XavMashes Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 So, rumor says that Neville may be repackaged as a mighty mouse-esque gimmick. Not the best idea, maybe the worst. But how could you guys handle Neville's promotion to Raw/SmackDown? Would you keep his high-flyer gimmick or would you repackage him with any other? I thought about giving him a spoiled rich child gimmick. His name would change to Elliott A. Ferguson. He would have a butler (Alfred style) that would make him win everyone of his Raw/SD/weekly show matches, except on PPVs where he would show his true skills. Because "he doesn't like to waste time with normal matches in front of people who can't pay PPVs". Also, if cuts promos, he would cut them "via satellite" in his chalet (A set resembling his chalet). I think it could work pretty well. What ideas do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E#37 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Nothing, just let him be who he is in NXT and let his higflying skills be what gets him over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPC Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 He would be NXT Neville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted... Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Neville Longbottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Should just be who he is on NXT, and let him do what he does best. It got him over with the NXT fans, and the main roster would be the same. Oh, and he'd be over from the Red Arrow alone (the fans in attendance at the live shows I've been to marked hard for it, even though most didn't know who he was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willows Way Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Let him be who he is now. No need to change anything about him. Dude can do things no one else in the company can do he doesn't need a stupid cartoon gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oresama Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'd keep him as he is pretty much. I'd have him debut in the Royal Rumble with a similar angle to Maven and Undertaker in 2002. He eliminates Rusev with a dropkick and then Rusev pulls him out. They have a match for the United States Championship and Neville wins with a rollup, maybe with a distraction from Ryback. He is the first person to pin Rusev on the main roster but in a way that doesn't damage Rusev's credibility AND Lana would still be able to boast Rusev's superiority over Americans and the fact that none can beat him since Adrian's English. As the champion I wouldn't really have him in feuds as such but he would have a long reign with plenty of defenses. Even having him defend on Superstars against guys like Heath Slater and Adam Rose to bring something different to the show, I can't remember the last time a title was defended on Superstars. During this time, he would replace Tyson Kidd in International Airstrike with Justin Gabriel and they can go down the same route as Neville/Zayn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muur Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Keep him as he is In fact, have him go back to that almost heel thing he had going during his feud with Sami, though he'll need to be face for a few months first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 No gimmick needed. I too want and believe he will debut during the Royal Rumble match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I would have him shave his head, wrestle in a loincloth, and develop a second personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maskedmaniac Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 "Mighty Mouse" gimmick? lol, they really don't want him to succeed then? It's really stupid when they build someone up in NXT only to change their name and identity when they get called up to the main roster. It would be like an MLS team signing Lionel Messi and renaming him Pedro Jones or some shit like that. It kinda kills some of the hype they've built up for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyriqz ✪ Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I don't think he's able to pull of any gimmick that's worth a dime, so I think him just being an average guy who's main appeal is his ring work is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XavMashes Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'm not against keeping his NXT persona but he would need more aggressiveness, more attitude. His tweener work in the build up to Takeover was good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impthony Peachtano Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 He was over as hell on the raw before fatal 4 way. People lost their minds seeing his stuff. He'll be easy to get over just like Rey Mysterio was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maskedmaniac Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Neville reminds me of Bret Hart. He's a guy that doesn't go over the top with his character, and doesn't really need a gimmick besides just being himself and letting his ring work do the talking for him. Fans will appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limitbreak Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Neville Longbottom? Neville from iCarly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NostalgiaGod Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 King Neville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thexfactorct Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I'd keep him as he is pretty much. I'd have him debut in the Royal Rumble with a similar angle to Maven and Undertaker in 2002. He eliminates Rusev with a dropkick and then Rusev pulls him out. They have a match for the United States Championship and Neville wins with a rollup, maybe with a distraction from Ryback. He is the first person to pin Rusev on the main roster but in a way that doesn't damage Rusev's credibility AND Lana would still be able to boast Rusev's superiority over Americans and the fact that none can beat him since Adrian's a English. As the champion I wouldn't really have him in feuds as such but he would have a long reign with plenty of defenses. Even having him defend on Superstars against guys like Heath Slater and Adam Rose to bring something different to the show, I can't remember the last time a title was defended on Superstars. During this time, he would replace Tyson Kidd in International Airstrike with Justin Gabriel and they can go down the same route as Neville/Zayn. Hell yeah. Really good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX. Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I can just imagine Vince in a meeting... "I...I...I GOT IT! That uh, that Neville guy, he's like that, uh, whats the damn mouses name, you know that small mouse? BUT HES REALLLLLY STRONG? That god damn mouse dammit! What was his name!?" "....mighty mouse...?" "DAMMIT THATS IT! HE WILL BE OUR MIGHTY MOUSE!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maskedmaniac Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I'd keep him as he is pretty much. I'd have him debut in the Royal Rumble with a similar angle to Maven and Undertaker in 2002. He eliminates Rusev with a dropkick and then Rusev pulls him out. They have a match for the United States Championship and Neville wins with a rollup, maybe with a distraction from Ryback. He is the first person to pin Rusev on the main roster but in a way that doesn't damage Rusev's credibility AND Lana would still be able to boast Rusev's superiority over Americans and the fact that none can beat him since Adrian's a English. As the champion I wouldn't really have him in feuds as such but he would have a long reign with plenty of defenses. Even having him defend on Superstars against guys like Heath Slater and Adam Rose to bring something different to the show, I can't remember the last time a title was defended on Superstars. During this time, he would replace Tyson Kidd in International Airstrike with Justin Gabriel and they can go down the same route as Neville/Zayn. Hell yeah. Really good idea. I did not read this post at all, not one word. I know it's a lot better than whatever WWE will give him regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPC Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I think Neville would thrive early on if you pair him in a tag team with someone charismatic like Seth Rollins or Dolph Ziggler. Depending on if they choose to bring him up as a heel or face either of those scenarios work imo. They do most of the talking and he gets in a few lines because he's not that bad himself, and the rest of the time is devoted to him awing the crowd with his ring work. Eventually one turns on the other or they simply go their separate ways when he's at the point of no longer needing that assistance to remain over with mainstream crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkfoot Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I can just imagine Vince in a meeting... "I...I...I GOT IT! That uh, that Neville guy, he's like that, uh, whats the damn mouses name, you know that small mouse? BUT HES REALLLLLY STRONG? That god damn mouse dammit! What was his name!?" "....mighty mouse...?" "DAMMIT THATS IT! HE WILL BE OUR MIGHTY MOUSE!!!" I was there and can confirm that this is exactly how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I think the mouse gimmick is a bit off, but instead a Donald Duck gimmick would absolutely thrive. Neville would come down to the ring wearing a sailor hat and no pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
⊗ Volrath ⊗ Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 The mouse that gravity forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.hb Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Give him a Muur gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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