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[DMczaf]

It's interesting that Triple H is making their name changes part of kayfabe instead of pretending their previous names never existed (such as Brian Danielson)

 

[bean breath]

FINN BALOR is Devitt's WWE name.

Just unchecked auto-sub.

 

[BronsonLee]

I remember hearing they wanted Cole to get more experience before coming back, but they were always interested. That was a couple years ago, before his ROH title reign began. He's probably ready now.

 

[RP912]

It's interesting that Triple H is making their name changes part of kayfabe instead of pretending their previous names never existed (such as Brian Danielson)

The KENTA issue was mainly Vince though.

http://www.ringsidenews.com/article/22844/reason-why-wwe-changed-kenta-039-s-name-to-hideo-itami/

Triple H was adamant they not change KENTA's name to capitalize on his popularity in Japan and make sure they didn't offend the fans in his home country. He feels that KENTA can be of great assistance to WWE in Japan, which has gone cold in recent years. Vince, however, considers trademarking names very important, and was equally adamant that they give him a new name.

 

[DMczaf]

sigh

I can't wait for Triple H to turn WWE into NWA in 5 years.

 

[blackaroni]

FINN BALOR is Devitt's WWE name.

 

[RP912]

sigh

I can't wait for Triple H to turn WWE into NWA in 5 years.

I'm counting down the days

 

[bean breath]

sigh

I can't wait for Triple H to turn WWE into NWA in 5 years.

If we're still here in 5 years...

 

[DMczaf]

If we're still here in 5 years...

We'll be watching WWE on closed circuit in movie theaters after the Network is shut down and they have no PPV providers.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

FINN BALOR is Devitt's WWE name.

Guess I'm BAILING out of this hype train then!

Spoiler

Not that bad tbh

 

[RP912]

What the hell....FINN BALOR??!!

I'm still mindblown of how corny this name sounds.

 

[RBH]

FINN BALOR is Devitt's WWE name.

 

[bean breath]

How do you pronounce "Balor", resident Irishman Bootaaay?

 

[Ithil]

Finn Balor.

Spoiler

I don't like it.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

His finisher is gonna be called "The Finnisher"

 

[RP912]

Gimmick is DOA before it hits the booking process. Dude going to be Disco Inferno HD. Watch...

 

[bean breath]

Finnegan O'Balory

 

[ghostmind]

Wikipedia says:

In Irish mythology, Balor (modern spelling: Balar) was king of the Fomorians, a group of supernatural beings. He is often described as a giant with a large eye in his forehead that wreaks destruction when opened. He has been interpreted as a god or personification of drought and blight.

It is suggested that Balor comes from Common Celtic *Baleros, meaning "the deadly one", cognate with Old Irish at-baill (dies) and Welsh ball (death, plague).[1]

 

[Ithil]

Probably because I've followed Devitt's career for so long, it's going to take ages to get used to the name, but whatever, Daniel Bryan was Bryan Danielson once, too. Everyone will get used to it eventually.

"Finn" is still a weak sounding name. Balor is ok.

 

[RP912]

Probably because I've followed Devitt's career for so long, it's going to take ages to get used to the name, but whatever, Daniel Bryan was Bryan Danielson once, too. Everyone will get used to it eventually.

"Finn" is still a weak sounding name. Balor is ok.

Daniel Bryan worked because it was easy to remember and not distracting on the wrestler. Hideo and Balor seems brutal for people to grasp as a household name.

That's like if Hulk Hogan came from the AWA to the WWF with a new name: Hugo Strango or some ridiculous shit like that.

What if Dusty Rhodes came to the WWF as Terror Eatingful?

 

[jred2k]

Would not be surprised to find out a LotR character also has the name Finn Balor.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Finn is such a pussy name.

Just like Antonio, Alexander, Langston

Spoiler

, and Daniel Bryan.

 

[Ithil]

Wikipedia says:

In Irish mythology, Balor (modern spelling: Balar) was king of the Fomorians, a group of supernatural beings. He is often described as a giant with a large eye in his forehead that wreaks destruction when opened. He has been interpreted as a god or personification of drought and blight.

It is suggested that Balor comes from Common Celtic *Baleros, meaning "the deadly one", cognate with Old Irish at-baill (dies) and Welsh ball (death, plague).[1]

So he finally got to be King Devitt after all.

 

[RBH]

Eric Bischoff shoot interview:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7fK-Pi_pAw

 

[HOMEBOY OVER HERE]

i aint the lady to mess with GO GO GO UH HUH GO

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Finn is such a pussy name.

Just like Antonio, Alexander, Langston

Spoiler

, and Daniel Bryan.

Your God is gonna call him Finn Boner. I can see it, smell it, and FEEL IT.

 

[Ithil]

Daniel Bryan worked because it was easy to remember and not distracting on the wrestler. Hideo and Balor seems brutal for people to grasp as a household name.

That's like if Hulk Hogan came from the AWA to the WWF with a new name: Hugo Strango or some ridiculous shit like that.

What if Dusty Rhodes came to the WWF as Terror Eatingful?

Balor. "Ba-Lor". Not really that hard to grasp.
Should have called him Fionn (pronounced "Fyun"), not Finn, though. If they're going for the Irish mythology angle.

 

[jred2k]

If they want to play up the mythology angle it could be well-suited for body paint if he wants to keep doing that.

 

[Data West]

Finn is something a millennial names their son because they got high and watched Adventure Time once and the kid hates them forever after the age of 10.

 

[Ithil]

Finn is something a millennial names their son because they got high and watched Adventure Time once and the kid hates them forever after the age of 10.

I expect Finn is named for Fionn Mac Cumhaill, one of the most prominent heroes in Irish mythology.

 

[lovely ladies]

Daniel Bryan worked because it was easy to remember and not distracting on the wrestler. Hideo and Balor seems brutal for people to grasp as a household name.

That's like if Hulk Hogan came from the AWA to the WWF with a new name: Hugo Strango or some ridiculous shit like that.

What if Dusty Rhodes came to the WWF as Terror Eatingful?

Terror Eatingful is going to be Steen's name.

 

[Data West]

I expect Finn is named for Fionn Mac Cumhaill, one of the most prominent heroes in Irish mythology.

That's be like naming KENTA Musashi. Which would be dumb. So that's extra dumb.

 

[Ithil]

That's be like naming KENTA Musashi. Which would be dumb. So that's extra dumb.

Not really. Unless you want to dismiss Balor as well.

 

[bean breath]

Look, we all thought it couldn't get any worse than 'Dragonzord' but then out came 'Data West'.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Your Boner. I can see it, smell it, and FEEL IT.

I appreciate it, friend. But I'm just not that into you.

 

[strobogo]

I expect Finn is named for Fionn Mac Cumhaill, one of the most prominent heroes in Irish mythology.

I'd love it if Devitt was renamed Cum Hail

 

[Ithil]

I'd love it if Devitt was renamed Cum Hail

It's actually pronounced McCool. Which is its own can of worms.

 

[Data West]

Why hasn't anyone reported Bean for his offensive username yet?

 

[Serpentine]

Finn Balor. Finn Balor.

This is gonna tough getting used to, I feel

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

I appreciate it, friend. But I'm just not that into you.

you motherfucker....

 

[TimeEffect]

 

[UberTag]

Finn Balor. Finn Balor.

This is gonna tough getting used to, I feel

Once he gets over, Vince will decide two names are two hard for folks to remember so they'll just call him Balor.
They're totally going to Big E / Cesaro / Batista this name.

 

[FallingEdge]

http://gfycat.com/GrouchyUntimelyJapanesebeetle#

 

[DMczaf]

The company has told its distributors to go into heavy production of Austin merchandise, so expect him to return to television in some form, or for at least a renewed push of his merchandise. On Raw, they promoted his podcast, which they haven’t even done for Jericho, even when HHH was a guest. It’s interesting that HHH was on Jericho’s podcast and he has constant WWE guests, Austin has some, and WWE has not allowed any of its talent to do Jim Ross’ show.

The start of the feud. No one fucking raises Sina's arm! Sina gives the rubs around here!

 

[Data West]

Hopefully Stone Cold can remember not to call people Cats and Dudes when he's Stone Cold.

 

[Omega]

FINN BALOR is Devitt's WWE name.

look forward to him rejoining Bullet Club

and WWE has not allowed any of its talent to do Jim Ross’ show.

smfh

 

[Pavaloo]

wow after all the endless comments of "ugh bellas obviously winning title because fucking total divas" it turns out they're literally not allowed to get the belt? poor girls

 

[XenoRaven]

Can't wait for them to realize they don't like Finn as a first name and just call him "Balor" because I don't know.

 

[tm24]

Got my tickets to the new PWG show. yay i get to see Uhaa nation!

 

[UrbanDandy]

Some news about 2K5.