Crowley Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 What are some of the more subtle nuances you appreciate? Whose little character quirks do you like, and what small details can make wrestling more believable for you? Here’s a few of mine. I like how quickly Hiroshi Tanahashi hops onto the top rope. I hate when wrestlers climb the turnbuckle as slowly as possible. I love how Austin marches down to the ring shaking his head around and talking to himself when he’s really pissed off. “He’s talkin, He’s walkin, BMF WALK!!!” - Jim Ross Even when he’s just chilling at ringside in his rocking chair, Bray Wyatt stays in character with these creepy little nervous tics. When the momentum shifts in his favor and he’s getting ready to do his comeback, his hand starts spasming and he taps his foot erratically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crack. Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I liked how The Rock always added extra "funk" to his kicks, punches, and sharpshooter by shaking his leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 proper facial expression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarDaddyPlease Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Punk's egotistical, non-caring comments he made in the ring occasionally. He added a lot to his character with the little things. Bray's entire demeanor. I seriously think he might be one of my favorites all time no matter what happens booking wise because he plays his character through every second, even when he isn't the focal point. I lost it during his Raw segment, huge mark out moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XavMashes Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 When Seth turned on The Shield, Dean Ambrose was talking about how he would destroy him. While he did that, he was ticking on his microphone, like showing how anxious he was to kill him. It was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crack. Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Lesnars beastly back spasms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhunter Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I love Kevin Owens facial expressions with everything he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I love Kevin Owens facial expressions with everything he does. Both of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I liked Ambrose's crazy expressions before they became exaggerated with the whole Lunatic Fringe thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowley Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I liked Ambrose's crazy expressions before they became exaggerated with the whole Lunatic Fringe thing. Me too. I can just imagine Dean coming back through the curtain after his match and Vince says, “Not bad, but you know what could have made it even better? If you had been sticking your tongue out the whole time.” Unfortunately his character traits aren’t subtle at all anymore. They’re starting to become really exaggerated and cartoony. WWE is afraid that their audience won’t understand that Dean is supposed to be crazy unless he makes goofy faces while commentary reminds us that he’s the “lunatic fringe”. I like that this guy who is supposed to be a totally unpredictable psycho refers to himself as a lunatic and wears a t-shirt that says “unstable” on it. Why don’t they just give Roman Reigns a t-shirt that says STRONG SILENT TYPE on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I liked Ambrose's crazy expressions before they became exaggerated with the whole Lunatic Fringe thing. Me too. I can just imagine Dean coming back through the curtain after his match and Vince says, “Not bad, but you know what could have made it even better? If you had been sticking your tongue out the whole time.” Unfortunately his character traits aren’t subtle at all anymore. They’re starting to become really exaggerated and cartoony. WWE is afraid that their audience won’t understand that Dean is supposed to be crazy unless he makes goofy faces while commentary reminds us that he’s the “lunatic fringe”. I like that this guy who is supposed to be a totally unpredictable psycho refers to himself as a lunatic and wears a t-shirt that says “unstable” on it. Why don’t they just give Roman Reigns a t-shirt that says STRONG SILENT TYPE on it? Well...John Cena had his "The Champ is here shirt" and Brock Lesnar has the "Beast Incarnate" But yeah...it feel like VKM (or whoever is responsible for that) is micromanaging everything, because they think that they cannot do any wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestInTheWorld614 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I love how Jericho yelled "ask him" every time he would do a submission or simple rest hold. I love Tyson Kidd's "yip" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansOnToast Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 How Sandow use to hold the microphone springs to mind, I enjoyed his whole character so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantasmagore Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Edge's head bob as a heel. Christian's random interactions with the crowd as heel, he would smile or point at them as if he was a big deal which went well with his delusional persona. CM Punk's cobra taunt while his opponent was making his entrance or being introduced. Sadly, he stopped doing it in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterNation Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I love when superstars sing along with they're entrance music. Not like R-Truth actually performing for the crowd, but like Paige did on Raw a few weeks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhunter Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I love when big cass shakes as he says SPELL IT OUT FOR YA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Jones Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Always loved how Austin would get in the face of his opponent after giving him a Stunner, that trash talkin.. awesome. Taker hissing/rolling his eyes back when he used to choke people while either in the corner, or on the ground was a neat thing.. miss that from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I love when superstars sing along with they're entrance music. Not like R-Truth actually performing for the crowd, but like Paige did on Raw a few weeks back. The crowd in NXT used to sing Paige's theme before she got called up. It was perfect. ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 A bunch of small things in NXT make me happy. Mainly how the roster is self aware about things going on, Sami does his road to redemption Baley sees this and makes it her mission to do the same since character wise they are similar. Another thing is watching Paul Heyman ringside for matches. He puts alot of emotion into what hes doing unilke the rest of the roster how kinda yell and slam there hands on the mat occasionally. I also love how Heyman is one of the only people in the WWE who rarely get the "What?" chant. People listen to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPC Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 The way Dvon Dudley sold most moves. Austins little hop step in the ring The Rock's shaking leg for most moves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 When guys used to lay on the turnbuckle/ropes near the corner. Always loved it for some reason. Shawn, Eddie, Billy Gunn (?) are a few examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Kalisto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyriqz ✪ Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Kalisto LOL. Amazing. Lemme add Alexa Bliss to that. But on topic and being serious: I really like how Sheamus looks so pissed off when he's going for the Brogue. Like, after a long fought match he looks legitimately battered and bruised and like he hates his opponent for giving him that much fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy. Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Seth Rollins' laugh When Rusev stamps on his grounded opponent's back before applying The Accolade. Paige's seductive movements during her matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy. Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I love how Jericho yelled "ask him" every time he would do a submission or simple rest hold. I love Tyson Kidd's "yip" I remember I was watching some Nitro episode last year from the late 90's, and Jericho actually said "come on babay". I was surprised because I didn't know he's been using that for phrase for who knows how long. That's cool that's he's been consistent with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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