupid or nonsensical (Petey Williams comes to mind), then I get a little annoyed.
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Post by Mr. PerpetuaLynch Motion on Sept 17, 2008 21:03:42 GMT -5
Hey, all of Petey's nicknames are awesome
But in regards to the topic at hand, I don't think it's that big of a deal... I mean, MMA wrestlers all have nicknames it seems...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2008 21:05:13 GMT -5
the more nicknames a wrestler can have the better-providing they're good ones. it only means more t-shirt and other merchandise sales....but yeah, little petey pump is probably the worst one to come along in a while. maple leaf muscle/ the definition of definition was just fine. they should have left it there.
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Sept 17, 2008 21:06:25 GMT -5
Plus, look at the excessive nicknames in WWE. Jericho is probably the worst offender, but people like Rock, Austin, and Triple H are up there.
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Post by mattoriginal on Sept 17, 2008 21:10:49 GMT -5
Plus, look at the excessive nicknames in WWE. Jericho is probably the worst offender, but people like Rock, Austin, and Triple H are up there. Need I mention Booger Red? |
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Sept 17, 2008 21:15:04 GMT -5
Plus, look at the excessive nicknames in WWE. Jericho is probably the worst offender, but people like Rock, Austin, and Triple H are up there. Need I mention Booger Red? ...I was intentionally trying to forget Booger Red. |
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Post by CBT on Sept 17, 2008 21:17:58 GMT -5
I have no problem with every wrestler having a nickname, as long as it makes sense. But if someone has multiple nicknames, some of which are stupid or nonsensical (Petey Williams comes to mind), then I get a little annoyed. What's wrong with Petey's? Make-believe-muscle has a good sound to it, and isn't entirely nonsensical. |
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Post by ztj_wwf on Sept 17, 2008 21:23:48 GMT -5
I have no problem with every wrestler having a nickname, as long as it makes sense. But if someone has multiple nicknames, some of which are stupid or nonsensical (Petey Williams comes to mind), then I get a little annoyed. What's wrong with Petey's? Make-believe-muscle has a good sound to it, and isn't entirely nonsensical. Ummmmmm, it's Maple Leaf Muscle, not Make Believe Muscle. Where did you get that from? |
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Post by CBT on Sept 17, 2008 21:29:07 GMT -5
What's wrong with Petey's? Make-believe-muscle has a good sound to it, and isn't entirely nonsensical. Ummmmmm, it's Maple Leaf Muscle, not Make Believe Muscle. Where did you get that from? Sarcasm, fails, once again. Make Believe Muscle would be a valid choice for a resourceful, meaningful, appropriate nickname. Maple Leaf Muscle sounds like a canadian chippendale dancer. |
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Post by Almost Like Flacco on Sept 17, 2008 21:36:48 GMT -5
Ummmmmm, it's Maple Leaf Muscle, not Make Believe Muscle. Where did you get that from? Sarcasm, fails, once again. Make Believe Muscle would be a valid choice for a resourceful, meaningful, appropriate nickname. Maple Leaf Muscle sounds like a canadian chippendale dancer. Shhh... don't go giving out ideas like that. Vince Russo is always watching. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2008 21:54:19 GMT -5
Sarcasm, fails, once again. Make Believe Muscle would be a valid choice for a resourceful, meaningful, appropriate nickname. Maple Leaf Muscle sounds like a canadian chippendale dancer. Shhh... don't go giving out ideas like that. Vince Russo is always watching.  |
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Sept 17, 2008 22:33:06 GMT -5
Sarcasm, fails, once again. Make Believe Muscle would be a valid choice for a resourceful, meaningful, appropriate nickname. Maple Leaf Muscle sounds like a canadian chippendale dancer. Shhh... don't go giving out ideas like that. Vince Russo is always watching. Vince Russo is watching you masturbate. Wait, no, my bad...that's Rob Feinstein. |
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Post by CBT on Sept 17, 2008 22:35:51 GMT -5
Shhh... don't go giving out ideas like that. Vince Russo is always watching. Vince Russo is watching you masturbate. Wait, no, my bad...that's Rob Feinstein. Who's complaining? *deletes post* |
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Post by Master Lewpac on Sept 18, 2008 0:58:43 GMT -5
What the hell are you talking about? Wrestling and nicknames go together like meat and potatoes.
Hmm lets see.. how many nicknamed wrestlers can I think off the top of my head before I lose interest in this post and move on?
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair
"The Game" HHH
"The King of KIngs" HHH
"The Phenom" The Undertaker
"The Dead Man" The Undertaker
Jerry "The King" Lawler
"Mr. Monday Night" RVD
"Mr. Thursday Night" RVD
"The Whole F'N show" RVD
"The Whole Damn Show" RVD
Bret "The HItman" Hart
"HBK" Shawn Michaels (Dont make me name all of his nicknames)
"Y2J" Chris Jericho (Again, im not naming them all)
"The Legend Killer" Randy Orton
"Good Ol' JR" Jim Ross
So much for your theory, I can go on all night.
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Post by OverTheEdge on Sept 18, 2008 6:05:37 GMT -5
I actually like that. It reminds me of back when all of the main eventers in the WWE had nicknames (around 2001-2002).
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Post by The Mac on Sept 18, 2008 7:52:47 GMT -5
I Honestly like it cause its not Just there Name, it gives more to the charecter
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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Sept 18, 2008 12:42:04 GMT -5
The nicknames are supposed to help us connect to the talent.
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