Mootinie Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don't understand why WWE is shortening names. <p> </p><p> First Antonio Cesaro and Big E Langston became just Cesaro and Big E and now Alexander Rusev is just Rusev. </p><p> </p><p> I read before it was for marketing purposes, but that is just dumb. How long before Adam Rose is just Rose or Bo Dallas is just Bo?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I agree. It's really, really, really stupid.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9RAhxhIHdpM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Connor The Crusher"></iframe></div></div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 <p>I don't like Cesaro's theme. It doesn't fit the push he's receiving. It's like this generic theme that is commonly used for more action-oriented cruiserweights to be well-received by their main fanbase segment (young adolescents).</p><p> </p><p> As for the name shortening. It might not be optimal, but to call it "really really really stupid" is a little overreacting. "Big E" lies better on the tongue and - quite frankly - so does Cesaro, even though "Antonio Cesaro" (with the triple O) is well-designed.</p><p> </p><p> As for the Connon tribute video: I obviously got tear-eyed by it, as I'm sure many people get, but I'm kinda in the middle about their approach. It's great they involved him in the buildup, and he visually enjoyed it , but I don't think he needed the whole charade of superstars pretending to get 'hurt' when high-fiving. The kid realises his situation and might not want this kind of make-believe, even though it fits his age. This critisism might come off as retarded (as WWE is all about make-believe), but I hope you understand the point. That said, I don't know anything about his wishes so I don't really have the right to speak about it, so maybe I shouldn't have said anything at all. Their whole Make-a-Wish policy is used to create a positive company image, but one could wonder what the primary reason is. If you see the superstars' emotions when they run the promo videos, they do seem real. And I know for a fact that it can be a really enriching experience to work with this type of kid, for both parties.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpoolez Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 <p>The name shortening thing are either the Goldberg effect, where they feel like just going by one name instead of two will make the wrestler sound more menacing, or just simply shortening the names to make them easier to remember. They do this with the divas all of the time.</p><p> </p><p> Cesaro as an only name works for me, Big E is ok, I prefer Alexander Rusev to just Rusev, however.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cesaro does work for me as a single name, but Big E sounds painfully generic by itself. Rusev is just sort of...there. I don't know, it's not going to make me enjoy his work any less, but I don't agree with shortening his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mootinie Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blackman" data-cite="Blackman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>As for the name shortening. It might not be optimal, but to call it "really really really stupid" is a little overreacting. "Big E" lies better on the tongue and - quite frankly - so does Cesaro, even though "Antonio Cesaro" (with the triple O) is well-designed.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think it's that stupid but it just does not work for the people they have assigned it to. I liked it with Goldberg because his first name was Bill, and in the person's mind, his first name was largely an afterthought. But in the case of Cesaro, Big E and Rusev, you have three guys with interesting full names. Plus it just sounds awkward when Lilian Garcia announces their name. Each to their own, but I really don't like it.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd_dbacks01 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 How often do people get referred to by their full name anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthefunkchris Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="rd_dbacks01" data-cite="rd_dbacks01" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>How often do people get referred to by their full name anyway?</div></blockquote><p> Speaking for myself, I like the full name to be shown when they are coming down the ramp, and when they are announced.... "From Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Brute, ALEXANDER RUSOV!"</p><p> </p><p> However, during commentary, I expect them to shorten it to just Rusov, Bryan, or whatever. When talking, they don't need to use full names, just for the entrance... Just like anything else, I don't use full names when I'm out and about, but I want to know they have a full name, lol.</p><p> </p><p> I don't like them shortening it just to make it easier to remember or easier to type out.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 <p>I do agree with Rusev being shortered. That doesn't come off well. I liked the full name much more. I just don't agree with the others being that bad. </p><p> </p><p> As for the Connor kid: didn't realise he passed away recently and was in a terminal stage. That makes it a great experience for him. I had the same feeling with the Ultimate warrior. The experience was probably so damn awesome his soul probably thought to call it a life. This might come off as 'blunt' when I put it that way on a forum, but I honestly believe in the existence of a soul and it being prescribed with a certain agenda in its life. I might not be a coincendence that they just die right after 'Mania.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh_Showtime Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 By the way...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeYkW7FmlBQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Apparently Sin Cara/Hunico beat Sheamus up backstage hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russelrules44 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Apparently Sin Cara/Hunico beat Sheamus up backstage hahaha</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Miz: REALLY?......REALLY?.........REALLY?........REALLY?.........Well before I jump on the tally bandwagon, I need to see some proof.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpoolez Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Russelrules44" data-cite="Russelrules44" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Miz: REALLY?......REALLY?.........REALLY?........REALLY?.........Well before I jump on the tally bandwagon, I need to see some proof.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I second this. It's not completely impossible for it to happen but I find that suprising that Sheamus would lose to Sin Cara seeing how physical his matches get in the ring.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Teh_Showtime" data-cite="Teh_Showtime" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>By the way...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeYkW7FmlBQ</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's almost... hypnotic. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh_Showtime Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dpoolez" data-cite="dpoolez" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I second this. It's not completely impossible for it to happen but I find that suprising that Sheamus would lose to Sin Cara seeing how physical his matches get in the ring.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Sheamus already got beat by Yoshi over a blender and allegedly Hunico can hold his own. Kevin Steen said he would have probably gotten destroyed if they fought when they had an altercation in ROH-</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpoolez Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Teh_Showtime" data-cite="Teh_Showtime" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sheamus already got beat by Yoshi over a blender and allegedly Hunico can hold his own. Kevin Steen said he would have probably gotten destroyed if they fought when they had an altercation in ROH-</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Didnt know that. Again, anything can happen in wrestling if Goldberg could get owned by Jericho. Just expected a little more out of Sheamus seeing how hard hitting his matches tend to be but maybe thats just too much faith in what I see on TV.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruleall15 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dpoolez" data-cite="dpoolez" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Didnt know that. Again, anything can happen in wrestling if Goldberg could get owned by Jericho. Just expected a little more out of Sheamus seeing how hard hitting his matches tend to be but maybe thats just too much faith in what I see on TV.</div></blockquote><p> Well back a few months ago ADR got his ass kicked by 2 black guys until Drew McIntyre kicked their asses. So yea. WWE doesnt seem to push anyone that can actually fight...</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh_Showtime Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="iruleall15" data-cite="iruleall15" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Well back a few months ago ADR got his ass kicked by 2 black guys until Drew McIntyre kicked their asses. So yea. WWE doesnt seem to push anyone that can actually fight...</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> ADR was a legit mixed martial artist and ameatur wrestler...I'd hardly consider a bar fight a measure of someone''s fighting skill for obvious reasons</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickymex Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Teh_Showtime" data-cite="Teh_Showtime" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>ADR was a legit mixed martial artist and ameatur wrestler...I'd hardly consider a bar fight a measure of someone''s fighting skill for obvious reasons</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> And if I remember correctly the guys were military or former military.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <p>Sheamus responded to the news on Twitter. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Must be getting punchy. Don't remember being beaten up by Sin Cara backstage... It's just how Mexicans & we Irishmen hug it out fella <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></div></blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <p><a href="http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/5/2/5660234/damn-cameras" rel="external nofollow">http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/5/2/5660234/damn-cameras</a></p><p> </p><p> Anyone else agree with this article? The first time I really noticed the use of chaotic camera work was when the Shield debuted. Lately it seems to have progressed from being a stylistic choice to poor decision making from the director(s). Extreme Rules was poor at times. It's not so bad that I hate it but sometimes they just need to keep the camera still and let the action unfold.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mootinie Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <p>I would say that Sheamus responding to it would mean that it's probably false. If I got beat up by somebody smaller than me backstage, I wouldn't go out of my way to comment on it.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="milamber" data-cite="milamber" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><a href="http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/5/2/5660234/damn-cameras" rel="external nofollow">http://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/5/2/5660234/damn-cameras</a><p> </p><p> Anyone else agree with this article? The first time I really noticed the use of chaotic camera work was when the Shield debuted. Lately it seems to have progressed from being a stylistic choice to poor decision making from the director(s). Extreme Rules was poor at times. It's not so bad that I hate it but sometimes they just need to keep the camera still and let the action unfold.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think it's to hide just how much WWE's wrestlers protect each other. If they didn't shift the cameras, you'd probably see how much Sheamus misses the Brogue Kick and stuff like that.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I can't say the movement bothers me (although I do notice it and it can take you out of the story at times) but the increase of close-action shots really annoy me, especially as they keep the microphones on. For one, I don't need to hear two guys grunting/moaning/screaming to know they're in pain, the grimace is enough. But more than anything, you hear more and more of them telling each other what to do or what they're planning to do next, particularly with someone like Cena who seems incapable of controlling the volume of his voice. Again, it's more of an issue of taking you out of the story than anything else, but it's annoying as hell; I want to see the match unfold, not hear about it first. I guess that's a case of the microphones though, not the camera shots themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonedSuperman Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Went to Smackdown! here in Buffalo on Tuesday and I got to meet one of my favorite wrestlers of all time, of allll time... Bob Backlund!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca316 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rickymex" data-cite="Rickymex" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sad that WWE didn't get the rights to his original song. It's about 10 times better than the one he's using. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuVfMVRoFes" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuVfMVRoFes</a><p> </p><p> The one he has now if just an imitation of this one.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You do realize since watching this earlier this morning this has been in my head all day...</p><p> </p><p> I pretty much hate you right now lol</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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