Edited by Alan93, 08 January 2008 - 12:40 PM.
Most Overrated Moves in WWE
#26
Posted 08 January 2008 - 12:39 PM
#27
Posted 08 January 2008 - 01:08 PM
The Fallen Angel, on Jan 7 2008, 04:59 PM, said:
Real American ICON!, on Jan 5 2008, 05:52 PM, said:
The Fallen Angel, on Jan 7 2008, 04:40 PM, said:
he said it USED TO BE more of a dvd not that it IS a dvd...
Never said that he said that, IMO if it was more like a DVD, it would look more effective
hence why he said IT USED TO look like one...
Do you understand the difference? Yes now the f-u is rediculous and doen't do much damage but he said it used to be more effective until it was dumbed down hence why it's less effectve looking now....
#28
Posted 08 January 2008 - 01:16 PM
Rabbit, on Jan 6 2008, 06:34 AM, said:
theres no way you could do that in real life
Yeah, because it's also realistic that tables, ladders, and chairs are used as weapons you can slam into whoever you're fighting, climb up on and jump off of, or smash your opponent onto in real life too right?
I'd say the F-U for the obvious reasons already stated.
#29
Posted 08 January 2008 - 01:46 PM
Purity, on Jan 8 2008, 01:16 PM, said:
Rabbit, on Jan 6 2008, 06:34 AM, said:
theres no way you could do that in real life
Yeah, because it's also realistic that tables, ladders, and chairs are used as weapons you can slam into whoever you're fighting, climb up on and jump off of, or smash your opponent onto in real life too right?
I'd say the F-U for the obvious reasons already stated.
Overrated moves to me include:
Hogan Leg Drop - The man lands on his ass and it's supposed to knock you out?
RKO - looks like Orton hurts himself more, but he pops up nice
Female ***** Slaps - Uh ... it's just a slap
Overdrive - aka Playmaker - as TheRob said, "rookie move"
Powerbombs - they look assisted
The Worm - after all the dancing, all it is, is a falling chop (weak)
619 - Seems too obvious. The follow up is better.
Most diving attacks from the TB - the set ups are always heavily assisted
#30
Posted 08 January 2008 - 03:52 PM
cause when you jump up its almost impossible to be able to pull yourself into a swinging momentum
10/10 the person you do it to will be able to stop you
#31
Posted 08 January 2008 - 05:05 PM
#32
Posted 08 January 2008 - 05:30 PM
#33
Posted 08 January 2008 - 05:54 PM
#34
Posted 08 January 2008 - 05:58 PM
The Canadian Destroyer is blatantly obviously fake. Yes, it's all "fake" to a certain degree but this is a move where the opponent does all of the work and the person "performing" the move is just along for the ride.
#35
Posted 08 January 2008 - 06:14 PM
Rabbit, on Jan 8 2008, 03:52 PM, said:
cause when you jump up its almost impossible to be able to pull yourself into a swinging momentum
10/10 the person you do it to will be able to stop you
Id put it more 7 or 8/10 it can be done but is extreamly hard without an assist
also we should probly focus more on the main eventers finishers cause they tend to get the biggest pop
#36
Posted 08 January 2008 - 08:35 PM
Sergio, on Jan 6 2008, 07:46 AM, said:
Purity, on Jan 8 2008, 01:16 PM, said:
Rabbit, on Jan 6 2008, 06:34 AM, said:
theres no way you could do that in real life
Yeah, because it's also realistic that tables, ladders, and chairs are used as weapons you can slam into whoever you're fighting, climb up on and jump off of, or smash your opponent onto in real life too right?
I'd say the F-U for the obvious reasons already stated.
Overrated moves to me include:
Hogan Leg Drop - The man lands on his ass and it's supposed to knock you out?
RKO - looks like Orton hurts himself more, but he pops up nice
Female ***** Slaps - Uh ... it's just a slap
Overdrive - aka Playmaker - as TheRob said, "rookie move"
Powerbombs - they look assisted
The Worm - after all the dancing, all it is, is a falling chop (weak)
619 - Seems too obvious. The follow up is better.
Most diving attacks from the TB - the set ups are always heavily assisted
That was actually my point. Just because something wouldn't be possible to pull off IRL doesn't make it a bad move. The hurricanrana at least looks good, and looks like the person doing the move is the one doing the work.
#37
Posted 08 January 2008 - 08:42 PM
#38
Posted 08 January 2008 - 08:53 PM
#39
Posted 09 January 2008 - 02:04 AM
Most electrifying move in sports entertainment my foot.
It's just an elbow drop. C'mon.
And people, the F-U (both old and new) would hurt like hell. It's a legitimate wrestling (as well as MMA, though harder to pull off) move for a reason.
#40
Posted 09 January 2008 - 02:23 AM
Even the F-U can be taken seriously to a certain degree despite it not looking like much and that it is still somewhat overrated. Slamming someone down that hard could drive the air out of their lungs and leave them momentarily incapacitated for a three count. Remember the move only really has to stun them enough to get a quick three count, it doesn't have to knock the opponent out cold.
Which also brings me to the Fisherman's Suplex (aka the Perfect Plex). It's not a powerful move by any means, but think of it logically. You're forcing your opponent into an awkward position with their leg being pull into their chest making it hard to breath, and then suplexed quickly onto their back to further drive air out of their lungs and with them already being clutched in a pin it could get a quick three count pinfall.
Hell, thinking about it logically a "Leg Drop of Doom" from Hogan could get a pin easily. First of all, you have to remember that Hogan works on his opponent's head most of the match with punches and usually follows up with a straight up kick to the face (aka Big Boot), then he gets some momentum rebounding off of the ropes leaps into the air and sandwiches his opponent's head between his leg and the mat. Now to put it into perspective, this isn't a soft canvas and Hogan is a 6'7" man who weighs nearly 300 pounds. So you're taking damage to the head through the match over time, the big boot further disorients you and then your head is squashed between a 6'7" man weighing nearly 300 pounds and the ring mat. Seriously, it could put you down for a three count and possibly knock you unconscious.
Yes, these moves seem overrated because they're usually considered standard moves, just done with a little bit more flash to them. But thinking logically any of them could still keep an opponent down for a three count.
Edited by TheRob, 09 January 2008 - 02:32 AM.
#41
Posted 09 January 2008 - 02:38 AM
While The Rob does bring up good points for the excuse as to why some of these moves may cause enough damage for a 3 count, we must also take into account that sometimes wrestlers do their finishers without the assist of wearing the other guy down during a match. Austin follows a stunner after a beer chug. Sometimes wrestlers do their finisher right away during a segment and that's when it loses it's dramatic effect. Makes you wonder why they take so long to do it in a match if doing it asap lays the person out straight away.
#42
Posted 09 January 2008 - 02:43 AM
Sergio, on Jan 9 2008, 03:38 AM, said:
While The Rob does bring up good points for the excuse as to why some of these moves may cause enough damage for a 3 count, we must also take into account that sometimes wrestlers do their finishers without the assist of wearing the other guy down during a match. Austin follows a stunner after a beer chug. Sometimes wrestlers do their finisher right away during a segment and that's when it loses it's dramatic effect. Makes you wonder why they take so long to do it in a match if doing it asap lays the person out straight away.
Edited by TheRob, 09 January 2008 - 02:47 AM.
#43
Posted 09 January 2008 - 02:49 AM
Hogans Leg Drop= OVERRATED
Edge's Spear= Doesn't look effective, like Lashley's Spear or Goldberg's
The Worm= All he does it's taunt and hit you in the chest..... Amazing.....
Sweat Chin Music= Taunts> Kicks you in the Chin> nothing Special amazing
Kennedy's Latest Finisher> No Really Effective Looking
Rock Bottom= Very Overrated once again
Playmaker= What The Hell is that, a very Rookie move
Thats all i can think of at this moment.....
Edited by KrossF!re, 09 January 2008 - 02:51 AM.
#44
Posted 09 January 2008 - 02:50 AM
#45
Posted 09 January 2008 - 03:09 AM
Now I know you're gonna "but the Stunner does the same thing". Indeed in the middle of a beer bash while Austin and his victim are both fresh is a little hard to believe. But remember that for as long as Austin has used the Stunner we have been conditioned into believing that the Stunner is the most powerful move this side of just getting a gun and shooting your opponent. And besides, everyone likes Austin - thus it's more believable.
#46
Posted 09 January 2008 - 03:43 AM
#47
Posted 09 January 2008 - 06:57 AM
@ TheRob.....I see all points you made and I agree with all those points.....
as to all of you deem the F-U as over rated all I have to say is why don't you find some big guy go find a ring and have them pick you up and F-U you and see if you can kick out before a three count.....It's doubtful that any of you can.....that's why I have alot more respect for each and every wrestler out there and what they do.....because I believe it would kill me to do this stuff several times a week
#48
Posted 09 January 2008 - 07:43 AM
#49
Posted 09 January 2008 - 11:05 AM
◄Shαuη►, on Jan 9 2008, 08:43 AM, said:
Besides, the whole assisting thing is mostly done for entertainment sake, but have you ever seen a Vader Chokeslam? He pretty much hoists them up with his own power, and probably does one of the most brutal looking Chokeslams you'll ever see.
#50
Posted 09 January 2008 - 11:56 AM