Spicy's Triple Topic

[SpicyMcHaggis]

As I'm watching Smackdown, I'm realizing that maybe it might not be so bad. With that said, let's get it on!

- Booker T: He believes he's on the "inferior brand." I think it's a good move for his character, but having the new GM Kurt Angle agreeing with him, that just brings down the brand a lot more. I believe they should at least have Kurt counter act that comment he had about the fans.

- Splitting of teams: Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak were just starting to get some good heat after before their match at WrestleMania. I say before because the match at Mania itself for the tag titles was dissappointing. Had it not been a fatal four way, I could have seen something better happen. The same goes with Haas and Benjamin. These guys truly had the right, in my opinion, to call themselves the World's Greatest Tag Team. These guys were good! Hopefully they'll be even better as singles competitors, but I just think it was too soon to break them up. Same goes for Tajiri leaving his henchmen, which could have been a great heel stable.

- Sean O'Haire: He's in OVW now, but I want to see him on Smackdown as their top heel. The guy has all the potential for greatness. He's got the looks, the skills, the evil character, plus, he's just really damn intimidating. If the ECW brand idea gets greenlit, send him there and let him be the deserving champ he needs to be.

Speaking of which, it's time for a BONUS TOPIC!

- ECW: You've heard the rumors. You saw Paul Heyman quit. There's plenty of talent that isn't used that could be put on that brand, like Sean O'Haire, any OVW talent they signed and haven't used, like Nick Dinsmore. Let them do their own tours, be in different venues, and make it a very exclusive thing. All the titles can return, the TV Title, the World Title, and the Tag Titles. Hell, I'll let the Dudley's go back on ECW but let Spike stay on Smackdown. Lance Storm? Come on down. Rhyno? Maybe a month after his run on RAW. Matt Morgan, Orlando Jones, Nunzio, Johnny Stamboli, hell, I'll be so bold as to say The Hurricane! Let ECW be the brand everyone's wanted to see with Heyman in creative control and WWE's money behind it.

And by the way, Rene Dupree just came out with Fifi and a Ric Flair like robe. The French Phenom has arrived to Smackdown.

"And they ask me why HighFly drinks."

This message was edited by SpicyMcHaggis on 3-25-04 @ 8:35 PM

[Se7en]

Booker T: He believes he's on the "inferior brand." I think it's a good move for his character, but having the new GM Kurt Angle agreeing with him, that just brings down the brand a lot more. I believe they should at least have Kurt counter act that comment he had about the fans.

I got no problem with Booker T as a heel (unlike some people here), but I worry he's going to immediately get fed to the Undertaker.

- Splitting of teams: Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak were just starting to get some good heat after before their match at WrestleMania.

You're a damn liar.

I say before because the match at Mania itself for the tag titles was dissappointing.

I'm as thoroughly shocked as you are.

The same goes with Haas and Benjamin. These guys truly had the right, in my opinion, to call themselves the World's Greatest Tag Team. These guys were good!

Good? Yes. Maybe even great. Greatest tag team in the world? Not hardly.

Same goes for Tajiri leaving his henchmen, which could have been a great heel stable.

They're Asian and all small. They were doomed from the start.

Sean O'Haire: He's in OVW now, but I want to see him on Smackdown as their top heel. The guy has all the potential for greatness. He's got the looks, the skills, the evil character, plus, he's just really damn intimidating. If the ECW brand idea gets greenlit, send him there and let him be the deserving champ he needs to be.

I'm really high on O'Haire as well, although the smark community is somewhat split on him. Personally, I see no justification NOT giving the guy a push, for one simple reason: A-Train.

If you're push that load on us, you might as well give us an O'Haire push as well, because Sean is DEFINITELY no worse than A-Train, and has the potential to be so much more.

ECW: You've heard the rumors. You saw Paul Heyman quit. There's plenty of talent that isn't used that could be put on that brand, like Sean O'Haire, any OVW talent they signed and haven't used, like Nick Dinsmore. Let them do their own tours, be in different venues, and make it a very exclusive thing. All the titles can return, the TV Title, the World Title, and the Tag Titles. Hell, I'll let the Dudley's go back on ECW but let Spike stay on Smackdown. Lance Storm? Come on down. Rhyno? Maybe a month after his run on RAW. Matt Morgan, Orlando Jones, Nunzio, Johnny Stamboli, hell, I'll be so bold as to say The Hurricane! Let ECW be the brand everyone's wanted to see with Heyman in creative control and WWE's money behind it.

I will never understand you ECW mutants wanting that brand to return. Even if it does, it will be nothing like you remember it, because this is the WWE - even if you get it, the most hardcore action you'll see is the pussy little WWE hardcore style.

My guess is that they'll tease this, possibly even run an angle on one or both shows, but it'll probably be a while before we actually see them actually forming an ECW brand, should it ever come about.

And by the way, Rene Dupree just came out with Fifi and a Ric Flair like robe. The French Phenom has arrived to Smackdown.

I suppose I could find myself warming to Dupree, but I still think he's not ready for this sort of push, and feuding him with Cena right away is a BAD idea.


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[SpicyMcHaggis]

Can you at least give him a chance?

"And they ask me why HighFly drinks."

[Fallon]

I was impressed with Booker T tonight. Him and Eddie had enough time to put on a good match. Too bad that dick Bradshaw had to be involved.

The WWE is releasing "The Rise and Fall of ECW" DVD soon. Maybe it'll be released when they bring the fed back. Sorta like when Monday Night Wars was released and Bischoff and Vince started fighting.

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[Freebird]

Booker T did a really good job in re-inventing his character real fast. Even his in-ring work reflected this new style. On top of that, that was a very enjoyable match. Having Bradshaw interfere the way he did was messed up for everyone involved. I think it would have looked better if Eddie had not looked so clearly the winner before the show's end, to allow Booker to still reasonably pull off the "I'm too good to be here" attitude.

Bradshaw did a pretty good job with his new character. Too often the smooth, cool villain doesn't work well in transitioning to a fighter (Reverend D'von..probably not the best example), but he could be interesting.

I think Benjamin and Haas really had something working for them as a tag team. Benjamin seemed a bit better at developing his character, but both these guys can do good things. If Haas returns to tag team matches, RVD-Haas could work as a good contrast of styles. Their match was enjoyable.

Also on teams, Teddy Long was pretty funny last night. I imagine they are preparing him to become a team manager.

Renee Dupre did well last night, looking better than he has in a while. I was just thinking that he should go for the US title just before Cena came out to razz him. I agree, it's far too soon to do this, but it's a great idea. Dupre with the US title (making it the French title) could bring him lots of heat, but letting him develop more would really allow him to shine in that role.



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Now I'm starving

I'm about to turn it up a notch!

[Se7en]

I must say, after watching Smackdown last night.....

I AM A BRADSHAW FAN.

Yes....I know....I never thought I'd say it either.

But this gimmick is absolutely over the top and I see incredible potential in it. It'll either take off and be something big, or it'll be pure and utter WrestleCrap. Either way, I'm am ENTERTAINED.

Put the fucking U.S. strap on him NOW.

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[SpicyMcHaggis]

I agree...about putting the US Title on him, but the whole, "I-look-like-JR-from-'Dallas'" look just isn't working for me. Maybe I'll turn around. But until then, I'm skeptical.

"And they ask me why HighFly drinks."