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[RkOwnage]

It's not a matter of "doesn't need to." Most people, if they simply do something enough, and work with people more competant than themselves, improve just because of repetition and some of their colleagues' expertise "rubbing off" on them.

Usually the only way you don't get better in that situation is out of contempt for the job. I really don't think Cena has contempt for wrestling or doesn't care...I think he must just be incredibly unathletic and dense about wrestling--IE he has ZERO "natural talent." And it's just amazing that a guy like that can find himself at the top of his field for years in a field that's supposedly so competitive.

I dunno man, I think he's passionate about the business, but you're right about no natural talent. I think he's at the top simply like I said above, he sells Tshirts, he is big in Make a Wish, and he is the key figure in WWE's new target audience, the 5-10 year olds. It's sad, but it's where they've gone. Ability to sell tshirts and cater to kids > Talent in Vince's eyes.

 

[Pristine_Condition]

Is anyone else just as mad as I am that one of the girls that comes out with Brodus Clay is that dumbass from Tough Enough that said her favorite match ever was Alicia Fox vs. Melina? Stone Cold's reaction from that is PRICLESS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlYIl55WRzc

It would matter if she was being pushed as a wrestler over sombody like Kaitlin.

But she's not. She's a background dancer for a goofy gimmick--she's not being booked as the second-coming of Megumi Kudo.

 

[RkOwnage]

No she's not. Racist.

Uh, yeah she is, but thanks for the racist comment. Way to be ignorant, or a troll, I'm too new here to figure it out right now

 

[The Mango Sentinel]

I always look forward to Raw Roulette because the first one ended with an awesome TLC match won by Triple G, yet despite every single one that followed being filled with crap I still get tricked.
That said this is probably the most interesting thing i've seen Tensei do in like a year.

Well I, like most people, get tricked into watching the Royal Rumble every year. I feel your pain.

 

[Ithil]

Also, Del Rio is so smooth as a face. He didn't even do a lame insult at Vickie, just a wink.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

.

Sorry, could you repeat that?

 

[toddhunter]

I dunno man, I think he's passionate about the business, but you're right about no natural talent. I think he's at the top simply like I said above, he sells Tshirts, he is big in Make a Wish, and he is the key figure in WWE's new target audience, the 5-10 year olds. It's sad, but it's where they've gone. Ability to sell tshirts and cater to kids > Talent in Vince's eyes.

He does all those things plus he is just about the most hated man in wrestling. There is nobody I want to see lose more than Cena.

Why would he change his character? Every year he stays the same and buries people he gets even more hate whilst the kids still spend the money. It is perfect.

 

[krae_man]

Why did Ricardo start announcing Del Rio before his music starts? It's way crappier this way.

 

[truly101]

oh so wait. The Rock is just back in WM because GI Joe retaliation got pushed back. this is ALL Channing Tatum's fault!

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Now this is a face i can get behind.

 

[RellyRell28]

Is anyone else just as mad as I am that one of the girls that comes out with Brodus Clay is that dumbass from Tough Enough that said her favorite match ever was Alicia Fox vs. Melina? Stone Cold's reaction from that is PRICLESS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlYIl55WRzc

Wow why have I not realized that until know. Lol though I still remember that epic Stone Cold reaction.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Well I, like most people, get tricked into watching the Royal Rumble every year. I feel your pain.

We all fall for this one, in fairness it's only sucked in the last two years, usually it's more reliable for entertainment.

 

[Data West]

Sorry, could you repeat that?

I said

 

[canadian crowe]

Del Rio's face turn was so sudden, but he's so much better as a face.

 

[jobber]

it pains me to see him glad handing fans

but he's still godlike

 

[Pristine_Condition]

That's how you enter the ring as a babyface, WWE nimrods. Take fucking notes.

it pains me to see him glad handing fans

Why? He's awesome at it.

 

[krae_man]

Duct Tape? Are you serious?

 

[jmdajr]

Brodus Tensai tag team. It can work.

 

[tj hazuki]

Here comes Ziggler

 

[ConfusingJazz]

I said

Jeebus.

 

[slightconfuse]

Here comes Ziggler

YES

 

[Ithil]

I like how Big Show is a heel and Del Rio is a face. It's actually refreshing.

 

[TimeEffect]

Nope, tied to ropes

 

[Data West]

Duct tape, are you serious?!

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

STOOP THAT LOW?!! (again)

 

[Dave Meltzer]

This feud. Must. Continue.

 

[jobber]

WHOA HAY
WHOA HAY

 

[slightconfuse]

Ricardo is eaisly in my fav 5

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Here comes Ziggler.

 

[RellyRell28]

Duct Tape? Are you serious?

lol at the top comment.

 

[Ithil]

Bullying Ricardo is now a heel tactic, as it always should have been.

 

[Brinbe]

ADR's just a natural face. He's genuinely a good guy and it shines through.

 

[evil ways]

Here comes Ziggler.

Rope break.

 

[Dark Ninja]

Look a face who gets beat up, hit with a finisher and sells. The Heel looks strong too why can't you do this with everyone else

 

[Ithil]

Try not to sound too excited, commentators.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Watching this all I can think about is how apeshit JR would be going in his damning of Big Show if he were commentating, instead we get this emotionless drivel.

 

[Enfinit]

BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS
BIG SHOW SUCKS

 

[Dave Meltzer]

This is fair. Big Show was screwed last night and now the guy who cheated is getting punished.

Big Show is the face here.

 

[RkOwnage]

ADR's just a natural face. He's genuinely a good guy and it shines through.

Lol, Wrestlemania 27 we met him at the Cheetah Lounge in Atlanta, my friend bought him a shot and he sat down and talked to us, REALLY friendly guy, but used the F word A LOT. He had a lot to drink, but was VERY funny, we chatted with him and Mike Chioda for a long ass time, and then Del Rio bought my buddy a lap dance for the shot....was interesting to say the least. But yeah, he was a nice guy...

 

[truly101]

I like how Big Show is a heel and Del Rio is a face. It's actually refreshing.

Big show is a pretty good heel, just a shitty wrestler.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Owen voice from Cole, fuck off.

 

[UberTag]

Brodus Tensai tag team. It can work.

Somebody new for the Prime Time Players and Rhodes Scholars to lose against.
Let us call them TEAM DANCE TRAIN! Can't wait!

 

[Ithil]

This is fair. Big Show was screwed last night and now the guy who cheated is getting punished.

Big Sow is the face here.

No, he wasn't. It was a Last Man Standing match, anything is legal.

 

[Phoenixazure]

Lol, Wrestlemania 27 we met him at the Cheetah Lounge in Atlanta, my friend bought him a shot and he sat down and talked to us, REALLY friendly guy, but used the F word A LOT. He had a lot to drink, but was VERY funny, we chatted with him and Mike Chioda for a long ass time, and then Del Rio bought my buddy a lap dance for the shot....was interesting to say the least. But yeah, he was a nice guy...

I remember a game journalist commenting about Del Rio being at E3 one year and getting all the ladies attention.

 

[Ripclawe]

hey look at Show actually retaping del rio's wrist to make sure he doesn't escape... Intelligent

 

[somedevil]

Where is Mark Henry?

 

[Speedy Blue Dude]

I wonder if Ziggler will cash in right now. Would be an insta rope break no because he's taped to the rope?

 

[Plywood]

Duct tape.

 

[jobber]

heel Del Rio and Ricardo trolled Big Show 2 years ago and actually won the feud

 

[Professor Beef]

THAT'S NOT HOW YOU LET SOMEONE GO, BIG SHOW.