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Post by "Emperor Norton" (Mark T) on Apr 25, 2021 0:31:11 GMT -5
I'm more than okay with Adorable Adrian being a downgrade--not a huge one, since he had a major feud going on with Piper, but a downgrade. You have to figure his stamina takes a hit, and as leather-clad Adonis he was a tag champion (back when it was an exception and not a rule for anyone to hold a title) and I would have bought into him as an IC champion. I never would have bought into Adorable Adrian as a real title contender. ............. Adorable is a kind of odd case. It was a very short time for the gimmick, but during a hot time for the WWF, and he was usually positioned with the biggest stars in the company. He had matches with Hogan, the famous deal with Piper, teamed with Savage in some high profile house show matches, etc. But he definitely had more accolades and was regarded in higher esteem prior to that. I certainly would not see the card as an upgrade, but I can't really imagine it as a drastic downgrade either. Just shuffling the stats around a little would probably suffice. In that regard, not the most exciting choice for me. Especially considering I still haven't come up with a good way to use the first Adrian Adonis card yet.
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Post by natureboi on Apr 25, 2021 0:41:53 GMT -5
I'm more than okay with Adorable Adrian being a downgrade--not a huge one, since he had a major feud going on with Piper, but a downgrade. You have to figure his stamina takes a hit, and as leather-clad Adonis he was a tag champion (back when it was an exception and not a rule for anyone to hold a title) and I would have bought into him as an IC champion. I never would have bought into Adorable Adrian as a real title contender. ............. Adorable is a kind of odd case. It was a very short time for the gimmick, but during a hot time for the WWF, and he was usually positioned with the biggest stars in the company. He had matches with Hogan, the famous deal with Piper, teamed with Savage in some high profile house show matches, etc. But he definitely had more accolades and was regarded in higher esteem prior to that. I certainly would not see the card as an upgrade, but I can't really imagine it as a drastic downgrade either. Just shuffling the stats around a little would probably suffice. In that regard, not the most exciting choice for me. Especially considering I still haven't come up with a good way to use the first Adrian Adonis card yet. I'd like to make the modest proposal that all these alternate versions of guys be restricted to SE/LE cards that promoters can take or leave rather than using up slots in PP or regular sets.
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Post by joebreakdown on Apr 25, 2021 2:04:34 GMT -5
No Jumping Joey Maggs this time then....
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Post by TTX on Apr 25, 2021 7:13:31 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure SE/LE as a rule is a thing of the past. Simply put there are promoters who want these things and I admit I'd prefer to pay less for a subscription and get a couple I have less interest in than having to pay 4 bucks plus shipping for one that I do but it's a remake. At least they're not in main sets anymore (I still remember the DiBiase and Boogie Woogie complaints back in the day)
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Post by ajcostello on Apr 25, 2021 13:59:41 GMT -5
I know it's kind of a cop-out but I'll be happy with any of them.
Full transparency, though? I'm most intrigued by a card for a new name.
Regardless, I'm just happy that the FG crew is so productive.
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Post by tornado on Apr 25, 2021 15:30:15 GMT -5
I voted Riggs, he got me most excited, though most of these are fun names/gimmicks
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Post by lucifer on Apr 25, 2021 18:06:31 GMT -5
Spivey.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2021 18:26:19 GMT -5
I went Spivey.
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Post by pikemojo on Apr 25, 2021 22:18:07 GMT -5
I hope if we get Riggs, we get the eye-patched version.
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Post by markyhitch on Apr 26, 2021 4:31:15 GMT -5
Tough choices. I had to go with Danny Spivey since I'm running with a strong 80's northeast vibe at the moment. I need Spivey to take on Iron Sheik and Volkoff (possibly with Ranger Ross as one of his partners). +1
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