One thing I appreciate about the Tribal Chief is when he lifts the title, he does it slowly and flexes his physich. When he does this, he makes the title look heavy, thus elevating the importance of the title.
Maxine Dupri with Alpha Academy is still the best version of her in my opinion. Sure things have been a lil slow recently but she still gets lots of great air time. Although she is not a top-tier female wrestler, WWE can still put her in a few serious fueds to see how she sticks the landing.
Maxine Dupri is more fit for the divas era because they didn't need to wrestle. I think she should lean into that, pick some of the basic moves they did back then and be more like a model. I kinda want some interaction with LA Knight though. I don't know exactly how they do it but I would definitely watch.
Man I loved supernatural Alexa Bliss. She pulls it off so well I think and I am a sucker for the Supernatural plots that made me love Undertaker. Shame we lost Bray Wyatt too soon because it seemed like they were ramping up for a return of that storyline.
I remember being a HUGE fan of Becky when she was the Irish Lass Kicker around the time Smack Down Live started in like July of 2016. Me personally that's my favorite version of her, but obviously everyone will go with The Man.
Another Santi video that slaps. If you guys aren't following him on Patreon then you are missing out on some amazing takes with his Raw, and Smackdown reviews. Well worth it!
I think Big Time Becks doesn't get enough flowers, she was what current day Rollins was supposed to be, she was so over the top and her title run was so good. It also made us miss "The Man" enough and when The Man returned it was like no time passed.
I actually prefer Seth "Freakin" Rollins as a character because the eccentric tendencies can work for a heel or face. He transitioned from The Visionary as a heel first and now as a face so it's a character that doesnt need much tweaking for him to go from serious to goofy to heel to face. It's working for him. As the Architect he was way too serious almost to a fault considering J&J Security was so goofy.
Hot Take I loved the big dog Roman but granted that was my childhood his feud with Sheamus the authority Triple H and Vince was the best thing about WWE at the time for me at least and millions of people considering though hated was the most popular star on the roster regardless what the narratives may have you believe
I really like "Big Time Becks" over "The Man" and "The Irish Lass Kicker". It was interesting to see someone so powerful, have this insecure side to her that she desperately tried to cover.
Part 2: - John Cena vs Dr. of Thuganomics - Farmer Brock Lesnar vs Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar - Best in the World CM Punk vs 2011 CM Punk - Liv Morgan Now vs Liv Riott Squad - Rhea Ripley "Mami" vs Blonde Hair Ripley - Any of Baron Corbin's gimmicks - All Mighty Bobby Lashley vs 2000s Bobby Lashley - Undertaker 'Deadman' vs American Badass - Mankind vs Cactus Jack - Finn Balor vs Demon Finn Balor - Damian Priest US Champ vs Damian Judgement Day - Maxxine Dupri MMM vs Maxxine Alpha Academy
HOT TAKE: the undertakers “deadman” gimmick is overall a terrible awful gimmick that taker catapulted to the top due to pure talent and the ability to play the role to utter perfection I think anybody in takers spot would’ve failed
I just love Bayley as a whole! I never liked her more or less when she turned because she's always been my favorite Women's superstar. I seriously can't choose between any if her gimmicks because she's entertaining and loveable either way.
So true. She was just so likeable as the hugger. She was over then, but it took her heel turn with Sasha to get the recognition. Now she is one of the tops in the industry.
I love Bayley and I loved the hugger, but poor booking on the main roster and her tentativeness on a live mic after being called up killed that character. Her heel turn saved her career on the main roster and while I'm happy she's finally a face again, it would feel like a real regression if she were to ever become full on hugger.
I'm the exact opposite. I never cared for Alexa Bliss and it annoyed me honestly that WWE kept giving her titles. But Possessed Alexa Bliss, I loved that. That's the one time I would of actually enjoyed Alexa being champion. Of course at no point during the supernatural run did WWE make her champion.
Well let's see Becky needs to do something new- especially if she wants to be champ again Bianca has basically been the same so something new would be good Raquel Rodriguez needs to be a heel Sami Zayn could turn heel or just stop being such a whiner and get that championship Bobby needs something new, he's still swole af he needs something new to get over with the audience and be a champion again Kevin Owens could try something new too ig
Now that i think of.... Samy Zayn was actually an asshole sneaky heel while he was trying to join Bloodline.... But by the time he was honorary Uce, he was already super entertaining and over as a babyface... Oh boy! That was one hell of a smooth transition
I know we put stardust vs American nightmare. But my favorite cody rhodes was right when he got his "dashing" face messed up by rey mysterio. His heel work then was top notch in my opinion. Then his ic championship run was awesome too.
I have to disagree with Stardust having more work put into it because I think everything cody rhodes had did to that point including stardust is what lead to him making the American nightmare character it became the catalyst of the "cody rhodes story"
OMG don't over complicate it. The Rock currently is Hollywood Rock and before he was People's Champion Rock. Or just say heel Rock vs face Rock. Also not regular human Alexa Bliss. She's literally nicknamed the Goddess of WWE. Karrion Kross is currently a part of a faction. That is the difference between NXT Karrion Kross and main roster Karrion Kross.
I would love him to do other companies or past era versions of this like sting's surfer, crow, or joker personas, Hollywood Hogan or hulk Hogan, Mick Foley, Mankind, Dude Love, or My favorite one Cactus Jack and Matt hardy
Masters? not really. Shamrock I think most people knew he wasn't get used right. Caesaro was bigger than Vince gave him credit for. Yes, AEW is probably not using him right either. Dustin was okay? Wade was getting pushed, got hurt and never got back to where he was before. No I don't think Cena buried him. @@NewPatek_
I feel like 3MB Drew wasn't the best option. He just left behind the Scottish Warrior, and he even had the Scottish Terminator. I feel like the comparison would have been more difficult as: Scottish Warrior McIntyre Vs Menace McIntyre
Most of them are improved characters. Dom def, Maxine Dupri is growing as a character now. Alexa Bliss/Wyatt time was awesome. LA Knight is just annoying it is a better character than Model version. Gable has grown, but he is great anyways. Usos of course the old paint Usos was cool, but they grew so much getting away from that. Pete Dunne is an awesome character, brutal, no nonsense. Butch was a dumb Vince idea. Make him scrappy, ooo. Glad Pete is back. Bayley has always been great, but now she is top tier and deserves the world.
I remember when Butch debuted on the main roster and his gimmick was that whether he won or lost he wouldn't wait for the referee to announce the end of the match. He just up and left through the crowd. Anyone else remember that?
how about masked/smoking mirrors cody vs dashing cody? felt like one of thise mightve been a better comp than stardust but he played his ass off for that character
19:10 nah but the big dog wasn’t as bad as people say. He was seen as a main eventer no matter what and he was 50-50 with fans. Some liked him others didn’t. But yeah tribal chief is head and shoulders above
Surprise Theory and Nakamura isn't here. Theory had a major revamp from his selfie gimmick to the egoistic US Champion. Nakamura current gimmick is probably his best work in terms of promo.
Goodbye my brother You have been such a good editor for us as a community But one last thing for old times sake “But it really was the best choice for the movie”-Richie (RSM)
As far as Butch and Pete Dunne.. you could definitely argue that Butch was just Pete Dunne with a different name by the end of that run, but when he was first called up, that Scrappy Doo wannabe bullshit was TERRIBLE. There's a reason why people hated the Butch character, and it's because of those first few months. Also when it comes to current Nikki Cross vs Nikki ASH, the correct answer is C) NXT Nikki Cross.
Bro Butch was entertaining asf in his first few months or more specifically under Vince. It was the hardcore wrestling marks that were mad at the Butch character.
I feel if we got the model agent Maxine she would’ve gotten released current Seth Rollins is way better talker than any other version of Seth Rollins Niki ASH was kinda over NGL
Gonna give some constructive criticism here. The choices you put makes for very obvious answers which made this video a bit uninteresting. You should have chosen different characters or gimmicks, like with Drew ofc you're gonna pick current Drew over 3MB 100 times out of 100. But you know having the WWE champion face Drew vs current Drew would be a lot closer. Or even heel Jey Uso in the bloodline or the current yeet Mid card event Jey instead of having face paint Usos, the answer is obvious af.
I've always assumed that face Rock's motivation was to make me get SO SICK of hearing him say the same 27 catch phrases over and over and over and over and over, that I eventually slam my fist straight through my TV!?!
As a long-time Sheamus fan, it makes me sad to know that he was supposed to be the next face of the company until he got injured. Therefore, we ended up with big dog Roman Reigns instead
Changing max dupri back to LA knight( YEAH) was one of the best moves in the triple H era
Indeed it was
When did the triple h era start?
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Facts, when Vince was still in creative Knight almost got fired because he didn't like the Max Dupri gimmick
@@Temperance_XVII so doesn’t that mean Max Douro was HHH idea?
One thing I appreciate about the Tribal Chief is when he lifts the title, he does it slowly and flexes his physich. When he does this, he makes the title look heavy, thus elevating the importance of the title.
I agree ..I noticed that too.
Maxine Dupri with Alpha Academy is still the best version of her in my opinion. Sure things have been a lil slow recently but she still gets lots of great air time. Although she is not a top-tier female wrestler, WWE can still put her in a few serious fueds to see how she sticks the landing.
I love how Santi set it up to where Chad Gable is basically SHOOOSHing Shorty G. 😂😂😂
Maxine Dupri is more fit for the divas era because they didn't need to wrestle. I think she should lean into that, pick some of the basic moves they did back then and be more like a model. I kinda want some interaction with LA Knight though. I don't know exactly how they do it but I would definitely watch.
They're still kayfabe siblings
@@gusfring9194 that's why I want to see the interaction. I don't know exactly what they could do, but at least a quick backstage segment could be fun.
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Cody’s “UnDashing” gimmick was my personal favorite of his. He really nailed it with that gimmick
I remember just laughing as a kid while he shoved paper bags on people's heads. Super creative and perfectly shows who the character is
That thumbnail of la Knight in that blue suit and glasses immediately made me think of clark kent.
Ikr
True Clark Kentish Image. yeyarrrr .
Man I loved supernatural Alexa Bliss. She pulls it off so well I think and I am a sucker for the Supernatural plots that made me love Undertaker. Shame we lost Bray Wyatt too soon because it seemed like they were ramping up for a return of that storyline.
I remember being a HUGE fan of Becky when she was the Irish Lass Kicker around the time Smack Down Live started in like July of 2016. Me personally that's my favorite version of her, but obviously everyone will go with The Man.
Another Santi video that slaps. If you guys aren't following him on Patreon then you are missing out on some amazing takes with his Raw, and Smackdown reviews. Well worth it!
I think Big Time Becks doesn't get enough flowers, she was what current day Rollins was supposed to be, she was so over the top and her title run was so good. It also made us miss "The Man" enough and when The Man returned it was like no time passed.
It was horrible
I actually prefer Seth "Freakin" Rollins as a character because the eccentric tendencies can work for a heel or face. He transitioned from The Visionary as a heel first and now as a face so it's a character that doesnt need much tweaking for him to go from serious to goofy to heel to face. It's working for him. As the Architect he was way too serious almost to a fault considering J&J Security was so goofy.
Hot Take I loved the big dog Roman but granted that was my childhood his feud with Sheamus the authority Triple H and Vince was the best thing about WWE at the time for me at least and millions of people considering though hated was the most popular star on the roster regardless what the narratives may have you believe
I like this video concept. Do more like this in the future.
I really like "Big Time Becks" over "The Man" and "The Irish Lass Kicker". It was interesting to see someone so powerful, have this insecure side to her that she desperately tried to cover.
Agreed! Becky was awesome as a heel. The Man is boring.
Part 2:
- John Cena vs Dr. of Thuganomics
- Farmer Brock Lesnar vs Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar
- Best in the World CM Punk vs 2011 CM Punk
- Liv Morgan Now vs Liv Riott Squad
- Rhea Ripley "Mami" vs Blonde Hair Ripley
- Any of Baron Corbin's gimmicks
- All Mighty Bobby Lashley vs 2000s Bobby Lashley
- Undertaker 'Deadman' vs American Badass
- Mankind vs Cactus Jack
- Finn Balor vs Demon Finn Balor
- Damian Priest US Champ vs Damian Judgement Day
- Maxxine Dupri MMM vs Maxxine Alpha Academy
With the knowledge that Nikki is actively pursing a PHD, I like to think they’re just side lining her so she can focus on her studies 😅
Alexa did amazing with what she had in the dark role, but I think she'll come back as the goddess.
I want spooky Alexa. They don't have to go full supernatural, but make her more ominous and you don't know what to expect. A true evil Alexa.
The best was when Alexa Bliss like possessed Zelina Vega in the MITB match and made her climb off the ladder 😂😂😂
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3:24 love that Santi knows Peaky Blinders
HEY Man! Great work! Big fan from Brazil 🇧🇷
HOT TAKE: the undertakers “deadman” gimmick is overall a terrible awful gimmick that taker catapulted to the top due to pure talent and the ability to play the role to utter perfection I think anybody in takers spot would’ve failed
i have to say, for almost all of the gimmicks, you picked the current versions showing how good of a booker HHH is👍
I just love Bayley as a whole! I never liked her more or less when she turned because she's always been my favorite Women's superstar. I seriously can't choose between any if her gimmicks because she's entertaining and loveable either way.
So true. She was just so likeable as the hugger. She was over then, but it took her heel turn with Sasha to get the recognition. Now she is one of the tops in the industry.
I love Bayley and I loved the hugger, but poor booking on the main roster and her tentativeness on a live mic after being called up killed that character. Her heel turn saved her career on the main roster and while I'm happy she's finally a face again, it would feel like a real regression if she were to ever become full on hugger.
The Undashing Cody Rhodes is also very underrated!
I'm the exact opposite. I never cared for Alexa Bliss and it annoyed me honestly that WWE kept giving her titles. But Possessed Alexa Bliss, I loved that. That's the one time I would of actually enjoyed Alexa being champion. Of course at no point during the supernatural run did WWE make her champion.
Hey Santi can you do a video for which wrestlers NEED a new gimmick right now ?! 🔥
Well let's see
Becky needs to do something new- especially if she wants to be champ again
Bianca has basically been the same so something new would be good
Raquel Rodriguez needs to be a heel
Sami Zayn could turn heel or just stop being such a whiner and get that championship
Bobby needs something new, he's still swole af he needs something new to get over with the audience and be a champion again
Kevin Owens could try something new too ig
17:09 I think it's supposed to be Big Time Becks vs The Man.
Now that i think of.... Samy Zayn was actually an asshole sneaky heel while he was trying to join Bloodline.... But by the time he was honorary Uce, he was already super entertaining and over as a babyface... Oh boy! That was one hell of a smooth transition
I know we put stardust vs American nightmare. But my favorite cody rhodes was right when he got his "dashing" face messed up by rey mysterio. His heel work then was top notch in my opinion. Then his ic championship run was awesome too.
I have to disagree with Stardust having more work put into it because I think everything cody rhodes had did to that point including stardust is what lead to him making the American nightmare character it became the catalyst of the "cody rhodes story"
I miss the OG heel Alexa Bliss. I hope she returns sometime soon. She will instantly be a contender if they book her right.
I think he looked great as Max Dupri. He should disrespect an opponent some time coming out as Max because they don't deserve LA Knight.
No
In Wrestle Mania GUNTHER face two challenger: Jay and Brown Breaker a fatal three way IC champ match
Lol not going to happen stop dreaming
BDE VS THE GREAT ONE VS SANTI VS CHRIS DENKER
OMG don't over complicate it. The Rock currently is Hollywood Rock and before he was People's Champion Rock. Or just say heel Rock vs face Rock.
Also not regular human Alexa Bliss. She's literally nicknamed the Goddess of WWE.
Karrion Kross is currently a part of a faction. That is the difference between NXT Karrion Kross and main roster Karrion Kross.
Good thing Bayley turned heel in 2019, could you imagine Hugger Bayley in the midst of a global pandemic? 😭
I would love him to do other companies or past era versions of this like sting's surfer, crow, or joker personas, Hollywood Hogan or hulk Hogan, Mick Foley, Mankind, Dude Love, or My favorite one Cactus Jack and Matt hardy
Next video should be top 15 underated wwe stars 😭
Ever? Or current?
Shelton, D-Lo, Victoria, Umaga, Masters, Chavo, Shamrock, Blackman, Severn, Cesaro, Bubba Rodger’s, Morrison, Finlay, Wade Barrett, Dustin Rhodes etc….
Masters? not really. Shamrock I think most people knew he wasn't get used right. Caesaro was bigger than Vince gave him credit for. Yes, AEW is probably not using him right either. Dustin was okay? Wade was getting pushed, got hurt and never got back to where he was before. No I don't think Cena buried him. @@NewPatek_
Singing with the Violin/Rockstar Shinsukewith Rick Boogs? Or the Heel Anime villain Shinsuke?
I think the Walter should turn heel in a impact segment by hitting his teammates Pedro Pascal and king Julian with a chair a smack down in RAW.
I agree!
To he honest Max Dupri wasn't that bad tho, it just the guys he's managing has a bad characters. And i actually think Max Dupri > babyface LA Knight
I feel like 3MB Drew wasn't the best option. He just left behind the Scottish Warrior, and he even had the Scottish Terminator.
I feel like the comparison would have been more difficult as:
Scottish Warrior McIntyre Vs Menace McIntyre
Gosh i have some nostalgia for the usos faice paint gimmick and their old entrance even though it was stupid i miss those days 😢
My immediate reaction to Butch was
"Is his character Scrappy Doo?"
And ive skipped all his matches that didn't have Sheamus ever since
Most of them are improved characters. Dom def, Maxine Dupri is growing as a character now. Alexa Bliss/Wyatt time was awesome. LA Knight is just annoying it is a better character than Model version. Gable has grown, but he is great anyways. Usos of course the old paint Usos was cool, but they grew so much getting away from that. Pete Dunne is an awesome character, brutal, no nonsense. Butch was a dumb Vince idea. Make him scrappy, ooo. Glad Pete is back. Bayley has always been great, but now she is top tier and deserves the world.
I remember when Butch debuted on the main roster and his gimmick was that whether he won or lost he wouldn't wait for the referee to announce the end of the match. He just up and left through the crowd. Anyone else remember that?
The only thing I remember is that dumbasses were saying he got buried and ruined.
Santi whats your hall of fame predictions?
Hear me out on Nikki Cross. Her current could easily transition into something like Mankind. She’s got some screws loose and pulls off unhinged well.
Smiley guy Balor Club Finn vs judgment day Finn. While on the topic of Judgment Day, Mami Rhea vs nxt uk Rhea
how about masked/smoking mirrors cody vs dashing cody? felt like one of thise mightve been a better comp than stardust but he played his ass off for that character
What about R Truth, Finn, Bray and others? Wish the video longer need a part 2
Alexa bliss was best as the goddess
You should do this with more superstar
I actually like the visionary gimmick of Seth and he seems like he's having so much fun with it.
19:10 nah but the big dog wasn’t as bad as people say. He was seen as a main eventer no matter what and he was 50-50 with fans. Some liked him others didn’t. But yeah tribal chief is head and shoulders above
I think the Nikki cross “background” gimmick was a setup for her joining the Wyatt sicks
hugger bayley being nostalgic is so fuckin crazy to me
Tribal chief Roman Reigns is better than big dog Roman Reigns that’s all I’m gonna say
Santi lookin like he just joined the Judgement Day 😆
I don’t know whether to watch this or continue use the Stache club wrestling live right now😂😂😂😂😂
W Stache Club
Santi new theme song vs old theme song
i miss the goddess alexa
Your pretty spot on bro about all the gimmicks
That’s what he does
Yeah bro
Surprise Theory and Nakamura isn't here. Theory had a major revamp from his selfie gimmick to the egoistic US Champion. Nakamura current gimmick is probably his best work in terms of promo.
How could you forget about the POWA OF TOZAWA!?!
SES Punk, Nexus Punk, Voice of the Voiceless Punk or BITW Punk?
You missed straight Edge CM Punk vs pipebomb CM Punk. I think that shouldve been included.
Can u do a video please on like the next great/good/okay/best up an coming nxt superstars, both men and woman
Hot take: I preferred Max Dupree by a LONG SHOT! LA Knight is SO GENERIC AND ANNOYING AF! Max Dupree was going NOWHERE. I LOVE that!!!!
I just came to see others opinions on R-Truth joining DX now!
Hey santi, I’d love to hear your opinion on how wwe could revitalise the women’s tag division…. Might make a good video….
Goodbye my brother
You have been such a good editor for us as a community
But one last thing for old times sake
“But it really was the best choice for the movie”-Richie (RSM)
As far as Butch and Pete Dunne.. you could definitely argue that Butch was just Pete Dunne with a different name by the end of that run, but when he was first called up, that Scrappy Doo wannabe bullshit was TERRIBLE. There's a reason why people hated the Butch character, and it's because of those first few months.
Also when it comes to current Nikki Cross vs Nikki ASH, the correct answer is C) NXT Nikki Cross.
Bro Butch was entertaining asf in his first few months or more specifically under Vince. It was the hardcore wrestling marks that were mad at the Butch character.
Ngl I loved Nikki ASH especially her tag team with Rhea
This video was 🔥🔥
Heel or Face, Roman is overrated, overpushed, and over hyped
New rock made 0 funny jokes and fumbled his promo
Fr, it started awfully but tbf people's champ Dwayne was a bit bland
DO A VIDEO RANKING WRESTLEMANIA STAGES
CHOP CHOP WRESTLING BOY
All I want back is Undashing Cody Rhodes. Good times
I feel if we got the model agent Maxine she would’ve gotten released current Seth Rollins is way better talker than any other version of Seth Rollins Niki ASH was kinda over NGL
Thugonomics john cena or superman john cena
The heel version of the visionary is the best Seth Rollins IMO
Back in the day, I loved Big Dog Reigns, but now that Tribal Chief Reigns is a thing, I realize how stupid I was.
IK this is ur opinion but i really like the Current day Maxxine Dupri(Alpha Academy)
Gonna give some constructive criticism here. The choices you put makes for very obvious answers which made this video a bit uninteresting. You should have chosen different characters or gimmicks, like with Drew ofc you're gonna pick current Drew over 3MB 100 times out of 100. But you know having the WWE champion face Drew vs current Drew would be a lot closer. Or even heel Jey Uso in the bloodline or the current yeet Mid card event Jey instead of having face paint Usos, the answer is obvious af.
Santi in the Judgement Day? 😈
With EVERAYBODY! Saying LA Knight YEAH!
I've always assumed that face Rock's motivation was to make me get SO SICK of hearing him say the same 27 catch phrases over and over and over and over and over, that I eventually slam my fist straight through my TV!?!
Cody got his match, you can stop pretending you don’t like the rock now.
@@markovalntobresci5714 I don't like The Rock as a face. Never did.
Big dog to Tribal Chief might be the greatest character transformation in history.
Nah hulkamania to Hollywood hogan was the best
2:06 it’s not 1 week yet
As a long-time Sheamus fan, it makes me sad to know that he was supposed to be the next face of the company until he got injured. Therefore, we ended up with big dog Roman Reigns instead
Dashing Cody Rhodes was my favorite gimmick. 🙌😍😘😎
Top 10 high flyers of all time
How is Maxinne Dupree holding Alpha Academy back?
The Rock has been the same character after the Nation of Domination, it’s just if he’s pandering or berating the audience
For Becky he could have done Big Time Becks or The Man gimmick not Steam punk lol
The First time, he returned as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. This time, he came back as just The Rock.
The down fall of seth rollins joker gimmick is when he turned face he shouldve stay a heel
Monday night messiah Seth Rollins is so underrated.