Stunned by Ambrose!!

[TheBadGuy92]

We've all seen the "passing of the torch" with Trips approving the use of the pedigree to Seth Rollins and Trips "seeing himself" in Rollins. Now who do we see a lot of in Dean Ambrose with his anti-authority character? That's right, Stone Cold. I'm saying if nicely executed and just as nicely sold I would mark the f*** out if Ambrose layed a Stone Cold Stunner on Triple H or Rollins. They could even go as far as getting stone cold in Ambrose's corner for a ppv, which I wouldn't see necessary, but would draw a crowd. And also I'm not asking for the smarks who are going to say "oh what's next Roman using a rock bottom??" It's just an idea for Ambrose to have another power/signature move that I think he desperately needs.

Thoughts? Comments? And bare with the post.. First time posting from my
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[TootsieBear]

I always think of Brian Pillman when I watch Dean Ambrose. When I was younger, Brian Pillman was the craziest wrestler on television. Now Dean Ambrose fills that roll. It would be cool for Ambrose to imitate not only Austin's stunner, but Pillman's Air Pillman. That would be awesome.

 

[Prince Vee]

I don't think he needs stunner as his finisher. Remember? The Hardcore legend Foley already passed his torch on him before the Hell in the Cell last year and that's why he's using Double Underhook DDT.

He already has got a torch from a Hall of Famer. So I don't think he'll need anymore torches and personally I don't like people comparing Dean Ambrose with Stone Cold. He's the Dean Ambrose for all good reasons. So just let him be.

Cheers!!

 

[PeterSellersSTL]

a young jack nicholson comes to mind when i think of Ambrose

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

I think the Stunner would work as a move for Ambrose from a character perspective but I don't know if the crowd would accept him using the move. I know he aleady uses the Double Arm DDT that Mick Foley used as a finisher, but the Stunner is so synonymous with Stone Cold Steve Austin, that I don't know if it would go down well with the audience.

There are similarities in character between Austin and Ambrose (as well as Ambrose and Pillman of course), but it would feel that WWE would be forcing this comparison between Dean and The Texas Rattlesnake, which would put unneccesary pressure on Ambrose. He'll never be another Austin, but he's damn good anyway so why point out he isn't as good as one of the best of all time?

Plus, Cena's already taken the stunner, added a springboard into it and reduced it to a regular signature move that never gets a pinfall. Thanks, John.

 

[Messiah]

It makes no sense Ambrose using the Stunner.. The only reason Rollins uses the Pedigree is because in storyline Triple H is his mentor and they got rid of the Curb Stomp for the time being.. I doubt Austin will be ok with him using the move, unless it's a different variation of the move.. Ambrose is his own man, he doesn't need to be using other finishes, especially from legends.. Rollins has a legit reason to use the Pedigree and it's doubtful that will be his finisher forever.

 

[SuperTaco]

There's no way Ambrose is going to use the Stunner when Steve Austin himself is possibly negotiating a return to the ring at Wrestlemania 32. We already have a guy named Cena who decided to rip off the move, perform it as sloppy as possible, and make it a regular kickout.

It seems like the bar for "What is a finisher" keeps going higher, and as that goes higher, the kickout grey area becomes bigger. Nowadays everyone is kicking out of moves that should keep you down for a long time. When Ambrose pinned Rollins at EC, it was terrific because Rollins actually sold that vicious DDT, and he still couldn't kick out even after it took 10 seconds for another ref to hit the ring and start counting. That's how a finisher should be sold.

 

[chuckmdubya]

Ambrose it pretty much the only guy who could pull it off because of his similarities to the SCSA character. Iwould only want to see it of SCSA was actually a part of the match Something along the lines of him being in Ambroses corner when fighting Rollins or even HHH, but if he just strated doing it a lot it would feel like a rip off and an attempt to get a rub from a guy who is long retired and not offering the rub.
Plus, someone already stole it, lol.

Plus, Cena's already taken the stunner, added a springboard into it and reduced it to a regular signature move that never gets a pinfall. Thanks, John.

I'm not a guy who strongly dislikes seeing old finishers recycled, but this 'springboard stunner' is an utter travesty. Mainly because Cena doesn't need it. He's been over forever and hasnever shown a desire to use other finishers before. Cena is a well established brand, and doesn't need to borrow from another mega star. Simply put, this is like Macho Man dropping the big leg on someone, Or Hulk Hogan doing a series of shoulder blocks followed by an Ultimate Splash. It's just not necessary and out of all the wrestling moves in the world, why does Cena have to change that one and start using it?

 

[Mustang Sally]

I think the Stunner would work as a move for Ambrose from a character perspective but I don't know if the crowd would accept him using the move.

I think they might.....on a one-time basis only.....if Steve Austin were there to see it, much in the manner of Triple H being on hand to watch Seth Rollins honor him by using the Pedigree.

Still, if we're talking fantasy booking, should Austin ever work a match in WWE, best to have it a tag match so his partner could do most of the work, for obvious reasons. I'd get a jolt if his partner was Dean Ambrose, who delivered a Stunner to the opponent....which doesn't incapacitate the guy....and Stone Cold steps in, gives Ambrose a friendly shove in the chest to back him off, indicating: "Here's the way to do it right, son".....and you can guess the rest.

Of course, in negotiations for this match, I wonder if Steve Austin would approve of his move being utilized by someone else, honor or not. Austin is an ornery cuss and might nix the whole thing.

 

[K Web V3]

i think ambrose shouldnt use the stunner. that move is synonymous with Austin, and poor ambrose will never be Austin. Its unfair to constantly compare a guy to a HOFer like that. let Dean be Dean. Its been working so far

 

[TheBadGuy92]

Im also okay with stone cold not even being involved with Ambrose using the Stunner, Just a recycling of the move Look at Randy Orton uses the RKO with no mention of the Diamond Cutter, Rusev with no Iron Sheik mention, I just think its a good power/signature move that would look devastating for his size that I think would help him get more over. His signature moves of the bounce back clothesline and sloppy elbow need some help. And dont start on Cena and his springboard disaster

 

[K Web V3]

I agree, ambrose does do that damn clothesline too damn much lol. It looks so forced half the time, so I guess adding the stunner wouldn't b too horrible

 

[Navi]

I watched the Austin/Heyman podcast the other night and Austin was asked about Cena using the springboard stunner. Austin said he had no problems with Cena using it, just didn't like the way it was getting kicked out of. He said if you're going to use a move like like, it should be a finisher, not just another move in your arsenal.

And no Ambrose doesn't need the Stunner. It's synonymous with Austin, and besides Dirty Deeds is fine. I also love the fall away throw the ropes and come back and knock your head of clothesline he does. Ambrose has so many more moves that he could use, but I'm sure the WWE has put limitations on him.

 

[K Web V3]

I also love the fall away throw the ropes and come back and knock your head of clothesline he does. Ambrose has so many more moves that he could use, but I'm sure the WWE has put limitations on him.

You dont think Ambrose reaches for his rope rebound clothesline too often?? At first i loved the move. Now he does it so many times in one match(so far as to even incorporate outside the ring as well) that its no longer "special"

Dont get me wrong, Ambrose is great and im enjoying his current direction....just beginning to hate that clothesline lol

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

I'm not a guy who strongly dislikes seeing old finishers recycled, but this 'springboard stunner' is an utter travesty. Mainly because Cena doesn't need it. He's been over forever and hasnever shown a desire to use other finishers before. Cena is a well established brand, and doesn't need to borrow from another mega star. Simply put, this is like Macho Man dropping the big leg on someone, Or Hulk Hogan doing a series of shoulder blocks followed by an Ultimate Splash. It's just not necessary and out of all the wrestling moves in the world, why does Cena have to change that one and start using it?

I'm the same, I don't mind seeing old finishers recycled or slightly modified but it' strange to see when a move that is SO synonymous with a former star is re-used, as you always immediately think of that 1 legend. It's like if a new guy suddenly started using the People's Elbow, Tombtone Piledriver or The Sharpshooter. You'd always think of The Rock, Undertaker or Bret Hart every time you saw the move and unfairly compare the new guy to the legend who made the move famous.

Cena isn't going to get rid of the Attiude Adjustment as his finisher, so the Springboad Stunner will only eve be a secondary move. There are thousands of other moves he could use, or come up with a new one himself. There's no need to water down an iconic move like the stunner.