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[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Is he an actual cable guy?

Pretty important question.

 

[Chamber]

I can't believe this is happening in 2014.

 

[Macho Madness]

Is he an actual cable guy?

Pretty important question.

Friend Sen wil frind out frend bisnic

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Is he an actual cable guy?

Pretty important question.

First we need to learn if he's actually a Larry and not a Laurence or some shit.

 

[Kaladin]

Is he an actual cable guy?

Pretty important question.

He can hook you up with ALL the channels.

ALL THE CHANNELS.

 

[Aiii]

He can hook you up with ALL the channels.

ALL THE CHANNELS.

Can he hook the UK up with the WWE Network, doe?

 

[British Monsoon]

They realise RAW goes out in other countries, right? Countries were people aren't aware of every c-list celebrity and hack comedian in the USA? At least the likes of The Muppets and Hugh Jackman have some universal appeal.

 

[Fox318]

Miz's Catching last night

https://giant.gfycat.com/HairyShadyImago.webm

 

[Kaladin]

They realise RAW goes out in other countries, right? Countries were people aren't aware of every c-list celebrity and hack comedian in the USA? At least the likes of The Muppets and Hugh Jackman have some universal appeal.

I would argue that Larry The Cable Guy is Vince's attempt to laugh at rednecks in wrasslin' again.

 

[Serpentine]

Is he an actual cable guy?

Pretty important question.

His name isn't even Larry. It's Daniel Lawrence Whitney and he's from Nebraska and the accent isn't real.

sorry to shatter kayfabe for y'all

 

[Fox318]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=936961&highlight=

 

[Aiii]

They realise RAW goes out in other countries, right? Countries were people aren't aware of every c-list celebrity and hack comedian in the USA? At least the likes of The Muppets and Hugh Jackman have some universal appeal.

Yeah, but this one is one of their shitty B-movies, so there you go.

 

[lovely ladies]

I didn't know the next Terminator pic is being made by WWE films.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

His name isn't even Larry. It's Daniel Lawrence Whitney and he's from Nebraska and the accent isn't real.

sorry to shatter kayfabe for y'all

I can't handle all this shootin'

 

[Fox318]

http://fat.gfycat.com/ColdLegalAsiaticmouflon.webm

 

[plagiarize]

What's a 'Larry the Cable Guy'? Is he some sort of 'murican funny man?

Fake cable guy. Fake southerner.

 

[somedevil]

From Meltzer for Raw tonight:

-A few things for tonight. There is no new authority to be announced tonight, nor are there plans for an authority figure on Raw at this point. That could always change.

 

[RBH]

I want a Sting avatar.

But I still don't know how.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

I want a Sting avatar.

But I still don't know how.

Put face paint on yours

 

[bjork]

From Meltzer for Raw tonight:

Watch it be the best episode since 1997.

 

[Ithil]

WWE will probably last about two weeks before adding yet another new heel GM. They simply can't stay away.

 

[Kyari]

As someone that doesn't live in the US I have no idea who Larry the Cable Guy is or what his deal is.

 

[Aiii]

From Meltzer for Raw tonight:

Wow, after 10 years they finally get it?

Probably just didn't plan ahead.

 

[Kaladin]

WWE doesn't know how to book without a GM or authority figure.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

 

[Hasney]

Wow, after 10 years they finally get it?

Probably just didn't plan ahead.

Get what? There's nothing inherently wrong with an authority figure, so unless they've worked out how to write a compelling show in the past week, expect more of the same.

 

[Fox318]

I want a Sting avatar.

But I still don't know how.

 

[British Monsoon]

Who the fuck wants to listen to a Taz podcast? There's an idea - what'd be the worst podcast pairing possible? I say;

Taz, Konnan, Vampiro.

I was going to say Ian Rotten and Jim Cornette, but I might actually listen to that.

 

[RBH]

Thank you!

 

[bjork]

Get what? There's nothing inherently wrong with an authority figure

Except when it's used as a crutch to explain storylines for almost 20 years. It's absolutely the most tired thing in pro wrestling.

 

[Kaladin]

Who the fuck wants to listen to a Taz podcast? There's an idea - what'd be the worst podcast pairing possible? I say;

Taz, Konnan, Vampiro.

I was going to say Ian Rotten and Jim Cornette, but I might actually listen to that.

Vince Russo and Jim Cornette.

It would last one episode, one would be dead after the taping.

 

[Aiii]

Get what? There's nothing inherently wrong with an authority figure, so unless they've worked out how to write a compelling show in the past week, expect more of the same.

So what does an authority figure add to the show? Other than encourage the idea that none of these shows have matches booked on them when they go on air.

 

[Fox318]

Vince Russo and Jim Cornette.

It would last one episode, one would be dead after the taping.

Cornette and Vince

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Authority figures have been a tired attempt to bring back the McMahon-Austin spark since Austin left wrestling.

 

[Hasney]

Except when it's used as a crutch to explain storylines for almost 20 years. It's absolutely the most tired thing in pro wrestling.

And Cena main eventing is probably the second, but guess what's going to be happening when Brock gets paid?

So what does an authority figure add to the show? Other than encourage the idea that none of these shows have matches booked on them when they go on air.

If they're an interesting, well written character that doesn't necessarily wrestle, then you have an interesting, well written character on the show that wouldn't be there otherwise. That's the bit WWE has failed at for several years, not just having an authority figure.

 

[Singularity42]

Who the fuck wants to listen to a Taz podcast? There's an idea - what'd be the worst podcast pairing possible? I say;

Taz, Konnan, Vampiro.

I was going to say Ian Rotten and Jim Cornette, but I might actually listen to that.

I can't believe I'm going to say this but I don't mind Konnan on mlw. He's not insufferable and is entertaining.

 

[Master Yoshi]

Raw Opens

Lenny the Cable Man is in the ring

Stung drops down from the heavens

Scorpion Dead DDT

Commercials

 

[Verendus]

So this is what this dude looks like.

 

[plagiarize]

Watching survivor series 98. Thank god they edited out ICP. Jesus the oddities were some bullshit train wreck crap.

 

[Ithil]

Get what? There's nothing inherently wrong with an authority figure, so unless they've worked out how to write a compelling show in the past week, expect more of the same.

Heel authority figures are incredibly played out and passe in any wrestling. WWE, WCW, TNA, they drove them into the ground. Lucha Underground only just barely get away with one because they hired a real actor for it and he's very good. Even then, it's a tiresome role.

They will never be 1998 Vince and they need to get that already. The closest they had was RAW GM Eric Bischoff, and that was a decade ago.

 

[Aiii]

Beginning today, the best short content from WWE's YouTube channel is now available on demand on WWE Network! In the mood for something quick? Check out "As Seen on YouTube" on WWE Network to see some of the most popular videos, like WWE Inbox and WWE Warehouse, from WWE's YouTube channel.

Get November FREE, including the Survivor Series replay

Below are the WWE YouTube videos you can watch as a part of WWE Network's massive on-demand library. Click here to visit WWE Network's "As Seen on YouTube" category to start watching.

Top 30 WrestleMania Moments
Top 10 Royal Rumble Fails
Top 10 Royal Rumble Surprises
Top 10 Raw Grand Finales
Top 10 Undertaker Returns
Top 10 Stolen Finishers
100 Greatest Rumble Eliminations
Triple H's WrestleMania Workout
Roman Reigns' WrestleMania Workout
Big E Works Out on Muscle Beach
Ryback's WrestleMania Workout
Goldust Applies his Face Paint
Cesaro's WrestleMania Workout
Boogeyman Trick-or-Treat
Story of the Yes! Movement
NXT Superstars in Slow Motion
WWE Inbox - What Hurts Most?
WWE Inbox - Favorite Cartoons
WWE Inbox - Chris Jericho
WWE Inbox - Let's Start a Band
WWE Inbox - What's in a Name?
WWE Inbox - Funny Fan Experiences
WWE Inbox - RIP to The Undertaker's Streak
WWE Inbox - Whole World In Their Hands
WWE Warehouse - Totally '90s
WWE Warehouse - The Million Dollar Championship
WWE Warehouse - National Treasures
WWE Warehouse - The Undertaker's Caskets
WWE Warehouse - WrestleMania Rings

Yep.

 

[Omega]

Cena will realize he actually had it good under The Authority's reign when Reigns, Ziggler, Rollins, Ambrose and the rest of the young guys spend the next year main eventing while he curtain jerks with Big Show and Kane.

drugs are bad mmkay

 

[Jeff Albertson]

Is today a new day?

Also is Larry the Cable guy basically a human version of his Mater character in cars? That's all I know him from

 

[Xater]

They realise RAW goes out in other countries, right? Countries were people aren't aware of every c-list celebrity and hack comedian in the USA? At least the likes of The Muppets and Hugh Jackman have some universal appeal.

Considering this is the same company that made fun of people for actually buying their PPVs, even if there is no Network option, I don't think they are aware.

 

[lovely ladies]

As someone that doesn't live in the US I have no idea who Larry the Cable Guy is or what his deal is.

His deal is being unfunny.

 

[Verendus]

And all this time I imagined Jim Carrey.

 

[plagiarize]

Heel authority figures are incredibly played out and passe in any wrestling. WWE, WCW, TNA, they drove them into the ground. Lucha Underground only just barely get away with one because they hired a real actor for it and he's very good. Even then, it's a tiresome role.

They will never be 1998 Vince and they need to get that already. The closest they had was RAW GM Eric Bischoff, and that was a decade ago.

Trips and Steph were killing it in the position and were far from played out, but that's okay because they will be back.

 

[blackaroni]

Queen FnP Steph is going to be missed

 

[Bowser]

Dunno if he'll be used or shown on TV, but apparently

Spoiler

Daniel Bryan

is backstage at RAW tonight.

 

[Fox318]

Beginning today, the best short content from WWE's YouTube channel is now available on demand on WWE Network! In the mood for something quick? Check out "As Seen on YouTube" on WWE Network to see some of the most popular videos, like WWE Inbox and WWE Warehouse, from WWE's YouTube channel.

Get November FREE, including the Survivor Series replay

Below are the WWE YouTube videos you can watch as a part of WWE Network's massive on-demand library. Click here to visit WWE Network's "As Seen on YouTube" category to start watching.

Top 30 WrestleMania Moments
Top 10 Royal Rumble Fails
Top 10 Royal Rumble Surprises
Top 10 Raw Grand Finales
Top 10 Undertaker Returns
Top 10 Stolen Finishers
100 Greatest Rumble Eliminations
Triple H's WrestleMania Workout
Roman Reigns' WrestleMania Workout
Big E Works Out on Muscle Beach
Ryback's WrestleMania Workout
Goldust Applies his Face Paint
Cesaro's WrestleMania Workout
Boogeyman Trick-or-Treat
Story of the Yes! Movement
NXT Superstars in Slow Motion
WWE Inbox - What Hurts Most?
WWE Inbox - Favorite Cartoons
WWE Inbox - Chris Jericho
WWE Inbox - Let's Start a Band
WWE Inbox - What's in a Name?
WWE Inbox - Funny Fan Experiences
WWE Inbox - RIP to The Undertaker's Streak
WWE Inbox - Whole World In Their Hands
WWE Warehouse - Totally '90s
WWE Warehouse - The Million Dollar Championship
WWE Warehouse - National Treasures
WWE Warehouse - The Undertaker's Caskets
WWE Warehouse - WrestleMania Rings

Yep.

Smart


Every single video they make should be on the network.

Hell they should sell some of their DVD's as on demand videos you can add to a library.