[GreenHydra]

Foreign wrestlers like Yoshi Tatsu should be able to cut pre-taped promos with subtitles. It might be weird at first, but I think the fans would eventually acclimate and accept the style. Wrestlers like Tatsu would have more degrees of expression- being able to convey humor and personality- rather than just broken English promos. I think it would also help in creating the international feel that WWE pushes for.

Bad idea?

 

[acracker]

this is the equvilent to asking the english speaking world to give up on stereotypes, i dont see that happening any time soon

 

[YunisTaker]

Well it would have been nice to see a Scott Steiner promo with subtitles.

I of course understand The Great Khali, but for those who don't, he should have had subtitles as well.

 

[Poueff]

Well it would have been nice to see a Scott Steiner promo with subtitles.

I of course understand The Great Khali, but for those who don't, he should have had subtitles as well.

Doesn't he just growl and then his manager,whoever it is,does the talking?

 

[PartFive]

Foreign wrestlers like Yoshi Tatsu should be able to cut pre-taped promos with subtitles. It might be weird at first, but I think the fans would eventually acclimate and accept the style. Wrestlers like Tatsu would have more degrees of expression- being able to convey humor and personality- rather than just broken English promos. I think it would also help in creating the international feel that WWE pushes for.

Bad idea?

Indeed.

 

[MyDeerHunter]

Promos are at least 50% crowd reaction. With subtitled promos there would be no reaction and they wouldn't get over from them. Having managers translate ala Runjin Singh is a much better solution.

 

[just1988]

What's the point? WWE write everyones promo's anyway so they'll just be saying the exact same as everyone as, as if we're not tired of that already.

 

[Frightmare]

Wouldn't be that stupid I think. I think a Promo by for example Tatsu would be better with subs.

 

[LifeInCattleClass]

I like it - if only to see Gabriel speak Afrikaans

 

[siavash]

I would be for this, if I didn't think that it might hurt the wrestler and turn them into a comedic character

 

[sayne]

It would only work for comedic purposes, like Kaientai with their "Indeed" stuff.

 

[ToddTheBod]

Indeed.

 

[Red5289]

Done tastefully it could work!! Especially for the 'silent types'

 

[titoveli]

No, you sick freak; keep your opinions to yourself

i hate subtitles

 

[LeapingLannyPoffo]

No, you sick freak; keep your opinions to yourself.

 

[PhEnOmAnIaC]

noo it would be awful

 

[ManiacMichaelMyers]

Good idea but too high brow for most fans, wait I'm sorry, The WWE Universe.

 

[Funaki]

Indeed.

 

[Xiphias]

This would rely on a lot of the in-bred hicks who watch rasslin' being able to read.

 

[jimboystar24]

Lucha Libre USA does this now. So, when the new season starts off, watch Lucha Libre and see if you like it. Then assume WWE would do it worse.

Personally, I like it and think it's done well on Lucha Libre.