Caylen Croft and Trent Barreta-- New hope for the return of Tag-Teams in WWE?

[MoneyMack]

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The Thread Starter is expressing some frustration because the thread is not on-topic. Thus, a lot of posts have been deleted, already. Here are some additional comments he made below, which I am moving up top to ensure you all see BEFORE you post.

I really dont want this to turn into: everyone just suggesting a couple tag-team pairs. Thats been done over & over again on here. Im going to suggest a few teams myself in the future. I just wanted to see where this thread would go 1st.

Is there a chance that this new team could lead to the revival of tag-team wrestling?

Im not sayin that this brand new tag-team is gonna take over or anything- Lion1990. Im just hoping its a step in the right direction-again. What was the last tag-team to debut...Hart Dynasty? Or someone else? Either way- Vince doesnt bring around tag-teams too often. I know Im most likely in a dream world, thinkin this could mean something. Im just hoping.....

There must be a post that got deleted in there somewhere (zig-swag) But I like the idea. Problem is: ones on RAW & the others on SD! So- I don't see that working. But I guess, since the new year is around the corner- we could see some trades/moves. acstylez: I like those ideas- but for sure: we can rule Sheamus out of the tag division. We all know that wont happen. Altho- as I said about a year ago: I would of liked to see Sheamus introdced into WWE by his "uncle finlay". Started off as a tag-team, and since Finlay is almost done anyway...that's when Sheamus moves up. But....nope!

I just want Barreta & Croft to be a sign for the future- that's all!

Baby steps Vince....Baby steps!!

This weeks edition of ECW introduced us to a NEW tag-team. Their names are Trent Baretta & Caylen Croft. They got some mic time & had a match. They both looked OK in thier 1st "prime time" match. Honestly: I was just totally amazed to see Vince bring in a new tag-team! I don't think I really needed to see anything overly impressive from them in the ring or on the mic- It just put a smile on my face to see a new tag-team! Hopefully Vince gives them more time on TV to prove themselves. Although- I do wish they had some kind of "team name" to go along with the names Beretta & Croft tho, but I cant complain.

Things up for discussion:

1. What are your feelings on the debut of this new tag team?

2. Do you think Vince will give them the opportunity to excel in the TT division? Or will they soon be back in FCW?

3. Will this open the door to more tag-teams coming out of FCW, getting to "the show"? Any Examples?

4. Could this be another step in the process of bringing back real TAG-TEAM wrestling to WWE? With the continued assistance from Jerishow & DX to bring the tag title belts back to prominence(sp)

5. Are there other individuals that you would like to see paired together to become a tag-team? Please: do not make it 2 random guys, pairing up- Give us something we can believe in!


My hope is that Croft & Baretta's debut is a sign of things to come. In hopes that the tag-team division can be revitalized. Im not saying these 2 kids will be challenging for the titles anytime soon- ala Sheamus or even McIntyre. Im just saying: maybe...just maybe, Vince is starting to realize he has alot of talent that just isnt getting used & maybe by putting some teams together- he can get more guys on TV & get more guys "over". In the process- making those of us that love tag-team wrestling to be happy again too. (as if vince cares what I think).

Well- I hope I didn't break any rules in this thread & hopefully there will be a nice discussion about the opportunity that we may have just seen on ECW.

Bash Away!!

 

[Lion1990]

I don't feel the debut of a rookie tag team in ECW is the start of something new to be honest. I mean ONE tag team means nothing, I remember when the Bashams debuted, and Gemini debuted and they didn't last very long and the tag team was division didn't expand.

I do feel it has gotten a lot better though, with Cryme Tyme, The Hart Dynasty, Legacy Jerishow and DX feuding for the tag belts at a PPV, Its great to see the tag belts being defended on a PPV with 4 big stars. Hopefully it is a sign of things to come for tag team wrestling again.

 

[F-5MONSTER]

I do hope this new tag team gets pushed. However, this doesn't exactly mean that the WWE tag team landscape is changing. This one tag team is amazing and all, but not one good wrestler can change a whole company.

 

[acstylez]

I agree. I would love to see Justin Angel and Kris Logan vs Paul Burchill and Sheamus or Evan Bourne and Justin Angel for that matter. They should try to improve the tag-team division by only using superstars that have chemistry or teams that have been together since there indies. Instead they throw together random superstars like Mark Henry and MVP.

 

[MoneyMack]

I really dont want this to turn into: everyone just suggesting a couple tag-team pairs. Thats been done over & over again on here. Im going to suggest a few teams myself in the future. I just wanted to see where this thread would go 1st.

Is there a chance that this new team could lead to the revival of tag-team wrestling?

Im not sayin that this brand new tag-team is gonna take over or anything- Lion1990. Im just hoping its a step in the right direction-again. What was the last tag-team to debut...Hart Dynasty? Or someone else? Either way- Vince doesnt bring around tag-teams too often. I know Im most likely in a dream world, thinkin this could mean something. Im just hoping.....

There must be a post that got deleted in there somewhere (zig-swag) But I like the idea. Problem is: ones on RAW & the others on SD! So- I don't see that working. But I guess, since the new year is around the corner- we could see some trades/moves. acstylez: I like those ideas- but for sure: we can rule Sheamus out of the tag division. We all know that wont happen. Altho- as I said about a year ago: I would of liked to see Sheamus introdced into WWE by his "uncle finlay". Started off as a tag-team, and since Finlay is almost done anyway...that's when Sheamus moves up. But....nope!

I just want Barreta & Croft to be a sign for the future- that's all!

Baby steps Vince....Baby steps!!

 

[WHATWHATWHAT]

I think the smartest move they did was remove HHH from the title hunt. Michaels should have won in my opinion but he is there to help out plus I am sure he likes his schedule. Aside from that, There are good tag teams and there are not so good tag teams. If the WWE were to take it back 10 years where they had stables and cliques it would help for better tag teams. The problem with todays tag teams are that they always put a team together where only one of the members has the "it" factor leading to the demise of a tag team but a beginning for a bright star. Until you see stables get established where they have fued with other factions you will not see the tag teams that we desire to see.

Not to take away from your thread or turn this into a "what if" response, but if DX won the titles against Jerishow and developed a stable of more than just the 2 memebers now... it may ridge the gap between fans of 10 years and the current fans. Stables made it better to watch the programs because you never knew who would step from behind and further the feud going on between factions.

Tag teams nowadays are somewhat predictable to a sense that you know who will emerge a star and who will fall to the back burner. Based on what I have read here int e past, We are all waiting for MVP and Henry to implode. I swear if they do they need to leave Henry a face, and let MVP go back to heel but that won't happen because they have used MVP's past as a reason why he is a face. But in regard to tag teams they have good stars there in the making. But they try to swerve us the fans so much that by the time the ppv comes around you no longer care or find a match on one o the tv shows to be better than the one on the ppv. Tag teams are here to stay but they have to do something to show importance of teamwork before they can show the importance of the title.

 

[Lion1990]

It's true that tag teams will implode and always turn on each other end up feuding and then move on one as a face and one as a heel... I think tag team wrestling these days is simply putting two wrestlers together as they have nothing else to do with the talent, take Miz and Morrison... Morrison was in the dog house over failing a drug test and the Miz needed something as at the time he was floundering, and it turned out to be the best thing to happen, as they went on to become great singles competitors and one for the future..

Tag teams pave the way for wrestlers to move up in the business and then compete as singles wrestlers, examples being, Miz and Morrison, HBK, Bret Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Jeff and Matt Hardy, Stone Cold etc and without tag teams these days how else do they manage to work their way through the ranks? I feel that a great tag team would be Swagger and MVP, as here are two men, not really doing much as of late, good heels and great wrestlers.. Combined they can rise up, establish themselves with their arrogance and in ring ability to back it up and could hold the tag team titles as a legitimate team..

 

[Dagger Dias]

1. What are your feelings on the debut of this new tag team?

I think they had an impressive debut, although that entrance music was TERRIBLE. It was almost as bad as Braden Walker's. I found them funny in the backstage segment and entertaining in the ring though. They look like they will be a decent addition to the roster.

2. Do you think Vince will give them the opportunity to excell in the TT division? Or will they soon be back in FCW?

It's too early to tell. I think they will, but will likely just end up having to lose to bigger stars. A feud with the Hart Dynasty would be cool.

3. Will this open the door to more tag-teams coming out of FCW, getting to "the show"? Any Examples?

I'm not familiar with the FCW roster, so I can't really give a good answer on this one. I do think it would be good to see more teams like them in the future though.

4. Could this be another step in the process of bringing back real TAG-TEAM wrestling to WWE? With the continued assistance from Jerishow & DX to bring the tag title belts back to prominence(sp)

Absolutely. The Unified Tag Team titles have felt like they were "important" to win ever since JeriShow won them. Whoever defeats them will get even more over. I like where the tag team division has been going.

5. Are there other individuals that you would like to see paired together to become a tag-team? Please: do not make it 2 random guys, pairing up- Give us something we can believe in!

Edge and Jericho. What JeriShow was originally supposed to be. We never got to see it and they could have been the best pair-up since Rated-RKO. It would be beyond awesome if Rated-RKO got back together, but that's a topic for another thread. I can't really think of any others I'd want teamed up at the moment.

Bash Away!!

No need to, I agreed with most of what you said.

 

[The Best At What I Do]

Thanks MoneyMack, that Zig-Swag idea was mine. But in order to keep this post up, first I'll say that I think that this could potentially revive tag team wrestling in WWE if and only if at LEAST 1 other legitimate team debuts on ECW for them to feud with before the inevitable jump to one of the main shows. This 1 team showing up is a good boost for the tag division but not enough.

So here's where my idea comes in. WWE is currently wasting the immense talents of both Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger. Instead of burying both of them, they should just send Swagger to smackdown and have him team with Dolph creating the tag team of Zig-Swag! Now instead of Cryme Tyme vs Hart Dynasty every week we can get a nice mix of action, especially with Croft and Baretta (they need a tag name and I suggest Barreta Storm) coming over, SD! will have something that can at least resemble a tag team division

 

[MoneyMack]

Well...I wouldn't say I was frustrated with anything. Sorry if it seemed that way. I just didn't want everyone to just start naming teams and having it turn into something that's been done to death here- it seems. I was just curious to know everyone's thoughts and different ideas of what the team of Croft & Barettas debut could mean to overall Tag-Team wrestling inside the WWE. I didn't want it to be restricted to just ECW, thats why I posted it in the WWE section. I understand why it was moved tho- Basically I have a hard time putting what I want to say into actual words, I guess.

I just want tag-team wrestling to be brought back by Vince. & I like that fact that he just debuted a NEW TAG TEAM- not just 2 guys put together! Im hoping to see more of this. So I am rooting for Croft & Beretta to succeed JUST because of this reason: to get more NEW tag-teams.

A few ideas for teams: Im putting guys in teams cuz of the fact that I dont think they can succeed by themselves right now or possibly ever. Maybe some can, in a couple years- but we can still get a good amount of time out of them as teams rather then singles competitors.

1. Carlito & Primo- I personally like Carlito as a singles heel, but he just cant get over. Put them back as a Face tag-team.
2. MVP & Mark Henry- Already formed: Keep them as a Face tag-team, unless MVP goes heel by himself again.
3. Escobar & Chavo- Vickie's boyfriend teaming with her nephew. Shes so annoying, she'll get them over as heels.
4. Gallows & Knox- Knox becomes the newest straight-edge minion. Punk now has 2 huge guys to have his back & they get Punks help to get over as a huge Heel tag-team.
5. Ryder & Hawkins- I love Ryder & his douche-bag gimmick. Why not bring these 2 back as a team? Yes- I think Ryder will be someone who goes onto singles competition, but not just yet. Should be heel- could do both
6. Kenny & Nicky- Ziggler is losing steam & Im not sure why Doan was fired in the 1st place. Reform them as a team- just not cheerleaders! Im sure Ken can bleach his hair blonde too. Should be heel- could do both
7. R-Truth & SlamMaster J- Truth takes Gordy under his wing & they become a believable face tag-team

Doing some research- I found out that Croft & Beretta were named "The Dudebusters" in FCW. Im glad they didnt keep that name. Sounds awful! I also found out that there are a couple more tag-teams in FCW, possibly worth a look. But because the FCW website only gives out pictures, I really dont know how good any of these teams are in the ring OR on the mic. So I dont know if they are ready for a "call-up" or not, but there are three.

1. Bo & Duke Rotunda- Mikes sons, I believe. Have to assume they are at least good IN the ring.
2. Donny Marlow & Jimmy Uso- Look like they could be a new "Islanders" or "Head-shrinkers" type team. Samoan Swat Team anyone?
3. Darren Young & Percy Watkins- They are called "The South Beach Boys" in FCW. They look pretty flamboyant!

Just a few ideas to go along with some others that are already together, and teams I wouldn't mind seeing reformed. My favorite one is Gallows & Knox personally.

The potential is there Vince! You just have to want to do it!!

EDIT: Curious if anyone thinks Danielson should be put into a tag-team to start off in WWE. If so- who would be a good partner for him?

 

[The Pope CTC MEM]

I think they were a good tag team, good on the mic, good in the ring. I'm not sure weather they will go far or not in the E, I think they will have a year and a bit in ECW. than hopefully moe to smackdown, were they canbe pushed well.
I think Danielson may start in a tag team, I was thinking maybe Ezekiel, while he is in the middle of being beaten up by regal and koslov, danielson comes in and makes the save out of nowhere, setting up a tag team

 

[MoneyMack]

I'm hoping to see Croft & Barreta back on ECW tonight. With a match & a little bit more mic-time again. Maybe even a 2nd tag-team to join them in ECW & start a bit of a rivalry together. I really think this could be the start of something beautiful for the tag-team division inside WWE!!

The lack of interest in this thread, shows me the lact of interest in the tag-team division in all of WWE. It saddens me- cuz I used to love watching the tag-teams have great matches when I was a kid. Hart Foundation, British Bulldogs, Killer Bees, Demolition, LOD. Even Rock N Roll and Midnight Expresses in NWA & so many, many more that weren't as "good" but still did their jobs like the almighty Bushwackers!! But for some reason the division is pretty much non-existent now. That's too bad, if you ask me!

I cant believe a thread about Edge going to ECW gets almost triple the amount of responses then this thread gets, in pretty much the same amount of "views". That's amazing to me! Its also pretty crazy that I can somehow spam my own thread- but it is what it is, I guess!

 

[Dagger Dias]

Im hoping to see Croft & Berreta back on ECW tonight. With a match & a little bit more mic-time again. Maybe even a 2nd tag-team to join them in ECW & start a bit of a rivalry together. I really think this could be the start of something beautiful for the tag-team division inside WWE!!

That would be a good idea because there are not that many "traditional" tag teams AT ALL in WWE. If they called up another "traditional" tag team alongside these guys and put them up against the Hart Dynasty then it would create the possibility for lots of great feuds and matches.... just like a certain other trio of tag teams (E&C, Hardys, 3D) from back in the day. It is highly unlikely, but hey, it could still happen and it would be great for the tag team division because there would be more "true" tag teams in it.

I cant believe a thread about Edge going to ECW gets almost triple the amount of responses then this thread gets, in pretty much the same amount of "views". Thats amazing to me! Its also pretty crazy that I can somehow spam my own thread- but it is what it is, I guess!

Yeah, going a little off topic here but the reason that has more going on in it than this thread is because Edge is infinitely more popular than a discussion about tag teams, whereas if Edge is mentioned then most people listen for at least a few seconds.

 

[jmt225]

I watched ECW tonight for the first time in a long while and I got to see Caylen Croft and Trent Barreta... and personally, I saw nothing special in them. They look like a couple of bigger versions of Tony Mamaluke, which was just plain ordinary. And in the ring... if only they had half the talent of Mamaluke. I saw nothing interesting from them in that aspect (other than one of them stealing KENTA's stomp, which is something that I've been waiting for someone to use in WWE, as it's a great move), and I thought the way they carried themselves was lame. All in all... nothing special in these guys.

As far as them getting the opportunity to excel in the Tag Team division... not to be rude OP, but keep dreaming. Remember what happened with the Ryder & Hawkins.... yeah, I'm pretty sure every tag team that debuts on ECW from here on out will receive the same treatment. People just need to face facts that Vince doesn't give a shit about the tag division, and won't do anything soon to fix it. Moreover, if a team comes along that excites him enough to start caring about the division again... that team will sure as shit will be a lot better than the team I watched on ECW tonight.

Thinking about it... how are Caylen Croft and Trent Barreta even a tag team? They don't have a name for fucks sake. Seriously, I know Vince has had a hard on for letting guys use "real people names" these past few years instead of giving them characters, but you know it's really bad when I new tag team debuts and they don't even have a name for themselves.

..... And someone thinks THIS team will revive the tag division in WWE? Sorry, but don't think so.

 

[Toroc102]

I like the team a lot, their cool guys, they have a great repertoire in the ring, and they have a lot of charisma. On the other hand, I HATE their names they have no flash to em, I wish they had a tag team name like I dunno, who cares, something to unify them more, let creative(well maybe not creative, let the fans vote! ), and I HATE their music, I really don't get that at all, I don't think any wrestler in the entire world should come out to that shit.

As for this being the beginning of revitalizing the tag division? Umm probably not, I don't see how Jerishow feuding with D/X is good for the Division, isn't that what we've been complaining about for years now?, two stars get slapped together/Main-Eventers get the belts and make the rest of the division look inferior. Croft and Barreta(wow I wish I could use one cool word there, The Cool Kids? Hmm might be taken by some rap/rock group/too simple)are squashing jobber tag-teams(ugh) on the one brand the belts don't get defended on. Also seems like the only other actual Tag-Team in the WWE are the Hart Dynasty who REALLY need the titles sine their kind've doing nothing except beating up on Cryme Tyme every week. In the end I'd say if they'd let the tag division grow, Croft and Barreta(Team Hero? I dunno they like guitar hero apparently)are probably the best team to build around. I mean Cryme Time could be but I guess the WWE hates them. The Hart Dynasty really doesn't have a mouthpiece and thats all I can think of.

"I watched ECW tonight for the first time in a long while and I got to see Caylen Croft and Trent Barreta... and personally, I saw nothing special in them. They look like a couple of bigger versions of Tony Mamaluke, which was just plain ordinary. And in the ring... if only they had half the talent of Mamaluke. I saw nothing interesting from them in that aspect (other than one of them stealing KENTA's stomp, which is something that I've been waiting for someone to use in WWE, as it's a great move), and I thought the way they carried themselves was lame. All in all... nothing special in these guys."

To be fair they we're a lot better last week all together. Their matches were at least umm... 3 times as good and they had a pretty good promo with Tiffany.

 

[Sean Valjean]

I missed their debut, but caught them for the first time last night. If they're going to become anything of significance, they need a few things:

First off, that music is terrible. I was in the kitchen when they came out and thought it was a new diva when I heard it. I don't see how it matches their personalities at all.

Second, get better ring attire that actually matches. If you're a tag team, they to at least look somewhat identical. Also, they need tights that look like they weren't purchased from Jobber's R US. If I hadn't seen the beginning, I would've had a hard time differentiating the jobbers from the superstars in that match.

Third, get a NAME! I'm so sick of creative not coming up with names for these teams. London & Kendrick, Hawkins & Ryder, and now Croft & Barreta. At the very least, give them names that sound somewhat similar, like both last names starting with the same letter or something (ex. Sabin & Shelley). Caylen Croft/Trent Barreta sounds so random.

Speaking of MCMG, when the commentators kept mentioning Croft/Barreta's apparent love for video games, it made me think of them for a second. That made me look at C/B worse because they're not MCMG, and have a long way to go to get to that level of tag team awesomeness.

I will say that they were decent in the ring and seemed to have some natural charisma, which is becoming a rarity in the WWE these days. I hope these guys can become something and hopefully be the reboot to the tag division that we're all hoping for.

 

[MoneyMack]

I like these guys. You can see thier cocky attitudes thru the camera, you dont even have to hear them talk. Although: I really think if u want them to get more of a reaction from the crowd- you have to let them get that with some mic-time. I think they work together as a team very well & have some nice double-team moves.

I do agree that they need "a team name" of some sorts. I dont know what it could be, but that is something I mentioned in my original post. Something that I didnt mention in my original post was thier music. It IS quite stupid! But its different- Its not some hard-rock or rap song, like everyone else has. When I hear it, I think the end of the movie: Cruel Intentions. It has that "Bittersweet Symphony" ring to it.

Toroc102: Could this be your your tag-team name you were lookin for? Bittersweet Symphony. I kinda like it actually!

jmt225: I wasnt tryin to say that THIS team is the team to revive the whole tag-team division in WWE. I was implying this THIS team could be the START of something big. Meaning: If Vince continues to show us more tag-teams, rather then a singles competitors all the time....maybe, just maybe....we will soon again have a real tag-team division in WWE again.

 

[mister_b1LL]

If anything, why not always call them Barreta & Croft? I personally think that it rolls off the tongue much better than the other way around.

I think Vince is taking note that fans of WWE want more tag teams and having Barreta & Croft on ECW, while not the most amazing thing to happen in tag wrestling, is a sign that Vince is at least trying.

 

[Dagger Dias]

First off, that music is terrible. I was in the kitchen when they came out and thought it was a new diva when I heard it. I don't see how it matches their personalities at all.

Agreed, that is the worst entrance music I have ever heard. If they ever want to be taken seriously then that HAS to be changed.

Third, get a NAME! I'm so sick of creative not coming up with names for these teams. London & Kendrick, Hawkins & Ryder, and now Croft & Barreta. At the very least, give them names that sound somewhat similar, like both last names starting with the same letter or something (ex. Sabin & Shelley). Caylen Croft/Trent Barreta sounds so random.

I think they would be alright if they just went by their last names, actually. "Croft & Barreta" doesn't sound bad, and neither would "Barreta & Croft".... I thought that names like "London & Kendrick" and "Hawkins & Ryder" were good sounding names, not every tag team has to have an actual name for their team if the last names sound good enough.

Speaking of MCMG, when the commentators kept mentioning Croft/Barreta's apparent love for video games, it made me think of them for a second. That made me look at C/B worse because they're not MCMG, and have a long way to go to get to that level of tag team awesomeness.

I noticed that as well. If these guys are meant to be WWE's version of the MCMG then they are doing an awful job. They will have to step up their game and rely on more than silly jokes or game references to get over because the MCMG do both of things but ALSO are one of the best tag teams today.

I will say that they were decent in the ring and seemed to have some natural charisma, which is becoming a rarity in the WWE these days. I hope these guys can become something and hopefully be the reboot to the tag division that we're all hoping for.

I haven't given up on Croft & Barreta though, maybe they will surprise us and do something awesome. I doubt it because of how tag teams are in WWE right now, but you never know. It could still happen. An eventual feud with the Hart Dynasty would do wonders for all four men if it happens.

 

[Toroc102]

Hmm' I like Bittersweet Symphony more as the name of a Finishing maneuver, the word symphony, when I've heard it used is usually used to describe someone's best piece of work or a great piece of work, I actually think that it would've made for a great Finisher name for Edge and Christian back in the day. Really, I kind've think they might need more time together, because all we really know about them is that there cocky as all get out, and they like video games.

I wanted to to try to go with a name that involed the word Hero, but couldn't come up with anything. If they bill them as being from New York where Baretta's from, I think they could go with something like the Empire State Heroes similar to how the MCMG use Detroit, or something that involves the state/city. The WWE might just be waiting for their characters to develop a little more before they name them as well. Maybe a Midnight Express type name would work. Maybe tying their love of Video Games and possibly being from New York, they could call themselves something involving Liberty City(although that might be too similar to MCMG.)

For those that missed their debut, I have to say I think they have a lot of natural ability on the mic(or one of them does atleast). Their mic skils kind've reminded me of Kurt Angle's, just seemed natural.

 

[S.O.H.O.O.D]

1. What are your feelings on the debut of this new tag team?

2. Do you think Vince will give them the opportunity to excel in the TT division? Or will they soon be back in FCW?

3. Will this open the door to more tag-teams coming out of FCW, getting to "the show"? Any Examples?

4. Could this be another step in the process of bringing back real TAG-TEAM wrestling to WWE? With the continued assistance from Jerishow & DX to bring the tag title belts back to prominence(sp)

5. Are there other individuals that you would like to see paired together to become a tag-team? Please: do not make it 2 random guys, pairing up- Give us something we can believe in!

1-I am happy they have added another TT to the main roster....I thought that they were going to push Zeke/Koslov as a monster heel team but adding a new TT is a good thing. The division needs fresh teams.

2-Hard to say....hopefully they either move them in the supplemental draft or what I'd prefer is that they allow Tag Teams to wrestle on all brands to open up the TT division. If they stay on ECW they may rot away unless some other teams get added to ECW to allow them to feud and grow.

3-Not necessarily just from FCW. I read a rumor that they E was interested in the Briscoe Brothers. If said rumor is true, again a good thing. The division needs more teams to make it work and if they are set on turning Ted face that could spell the end of Legacy if Cody remains heel (unless Brett DiBiase is ready for the main roster at which point he could replace Ted Jr).

4- This is def. a good step in the right direction. A rejuvenated TT division could help them in the long run and add more to all 3 brands and hopefully take away from some of the same old tired crap that we are fed.

5- Someone mentioned moving Swagger to SD to form ZigSwag...good idea that does not require Swagger to switch brands (see JeriShow). These 2 can also definitely be mid carders as well on their respective brands and possibly hold the IC & US titles and TT belts at the same time at some point.

Reunite The Colons....being separated has brought no good to eithers character. You can still job them as singles stars when needed Vince.

C&B need to be moved to SD and have Hawkins join up with them like in FCW and allow them to bring back the freebird rule to the main roster where any 2 of the 3 can wrestle when that team is challenged. The only change this team needs is not to use the FCW name The Dude Busters.

As far as other teams Bourne & Mysterio (again JeriShow have made it possible to have guys on different brands form a team together) could be an option. Perhaps find Gallows a partner to be part of Punk's army, but I'm not sure if that guy is already on the roster or not.

Face teams :

MarkVP
Cryme Tyme
Colons
Rey & Bourne

Heels :

Legacy
Dude Busters
ZigSwag
Hart Dynasty
Gallows & ?

And then possibly if they sign the Briscoe Brothers and/or bring up another team (should they be ready) to the Main Roster from FCW that gives you 8-11 teams and a deeper TT division.

 

[The Doctor]

1. What are your feelings on the debut of this new tag team?

I like them. Their music is great in its own way, and they're good as a team. However, I wish they'd put some time in their gimmick. Don''t just say they're friends and love videogames in the commentary, have a vignette showing them playing. Have them work in videogame references into their promos. Call their finisher the Mega Buster or the P-Wing.

2. Do you think Vince will give them the opportunity to excel in the TT division? Or will they soon be back in FCW?

I'm hoping they go into the tag team division. The Hart Dynasty and Cryme Tyme need new challengers.

3. Will this open the door to more tag-teams coming out of FCW, getting to "the show"? Any Examples?

If Croft and Baretta are successful, then yes. I wouldn't mind seeing Abraham Washington's secret agents come up and assist him on his talk show.

4. Could this be another step in the process of bringing back real TAG-TEAM wrestling to WWE? With the continued assistance from Jerishow & DX to bring the tag title belts back to prominence

I don't know. It's certainly a possibility, as the tag titles and tag teams have been the big focus of the shows recently. However, I'm not sure I really see them rising to major, major prominence.

5. Are there other individuals that you would like to see paired together to become a tag-team? Please: do not make it 2 random guys, pairing up- Give us something we can believe in!

I've always liked the idea of Evan Bourne and Rey Mysterio together as a high flying team. Rey could be Bourne's mentor, and the stuff they could do would be jawdropping.

 

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How can anyone not like this song?

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This is seriously one of the only things going right now that gives these two ANY personality ... along with a couple minor facial reactions. Why would anyone want to get rid of it?


I like what I've seen thus far out of them, but obviously need to see more ... A LOT more.

I can't say that I see big things out of the entire Tag Team Division, just because of these two, though. They are simply one team. When I start seeing MORE teams popping up on each show, then I will see it as an indication that WWE is getting serious about investing in Tag Teams again.

So, perhaps. We just need to wait a little while to see what WWE's intentions are. Barreta and Croft need to get on the mic, though.

This all goes back to Vignettes airing before two stars develop. Why would anyone NOT advocate that being done again, to help get the talent off to a good start? But, that's another topic for another thread.

 

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The actual team is quite generic and boring. I watched their most recent match, and there was just no energy or interest there at all. It was almost as bad as a Vance Archer match.

The bigger story here is that this seems to be a sign of effort into the tag team division, which is something a lot of people have been clamoring for. If T&B continue to improve and get over with the crowd, I think it's possible that we'll get a few more teams debuting together and possibly start the build of a tag division.

However, I don't think anyone should get too carried away with this as the Hart Dynasty's debut hasn't done much to bring the tag division back to prominence.

 

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How can anyone not like this song?

This is seriously one of the only things going right now that gives these two ANY personality ... along with a couple minor facial reactions. Why would anyone want to get rid of it?

I love Bittersweet Symphony, one of the best songs of all time, however if the enterance music they use is an instrumental version of it, it is a terrible one.

Anyway, I say give them time, they've only been on ECW for two shows know and seem to have shown more personality and flair than most recent tag-teams like the Hart Dynasty(sorry, but aside from their name they're boring me), Major Bros, Bashams. Also The Hardy Boys were around for quite a while before they got any type of personality to them. I really think that in a year(and it may be asking too much to keep them around that long) they will be a dominant Tag-Team(If there are other Tag-Teams to dominate).