The Canadian Destroyer is Back!

[ztwhite]

While it's no guarantee that he's sticking around. I can't be the only person who got a little excited when TNA announced last night that Petey Williams is coming back next week to Impact, am I ?

I guess he's been part of the company (again) since January, but only on their taped PPV's which I haven't watched.

I know he's not the best X-division wrestler, and possibly not even top ten, but dude has one of the best finishers ever, The Canadian Destroyer.

I, for one, hope he sticks around and we get to see a good deal of him on Impact TV broadcasts.

 

[Last Man Standing]

Personally I think even without his finisher he's a top athlete. And for the life of me, I'll never know why they let him go in the first place. I can only hope & pray that they bring him back as a full time talent.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

If it's just something in which he pops up for just once or twice before heading back out, I couldn't care less. I'm sure that match he's involved in next week will have people marking out and that's all well and good. For me though, these random X Division three way matches, whether they be for the title, a #1 contender spot or just three guys going at it are stale to me. I'm sure they'll put forth a good effort and the match will be filled with all the various spots associated with the X Division. It's just that TNA has run the three way thing into the ground; they've done it far too often prior to the new rule stating that all X Division matches going forward will be under triple threat rules.

Next week, it'll be Williams & two other guys. Another week or two after that, it'll be three more random guys without any story behind or build up to the match. Ultimately, whoever has the belt will continue to be someone that's just holding it for a while just like Kenny King is now, RVD was before that and Zema Ion before him. The only relevant run with the title in the past 5+ years was when Aries held the strap.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

Absolutely not you're not the only one jacked up to see Lil' Petey Pump back. I marked out hard as a rock when I heard JB do that little intro, taking about a four-year absence, because before the camera even panned, I just knew it was Maple Leaf Muscle.

He looks good, too. Physique-wise, that is. Same ol' Petey, assuming he hasn't really lost a step in the ring, I don't see how this is a bad thing at all.

I adore Petey Williams.

 

[Swarles Barkley]

Same ol' Petey, assuming he hasn't really lost a step in the ring, I don't see how this is a bad thing at all.

I saw him in a match in London at some ECW-esque reunion show earlier this month - he took on Christian York in one match, Scott Steiner in another - and he looked pretty damn good. He effed up the destroyer on York (York botched it more than Petey) but the two had a really good match. His match with Steiner was about as good as one could have against Steiner. If the performance I saw in front of 400 people at a Ukranian church in southwestern Ontario is any indication, he hasn't lost a single step.

 

[ProWrestlingFan]

If it's just something in which he pops up for just once or twice before heading back out, I couldn't care less. I'm sure that match he's involved in next week will have people marking out and that's all well and good. For me though, these random X Division three way matches, whether they be for the title, a #1 contender spot or just three guys going at it are stale to me. I'm sure they'll put forth a good effort and the match will be filled with all the various spots associated with the X Division. It's just that TNA has run the three way thing into the ground; they've done it far too often prior to the new rule stating that all X Division matches going forward will be under triple threat rules.

Next week, it'll be Williams & two other guys. Another week or two after that, it'll be three more random guys without any story behind or build up to the match. Ultimately, whoever has the belt will continue to be someone that's just holding it for a while just like Kenny King is now, RVD was before that and Zema Ion before him. The only relevant run with the title in the past 5+ years was when Aries held the strap.

X-Division was never made for the stories. The main point of X-Division was to have great matches. Every match doesn't need to have a story behind it. There is whole show for that.

And yes its great to see Petey Williams back in TNA.

 

[Cap]

I had a slight mark-out when I saw him last night on TNA, haven't seen him there since I think 2009? Damn. But yeah, Petey back in the X-Division, plus having Sabin coming back soon is full of nostalgia.

 

[zwbruno]

I think it is great to have him back in TNA, and like others was surprised when they let him go initially. He has always been a great worker, and showed wonderful adaptability when he became Lil' Petey Pump. I look forward to seeing him in the X-Division, and wouldn't mind seeing him team up with Roode and Aries... now that would be a great stable.

As for the discussion of the X-Division and stories, I believe that these new rules will allow for some great short feuds, that can develop into long-term personal rivalries. The triple threat matches make it so that three people must interact at once and if a face continually gets screwed by a heel champion (and not being involved in the fall) he can keep fighting back which can make for a great chase. And even if he were to get pinned (by some nefarious doings), he can win the #1 contender's match and continue chasing.
On the flip side, a heel contender can build a feud by constantly cheating to gain #1 contendership, falling short to the face but still talking smack and cheating in the #1 contender's match to continue the feud.

There are stories to be told and the 3 matches allow for multiple stories to be told in one match. I think if we give it time it will start to electrify and energize like the X-Division of old, especially with the return of guys like Petey Williams

 

[#heel420]

I love Petey Williams & The Canadian Destroyer. Glad to see he's coming back to tv. Why the dumb asses at TNA didn't renew his contract back in 09 is puzzling to me.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

X-Division was never made for the stories. The main point of X-Division was to have great matches.

A match without any sort of story to tell is almost completely forgettable, so I suppose you have a point. That does describe a very hefty portion of X Division matches down through the years. However, in order to be something that's generally relevant, stories need to be involved. Random matches simply don't work to generate long term interest. Otherwise, the X Division wouldn't be a pale shadow of what it was. In spite of its faults in the last several years, TNA did at least include stories to the X Division feuds & matches even if they weren't exactly top quality. Behind all the crazy spots back in the glory days of the X Division, there were stories to the matches and to the wrestlers competing in them. However, TNA no longer even bothers to give the matches & wrestlers involved even a rudimentary storyline. The new stipulation of every X Division match being triple threat rules only reinforces that notion. It's just one random match after another. It was still like that when Austin Aries was champ, though not nearly to the same degree that it usually is. TNA actually used the X Division & the X Division Championship to elevate a wrestler on the roster. Aries is the only one who can really make that claim in may years. Now the X Division Championship is back to simply being something for a wrestler to carry for a while before giving it to another wrestler.

However, it wouldn't be so bad if TNA had another viable mid-card championship. Then the X Division could truly be all about mindless spotfests all it wanted and it'd probably be fine.. The problem is, however, that they don't have another real mid-card title. There's that thing that Devon carries around, the little red toy belt that's supposed to be the TNA Television Championship, but it's never meant a damn at any point in its existence.

 

[Papa Pillman]

I'm so stoked for that match next week it's unbelievable.

I too am pretty pumped(no pun intended) to see Petey back, but I am equally pumped to see Mason "Scorpio Sky" Andrews back once again.

Sky, Dutt, and Williams are exactly the kind of top level X-Division athletes that the company has needed for a while. Why couldn't they have been bringing in guys like this when Aries was champ? We could have been treated to some amazing matches.

As it is, this new X-division set-up is off to one hell of a start, and I can say that without even having seen this match yet. There is no way that a match featuring those three guys can be a disapointment.

Let's hope that "Andrews" and Williams can become somewhat of fixtures in the divsion, or atleast more than one or two-off bit players.

 

[Dieter_Von_Cunth]

What the hell is your point Jack Hammer? Some people like matches that are full of spot fests. You hate spot fest matches. I get it. You've been saying the same shit for years. Just cause you don't like that type of match doesn't mean somebody can't enjoy it. The X Division has pretty much all been about spot fests and shit similar to that. So you have to have a storyline to have a good x division match? What the hell are you smoking? By the way, the clair lynch storyline was terrible but if I get a payoff with the matches that Styles and Daniels had as apart of that bad storyline, I can live with it. So a great story doesn't mean solely a payoff in the ring.

 

[Alex]

What the hell is your point Jack Hammer? Some people like matches that are full of spot fests. You hate spot fest matches. I get it. You've been saying the same shit for years. Just cause you don't like that type of match doesn't mean somebody can't enjoy it. The X Division has pretty much all been about spot fests and shit similar to that. So you have to have a storyline to have a good x division match? What the hell are you smoking? By the way, the clair lynch storyline was terrible but if I get a payoff with the matches that Styles and Daniels had as apart of that bad storyline, I can live with it. So a great story doesn't mean solely a payoff in the ring.

His point is why should you be invested in something that you'll forget in a week. Yes the matches would be good, heck they might be great but if you don't care it's utterly pointless. Wrestling is physical theatre and the wrestlers are characters. You have to be invested in the characters to care what they do. It doesn't matter if they do the greatest thing/s since sliced bread if there's no reason to care, you won't care.

Anyway moving onto the actual topic I like Petey Williams. Watching old matches with Styles and Sabin and others show he's a brilliant competitor, he's also not terrible on the mic. With Williams and Dutt's reintroduction to the X-Division I wonder if TNA are being serious about reinvigourating the division. I guess only time will tell.

 

[GameOver]

They must've read the topic about TNA originals and the Who they shouldn't have let go.
Petey Williams was the main choice Yeah baby, Little Petey Pump is back, they need him more then he needs them. if hes back on a regular basis, don't blow it this time TNA.

 

[~Heup©~]

I would personally love to see "the Canadian destroyer" finisher live in a front row seat. It just appears to be such a devastating and life risking move. Love it.

 

[ProWrestlingFan]

His point is why should you be invested in something that you'll forget in a week. Yes the matches would be good, heck they might be great but if you don't care it's utterly pointless. Wrestling is physical theatre and the wrestlers are characters. You have to be invested in the characters to care what they do. It doesn't matter if they do the greatest thing/s since sliced bread if there's no reason to care, you won't care.

No.This was one of the things that made TNA different from WWE. Not too much storylines and they just focused on the wrestling aspect of it.

TNA started focusing on storylines when Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff came in (not saying that its a bad thing). Before that TNA was more Wrestling oriented and sports type.

 

[Zeven_Zion]

About Petey. Petey is the definiton of a one trick pony. This guy is worth something only because of one thing and that's the Canadian Destroyer. He's just fine in the ring, but the CD is turning him into something more.

Now, is that a bad thing? It could be, in some people's eyes. To me his exceptional move is no different than someone's exceptional mic skills. He's a wrestler and he has a selling point. The Canadian Destroyer. That's all you need to know.

Everyone will be on the egde of their seats waiting for it. And we'll get it. And it'll be fucking awesome.

Personally, I'm all giddy for it because I started watching TNA shortly after Petey left and I never got to truly experience the move. It's my favorite thing in the world.

Usually, I hate spotty bullshit but his I'll tolerate. I'm pumped. Imagine Petey hitting that thing on Ziggler. Holy oversell, Batman.

As a side note, since I'm very unfamiliar with him, can he cut decent promos? He definitely has a look to him but if this guy could cut a good promo I can see him going beyond the X-Division.

The only problem is that not everyone can sell the CD. I don't see Bully doing it.

 

[wrestlingfan]

About Petey. Petey is the definiton of a one trick pony. This guy is worth something only because of one thing and that's the Canadian Destroyer. He's just fine in the ring, but the CD is turning him into something more.

Now, is that a bad thing? It could be, in some people's eyes. To me his exceptional move is no different than someone's exceptional mic skills. He's a wrestler and he has a selling point. The Canadian Destroyer. That's all you need to know.

Everyone will be on the egde of their seats waiting for it. And we'll get it. And it'll be fucking awesome.

Personally, I'm all giddy for it because I started watching TNA shortly after Petey left and I never got to truly experience the move. It's my favorite thing in the world.

Usually, I hate spotty bullshit but his I'll tolerate. I'm pumped. Imagine Petey hitting that thing on Ziggler. Holy oversell, Batman.

As a side note, since I'm very unfamiliar with him, can he cut decent promos? He definitely has a look to him but if this guy could cut a good promo I can see him going beyond the X-Division.

The only problem is that not everyone can sell the CD. I don't see Bully doing it.

Pretty much, Will only care for Petey if he's back under the Little Petey Pump gimmick

 

[MaverickMeyer]

I for one can't wait to see Petey again.

His Ultimate-X matches are some of my faves. (There's one where the X falls, he catches it and wins with this shit-eating grin on his face. Classic.)

 

[MisterRob]

About Petey. Petey is the definiton of a one trick pony. This guy is worth something only because of one thing and that's the Canadian Destroyer. He's just fine in the ring, but the CD is turning him into something more.

Now, is that a bad thing? It could be, in some people's eyes. To me his exceptional move is no different than someone's exceptional mic skills. He's a wrestler and he has a selling point. The Canadian Destroyer. That's all you need to know.

Everyone will be on the egde of their seats waiting for it. And we'll get it. And it'll be fucking awesome.

Personally, I'm all giddy for it because I started watching TNA shortly after Petey left and I never got to truly experience the move. It's my favorite thing in the world.

Usually, I hate spotty bullshit but his I'll tolerate. I'm pumped. Imagine Petey hitting that thing on Ziggler. Holy oversell, Batman.

As a side note, since I'm very unfamiliar with him, can he cut decent promos? He definitely has a look to him but if this guy could cut a good promo I can see him going beyond the X-Division.

The only problem is that not everyone can sell the CD. I don't see Bully doing it.

While yes, Petey Williams is known for the Canadian Destroyer, that is far from the only thing he is. Williams has a great look, he has great in ring ability and is no where near the usual X Division spot monkeys, and he also has charisma. Compared to most X Division wrestlers, Petey is phenomenal on the mic. He's also surprisingly younger then most would think, and that means he can take what he has now and become far, far better in all of those areas. They should never have gotten rid of him in the first place, and I'm hoping he stays around for good now.

Here's a glimpse of a promo with he and Scott Steiner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ0YWFUEkUU

 

[Jack-Hammer]

No.This was one of the things that made TNA different from WWE. Not too much storylines and they just focused on the wrestling aspect of it.

If you're someone whose not really into storylines to your feuds and matches, more power to you. That simply doesn't work with the VAST majority of pro wrestling fans. It's just fine for the indy circuit, it's extremely common on the indy circuit, but it just doesn't work for a company on the level of TNA. Otherwise, why aren't guys like Ion, King & York massive stars?The biggest stars in American pro wrestling have almost ALWAYS been able to connect with fans on a personal level. That's where storylines, charisma & personality comes in. Off the top of my head right now, I honestly & truly can't remember who wrestled in the last X Division match or who won because there wasn't any reason to invest in it. I had to look up who was the X Division Champion, it's Kenny King btw, because TNA has done little to nothing to promote King as champion or the X Division as a whole. Each time, it's just one seemingly random match after another with no build or hype or even a rudimentary story. That makes it little more than filler.

 

[HBsam31]

Not into the random thrown together X division matches. I have a feeling this is going to turn into a cluster before long, but as far as seeing Petey Williams back for a while I am cool with it. He was always entertaining to watch, and for the way they are doing these matches they are going to need more talent. I don't care so much if the division has deep storylines, but I don't like the randomness of picking title contenders, I hope Petey becomes a mainstay in the division, but I also hope this current setup doesn't last too long.

 

[MINISTRYrising]

This is the best news I have heard from TNA in a while. Petey is just awsome to watch in the ring and his finisher is just sick. I have been wanting TNA to resign Williams for a long time and I sure if he is given the chance, He could easily help put the X division back on ther map. nice one TNA.

 

[Maestro48239]

I guess I've been spoiled the last couple of years...

Petey has been wrestling for a Metro-Detroit promotion called CLASH wrestling for the last couple of years.

I've been front row many times watching him hit the CD on whoever he wrestles, including Alex Shelley last fall.! that was awesome!

But if there's a chance to get Petey back on TNA I'm all for it!!! his 3way ultimate X match with Sabin and Styles back in 05 is LEGENDARY!!! even though Styles won the title from him!

I wasn't watching TNA back in the early days, so I missed the old X division... but there's always Youtube!

 

[Brewski]

I've loved Petey since early TNA days. I think he's a lot more impressive than he get's credit for, maybe it's that his finisher is so awesome it makes everything else he does seem lame? I got the pleasure of watching him take on Aries at an ROH show in Dearborn, MI. Austin actually did the Canadian Destroyer to him durring the match and Pete did it back to him after! It was great seeing it twice in one night. Good austin aries/petey williams back and forth chants there too. I can't wait to see him in TNA again.