Retro threads also fail because it's so different to what you watch now. It makes it awfully hard to adjust, as you're so used to a particular pattern, yet you're writing in a totally different one.
That's a problem alright, especially if the reader didn't watch WWE in the past, before 2006 probably. Though I don't like how content bookers are to follow in line with the product the WWE produces when they book modern WWE threads.
That's a problem alright, especially if the reader didn't watch WWE in the past, before 2006 probably. Though I don't like how content bookers are to follow in line with the product the WWE produces when they book modern WWE threads.
The "I'm going to change direction of the current product because it sucks even though I don't really know how to and I actually won't except maybe jobbing out a few midcarders because I don't like them" syndrome is quite common. I hear if you take a panadol it clears up in the next day or so though.
Picture this for a second, someone attempts a cutter/RKO style move but they lift the guy up (obviously the other guy would help himself up) and hit an RKO/Tombstone style combination. Basically an RKO where the head would land on the canvas first. Sorry if you can't picture that but would it be a legit finisher and would it actually be dangerous? Because if it is dangerous I wouldn't use it because there has to be some sort of realism with moves.
There aren't many people on here that could book 1997 successfully, especially on the WCW side of things. June 1997 to June 1999 was by far my fav time period in wrestling. just so much change over those 24 months.
Agreed. I'm guessing WCW would, obviously. Which makes it a shame those guys didn't. I could probably do it too, if I was so inclined.
What if he landed from an angle of around 70 degrees, I am guessing he could be cushioned somewhat by the forearm. I prefer quick finishers that can make a star and get someone over. Sweet Chin Music is very quick, The Pedigree you always know is coming by that kick and the chokeslam is in the same boat but I hate stupid generic finishers that have no impact or no OH SHIT HE JUST HIT HIM WITH IT surprise.
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I think this is why I never liked match writing. Planned spots and finished and thinking them out in such detail is boring to me. It doesn't give me as much pleasure as plotting a promo, storyline.
Match writing does take a certain nack in how to write, so not everyone is going to be good at it. I myself, I love writing both matches and promos. Promos are great, they set the scene, but when that once a month comes for three hours, that is where it is all layed down, and the challenge of conveying that in a match enviorment is brilliant. It takes a lot of skill to do it correctly, that is, if writing it out in full.
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