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Post by Heresy on Aug 9, 2008 10:23:29 GMT -5
I only caught the last ten minutes of Smackdown last night... not sure why Edge was aligned with Vickie before he again turned on her (I'll watch the first hour and fifty to find out) but that entire segment was amazing. Edge's acting ability really was the icing on the cake and made it work beautifully. Any other wrestler in his position would have made that piece look cartoonish, maybe even comedic. I love how all of Undertaker's opponents do the typical "I'm not afraid of you" bit and later become scared... but with Edge you can see him slowly losing his mind as a coping strategy. Edge truly will become, if he isn't already, an all-time great... if not for his wrestling ability, then for the emotion he draws from his character.
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Post by J12 on Aug 9, 2008 10:36:33 GMT -5
As far as I'm concerned, Edge is the most valuable asset the WWE has currently.
He played a great face for a while, but it grew stale quickly. The energy, emotion and heat that he draws as a heel is absolutely incredible.
I think WWE has finally realized that he has been single handedly carrying the company on his back for the better part of the last two years, which is why I'm still holding out for the slim chance that maybe they'll give him the win over Taker.
The man deserves the boost after all he's done for the company.
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Post by v/\v on Aug 9, 2008 10:39:19 GMT -5
Edge is currently the hottest guy in the business. He is currently "The Man" in my eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2008 10:47:07 GMT -5
I completely agree, as this is something I've said for quite a while myself. He has been especially gold these past few weeks.
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Post by JCF on Aug 9, 2008 10:49:50 GMT -5
Edge "feels" what he is doing out there imo so he grasps everything and makes it all so amazing.
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Post by J12 on Aug 9, 2008 10:53:44 GMT -5
As an added note,
My mom's best friend has a 9 year old son who recently became absolutely obsessed with wrestling, so she's often called me for advice on whether or not ordering an event is worth it, or for ticket advice, etc, etc.
Anyway, she recently took her son to a show and called me after to tell me how it was. She had only watched with her son off and on, so she didn't know very many of the wrestlers by name.
The one name that stood out to her from the show, though, was Edge. She said she absolutely hated him, but he was one of the most convincing actors she'd ever seen. She raved about his promo and in-ring performance the entire conversation.
That just goes to show you, even those who don't know the product and don't watch it on a regularly basis, can tune in and at least appreciate Edge for the work he does. That says something.
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Post by Flava Dave on Aug 9, 2008 10:58:10 GMT -5
This is truth. I didn't see last night's segment, but I was marking out over how awesome the Foley/Edge segment was last week.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2008 10:59:52 GMT -5
I saw a little part of the promo last night. Edge is probably the best wrestling in WWE right now. I cannot wait for the Hell in a Cell match
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Post by jericholic226 on Aug 9, 2008 11:00:20 GMT -5
he really is the best "actor" in the wwe hes fun to watch
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Post by acr93 on Aug 9, 2008 11:00:58 GMT -5
I agree, Edge's segment this past week on Smackdown was awesome. I find how he licks his lips to be creepy... but that's a good thing!  |
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Post by penguindude on Aug 9, 2008 11:06:54 GMT -5
I just dont like it when he keeps stroking his hair back like every 5 seconds.
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Post by The Mountain King on Aug 9, 2008 11:24:00 GMT -5
CRAP! now i want cake! wait...im goin to a bday p[arty later!
i agree that was smackdown gold.
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Post by Stinger TNA on Aug 9, 2008 11:33:21 GMT -5
As much as I love Orton, Edge is the best total package in the WWE today. Not only is his wrestling skills unbelievable, but his mic skills are nothing short of amazing. Orton is better in the ring, but can't cut a promo like Edge can yet. I agree, Edge's segment this past week on Smackdown was awesome. I find how he licks his lips to be creepy... but that's a good thing!  |
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Post by CBT on Aug 9, 2008 11:35:07 GMT -5
I thought the final segment turned out better then spoilers lead me to believe. It wasn't as good as the Foley-Edge one, but Edge's manic character is just something you can not, not enjoy.
I've become a huge fan of Edge more in the last 2 year then ever. Always have been a fan, just think he's making a claim for icon status when it comes to setting an example for what needs to be done to succeed as a heel.
Words can't properly explain how much Edge has grown as a character, and I'd love to see him win Hell in a Cell. I figure he won't, but I feel his feud with Taker has been the best one for Taker since maybe Angle.
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Post by Doomrider on Aug 9, 2008 11:36:37 GMT -5
Edge is a good actor, but nothing beats Mr. McMahon.
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Post by Stinger TNA on Aug 9, 2008 11:37:43 GMT -5
As much as this Edge is amazing, nothing can beat the "Rated R Superstar" era of 2006-2007.
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Post by acr93 on Aug 9, 2008 11:38:53 GMT -5
As much as I love Orton, Edge is the best total package in the WWE today. Not only is his wrestling skills unbelievable, but his mic skills are nothing short of amazing. Orton is better in the ring, but can't cut a promo like Edge can yet. I agree, Edge's segment this past week on Smackdown was awesome. I find how he licks his lips to be creepy... but that's a good thing! Oh god... lol. |
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Post by fightingirishman on Aug 9, 2008 11:48:37 GMT -5
Compared to most other people in the WWE today he's a good actor.
If you're comparing him to actual actors, he's terrible.
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Post by robby.blade on Aug 9, 2008 12:28:22 GMT -5
Edge is deffinatley going to be a Hall of Famer in the future. It's weird looking back to his debut in 1998 and seeing how far he's came. He's someone that truely started at the bottam of the ladder and worked their way up to the top.
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Post by Flyrfn144 on Aug 9, 2008 12:31:20 GMT -5
Edge is really an amazing performer. He has great ring skills, and his ability to play a heel/cut promos is amazing. He is easily the best heel in WWE, even though I am a huge Orton fan, Edge just has more boos and hate against him. He knows what spots to hit, and how to get a crowd to hate him. I sometimes feel if I cheer a heel, it makes it seem like their job isn't getting done(even though I enjoy a lot of heels work), but it's extremely hard not to enjoy Edge's work weekly.
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