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I dont think he was ever called Hennig in WWE. I know he was in AWA/WCW though but I think he was always Mr. Perfect, even in the video games and during his last run

 

Yes he was. At the very start of his journey into the WWF he was announced by the ring-announcers and the commentators (I think at the time Mooney and Hayes) as Mr Perfect Curt Hennig. Infact, I was watching an episode of the WWE show that Gene Okerlund hosts, can't quite remember the name of it but its a historical recap show, and it had Sam Houston against Mr Perfect Curt Hennig.

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From prowrestling.com

 

- WWE claimed on TV that Joe Hennig is using the Michael McGillicutty name on NXT because the last name is his mother's maiden name and he wanted to honor the other side of his family. Actually, Hennig's mother was born Leonice Leonard, so it remains to be seen where the McGillicutty name came from. This could be related or not but McGillicutty was actually the maiden name of Lucy Ricardo on the hit 50's TV show "I Love Lucy."

 

It was also the name of one of the teachers on 'The Little Rascals' (the one Alfalfa had a crush on).

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Remianen" data-cite="Remianen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It was also the name of one of the teachers on 'The Little Rascals' (the one Alfalfa had a crush on).</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Also the ring name of Tommy Dreamer's ultra hot wife, Trisa "Beulah McGillicutty" Hayes.</p>
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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="juggaloninjalee" data-cite="juggaloninjalee" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Why is everyone so worried about what his last name is? I guess it doesn't matter to me.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> People with horrible names tend not to get over and this is the son of Mr frikkin Perfect. He needs to get over!</p>
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Nothing "needs" to happen. If he's good enough (not a given, even with the lineage), and he requires a name/gimmick change, it will happen. How many people would be complaining about the fact that they're not creative enough if they just went with the Hennig name (or leeching off the Mr Perfect gimmick)?
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<p>A nickname can always fix things, or a gradual switch to a swifter name, something like Michael McG(doesn't sound all that better on paper but when a name catches on, it catches on).</p><p> </p><p>

Also, I'm really digging the nickname for Percy Watson. Showtime. It's a nice prefix. I like him overall, his demeanor brings something different to the table.</p>

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in ring wise i was not super impressed by watson.....the turning splash he did was cool.....but he really blew the hot shot spot at the end. He is odviously very athletic........and has a TON of personality......I do like his i just hope his in ring work gets better. To be honest there is no one i really don't like this time around. I think they are all possible stars. I am really enjoying eli for some reason. They keep say how "intresting" he is *i am assuming a little off* and he almost shows it in the way he holds him self. I still am marking out for kaval. I am surprised the wwe has not made him tone down him style to much. He is not the super stiff striker he was in roh and ta but he is still using alot of his trade mark moves.
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Also the ring name of Tommy Dreamer's ultra hot wife, Trisa "Beulah McGillicutty" Hayes.

 

Ultra hot? Different strokes for different folks but she's not even in my top 15 90's divas. She was think and had a decent body and wasn't ugly but I wouldn't say ultra hot.

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A nickname can always fix things, or a gradual switch to a swifter name, something like Michael McG(doesn't sound all that better on paper but when a name catches on, it catches on).

 

Also, I'm really digging the nickname for Percy Watson. Showtime. It's a nice prefix. I like him overall, his demeanor brings something different to the table.

 

Hmm wonder if TNA has trademarked EY's prefix hehe. Nice going E first stealing finishers, then gimmicks and now prefixes lolz.

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hyde Hill" data-cite="Hyde Hill" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hmm wonder if TNA has trademarked EY's prefix hehe. Nice going E first stealing finishers, then gimmicks and now prefixes lolz.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Because no famous athlete or a certain famous sports dynasty has gone by showtime.</p><p> </p><p> It was so ground breathtakingly original when EY did it <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The E does of course beg, borrow, or steal from everywhere, but i really doubt it even connected the two workers when applying a generic nickname applied to every flashy athlete since the 70's.</p>
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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="alden" data-cite="alden" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>in ring wise i was not super impressed by watson.....<strong>the turning splash he did was cool</strong>.....but he really blew the hot shot spot at the end. He is odviously very athletic........and has a TON of personality......I do like his i just hope his in ring work gets better. To be honest there is no one i really don't like this time around. I think they are all possible stars. I am really enjoying eli for some reason. They keep say how "intresting" he is *i am assuming a little off* and he almost shows it in the way he holds him self. I still am marking out for kaval. I am surprised the wwe has not made him tone down him style to much. He is not the super stiff striker he was in roh and ta but he is still using alot of his trade mark moves.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> He got some good air on it but the finish wasnt very tidy if you watch it again he doesnt turn quick enough and lands on the guy sideways I thought he was going for a elbow drop lol</p><p> </p><p> Percy is more "showtime" than Eric Young will ever be</p>
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<p>I've already given up on NXT, but I made a point of watching the Percy Watson match. He's green, but by far my favorite rookie on the show. He's insane! It's amazing. He gets in the ring (a sight in itself) and dances and claps and... I love him. Every bit of him.</p><p> </p><p>

I also liked how Miz & Riley looked as a tag team during their entrance. When the match began I thought they looked FAR too similar, but their entrance had a nice mixture of similarities and differences.</p>

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If I was running the shop, I'd probably cut Lucky Cannon first. Eli's got height. Titus has Zack Ryder (woo woo woo). People keep saying McGillicutty is decent so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. I like the other 4. I'd cut Lucky.
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With the WWE now having an agreement with youtube to show most of their shows in full, I attempted to watch NXT on it, however youtube claimed the video is not available. Wasnt sure if it was just me, so i'm asking if anyone else seems to have a problem with WWE's youtube videos.
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If I was running the shop, I'd probably cut Lucky Cannon first. Eli's got height. Titus has Zack Ryder (woo woo woo). People keep saying McGillicutty is decent so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. I like the other 4. I'd cut Lucky.

 

The pros generally stick around after their rookie is eliminated, though. Except Carlito, but we all know about that.

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With the WWE now having an agreement with youtube to show most of their shows in full, I attempted to watch NXT on it, however youtube claimed the video is not available. Wasnt sure if it was just me, so i'm asking if anyone else seems to have a problem with WWE's youtube videos.

 

Could it be the fact you don't reside in the United States? Because they said it'd be US-only.

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