Welcome to TNA, Jay Bradley, Now Get on TV!

[UrUp]

I think Jay Bradley just gets it. He knows who he is and he knows what he's got to do.

Bradley knows he's an unlikeable type of guy and he embraces it, which is why he'll make a good heel. Mainstream, he might not get over marketability wise, but from a wrestling stand point I think the legends of the business would say Bradley has a better grasp of what wrestlings about compared to a guy with a lot of hype like Kenny King.

Kenny King is suppose to be a heel, right? Then why does he come out to the ring dancing ala Brodus Clay and have a move set comparable to only that of a create-a- wrestler in a video game? King's moves are meant to entertain the fans and get them behind him, but that's the baby faces job! Christian York has been getting some slack as of late and I can't help but think it has something to do with King not making him look good in the ring, which he's suppose to be doing as the heel. Also, with all of King's moves, what is his finisher and what is the name of it?

On the other hand and in the one match we've seen, we've seen Bradley make his baby face opponent look good - second rope suplex - and he's already gotten over the "Boom Stick Lariat." Bradley is straight and to the point, no flash, no pizazz. He's a mean bastard looking to go out to the ring and hurt his opponent, not to dance or tell funny jokes or be a "tweener."

Bradley knows his role and should be able to play it well. I also agree he needs to remain on tv, though I'm uncertain where he'll fit in with all that's going on - especially with the heel/face ratio - and I don't think it's a good idea turning him face. I also wouldn't want to see him losing to Christian York or James Storm. He would of made a good A&8s but no use throwing him in now. See you after Lockdown?

[MB1025]

I am glad I received a warning for commenting on a post about Bradley's look. Apparently on these forums if you don't write a paragraph you obviously are not allowed to post here.

Stay classy wrestlezone forums and continue to be the only place that hands out warnings for staying on topic.

[Papa Pillman]

One good thing Bradley has going for him...

How many heels are there on the TNA roster that can draw real heat right now??

Most of the over heels are of the "too cool for school" variety.

Do Kaz/Daniels draw heat? Sure. But they draw the "douche-bag antagonist in an 80s high school movie" kind of heat. The heat where smarks love them for it, and even when people boo them they recognize how cool what they are doing actually is. You boo them to play along because its fun. That's not traditional pro wrestling heat.

Do Aries and Roode draw heat? In the Impact zone they do, and they may other places as well. But the heat they draw is still very much like the heat that Bad Influence draws, you only satiate their attempts to draw heat because playing along feeds what they're doing and increases the entertainment value, yet you're still a fan.

Many of the other heels draw "X-pac heat". Get off my screen heat.

If used correctly Bradley has a chance to be that rare heel on the roster that draws something more in line with traditional heat. It's a testament to him how well he has already drawn the ire of the Impact Zone. And he has played off of it well so far. He's shows that he gets it. He is clearly a polished professional.

[It's Damn Real!]

Originally Posted by Papa Pillman

One good thing Bradley has going for him...

How many heels are there on the TNA roster that can draw real heat right now??

Most of the over heels are of the "too cool for school" variety.

Do Kaz/Daniels draw heat? Sure. But they draw the "douche-bag antagonist in an 80s high school movie" kind of heat. The heat where smarks love them for it, and even when people boo them they recognize how cool what they are doing actually is. You boo them to play along because its fun. That's not traditional pro wrestling heat.

Do Aries and Roode draw heat? In the Impact zone they do, and they may other places as well. But the heat they draw is still very much like the heat that Bad Influence draws, you only satiate their attempts to draw heat because playing along feeds what they're doing and increases the entertainment value, yet you're still a fan.

Many of the other heels draw "X-pac heat". Get off my screen heat.

If used correctly Bradley has a chance to be that rare heel on the roster that draws something more in line with traditional heat. It's a testament to him how well he has already drawn the ire of the Impact Zone. And he has played off of it well so far. He's shows that he gets it. He is clearly a polished professional.

You know what one of the craziest things is about him here? His smirk. Look at the photo int he OP again. Tell me you can't learn to just loathe that thing. It's totally natural, the same way fans learned quickly to hate Steve/William Regal's frown.

Can you imagine him using cheap tactics (low blows, foreign objects, etc) to set guys up for the Boom Stick, climbing up the card as he celebrates every post-game match exactly like the OP, with that fuckin' smirk? I smell success in the making...

[KJ]

He looks like a fat cousin of mine. The issue with him isn't with himself or his skills. The problem is with TNA's midcard. If you aren't in Ace's And 8's, the main events, a prominent Tag Team or even an X Division regular, chances are you won't get much airtime. Look at guys like Samoa Joe, Mr. Anderson, Matt Morgan and Gunner (TNA wanted to do something with this guy, remember?). If they aren't one of the above mentioned things, chances are they fall from whatever grace they've had. Jay Bradley may easily suffer the same fate. Him and the other guys mentioned would be great as TV Champions who get at least one match a week to showcase themselves, but instead TNA insists on giving that belt to that piece of shit Devon for "relevance".

I'm hoping I'm wrong because Jay Bradley looks like something good. At least a good midcard heel. You know, like they tried to do with Gunner.

[Joesgonnakillu]

After watching the ending of last week's Impact, i'm convinced Bradley is in A&8's. The guy in the red shirt had a very similar build as Bradley. I'm also convinced Brian Cage, Wes Brisco and Garrett Bischoff is in there also.

[GameOver]

Not usually one to have too many good comments about TNA rising stars, but in Jay Bradley I can see a young Justin Bradshaw. other then his Brodus Clay looking face

out of all talents to come through "gut check" he's the best to date overall. Didn't look nervous, didn't mess up his Gut Check promo and in ring he did a great job.