WWE Reportedly Signs El Generico

[The Dragon Saga]

We’re breaking news here. We have been told by several sources that El Generico has been signed to the WWE.

http://www.pwponderings.com/?p=21950

PWPonderings is like the Wrestling Observer for indy wrestling. I know you'll probably go, "Aw, I never heard of it it has no validation, God tell me when blah blah blah," but the only reason I'm posting this is because I also know they are connected to El Generico. And for them to directly report it too is out of the ordinary as they rarely post news, never mind breaking news, so take it or leave.

Just on the topic, I'm slightly like... wow, Generico before Steen. I like El Generico, hes done really well for himself as a "minor league" wrestler, hes one-half of the one feud Ring of Honor definitely drew on (Final Battle 2010 had over 20,000 buys, more than the average TNA PPV is an impressive feat for an indy), hes known for getting the fans really pumped for matches - but he doesn't have "it" to me. Hes also going to be the smallest wrestler they have in-terms of muscle, although he has put some on

I can see them using him as a comedy character, possibly the biggest comedy character they'll have. He'll get fans going and everything. But whereas with Punk and Bryan I said, "Yeah, they'll succeed," I'm not saying that with Generico right off the bat.

Also just to add, he recently canceled several dates for what people assumed was an injury, but it was never confirmed why. People thought he'd appear on the TNA X-Div show on Sunday but there was a recent report that he and Mike Bennett had met with WWE officials.

But it's pretty cool.

 

[TheOneBigWill]

Colt Cabana didn't get over with the WWE crowd, and Sin Cara is barely floundering. I highly doubt they'll accept some half-wit dressed up like a luchador.

I've seen him before and he isn't a terrible wrestler. Depending on who he's matched up against he isn't half bad, either. However he just doesn't fit the WWE's mold for who they'll back and push. The only reason I could even see a signing like this, is to possibly promote the ever fading cruiserweight division, or possibly just give Santino another meaningless tag team partner.

I'm more curious why someone like Kevin Steen hasn't been brought in. Or more importantly, the Briscoes to boost a rebuilding Tag Team Division. Instead, they just target meaningless names to add to an already bloated roster.

 

[Mr Mikey Mike]

I've never seen an El Generico match but I've heard good things about him. As far as where Generico fits in with wwe. Who knows? Maybe he can be a better version of Sin Cara. As far as his size and look goes I'm sure Generico will improve that while he's down at Wwe's developmental system. Again I don't know much about Generico, but I read this column the other day that made me think he must be a pretty good talent. Or maybe the guy who did this list is an idiot? Either way he did a nice job of selling me that El Generico is a talent.

http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/c....04.13:-The-Top-10-PPV-Performers-of-2012.htm

 

[Brewski]

SI!

I got the privilege of seeing a BRAINBUSTAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! live a few years ago in Dearborn, MI. I would say I'm a fan of Generico but I wouldn't really call him outstanding. This is a surprise to me really because he just doesn't seem like a guy WWE would use. I'm interested in if/how wwe changes his gimmick but I think he'll likely be a comic character.

 

[RickRaspberry]

WWE seems to be gearing more towards guys that can work. Generico, while good...is not the WWE style. But neither was Dragon, or Punk, or Claudio...etc etc. With a while getting taught the WWE way, he'll be awesome. A lot of guys are getting smaller...who wouldn't wanna tune in and see PAC (Adrian Neville) and Generico going at it? Good wrestling is good wrestling, good story is a good story. It takes a mix of everything to make people happy. I see big things in the WWE's future.

 

[Harthan]

It's Generico before Steen because Steen has to talk to get over, and the way he talks to get over will never, ever fly in the WWE. Certainly not while it's PG, and probably not ever. He hasn't got the body they want or the wrestling style they want. He's got literally nothing the WWE finds attractive. I'm not saying he's not amazing - he is - but he is so anti-WWE that I don't believe he will ever find his way there.

Generico, meanwhile, is perfect. He's a riot, doesn't need to say a word, works a style that fits into the WWE well, and is all around a good guy to have on their roster. He's been a fit for the WWE for ages and it's good they're finally taking advantage of it. The kids watching Saturday Morning Slam will love him, and he'll probably be a staple of the C-shows. I don't really see him ever doing anything of note in the way of feuds or titles, but you never know. If either of the midcard titles trend downward again, anything can happen, and he also seems like an easy tag team partner for Rey, Sin Cara, Kofi, R-Truth, or Evan Bourne if he ever comes back.

 

[ak47_al123]

EL Generico is an awesome wrestler with lots of charisma. However, his gimmick is a Canadian who pretend to be a luchador, which means he only speak some Spanish and almost no English when he doing any promo. I think this gimmick is the most special thing about him.

The Problem is WWE will not allow it, due to (1) they don't keep indy-wrestlers' gimmick usually, (2) they want their wrestler have great mic. skills. I hope WWE sign him and treat him properly, keep his brainbuuuuuuuuuuuuuuster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Ole! theme, most importantly, DON'T UNMASK HIM!!

 

[something]

Colt Cabana didn't get over with the WWE crowd, and Sin Cara is barely floundering. I highly doubt they'll accept some half-wit dressed up like a luchador.

whereas a half wit' dressed/acting as an italian, with a cobra sock...?

personally, i think this could be a really fun move, its not going to be a groundbreaking push, or anything like that. it might reignite that lower-mid-card scene with a bit of extra fun and comedy.

can't wait to see that Brainbustaaah! in the 'E though!

 

[Just Do It]

Generico will never go to WWE. he looks like an out of shape, pastey idiot you'd find in a bar mouthing off, only to get slapped down like a bitch.

Unless theybring the ginger good in as Sheamus long lost cousin from the States - for like, a Raw, a single Raw, to get beaten up. That was he can use "Former WWE star" on his indy bookings until he gives up wrestling and finally gets a dayjob where he can fiinally have some money.

 

[josh210]

whereas a half wit' dressed/acting as an italian, with a cobra sock...?

personally, i think this could be a really fun move, its not going to be a groundbreaking push, or anything like that. it might reignite that lower-mid-card scene with a bit of extra fun and comedy.

can't wait to see that Brainbustaaah! in the 'E though!

Brainbustaah in wwe?It is a move diractly to the head so it has no chance to being on wwe but he could be big if not ipused as a jobber

 

[Perfected123]

Generico will never go to WWE. he looks like an out of shape, pastey idiot you'd find in a bar mouthing off, only to get slapped down like a bitch.

Unless theybring the ginger good in as Sheamus long lost cousin from the States - for like, a Raw, a single Raw, to get beaten up. That was he can use "Former WWE star" on his indy bookings until he gives up wrestling and finally gets a dayjob where he can fiinally have some money.

A bit unnecessary and offensive dontcha' think?

I am SO excited if this is true. He's literally been my favourite independent wrestler for about two years now and nobody is more exciting to me at the moment. Generico is one of the best storytellers in the biz, and I could list countless matches for people to go check out that would either, a) change your opinion of him or, b) higher your opinion of him. Generico vs Dick Togo from PWG Fear is a match I would highly recommend to people, purely for the fact that the storytelling is off the hook.

The main thing about Generico is that his timing is almost perfect. He balances out high spots and storytelling well, but knows when the right time is to perform them. Also, do I really need to get into how fun and exciting his character is?

It is clear that I am an avid "mark" (FAN) of the guy, but I just hope WWE actually keep the gimmick. I would be very confused if they signed him and labeled him Timothy Redstone from Canada.

 

[DJS92491]

I'm almost baffled by these comments on his signing.

This is a brilliant move! Have the detractors of this signing never seen this guy wrestle before? He's been doing the WWE style for a long time! He's a WWE style seller, he uses body language to get the fans behind him, and he has an infectious personality. A puppy dog charisma, you could say.

Just if you're going to talk out of your buttocks, and you cannot see why a wrestler you barely even know about is talented or not, then just comment on a different thread.

Anyways, I see nothing but money with this signing. Mask sales, Ole! merchandise sales, a new AND FAMILIAR chant for the WWE Universe to cheer along with. And if you have any doubt in your mind that WWE wouldn't be able to use the "Ole!" cheer to sell Generico's product, keep in mind that CM Punk is great friends with the band who performs El Generico's theme, The Bouncing Souls.

I'm so happy that this has finally happened and the WWE Universe is in for a treat!

 

[The Dragon Saga]

It's Generico before Steen because Steen has to talk to get over, and the way he talks to get over will never, ever fly in the WWE. Certainly not while it's PG, and probably not ever. He hasn't got the body they want or the wrestling style they want. He's got literally nothing the WWE finds attractive. I'm not saying he's not amazing - he is - but he is so anti-WWE that I don't believe he will ever find his way there.

First of all, when I saw this was Harthan I bust a nut laughing. Thanks for that.

Second, Steen can cut promos with restrictions. He works with Pro Wrestling Syndicate which promotes family friendly wrestling and many people say his promos there are quite good. Granted I did hear he felt up his balls to make a point before a recent match (Hurricane Sandy aid event) but WWE can use penis references, so yano.

As for his size, said this in the spam section, he probably would be just a fat (being blunt about it) guy in spandex to them but he'd be different. Generico isn't the stereotypical size a WWE "Superstar" should have either but alas, hes now one of them. Steen basically is this generations Mick Foley. Maybe slightly bit bigger but surely if it came down to it he can hit a treadmill. His size just suits his current gimmick of being what people don't want him to be.

 

[MrAnderson123]

It's a good move from WWE. Very good move. He's blatently a decent wrestler from watching some of the youtube videos of him.
He's got a huge variety of moves, can exacute them well.
The only flaw in this plan is the fact WWE is PG. Some of his best moves won't be used as it's too violent, and that's it.
They'll probably give him a nice litlle feud with Sin Cara or Mysterio. But other than that, he'll flop. And I hate that.
He won't bring back the cruiserweight division by himself.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

Great, another comedy jobber. Just what we need. Here's my prediction: He comes into WWE, feuds with Santino Marella and then when it's completely annoying, overdone and intolerable, they'll wish him good luck in all his future endeavors.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I don't really have an opinion on the guy as of yet if he has been signed by WWE, then it must mean that Triple H sees something in him worth bringing to the table. Whether he actually can or not are two different things.

I don't know much about the guy to be honest. I've heard the name and what he's generally all about. Not that there aren't indy wrestlers with tons of talent, but it seems that damn near every indy wrestler has his own following proclaiming him to be the greatest thing that God ever squated out. El Generico is no different as he has a rabid fan base.

As for him not being the type of guy that WWE pushes, it's an argument that I think has more and more holes poked in it everyday. I've heard the same thing said about Bryan, Punk, Cesaro, Ambrose, Rollins, Sandow and a few others, yet they've all gotten pretty significant pushes for guys that don't seem to be the type WWE goes for. Doesn't mean that he'll get a big push or that he'll automatically be saddled with a comedy gimmick or vice versa. But it's just an argument that just doesn't have a lot of steam anymore in my opinion. Otherwise, Mason Ryan would probably be right in the middle of the title picture, if he wasn't champion outright.

 

[Sheik-mon]

YES!!!!!!

This guy is INCREDIBLE! He sells like a champ, his timing and the way he builds a match is perfect, he is really really good at bumping and delivering moves, he grabs the audience and holds them tight. Like Punk & Danielson, he is over everywhere he has ever been, dude is just amazing.

I'm absolutely thrilled with this signing!!!!!

 

[midgensa]

I want to say that Generico has no chance in the WWE ... but I can't commit to that.

This guy is pure entertainment. He is funny. He is good in the ring. He is easy to root for. I don't think we will see him have a major push or anything or ever really compete for any gold other than maybe tag team ... but the guy knows how to get over with a crowd and I imagine he will be able to do it with the WWE crowd as well.

 

[Greatness_]

They will change is gimmick.. and it will be thrive or go the fuck home.... A guy like Chris Hero has changed fine... However someone like PAC cant find IT with his generic ass gimmick.. There are so many talented people like Generico or Steen etc. Those guys will go no where in WWE maybe Steen but they would have to keep him like he is.. I see Generico getting some other name and being like he is now... but I'm not sure anyone will take him seriously just like I know PAC will forever be a mid card highflyer.. a guy Like Kassius Ohno Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose have shown they could do it but we always knew they could.. generico being so strange it will be hard to get over as a top guy but the kids will love him.

 

[KillSteenKill]

I see him as the back up to Sin Cara right now. Generico can pick up the slack in mask sells when Mysterio retires and they just have to turn Del Rio to a face to keep Latino fans having a big babyface to root for. Sin Cara better watch himself, I think his time is running out.