WWE uses King of the Ring to set up Sheamus as the latest King for the King of Kings, Triple H, to slay in his impending return. To me this is a bit of a waste, given that they already had a built in storyline for a match between the two, as Sheamus beat an injured Triple H so badly at Extreme Rules that he was taken off on a stretcher never to be seen since, well apart from a pre election campaign skit (Linda's political ambitions are perhaps the only thing that can bigfoot Triple H's ego). Moreover, Alberto Del Rio would have gotten a lot more mileage out of the King gimmick than Sheamus will or the tournament could have been used to elevate someone to the next level that has been stuck in a mid card rut for too long. Meh, at least Sheamus should get more offence in than the last person (poor King Booker) who drew the short straw to put over Triple H in his previous big comeback match after a lengthy layoff due to injury.
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Agree...
…tho I was expecting Triple H to show up during Sheamus’ coronation, hammer in hand, to start the crown-bending process. I guess creative wanted Sheamus to have his night before bringing back the big guns.
And yes, I wish Del Rio would have won…just imagine what he could have done with a King Alberto gimmick? Damn, what a waste of a crown.
He already has the gold pants
It was a sloppy decision. Sheamus already has heat with Trips. No need to do this. Del Rio has his thing with Mysterio, but having him ride out to the ring on a throne would have been money.
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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Nov 30, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed...
and don’t forget about the cheesy wink
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 1, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I called it as well. I always base my predictions on the stupidest idea the WWE could come up with.
I would have loved seeing a King Alberto or even a Dashing King Cody. But instead they went with a friend of the inner circle/Sunday Brunch Crew. It’s pretty sickening.
And this is why no one will be interested in next year’s Wrestlemania. Screw some big Hollywood stars, give us some compelling storylines and new wrestlers to root for, WWE.
The best part of the night was seeing Jerry Lawler put on a psychology clinic and seeing the Miz bump for the one and only true King like crazy.
by FighterHayabusa on Nov 30, 2010 8:09 PM EST reply actions
The Lawler vs Miz match
was much better than I expected it to be… that crowd was rocking
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 1, 2010 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Very true, the only complaint I have was the Cole run-in.
As soon as you're born you start dying, so you might as well have a good time
When you stick your nose where it does'nt belong...
The Cole run in elevated the match from a 3 star to a 4, IMO. The facial expressions Lawler gave should be used to show all aspiring talents how it’s done! Besides how many people were dying to see Cole get his head handed to him? GOOD STUFF!! Matz57
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by matz57 on Dec 1, 2010 7:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
what are they setting up?
Cole vs JR?
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 1, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly.
King showed the world and the boys in the back that sometimes…less is more.
by FighterHayabusa on Dec 3, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else think CM Punk should replace Cole full time? He’s very funny. And he seems to want to comment on the match at hand. He’s a breath of fresh air on Monday Night. I loved the line “Nothing says punk rock like men’s warehouse. And I brought Vince McMahon’s toupee”.
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"A ringing single for David Eckstein who, in my view, is the perfect size for an American male." -Bob Costas
Not so fast...
Punk is cool! But u need Cole out there, he gets good HEAT. Now with what happened between Cole and Lawler it’s going to be very interesting at that announce table every Monday night, hell I can even see WWE using Cole in Miz’s corner and aligning Lawler with Daniel Bryan for a program. Given the manner in which Cole has tried to pass Bryan off as a nerd I think that match would do everyone well!
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by matz57 on Dec 1, 2010 7:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I could see that
Maybe keep it at 3 announcers? I loved the “This isn’t the spanish announce table!” line before Juan Cena put Slater through the table.
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Word.
Punk rocked as usual but it’s only temporary until his hip surgery heals up.
I’d still rather see Punk wrestling than commentating. Way too talented in the ring to give that up so soon.
But yeah, COLE needs to STFU and go.
by FighterHayabusa on Dec 3, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
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