Nice to see Vince using the long-lead promos again - and I can't recall the last time someone used a totalitarian Oriental heel character. I don't know how the Oriental territories will take this, though - certain countries do not harbor fond memories of the brutal WWII-era Japanese.
Steph
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Wheel of Morality, turn turn turn. Tell us the lesson that we should learn.
Originally posted by StephanieI don't know how the Oriental territories will take this, though - certain countries do not harbor fond memories of the brutal WWII-era Japanese.
That's the point. They're not bringing in a Japanese guy from WWII and having be a face.
So, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?
The same thing we do every night, Pinky: Try to take over the world!
Originally posted by StephanieNice to see Vince using the long-lead promos again - and I can't recall the last time someone used a totalitarian Oriental heel character I don't know how the Oriental territories will take this, though - certain countries do not harbor fond memories of the brutal WWII-era Japanese.
Steph
Eh... Keintai?
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Originally posted by StephanieI don't know how the Oriental territories will take this, though - certain countries do not harbor fond memories of the brutal WWII-era Japanese.
That's the point. They're not bringing in a Japanese guy from WWII and having be a face.
I'm not talking "heel" heat, though - I'm talking "My God, why are you bringing this terrible chapter of our life back" heat. You know, the type that brings protests.
Steph
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Myself, I'm hoping they actually give this character some true depth, a la Kane or Mankind. I just hope they don't give him a generic "Anti-American" gimmick, because if they do, a year from now he'll be tagging with La Resistance as "The Un-Americans V.2", and that is something I do NOT want to see.
This angle could work if they choose a guy with the right look. I don't want a cruiserweight being portrayed as some evil foreigner... they just aren't taken seriously.
Originally posted by MonteThis angle could work if they choose a guy with the right look. I don't want a cruiserweight being portrayed as some evil foreigner... they just aren't taken seriously.
For those of you curious, this is from the RAW thread:
Originally posted by thecubsfanHorihito will be Kenzo Suzuki, a former NJPW and World Japan wrestler with a rugby background. While things could've have changed since then, he wasn't very good in the ring.
Well, the dude's certainly got the look. And without having the benefit of actually watching video of him, those moves look very crisp.
I'm curious to see how he does. I think the World War II-era gimmick might be ill-advised, because it's important to remember that the U.S. wasn't exactly entirely honorable during the war, rounding up Japanese-Americans and putting them into internment camps. In heavily Asian-American markets, like San Francisco and Houston, the heel Hirohito would no doubt get a tremendous face reaction. And if Hirohito (or his manager, if Hirohito doesn't speak English) actually makes reference to the internment camps, that could be another piece of history that would trigger some controversy.
Don't get me wrong. I think that part of our history is disgraceful and ridiculous, and certainly shouldn't be forgotten about. I just think that WWE, at times, creates controversy for its own sake, and not with the intention of raising the level of debate.
Anyway... those are just some of the implications I thought of. But I'm definitely going into this thing with an open mind. And hey, if it turns out Hirohito's a good wrestler, that's wonderful news. WWE can use all the good wrestlers it can get its hands on. Especially since they've pissed away guys like Val Venis and D'Lo Brown.
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Oh, and so much for Suzuki ending up being managed by Funaki on Smackdown. I really liked that idea!
Conceivably, the promos could appear on both shows and "Hirohito" (geez, I can't believe they're using that name....what next, a German wrestler called Hitler? A Russian guy called Stalin?) could get an initial push just from the fact that both brands would be bidding for his services.
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Oh, and so much for Suzuki ending up being managed by Funaki on Smackdown. I really liked that idea!
Conceivably, the promos could appear on both shows and "Hirohito" (geez, I can't believe they're using that name....what next, a German wrestler called Hitler? A Russian guy called Stalin?) could get an initial push just from the fact that both brands would be bidding for his services.
And how long before whoever Hirohito's feuding with, brings in Adam Bomb to finally end the rivalry?...
Ah, a nice little shining wizard, jumping off the other guy's knee... Nice..
Well, they're using the wrong flag in the promo... they should be using the sunburst flag used during the war... and have Kenzo use "Kimigayo" as his enterance theme..
I really don't know what they can do with this character... I guess I'll just have to wati and see.
Originally posted by Big Bad(geez, I can't believe they're using that name....what next, a German wrestler called Hitler? A Russian guy called Stalin?)
They're saving Palumbo to be Mussolini. Think about it, they could have a whole stable of these guys and it'd be JUST LIKE SERPENTOR! This I command!
Tonight I wanna ruin my life, I wanna throw it all away, In a spectacular way!
KG and The Road to the Second Round! 1-0 (Lotta help there by Sam, but that's why we got him)
Originally posted by Big Bad(geez, I can't believe they're using that name....what next, a German wrestler called Hitler? A Russian guy called Stalin?)
They're saving Palumbo to be Mussolini. Think about it, they could have a whole stable of these guys and it'd be JUST LIKE SERPENTOR! This I command!
You Rule, Matt.
A WWE cloned Serpentor would OWN.
And the best news is that now he'd have easier access to that elusive Sgt. Slaughter D.N.A...
Wheel of Morality, turn turn turn. Tell us the lesson that we should learn.
Originally posted by Sean Carless
Originally posted by Big Bad
Oh, and so much for Suzuki ending up being managed by Funaki on Smackdown. I really liked that idea!
Conceivably, the promos could appear on both shows and "Hirohito" (geez, I can't believe they're using that name....what next, a German wrestler called Hitler? A Russian guy called Stalin?) could get an initial push just from the fact that both brands would be bidding for his services.
And how long before whoever Hirohito's feuding with, brings in Adam Bomb to finally end the rivalry?...
I will admit, without shame, that that made me howl with laughter. HOWL.
Anyone who can guess my fondest (and only) memory of Adam bomb gets a cookie.
So, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?
The same thing we do every night, Pinky: Try to take over the world!
Oh, and so much for Suzuki ending up being managed by Funaki on Smackdown. I really liked that idea!
Conceivably, the promos could appear on both shows and "Hirohito" (geez, I can't believe they're using that name....what next, a German wrestler called Hitler? A Russian guy called Stalin?) could get an initial push just from the fact that both brands would be bidding for his services.
And how long before whoever Hirohito's feuding with, brings in Adam Bomb to finally end the rivalry?...
If the character lasts long enough, how about SummerSlam 2005 - the closest PPV to the 60th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Steph
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