I don't mean to be a "Debbie downer", but I can't really get into The Shield. What's their point? They are heels that are against injustice. That has to be the most ass backwards mentality I have ever heard. They come out in SWAT gear, but they don't fit that look. Yes, Ambrose is extremely talented, but I just don't see how any of this showcases any of it. When I think of people in the WWE who could wear the S.W.A.T gear they don't look anything like Ambrose, or Rollins. Reigns I can deal with, he looks like an enforcer.
It's a bit like The Big Boss Man when he was wearing the SWAT gear, but in his case Big Boss Man sold the look, and the gimmick better than anyone else in the business. I have said it before that if there is anyone who looks like a SWAT team member it would certainly have to be Ryback. Everything about him screams SWAT team, Marine, or enforcer. Then there is Big E Langston. Another intimidating looking man whom I feel fits the role, or look of what The Shield is trying to be. Ultimately I think Reigns, Ryback, and Langston would have made for a much more intimidating, and convincing trio of individuals.
I don't mean to be a "Debbie downer", but I can't really get into The Shield. What's their point? They are heels that are against injustice. That has to be the most ass backwards mentality I have ever heard. They come out in SWAT gear, but they don't fit that look. Yes, Ambrose is extremely talented, but I just don't see how any of this showcases any of it. When I think of people in the WWE who could wear the S.W.A.T gear they don't look anything like Ambrose, or Rollins. Reigns I can deal with, he looks like an enforcer.
It's a bit like The Big Boss Man when he was wearing the SWAT gear, but in his case Big Boss Man sold the look, and the gimmick better than anyone else in the business. I have said it before that if there is anyone who looks like a SWAT team member it would certainly have to be Ryback. Everything about him screams SWAT team, Marine, or enforcer. Then there is Big E Langston. Another intimidating looking man whom I feel fits the role, or look of what The Shield is trying to be. Ultimately I think Reigns, Ryback, and Langston would have made for a much more intimidating, and convincing trio of individuals.
So you've said numerous times already.
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Roman will become a good, solid, reliable big man worker. The WWE needs one with the likes of Kane and Taker getting towards the end of their career. I've been quite impressed with his work so far tbh.
Roman Reigns is only 6'3" though. I think a more apt comparison/forecast might be Batista, who according to his mma stats is legit 6'4" after being billed at 6'6" in the wwe.
Roman Reigns is only 6'3" though. I think a more apt comparison/forecast might be Batista, who according to his mma stats is legit 6'4" after being billed at 6'6" in the wwe.
More like Orton, Reigns isn't anymore near close to batista size. Reigns will be an Orton if he puts it all together.
Monotone trudging mic work, decent in ring charisma that stems mostly from his facial expressions, athletic ring style, crisp moves, and a fantastic look.
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Given Vince's love of big men, and the fact that Reigns is related to The Rock, I wouldn't be surprised if he was pushed harder than Ambrose and Rollins to the disappointment of all the indy fans that worship the likes of Ambrose and Rollins. And I wouldn't mind it really. I'm a fan of The Shield, and so far I've been impressed by Ambrose and Reigns equally (Rollins less so, but he's still being doing well) and it's still to early for me to say who I like the most, although I'm leaning more towards Ambrose for his uniqueness in his character and promos, but I wouldn't mind if Reigns was pushed the most out of them.
20 bucks says they trash the Rock tonight....the fact that the Rock gets a title shot next sunday Is in fact an injustice. This attack i would understand
Given Vince's love of big men, and the fact that Reigns is related to The Rock, I wouldn't be surprised if he was pushed harder than Ambrose and Rollins to the disappointment of all the indy fans that worship the likes of Ambrose and Rollins. And I wouldn't mind it really. I'm a fan of The Shield, and so far I've been impressed by Ambrose and Reigns equally (Rollins less so, but he's still being doing well) and it's still to early for me to say who I like the most, although I'm leaning more towards Ambrose for his uniqueness in his character and promos, but I wouldn't mind if Reigns was pushed the most out of them.
Reigns will be pushed very hard, certainly, but I doubt he gets singled out by Vince for his "size" resulting in it. It's more likely that all 3 get pushed dramatically because, as some posters mentioned, Vince really can't afford to be selective at this point.
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20 bucks says they trash the Rock tonight....the fact that the Rock gets a title shot next sunday Is in fact an injustice. This attack i would understand
The thing about this is, IF they do go after the Rock, which makes all the sense in the world... Rock being bigger than any star ( remember when he rock bottom Mark Henry) he may just take them all out by himself since Rock's appearances are limited... However if the Shield actually beat e crap out of the Rock, that would be the Great One putting ese guys over big time, even if it is a 3 on 1... Hmmm
Reigns will be pushed very hard, certainly, but I doubt he gets singled out by Vince for his "size" resulting in it. It's more likely that all 3 get pushed dramatically because, as some posters mentioned, Vince really can't afford to be selective at this point.
Well it's not certain yet, he could still mess up something big time, but given Vince track record I could see him getting pushed hard.
I'd like to see all three get pushed, I like all of them, but I agree with the general consensus that seems to be going around the forum that is:
- Rollins will be a strong midcarder, but not really a ME material kind of guy
- Ambrose will be a strong upper midcarder, maybe ME guy
- and Reigns will be in a similar position to Ambrose, but maybe more in the ME
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