KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[klunderbunker]

Not at all.

Wrestling gets a completely unfair reputation. It has drama, intrigue, comedy, romance, action, mystery, violence, sex appeal, spontaneity and throw away moments. When WWE does it, it's called trash. When a TV show does it, it wins Emmys.

 

[Con T.]

Not at all.

Wrestling gets a completely unfair reputation. It has drama, intrigue, comedy, romance, action, mystery, violence, sex appeal, spontaneity and throw away moments. When WWE does it, it's called trash. When a TV show does it, it wins Emmys.

I think the issue comes down to the actual writing of these shows, personally. The shows themselves have good stories. But the writing, combined with what feels like a forced release, make it all seem like a high school special. Wrestlers aren't actors, yet Vince seems fixated to make us believe that the current crop of boys are compelling actors.

At least, that's what I argue. Make no mistake, TNA's no better

 

[klunderbunker]

WWE's criticism is way too high at times. It's definitely not as bad as it's made out to be.

 

[Con T.]

WWE's criticism is way too high at times. It's definitely not as bad as it's made out to be.

Agreed. But that doesn't exactly lead to convincing performances. The only wrestler I've seen able to make the crossover from wrestling to Hollywood without being critically panned for his acting is Rock, so far. Hogan's widely considered a horrible actor (Mr. Nanny, Surburban Commando). Stone Cold hasn't had that much experience but things aren't looking up (Condemned). Cena, now Big Show, Kane. That isn't a coincidence, it's a pattern; WWE's wrestlers just don't make good actors, yet Vince sees fit to shove down the notion of them being actors, as well as wrestlers, if that makes sense

 

[klunderbunker]

Yet this same notion worked wonders with Hogan and Austin. I fail to see why trying it again is a bad thing.

 

[Con T.]

Yet this same notion worked wonders with Hogan and Austin. I fail to see why trying it again is a bad thing.

Because, the people put in place aren't nearly as compelling. Mind you, no one is, really, but do you see where I'm getting at?

Furthermore, another question, for the WWE to reach the "success" that the IWC demands (I think the WWE's ok as is), does it need a Hogan, or an Austin, or someone of that caliber?

 

[klunderbunker]

The acting is fine. People need to stop analyzing every little thing and complaining when guys like Chris Masters can't talk perfectly. It's rather irritating.

Nope. The IWC is never going to be happy at all.

 

[Con T.]

The acting is fine. People need to stop analyzing every little thing and complaining when guys like Chris Masters can't talk perfectly. It's rather irritating.

If it were merely Chris Master's, I doubt people would be that up in arms. It's more that the main event scene lacks that type of acting ability. And I personally don't view it as nitpicking, isn't acting at least half the portion o the show? So why shouldn't I demand that portion be good?

Nope. The IWC is never going to be happy at all.

Fair enough. Ok, better question. Do they need Austin/Hogan to do as fiscally well as the WWE's done before?

 

[klunderbunker]

Hogan and Austin couldn't act yet they made millions. Cena's acting has been great, Barrett has come off as evil incarnate, Edge is comically serious and Kane is more or less psycho. The acting is solid.

Yeah probably. The thing is though that the WWE is much more diversified now and it doesn't need a superstar to be as fiscally successful. It wouldn't hurt though.

 

[Con T.]

Yeah probably. The thing is though that the WWE is much more diversified now and it doesn't need a superstar to be as fiscally successful. It wouldn't hurt though.

It never does.

Can Alberto Del Rio be the link to Mexico that the WWE's hoping for when Rey's gone?

 

[klunderbunker]

Possibly. He's working so far but it's too early to say.

 

[Con T.]

Possibly. He's working so far but it's too early to say.

When the WWE comes to Mexico with him on tour, if he's playing a heel, will he get the face reaction because of who he is, and because he played the face for so long, or will he get the rudo reaction?

 

[klunderbunker]

He'll get the face reaction for sure. He talks about how much better Mexico is and just like McIntyre got in Scotland, he'll be treated like a king.

 

[Con T.]

He'll get the face reaction for sure. He talks about how much better Mexico is and just like McIntyre got in Scotland, he'll be treated like a king.

Will he get any of the Mike Awesome treatment, at all? IE, boo'ed because he left them. I know that Mexican fans aren't nearly as judgmental as ECW fans, but hell, they're still pretty damn violent.

 

[klunderbunker]

Nah. WWE programming is WAY more popular down in Mexico than their national companies. He'll be fine.

 

[J-Dogg]

KB, what were your 5 favoutite moments in WWE during 2006?

 

[klunderbunker]

I barely remember anything from 06.

 

[J-Dogg]

Geez i remember plenty, like Cena throwing Edge into the river, DX re uniting, DX's 2006 barbeque, Jeff Hardy becoming IC champ, Cena and Edge's feud, Rated RKO. But i must say this year has been damn good too for WWE

 

[klunderbunker]

Yeah. TNA has helped too.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Seeing as we're 1 year removed from his death:

Do You Think Umaga Could Have/Should Become a World Champion?

 

[klunderbunker]

My gut reaction would be no. He's a Samoan monster character which isn't the right kind of character to make a world champion out of. I wouldn't have ranted and raved against it if it had happened, but i wouldn't have gone with it, no.

 

[MizFit]

I have three for you, KB.

1. Barrett or Miz and why?

2. Should Money In The Bank have its own Pay-Per View or do you enjoy it better at Mania?'

3. If you've seen any of the dirt sheet, did you find it comical?

 

[klunderbunker]

I have three for you, KB.

1. Barrett or Miz and why?

2. Should Money In The Bank have its own Pay-Per View or do you enjoy it better at Mania?'

3. If you've seen any of the dirt sheet, did you find it comical?

1. Miz. He's proven his worth long term. Barrett hasn't been around long enough yet.

2. Mania I think but it does cost them a lot of room on the show with midcard guys.

 

[Vincent Michaels]

Mania I think but it does cost them a lot of room on the show with midcard guys.

That didn't stop Mania 26 from being awesome.

Would WWE survive if Austin had immediately gotten neck surgery in 97?

 

[KeepItFresh]

Geez i remember plenty, like Cena throwing Edge into the river, DX re uniting, DX's 2006 barbeque, Jeff Hardy becoming IC champ, Cena and Edge's feud, Rated RKO. But i must say this year has been damn good too for WWE

That was straight up garbage.

As for a question for KB I'd go with... do you feel (like I do) that Triple H deserves more credit than Austin and The Rock for the Attitude era since he actually amounted to something afterwards?