Post by codystarbuck on Oct 24, 2019 1:49:03 GMT -5
Watching the third episode of NWA Powerrr....
After being attacked on the last ep by the Dawsons, Eddie Kingston is out to challenge them to a match with him and Homicide. F-Bombs are bleeped. decent promo, with plenty of fire; pretty much in the ECW style. First match features Marti belle against crystal Rose. Not a lot of psychology, some spots, lots of running at people in the corner. I've seen better on GLOW. So, far, the women's matches (we have had two) are way behind Shimmer and the WWE Divas. Really need better workers. Not sure if Tessa Blanchard (Tully's daughter and Magnum TA's stepdaughter, which is all kinds of ironic) is under contract (she has wrestled for Impact); but, she would be one to help carry this division.
Dawsons come out to answer Kingston's challenge and cut an average indie promo. These guys are bulky; but not that tall and they have a low rent indie look. Definitely not the monsters they want them to be (or that they are trying to portray) and they aren't any taller than Dave Marquez. One has a shaved head and huge beard, the other has a beard and hair pulled back. both in black t-shirts, shorts, vest and boots, with one boot, each, wrapped in white fur. Brody & Hanson they ain't. So far, they don't look like they would have gotten above mid-card in the average territory. they would have been jobbed out to a babyface tag-team, in the old days. They need a personality, better ring gear and some psychology in their matches. they used brawler moves, but really didn't execute them that well. Really need a veteran to show them how it's done.
video package for Thunder Rosa is intriguing and she has a great look...
Nice Day of the Dead look. She's a legit Mexican-American and has worked for Lucha Underground (as Kobra Moon), Ring of Honor, and Women of Wrestling. She is also set to fight an MMA match for Combates Americas, in November. Looked at a match of hers, from 4 years ago, for the Japanese Stardom promotion: works a mat-based, submission style. Looked promising; but needed to sell her opponents offense more. Will be interested to see how far she has progressed.
Aron Stevens, the former Damien Sandow, in the WWE is out; very entertaining promos. Tells the announcers and fans to never make eye contact. Plays up being some kind of thespian. He was great in the last episode. Vaguely resembles Robert Downey Jr and seems to be going for the diva-actor vibe thing. he's got good size and I heard good things about him, when he was in the WWE. Trained in OVW, under Cornette and danny Davis. Crowd starts calling him captain Morgan (as in the rum) and he sells it beautifully. He actually is able to get heat, which is more than you can say for some of the guys trying to heel. he's obnoxious enough to get the crowd to respond.
Caleb Konley vs Dan Parker-Parke is a skinny Canadian, who uses muay thai knee strikes; but too low to look good. he's way to thin to be anything but a jobber, at this point. Conley was trained by crockett workhorse/undercard guy George South and worked for TNA/Impact. Bit of a spot monkey and doesn't throw a good punch (none of the young guys seem to know how to make it look good); but, he has good fundamentals and seasoning with a veteran would really help this guy.
Interview with Tim Storm, former champion, who lost in ep 1 to Nick Aldis, which means he can't challenge for the belt. He's in his 50s and is a school teacher. Good babyface, built like a tank. 24 year veteran. Cuts a somber promo, talking about hard decisions. Eli Daeke (ex-TNA champion) comes out and cuts a lively promo, proposing a team, against the Dawsons. Drake is good on the mic and tries to talk like the Rock. Not the same kind of charisma; but, a step above a lot of guys out there.
D for the Spiritual Advisor Invisible Hair Cream. More silly fun.
Jocephus out to make an apology to James Storm (too many Storms) after getting a whoopin from Storm, on ep 1. He has a trash bag with him. (ps, The Spiritual Advisor, from the commercial, is a bald chick and was Joecephus' attendant at the NWA New Year's Clash, back in January) Jocephus has a loss to David Arquette, if that tells you anything. Ugh! Colt Cabana comes out for some comedy. He takes a cowboy hat from Jocephus and pays James Storm, accepts the apology, then gets powder in the face and rolls into the ring (neat trick, when you are blind). Jocephus comes in and mocks Colt, then Storm slips into the ring and hits Jocephus with a super kick (does it well, though no one beats Chris Adams). Storm is setting up to hit Cabana, when Ken Anderson (formerly Mr Kennedy, in the WWE and Mr Anderson in TNA) pulls him out of the ring. They formed a team in the last ep. Jocephus looks like a wrestler version of Zack Galifianakis.
Nick Aldis and Kamille out for an interview. Kamille doesn't speak, which is causing issues with Joe Galli, who keeps trying to question her, with her not responding and Aldis getting angry. Aldis is decent; but not a Ric Flair level talker. Good worker in the ring, looks like a champion in his suits; but, would not have been the main event guy in days of yore, based on work on the mic. Kind of like Steven Regal, in the early days, before the personality really came out and the facials stepped up. I like Aldis (especially in the ring); but, he needs to step it up. He doesn't really heel all that well, which seems to be what he is aiming for. Needs more fire or more snide, one of the two.
Nonsensical video for something left as a question mark; with Natasha narration and a silhouette of bad martial arts katas and volcanoes erupting. Set up for something; but, hard to care. Hoe this mystery doesn't drag out, like the Black Scorpion.
Tim Drake comes out in ring gear to join Eli Drake against the Dawsons (Dave, the bald one, and Zane, the one with hair). Crowd chanting "Dawson's Creek" at Dave Dawson (was waiting for that). bayfaces take the lead, then the Dawson's work on Storm. They have a bearhug spot with too much daylight coming through from Dave Dawson (need to cinch it up, brotha). Drake on the comeback; but finish has Dawson's sandwiching Storm. Storm has good psychology, decent facials, but isn't spectacular with his execution. Solid, but not what I'd call a main event guy. Physically, he reminds me a bit of pre-WWF Paul Orndorff, except Orndorff was explosive in everything he did. He could move fast, hit hard and played babyface or heel well. He was a sh@#-kicker, either way. Storm looks solid, but lacks the extra energy that would make his stuff look better. Dawsons are raw but have potential. they are being pushed as monsters, which emphasizes how much smaller these guys are, compared to the monsters of the territory days or the WWF. Don't look to be over 6ft, maybe 6 ft 1 (though hard to say). They'd be big in mexico; but not the US.
Kingston & Homicide make the save, as the Dawson's work over Storm, with Drake absent. Aldis comes out to check on Storm and Drake finally turns up in the ring, selling his shoulder.
Overall, another great show. Cornette is aces on the mic and Galli is a decent play-by-play. Mat action is mostly good, though you have a lot of young guys in need of seasoning. They have angles going here, so they are trying to tell stories. They have a PPV in November and are building to that and another set of tapings in December. I'm betting on Dawsons vs Kingston & Homicide, in a wild brawl. Aldis and Storm might get a rematch, though I'm not sure about that. Drake is hard to call, whether he is supposed to be heel or babyface.
Dawsons and Aron Stevens are the only ones outright playing heel. Aldis, James Storm, and Drake seem to be playing tweener. Seems like the younger generation has trouble playing heel, because they want to be cool and that is babyface territory. Dawsons are rather like the early Dudley Boys; beating people up and playing monsters, until they are around bigger guys. Dudley's had better psychology. Dawsons are working in the Carolinas, with George South. Not sure if he is training them or just working with them. He was a damn good worker, who just didn't have the size or charisma to be more than mid-card; but, he made the stars look good, which is an art. he's a good trainer, by most accounts. Need more of those kinds of guys to teach these youngsters, if they really want an old school feel.
Cabana started doing his normal comedy, but sold well for the powder attack (Corny was selling it as medicated powder, which was making them choke, when they were anywhere near Cabana. Corny has been a critic of Cabana and his overemphasis on comedy; but says he is there to be serious. He doesn't have the build for the WWE and was there for a brief time. He would never have held the title in the real NWA; but, he is a seasoned vet, compared to a lot of these guys.
Corrigan has a decent crew; but, they need more polish for this to really be something like the old days. The throwback angle makes them stand out; but, nostalgia may not be enough to sustain. He has solid tv, though, something sadly lacking from TNA/Impact (on a consistent basis) and doesn't wear you down, like WWE. There's potential here.
After being attacked on the last ep by the Dawsons, Eddie Kingston is out to challenge them to a match with him and Homicide. F-Bombs are bleeped. decent promo, with plenty of fire; pretty much in the ECW style. First match features Marti belle against crystal Rose. Not a lot of psychology, some spots, lots of running at people in the corner. I've seen better on GLOW. So, far, the women's matches (we have had two) are way behind Shimmer and the WWE Divas. Really need better workers. Not sure if Tessa Blanchard (Tully's daughter and Magnum TA's stepdaughter, which is all kinds of ironic) is under contract (she has wrestled for Impact); but, she would be one to help carry this division.
Dawsons come out to answer Kingston's challenge and cut an average indie promo. These guys are bulky; but not that tall and they have a low rent indie look. Definitely not the monsters they want them to be (or that they are trying to portray) and they aren't any taller than Dave Marquez. One has a shaved head and huge beard, the other has a beard and hair pulled back. both in black t-shirts, shorts, vest and boots, with one boot, each, wrapped in white fur. Brody & Hanson they ain't. So far, they don't look like they would have gotten above mid-card in the average territory. they would have been jobbed out to a babyface tag-team, in the old days. They need a personality, better ring gear and some psychology in their matches. they used brawler moves, but really didn't execute them that well. Really need a veteran to show them how it's done.
video package for Thunder Rosa is intriguing and she has a great look...
Nice Day of the Dead look. She's a legit Mexican-American and has worked for Lucha Underground (as Kobra Moon), Ring of Honor, and Women of Wrestling. She is also set to fight an MMA match for Combates Americas, in November. Looked at a match of hers, from 4 years ago, for the Japanese Stardom promotion: works a mat-based, submission style. Looked promising; but needed to sell her opponents offense more. Will be interested to see how far she has progressed.
Aron Stevens, the former Damien Sandow, in the WWE is out; very entertaining promos. Tells the announcers and fans to never make eye contact. Plays up being some kind of thespian. He was great in the last episode. Vaguely resembles Robert Downey Jr and seems to be going for the diva-actor vibe thing. he's got good size and I heard good things about him, when he was in the WWE. Trained in OVW, under Cornette and danny Davis. Crowd starts calling him captain Morgan (as in the rum) and he sells it beautifully. He actually is able to get heat, which is more than you can say for some of the guys trying to heel. he's obnoxious enough to get the crowd to respond.
Caleb Konley vs Dan Parker-Parke is a skinny Canadian, who uses muay thai knee strikes; but too low to look good. he's way to thin to be anything but a jobber, at this point. Conley was trained by crockett workhorse/undercard guy George South and worked for TNA/Impact. Bit of a spot monkey and doesn't throw a good punch (none of the young guys seem to know how to make it look good); but, he has good fundamentals and seasoning with a veteran would really help this guy.
Interview with Tim Storm, former champion, who lost in ep 1 to Nick Aldis, which means he can't challenge for the belt. He's in his 50s and is a school teacher. Good babyface, built like a tank. 24 year veteran. Cuts a somber promo, talking about hard decisions. Eli Daeke (ex-TNA champion) comes out and cuts a lively promo, proposing a team, against the Dawsons. Drake is good on the mic and tries to talk like the Rock. Not the same kind of charisma; but, a step above a lot of guys out there.
D for the Spiritual Advisor Invisible Hair Cream. More silly fun.
Jocephus out to make an apology to James Storm (too many Storms) after getting a whoopin from Storm, on ep 1. He has a trash bag with him. (ps, The Spiritual Advisor, from the commercial, is a bald chick and was Joecephus' attendant at the NWA New Year's Clash, back in January) Jocephus has a loss to David Arquette, if that tells you anything. Ugh! Colt Cabana comes out for some comedy. He takes a cowboy hat from Jocephus and pays James Storm, accepts the apology, then gets powder in the face and rolls into the ring (neat trick, when you are blind). Jocephus comes in and mocks Colt, then Storm slips into the ring and hits Jocephus with a super kick (does it well, though no one beats Chris Adams). Storm is setting up to hit Cabana, when Ken Anderson (formerly Mr Kennedy, in the WWE and Mr Anderson in TNA) pulls him out of the ring. They formed a team in the last ep. Jocephus looks like a wrestler version of Zack Galifianakis.
Nick Aldis and Kamille out for an interview. Kamille doesn't speak, which is causing issues with Joe Galli, who keeps trying to question her, with her not responding and Aldis getting angry. Aldis is decent; but not a Ric Flair level talker. Good worker in the ring, looks like a champion in his suits; but, would not have been the main event guy in days of yore, based on work on the mic. Kind of like Steven Regal, in the early days, before the personality really came out and the facials stepped up. I like Aldis (especially in the ring); but, he needs to step it up. He doesn't really heel all that well, which seems to be what he is aiming for. Needs more fire or more snide, one of the two.
Nonsensical video for something left as a question mark; with Natasha narration and a silhouette of bad martial arts katas and volcanoes erupting. Set up for something; but, hard to care. Hoe this mystery doesn't drag out, like the Black Scorpion.
Tim Drake comes out in ring gear to join Eli Drake against the Dawsons (Dave, the bald one, and Zane, the one with hair). Crowd chanting "Dawson's Creek" at Dave Dawson (was waiting for that). bayfaces take the lead, then the Dawson's work on Storm. They have a bearhug spot with too much daylight coming through from Dave Dawson (need to cinch it up, brotha). Drake on the comeback; but finish has Dawson's sandwiching Storm. Storm has good psychology, decent facials, but isn't spectacular with his execution. Solid, but not what I'd call a main event guy. Physically, he reminds me a bit of pre-WWF Paul Orndorff, except Orndorff was explosive in everything he did. He could move fast, hit hard and played babyface or heel well. He was a sh@#-kicker, either way. Storm looks solid, but lacks the extra energy that would make his stuff look better. Dawsons are raw but have potential. they are being pushed as monsters, which emphasizes how much smaller these guys are, compared to the monsters of the territory days or the WWF. Don't look to be over 6ft, maybe 6 ft 1 (though hard to say). They'd be big in mexico; but not the US.
Kingston & Homicide make the save, as the Dawson's work over Storm, with Drake absent. Aldis comes out to check on Storm and Drake finally turns up in the ring, selling his shoulder.
Overall, another great show. Cornette is aces on the mic and Galli is a decent play-by-play. Mat action is mostly good, though you have a lot of young guys in need of seasoning. They have angles going here, so they are trying to tell stories. They have a PPV in November and are building to that and another set of tapings in December. I'm betting on Dawsons vs Kingston & Homicide, in a wild brawl. Aldis and Storm might get a rematch, though I'm not sure about that. Drake is hard to call, whether he is supposed to be heel or babyface.
Dawsons and Aron Stevens are the only ones outright playing heel. Aldis, James Storm, and Drake seem to be playing tweener. Seems like the younger generation has trouble playing heel, because they want to be cool and that is babyface territory. Dawsons are rather like the early Dudley Boys; beating people up and playing monsters, until they are around bigger guys. Dudley's had better psychology. Dawsons are working in the Carolinas, with George South. Not sure if he is training them or just working with them. He was a damn good worker, who just didn't have the size or charisma to be more than mid-card; but, he made the stars look good, which is an art. he's a good trainer, by most accounts. Need more of those kinds of guys to teach these youngsters, if they really want an old school feel.
Cabana started doing his normal comedy, but sold well for the powder attack (Corny was selling it as medicated powder, which was making them choke, when they were anywhere near Cabana. Corny has been a critic of Cabana and his overemphasis on comedy; but says he is there to be serious. He doesn't have the build for the WWE and was there for a brief time. He would never have held the title in the real NWA; but, he is a seasoned vet, compared to a lot of these guys.
Corrigan has a decent crew; but, they need more polish for this to really be something like the old days. The throwback angle makes them stand out; but, nostalgia may not be enough to sustain. He has solid tv, though, something sadly lacking from TNA/Impact (on a consistent basis) and doesn't wear you down, like WWE. There's potential here.
