The focus on tag teams only works if they are committed to it. That doesn't mean just trotting out the PTP so they can say they want the titles. There has to be actual storyline development.
Also, I think ADR and Ricardo should become a permanent team. ADR is as compelling as beige wallpaper as a singles contestant.
When Vince dies, it may resemble wrestling again. Not just the in-ring action, but the whole atmosphere. Of course, Stephanie will still be doing the storylines.
Any other period or company and Dr. Shelby would have either wrestled Daniel Bryan or brought in an ex-patient to do it for him. In 2012, its a throwaway gag.
I much rather have the fake therapist solidify them in an "over" capacity than come up with a potentially crappy angle about a mental patient that might make Nailz or Isaac Yankem look brilliant.
Kane had just inexplicably turned face for the 38th time (estimate) and Bryan was in danger of floundering after his championship/#1 contender run for the last 7 months. This gave them a chance to keep moving forward without skipping a beat.
I couldn't help but laugh. It was the delivery. With three other people, these segments would be off the charts, oh my God terrible. But the combination of Daniel Bryan, Kane and this Dr. Shelby fellow just seems to work surprisingly well.
I don't know about actual booking, but I'd bet a lot of the "It's not really wrestling" thing is Vince, and will rectify under HHH. But none of us really know, we can just make educated guesses
Oh god I loved that skit. Regal was brilliant and even Johnny Ace was fantastic, completely no-selling what Regal was saying and smiling like a corporate goof.
Just from reading words on a screen, it's not like I can figure out your tone. So with that comment, I'm not sure to take it as "Heh, things sure are different now! lol" vs. "Ugh. Things are different now! Wrestling sucks these days! blah blah blah."
Wow, a father not liking his son. That's...hilarious?
ReplyDeleteOk, I laughed
ReplyDeleteHe probably hates his wife too...then again, his wife is Claire Lynch.
ReplyDeleteI really hope they keep Dr. Shelby around.
ReplyDeleteYou're missing the bigger issue...
ReplyDeleteWHERE THE HELL IS HAROLD?!?!?
I don't understand why he doesn't like his son. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteBecause he is probably some little fucking weirdo who wears goat masks and tortures and kills small animals.
ReplyDeleteShelby is killing it!
ReplyDeleteThe payoff to the Team Hell No angle is Daniel Bryan and Kane finding peace through taking their angle out on Dr. Shelby.
ReplyDeleteLance Storm does not approve.
ReplyDeletethis is "funny," definitely written by professional comedians
ReplyDeletealso why didn't he say "that's my son" when DB was shouting "did you put him up to this?"
That would be awesome if she made a random cameo
ReplyDeleteThese bits have jumped the shark for me. I'm guessing three more solid months of it though
ReplyDeleteSlightly related threadjack, but apparently the newfound focus on tag teams is entirely HHH's doing and another sign that he's gaining more control.
ReplyDelete"Hey Vince, what do you think of Shane's business endeavours?"
ReplyDeleteThe focus on tag teams only works if they are committed to it. That doesn't mean just trotting out the PTP so they can say they want the titles. There has to be actual storyline development.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think ADR and Ricardo should become a permanent team. ADR is as compelling as beige wallpaper as a singles contestant.
In that case, I'm glad he's getting more power.
ReplyDeleteWhen Vince dies, it may resemble wrestling again. Not just the in-ring action, but the whole atmosphere. Of course, Stephanie will still be doing the storylines.
Any other period or company and Dr. Shelby would have either wrestled Daniel Bryan or brought in an ex-patient to do it for him. In 2012, its a throwaway gag.
ReplyDeleteI'm not that optimistic about Trips.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure he did in the actual segment, it was just cut off in the clip above.
ReplyDeleteLike the Rhodes Scholars.
ReplyDeleteI much rather have the fake therapist solidify them in an "over" capacity than come up with a potentially crappy angle about a mental patient that might make Nailz or Isaac Yankem look brilliant.
ReplyDeleteKane had just inexplicably turned face for the 38th time (estimate) and Bryan was in danger of floundering after his championship/#1 contender run for the last 7 months. This gave them a chance to keep moving forward without skipping a beat.
Why did Regal say he have conjoined twins in his attic? Because it's random, and most of the time, random can be funny.
ReplyDeleteSurely Dr. Shelby could bring in Norman the Lunatic. I always felt that gimmick had legs.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't help but laugh. It was the delivery. With three other people, these segments would be off the charts, oh my God terrible. But the combination of Daniel Bryan, Kane and this Dr. Shelby fellow just seems to work surprisingly well.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting patiently for David Flair style trons for both Shelby and his son.
ReplyDeleteThis is actually kind of hilarious.
ReplyDeleteThat was actually pretty funny.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually bringing about character development and a rebirth of the tag division, so I'm willing to put up with it for however long it runs.
ReplyDeleteAnd if they don't do these skits, that means 10 minutes of touts to fill the time...
He's out for nine to twelve months with an injury suffered during the failed catch.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about actual booking, but I'd bet a lot of the "It's not really wrestling" thing is Vince, and will rectify under HHH. But none of us really know, we can just make educated guesses
ReplyDeleteOh god I loved that skit. Regal was brilliant and even Johnny Ace was fantastic, completely no-selling what Regal was saying and smiling like a corporate goof.
ReplyDeleteSince Mike Shaw is dead, that might be tough. Maybe they could bring Bray Wyatt from NXT up to fill that slot?
ReplyDelete...I'm not sure if this is a critique of modern pro wrestling or what.
ReplyDeleteAny reason?
ReplyDeleteJust from reading words on a screen, it's not like I can figure out your tone. So with that comment, I'm not sure to take it as "Heh, things sure are different now! lol" vs. "Ugh. Things are different now! Wrestling sucks these days! blah blah blah."
ReplyDeleteI'll clarify then: Wrestling is stupid nowadays.
ReplyDeleteAh. Okay then. Carry on.
ReplyDeletehahaha...okay that was funny....
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