Stylin_and_Profilin Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Rollins reminds me so much of Heath Ledger as The Joker from his mannerisms to facial expressions it is uncanny. Assume you mean Ambrose? Â Doh! Â Yeah thats the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Arch Stanton Posted February 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2013 Rollins reminds me so much of Heath Ledger as The Joker from his mannerisms to facial expressions it is uncanny. Assume you mean Ambrose? Â Doh! Â Yeah thats the one. In that case I absolutely agree with you about the resemblance, although I wouldn't say it was uncanny- more like a rip-off. That's not a complaint, I think he's great as the group's mouthpiece. I'd prefer if they had him do nearly all the talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Statto Posted February 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just got done watching Raw. If, this time last week, someone had told me that: Â a) Dutch Mantel would be back on WWE TV; b) He'd be playing a version of the Uncle Zebekiah gimmick; c) He'd cut an exceptionally close-to-the-knuckle, racially-charged promo; d) He'd be managing Jack Swagger, and: e) Jack Swagger would look likely to be on his way to a Wrestlemania "main event" Â I would have wagered pretty much everything I own that no more than 2 of those things would be taking place concurrently. All 5, not a chance. Â As an aside, I quite like the "Patriot Act" name for a finisher for a guy with that gimmick, but it just doesn't seem to fit the move in question. If they'd called the powerbomb that, and always had it as the lead-in to the Ankle Lock, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted February 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2013 There's also every chance this gimmick might be met with such a negative response Dutch Mantel will be back working Ricky Morton promoted events by March. Hope not, of course. The World title will probably open WrestleMania. Dutch Mantel has opened WrestleMania before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted February 13, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 13, 2013 b) He'd be playing a version of the Uncle Zebekiah gimmick  Yeah. That was some clever continuity calling him Zeb. Took me completely by surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Statto Posted February 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2013 It was quite nice. Even though he's probably forgotten by/unknown to a good chunk of the current audience, I liked that they didn't just bring him out as "who's this old geezer?" - as soon as he was in focus, Lawler was "Oh god, it's Zebekiah... I know what this guy thinks, this is going to be bad..." (to paraphrase). Made him seem instantly "relevant", IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just got done watching Raw. If, this time last week, someone had told me that:Â a) Dutch Mantel would be back on WWE TV; b) He'd be playing a version of the Uncle Zebekiah gimmick; c) He'd cut an exceptionally close-to-the-knuckle, racially-charged promo; d) He'd be managing Jack Swagger, and: e) Jack Swagger would look likely to be on his way to a Wrestlemania "main event" Â I would have wagered pretty much everything I own that no more than 2 of those things would be taking place concurrently. All 5, not a chance. Â As an aside, I quite like the "Patriot Act" name for a finisher for a guy with that gimmick, but it just doesn't seem to fit the move in question. If they'd called the powerbomb that, and always had it as the lead-in to the Ankle Lock, no problem. Think the patriot act suits submission move better as it links in to torture etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Arch Stanton Posted February 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2013 The name took me by surprise too- did they ever actually refer to him as Zeb Colter in the 90's or just Uncle Zeb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted February 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2013 He used to manage JBL as well, so you JBL can inform us of his history with him on commentary when he returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheman Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Various places seem to be think his surname comes from Fox news regular Ann Coulter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bully Busick Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 i cant see Swagger in a World Title match at Mania though,stranger things have happened i guess  If it happens Twinn will be chuffed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigBoot Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 It was quite nice. Even though he's probably forgotten by/unknown to a good chunk of the current audience, I liked that they didn't just bring him out as "who's this old geezer?" - as soon as he was in focus, Lawler was "Oh god, it's Zebekiah... I know what this guy thinks, this is going to be bad..." (to paraphrase). Made him seem instantly "relevant", IMO. Â Them not presenting him as a new character was indeed a great touch. Lawler did that well with the whole "Is that who I think it is?" bit because I was thinking the same. Then after the match you had Teddy Long reinforce that, saying he remembered Zebekiah "from back in the day" and him and Lawler basically hinting this Zeb guy was a known nutter. Â The best thing was I hadn't read it in any spoilers or anything so it was a pleasant surprise to see him. Second week in a row they've done that to me, following Mark Henry last week. Â Really, the way they introduced his character was very good, particularly the way he wasn't introduced. Â Normally when they bring someone in they'd have Swagger get on the stick and cut a promo saying "this is my new adviser, etc." or he'd at least be announced by the ring announcer and then the announcers would say "that's a surprise, so-and-so is back". Instead he just quietly walked out behind Swagger, like he'd just wandered down to the ring. Â I've always thought Swagger was a good worker, albeit one who seemed to have been born in the wrong era. Can't help but think a guy with his height, size, background and legit credentials would have done great in Mid-South. If he can make the most of this then I don't see why he couldn't work his way back up the card. Â As far as move names go: they used to call Swagger's modified Dr bomb variation "the Red, White and Blue bomb" for a while. Should've stuck with that. Â Having Mantel back can only be a good thing because he has always been a really strong promo and if this angle doesn't work out then he's also of better colour commentators of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Paul's Bin Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I can't see Swagger being in the title match it would be a wasted opportunity. I'd be livid if it happened though. Â The problem I'm finding with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Arch Stanton Posted February 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted February 13, 2013 We are approaching Swaggers fifth year with the WWE now and bloke has done fuck all memorable and there has been very little development on his character from when he debuted. You can't single Swagger out for that criticism though. Kofi and Ziggler have both been around for a couple of years longer than Swagger and their characters have hardly developed. Â I'm delighted to see Swagger get a renewed push, hopefully this partnership with Zeb pushes him onto the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dart Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 "Patriot Act" name for a finisher for a guy with that gimmick, but it just doesn't seem to fit the move in question. If they'd called the powerbomb that, and always had it as the lead-in to the Ankle Lock, no problem.  Think the patriot act suits submission move better as it links in to torture etc  Isn't it "Patriact" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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