RAW General Manager: Mike Adamle

[ronthony717]

Mike adamle as gm in my opinion is good. I am not a fan of his at all but u have to think about things. We have seen mick foley, ric flair, william regal, eric and stone cold be gm of raw. We have seen all different kinds. Since the draft we have seen a nice change in raw that got me back watching it. Mike has had heat since debuting and why not. He sucks as a comentator and he once replaced a future hall of famer joey styles. Everyone in and out of the company made many comments about him. This is his revenge. He will be scripted and it'll take awhile we see respect from the raw team but hell get it by going all eric bischoff on their asses and give us attitude like matches.. You want raw on top with wrestlers being built? Well wit mike in charge of raw I see cm punk, kane, paul and katie lee burchul, kofi kingston, lance all show everyone why its their time to rise and gain control of everyone and become the NEW face of raw... Michaels, cena, batista, jericho are gonna have a hands full wit these guys coming to take over their spots.. Mike adamle will be awesome and jbl as gm? I would never watch.. Good wrestler and interesting promos but a whole show for him? That's to much.. Regal would of been good as gm again.. I liked his role before he messed up

 

[bunnyman1985]

having mike adamle is just the same as having vickie guerrero as gm of smackdown

the fans dont like her an she draws heat from them an this will happen with adamle

 

[TheOneBigWill]

having mike adamle is just the same as having vickie guerrero as gm of smackdown

the fans dont like her an she draws heat from them an this will happen with adamle

To be honest, there is quite a bit of difference though. While neither really get much respect, the fact is Vickie Guerrero fell into heel heat, thanks in part to Edge. Whereas Mike Adamle doesn't have any type of heat, other than the type in which people merely don't give enough care to even see him, or want to see him.

The funny thing is, people think Adamle's gimmick for being horrible at announcing was just that "a gimmick". The truth is, he did honestly suck, so much so that they decided to just go with it and they told him to intentionally screw up more lines.

The best part is though, as fans we can't really tell what he's screwing up intentionally or honestly mistaking. As General Manager, he doesn't have to talk which will help him greatly.. but what's killing him before he ever gets a proper start is the fact that he really isn't face or heel right now.

He showed heelish ways in having Michael Cole join Jerry Lawler, but technically people didn't know he was the G.M. that did that. Then to end the show, he made a blockbuster match-up for the p.p.v. (that's a face type of thing to do)

I think Adamle would work great as a heel General Manager who plays off wanting respect and never getting it, so he makes people pay until they have no choice but to give it to him out of fear.

But Adamle is no Vickie. Vickie's got tremendous heat, so much so that she's playing a face role right now and she's still getting larger heel heat than any heel on the roster, or company even.

 

[R8ed_R_Souperrstar]

Mike Adamle as G.M was shocking for one. Noone expected it which is a good thing I stopped reading spoilers because i like surprises. If things are predictable then noone will watch. Adamle draws heat regardless of how he does so he draws heat. I agree with TheOneBigWill in the fact that Adamle does suck and they decided to take the ball and run with it because its funny. Give him a chance before you stop watching Raw on Adamle's account. I didn't vote on the poll because I don't know whether I like or dislike this decision yet. But i'll be sure to watch and that's the only thing that matters. As long as the loyal following that Monday Night Raw has established over the years sticks around and stays loyal to their brand. As long as they are watching then Everything is ok. I personally hope Adamle succeeds. I'd never like to see someone fail.
Raw is more entertaining now than it has been in awhile.Let's hope it stays that way.

 

[bunnyman1985]

i think adamle should be a face gm. coz all 3 shows has had 2 many heel gms over the past couple of years.(the likes of bischoff,vince,heyman,angle etc etc) they should have 1 face gm, 1 heel gm an 1 in between heel an face gm. like teddy long he was a good referee years ago an he has always been a face gm. vickie well shes been a heel thanks to edge.
so it should be adamle who should be the in between gm to keep the suspense of whether hes a face or heel gm

 

[chasingamy]

First off, props to WWE for the surprise GM appointment no one saw coming. I can’t help question this move though.

This guy’s been with the company for several months now and has had time to learn basic moves, the wrestlers, and how things generally work. But has he improved? NO. He still flubs names and doesn’t know the difference between a dropkick and a donut. And now he’s going to be calling the shots on Raw? That’s a sad, scary thought.

He’s corny and phony and comes across as trying too hard which is very unappealing. How are we supposed to take him seriously when everyone’s ragged him for months? I find it rather hard to believe he’s been playing dumb, intentionally messing up, grating on everyone’s last nerve to be revealed as some great, diabolical mastermind.

William Regal was doing a fine job as GM, just starting out really, and let’s not forget he’d most likely still have the position were it not for his 60-day suspension. So this move screams last-minute decision…not a well-thought out, creative plan.

But just because he sucked at interviewing and announcing doesn't mean he'll automatically fail in the GM role. Clearly The Adamle isn’t mine or anyone else’s top pick for this spot. Still the more I think about it, this might have the makings of a good storyline and more ‘must see’ TV in store for the coming weeks. Thanks to the other posters for pointing out the potential positives of this move. Perhaps this appointment has to do with WWE moving towards PG-programming? He has been drably professional since day one and had his comedic moments. For the time being, I’m willing to give The Adamle and WWE a chance to prove my initial negative reaction wrong.

 

[Suneeboy]

Raw now sucks again and Monday's show proved it. Why the fuck is it a 2 on 1 for the #1 contender? Adamle can't sell shit, his acting is just as bad as Teddy Long's...and the booking for tonight's show was awful. Why the hell would you have Rhodes & Dibiasie drop the titles to Cena & Batista? That makes no sense...where will the angle go? How will they drop the titles? This is ridiculous. I will no longer watch RAW. I'll just read the results online until I see some good booking again. They had something good going, then they completely kill it with Adamle. You have the Burchill's job out to Kofi and Mickie cleanly..AGAIN...how fuckin' stupid was that? I can go on and on about how awful this show was, I just can't believe it. WOW! I will no longer watch RAW after this.

 

[Mrs.Hardy]

I do have to admit adamle is an idiot.. Raw is going down the drain with this man.. I mean isnt it torture enough that Micheal cole is on the announce team for raw? I'm sure they could've picked anyone to be gm.. but no they pick that talentless hack..

 

[Dark Blaze]

Why is Mike Adamle as GM= RAW going down the drain? Tonight was his first day and I think he solidified my suspicions that the bumbling idiot they had him playing on ECW was just an act. Either that or his moves tonight were heavily scripted, lol. Either way, last week was a surprise when we was appointed, though I did think that Shane drawing it out so long caused it to feel just a bit anti-climatic. However, his first night was GM was fairly entertaining, I like where they're going with these "Adamle Originals", he set up some interesting matches with captivating stipulations and began what I think is a face turn, which was a bit unexpected.

This was just the first night though, got to wait at least 2 more weeks to give him a proper judgment.

 

[klunderbunker]

Well after the first night, I'm less annoyed than I was a week ago. He looks like a GM figure to me, which is a nice break over a wrestler who happens to be in charge for a change. Suprisingly enough he's a face, kind of. I think this has potential at least. He got some decent pops, handled himself fairly well, and seems like maybe he's found his niche. It's better to listen to him for about 10 minutes over listening to him all night. His opening promo was actually quite good I thought, and was fine until JBL came out. Overall, I'm pleasently suprised.

 

[FromTheSouth]

Yeah, I have to agree that Adamle's first night went pretty well. It's funny to listen to people say they hate the matches he made. He didn't make them. He is a believable character. He didn't mess up, and the writing team really made him get to the point. We need a title match, so let's settle it. There is a new gimmick match (intergender winner take all). Good job WWE.

 

[Suneeboy]

His opening promo was good? LOL are you kidding me? The guy had a PIECE OF PAPER in his hand READING right in front of our eyes! How is that talent? The guy is RAW's version of Teddy Long...boring and even though he doesn't book the matches the outcome of the show makes his character not go over with me. Is he heel or face? He is just not believable to me....the guy can't sell fire to a naked man in the Arctic

 

[klunderbunker]

I don't have an issue with him reading off cards as he's still getting used to talking in front of the camera with the whole spotlight being on him. The promo was fine in that it got the point across, he didn't make any big mistakes that were laughable, the promo fit well in that he was able to say that he was just starting out as a GM and explained him past few months as a commentator. Yes he had a card, but he had some poise and it showed promise for the future.

 

[superunknown012]

Well one night in I gotta say I'm at the very least intrigued for more of the Adamle era...though if I hear "Adamle Original" constantly I may lose my mind.

I think within a few weeks he'll start to gain more confidence and feel more comfortable in his role. But I think for a first night he handled himself quite well.

Plus he's got Kelly Kelly kissing his ass - always nice.

 

[Papa Shango]

His opening promo was good? LOL are you kidding me? The guy had a PIECE OF PAPER in his hand READING right in front of our eyes! How is that talent?

Most people have a piece of paper or index cards when they are giving a speech. The paper just made it look sort of like an official address, a State of RAW Address.

The guy is RAW's version of Teddy Long...

He's got soul?

boring

Oh.
I disagree. I thought he was a little stiff, but he's new , so I'll let it slide. But I liked him in his segment with Santino and Beth. I thought that was well done.

and even though he doesn't book the matches the outcome of the show makes his character not go over with me.

And that's his fault how?

Is he heel or face?

Why does that matter. Why not have an impartial GM for a change?

He is just not believable to me..

So "believable" for you is a GM who has a grudge against every face and favors the bad guys, and gets away with abusing his power, in plain sight of the higher ups?
Your job must suck balls.

the guy can't sell fire to a naked man in the Arctic

I actually saw him do that once. So much for that metaphor.

Fact of the matter is that the World Title picture is confusing right now to say the least. There are a lot of interconnecting storylines going on right now, and they need to be resolved. The only wrestler right now whose sole storyline is the WWE Championship is JBL. And I thought that 2-on-1 Handicap Match was very well done, and the finish was timed perfectly!! Cena and Batista were given the Tag Titles to add intensity to their storyline. The won the titles in a hard fought competitive match. When they drop the titles, the guys who win those titles from them are gonna get a huge rub from the two biggest stars on RAW. A large majority of the active roster made an appearance on the show. The Santino/Beth storyline was furthered. The Kane storyline got a little bit more frustrating this week, but we're gonna find out what's in the bag next week (at least, that's the plan). We had another match added to the Summerslam card. It appears as if we will be getting a Regal/Noble fued, which I think will be great, seeing as both men are very well-rounded performers. AND, Adamle displayed his authority, and came off as a competent GM. Overall, I think the show was very good and I look forward to next week's show, and see how many more Adamle Originals we get to see.

 

[chasingamy]

Raw now sucks again and Monday's show proved it…the booking for tonight's show was awful.

If you’re upset with the matches and their outcomes, blame Creative.

Why the fuck is it a 2 on 1 for the #1 contender?

The 2-on-1 handicap match was an interesting idea and the actual match was very good. It really came down to the wire and kept you guessing who would win. It wouldn’t have worked to have JBL and Jericho in a singles match for the No. 1 contender spot because they’ve clearly been building to JBL-Punk and JBL going over Jericho would be a crime. Plus, Jericho’s feud with HBK needs resolving before he becomes a full-time WHC contender.

Why the hell would you have Rhodes & DiBiase drop the titles to Cena & Batista? That makes no sense...where will the angle go? How will they drop the titles? This is ridiculous.

I’ll agree I’m not happy with this outcome. It shouldn’t come as some big surprise though. WWE does this sort of thing all the time (see MVP/Matt Hardy late last year on Smackdown and Cena/Michaels early last year on Raw). And just like those examples, Cena and Tista carrying the tag straps will be used as part of their feud. Last week they already hinted that neither man can trust the other and tonight Tista refused the tag when his partner Cena needed him. That’s where this is headed. It’s hard to say exactly when and how they’ll lose the belts, but I don’t think that whoever takes them will look strong doing so. Most likely, Tista will walk out on Cena during a match. For what it’s worth, I can see Rhodes and DiBiase coming out right after Cena and Tista have destroyed each other at Summerslam, utilize their rematch clause, and regain them.

You have the Burchills job out to Kofi and Mickie cleanly..AGAIN...how fuckin' stupid was that?

Based on Beth’s post-match attack on Mickie and Santino securing a dual-title shot at SS, clearly they want to push Beth and Santino instead of the Burchills right now. Santino and Beth are way more over and the mixed tag titles match furthers the Beth/Santino angle they’ve treated us to the last couple weeks.

They had something good going, then they completely kill it with Adamle. I will no longer watch RAW after this.

Adamle was on camera for all of what 10 minutes yet he alone is responsible for killing the entire 2-hour Raw? That’s ridiculous.

His opening promo was good? LOL are you kidding me? The guy had a PIECE OF PAPER in his hand READING right in front of our eyes! How is that talent?

Whether you like Adamle or not, he was solid on the mic all night and came across as a professional, which is why the WWE brought him in the first place. It’s unfair to expect him to have the charisma or mic skills of someone who’s been in the biz for years. I was ready to pounce on the guy, but he exceeded my first night expectations.

Is he heel or face? He is just not believable to me.

Like Papa said, why must he be one or the other? An impartial GM is a refreshing change. We’ve got a face ECW GM and a heel Smackdown GM so having an impartial Raw GM balances things out. Last night he didn’t play favorites or take sides. Also he’s been GM for one week, they may yet turn him heel or face once they see how the crowds react to him.

 

[hhhfan14]

u know, i was one that was complainain my ass off when i saw that adamle was the gm, but think and stop just bein negative to be negative, he was actually pretty good for his first time last monday, although i do not agree with him bein able to tell kane what to do and him actually listenin, if he does???, but other than that he looks like a cheap eric bishoff ripoff, but not bad for his first night, although i thought it was funny that he brought up the petiton on the fan universe lol.

 

[Razz]

I was actually quite impressed with Adamle as GM this week on RAW, his first day on the job. Even though most of his act may have been scripted he pulled it off quite well. I like the promo about him comparing himself in a way to Ronald Regan. A man that people may have though was just a goofy b movie actor who could not turn out to be the great president many think he did. I guess there going to push Adamle as a face at first glance, since he didn't side with the heels and made unique matches. It will be interesting where it goes from here, including Adamle proposing to reveal what Kane has in his bag next week. It looks like their going to make him a Teddy Long type GM, straight down the line, but he makes up Adamle original's or goofy stipulations and situations if you want to call them. All of this could still be a swerve, it could be that someone else is still pulling the strings and Adamle is a puppet to Shane/Stephanie etc..

 

[Kelsey2101]

I actually liked Adamle last Monday on his first night of general managing. I was expecting him to be heel, so I was a little surprised that it seems he is going to be face. I'm interested to see how he'll do this monday night, and if he'll reveal what's in Kane's bag. I'm also interested to see if he'll turn heel any time soon, or how it will happen whenever or if he does turn heel.

 

[phat_inallthegoodplaces]

i still think they're going to keep him a tweener, and that's how it should stay. his doing a good job as one, and i think that was how the gm's role was meant to be. the only "heel gm" should be vince mcmahon.

 

[bunnyman1985]

did anyone else think that when he was in the ring on raw with kane that like he had like an earpiece in his ear so that he was gettin told what to say???

cause he seemed to have long pauses in between sentences

 

[Mattyboy]

Lol i dont watch ECW, so i havent a clue who he is, but i thought he looked like a good gm so far. I do hope we get an impartial GM, its been awhile.

Can you imagine the heat he'll get though if he turns heel? That would be smart thinking by creative. At the moment no one seems to care about him, but those kinda guys are the easiest to boo. Its the same with Cena, he gets booed anyway, turn him heel and he'd probably be above edge and vicky.

Anyway im pretty happy with having him as gm, it does get tiring having heel gms all the time, even though the vicky angle has been worked very well.

 

[NYSandman]

He can draw heat, but for the wrong reasons. This man has absolutely no mic skills, no personality, no charisma and cannot shoot to save his ass. Since when, SINCE WHEN does a GM have to READ OFF A CUE CARD?

Come on! This guy sucks like a vacuum cleaner on Angel Dust. If a GM is going to draw heat, like Bischoff and Reagal, it's because the GM is an accomplished heel with good mic skills.

This man should not be GM, nor should he ever be allowed to address wrestling fans in any way, shape or form. He is completely talentless in this field, is boring and inexperienced. Vicky was a newcomer too, but she has being a great bitch down, and draws heat for all the right reasons.

Adamle is not capable of acting, and, IMO, his knowlege of wrestling is lower than even the newest of newbees on this board. Luckily, he hasn't hurt Raw too much thus far, and thankfully he hasn't been given too much mike time. His Raw mic time should be limited to 0 seconds, as should his TV time, his promo time, and his time in WWE, period.

 

[TThomas6128]

At least Adamle was the one that read off the Championship Scramble generate even more heat by bringing in such a ******ed match. Aside from Jericho and SHawn I am not intrigued by anything WWE is doing.

 

[NYSandman]

I'm looking at this stricty from a performance point.

We know there's no such thing as a GM. A GM just is the middle man between creative and the fans. He or she informs the fans what creative has in store through, basically, an acting performance.

Adamly has no more power than Foley, Bischoff, or Regal did. What I complain about is this man's acting ability, or lack there of.

He is not threatening to the wrestlers in ANY WAY, which is key to a GM, especially for a heel GM. Creative desides that Mickey James will be in a handicapped match between the Great Khali and Big Show. The GM has to be the nasty, evil, rotten, hated, cowardly scumbag who informs the fans of this match.

Mike Adamle: "Tonight, Mickie James will wrestle the Big Show and Khali in a handicapped match."

Mickey: "What? Are you crazy! How can I possibly beat those guys! Please!" (crying)

Adamle, reading from card like a douche: "Sorry, it's an Adamle Original."

Bischoff: "You thought you were cute last week, Mickie? When you helped screw JBL out of his title in his match with Cena? Well, now you're going to know what it's like to be screwed. Why? Because YOU HAVE NO CHOICE! You'll either go out there and do what I say, or you can hit the streets for 2 bucks a trick. I don't give a damn. You want to work in the WWE showing off your goods? Then you listen to me and kiss my ass."

Ridiculous? Of course, but I'm trying to prove my point, and not just sound like I'm bashing Adamle because I don't like him. I don't, but that's not my reasoning.