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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 12:12:15 GMT -5
He's a good worker with a different and unique look.
However, his gimmick is absolute outdated trash and he needs to wear boots.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 12:14:34 GMT -5
I think I may be able to buy into him more if he didn't have such a terrible character. If he has any personality, I can't see it with his stupid gimmick. I agree the gimmick is old as time and crap, but he's gold in the ring. Hopefully a character change comes with him losing the streak, but not as extreme as dancing Kozlov. He should be a monster heel but he needs to lose the anti-USA crap, have him speak for himself a bit. He has the potential to be something very different with his fighting style. Play up the Muay Thai stuff more. A new finisher is a must.
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Post by Tyler Black on Feb 23, 2015 12:22:47 GMT -5
I'm a fan, admittedly I wanted swagger to go over at least once in their fued, but now I'm glad he didn't. Rusev is very very talented, but his move set could use more power in it. Power bombs, spinebusters back breakers, high impact suplexs like Germans and belly to bellys. I understand the wwe safer style can't really accomadate that, but I feel like that's the only thing rusev is missing, a strong moveset
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Post by attitudesback on Feb 23, 2015 12:26:41 GMT -5
I love his work. His match at Fastlane was awesome, I haven't seen someone look so genuinely shocked in a match in years. His whole package of selling, facial expressions, look, I think he's a great superstar and I'm glad the streak continues.
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Post by jakksking1 on Feb 23, 2015 12:45:05 GMT -5
Rusev is about as close to a true heel as you are going to get in 2015. Lesnar still gets cheered. Rollins is very popular amongst the smarks and IWC. In this day in age it's great to see an actual heel and not a tweener
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Post by HVMMONS on Feb 23, 2015 12:49:45 GMT -5
Not a fan. Then again, I never did like anyone with the anti-America gimmick. It's a cheap and lazy way to get heat.
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Post by Mr. McCluer on Feb 23, 2015 12:52:12 GMT -5
Rusev needs to go over Cena at 'Mania. Cena needs to do the deed and have it happen. Rusev has the potential to be a mega player from then on out. He's basocally the Russian Kurt Angle. Which is awesome. He picked it up quickly, he's good all around. Even on the mic. I mean he could go far.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 12:52:53 GMT -5
Not a fan. Then again, I never did like anyone with the anti-America gimmick. It's a cheap and lazy way to get heat. To be honest, Rusev has got to be one of the bigger actually hated heels in years. Miz was the last one I think.
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Post by HVMMONS on Feb 23, 2015 12:55:18 GMT -5
Not a fan. Then again, I never did like anyone with the anti-America gimmick. It's a cheap and lazy way to get heat. To be honest, Rusev has got to be one of the bigger actually hated heels in years. Miz was the last one I think. Yeah, because nobody likes an individual who waves their flag on American territory, and speaks to us in a different language more than Americans. Lol.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 12:57:32 GMT -5
To be honest, Rusev has got to be one of the bigger actually hated heels in years. Miz was the last one I think. Yeah, because nobody likes an individual who waves their flag on American territory, and speaks to us in a different language more than Americans. Lol.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 15:23:20 GMT -5
I think he's really the only one that could put up somewhat of a fight against Brock, but still wouldn't beat him
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Post by BrIaNMeRcY on Feb 23, 2015 15:33:00 GMT -5
I don't get the hate that Rusev receives. I can tell he is one of those guys who is hungry and wants to main event cards. His match with John Cena proves he can hang with top level stars such as Cena. I don't care if his gimmick seems outdated. Rusev's overall workrate and mannerisms trumps his gimmick. I fell to liking him when he reemerged on NXT against Dolph Ziggler. When Lana came to the scene, it added a dynamic that works. Lana stands out because seeing valets in the WWE is not common at all.
I hope to see Rusev being in the main event scene for years. The sheer determination he has really shows. He is getting better and better. His encounter with Cena is easily one of his best matches. If they do have Cena/Rusev at WrestleMania XXXI, I hope Rusev goes over. Cena is at the point in his career that a loss doesn't hurt him.
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Post by Miztery on Feb 23, 2015 16:17:48 GMT -5
Rusev is phenomenal. I am just afraid he will waste away after he is beaten for the first time.
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Feb 23, 2015 16:36:46 GMT -5
Rusev sells better than 96% of the ing roster. I've been a Rusev guy since day one. He'll be champion one day.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 16:38:59 GMT -5
Yes! He's one of my favourites at the moment especially since he defeated Cena... But Cena will win at WM
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Post by Weemanv1 on Feb 23, 2015 16:40:32 GMT -5
I never hated Rusev when he first debuted, he just wasn't my favorite either. Now though, he's just...great. One of if not the best and most successful NXT call ups we've had in the past year. I don't even hate the gimmick. Outdated or not, it's working, something any foreigner hasn't been able to do since Muhammad Hassan ten years ago. The guy can wrestle, he can stay in character and work off of just about anything, and he is the best seller on the roster behind only Heath Slater.
The biggest threat to Rusev right now is his first loss and what comes after that. That's where I worry. He certainly has the ability, but it's tough to say if creative will find anything to do with him or not.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 16:53:37 GMT -5
Didn't care much for him in NXT, but he's been awesome since coming to the main roster. I'm a big fan.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 16:57:25 GMT -5
Is this a joke? Cena was in his ear the whole match. Didn't look like he was calling it either but rather reminding him what to do next.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 16:59:34 GMT -5
Is this a joke? Cena was in his ear the whole match. Didn't look like he was calling it either but rather reminding him what to do next. And? It was a great match.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 18:16:40 GMT -5
Is this a joke? Cena was in his ear the whole match. Didn't look like he was calling it either but rather reminding him what to do next. You do realize that the guy calling the match, is supposed to tell him what to do, right? That's the whole point.
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