Post by Lance on Aug 30, 2005 8:27:29 GMT -5
credit: Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter
"Vince has banned all acrobatic top rope moves such as the 450 splash and the shooting star press (but not the moonsault) after Juventud nearly injured London using the 450 on the 7/12 Smackdown from Worcester. The Vince/London discussion has become a major topic, and in fact, Kazarian was telling friends about it regarding his decision to leave.
When Vince banned the moves, London argued with him, saying that's the only way to get cruiserweights over because if they wrestle like everyone else, they can't get over. Vince made some comments about learning to work. That reminds me of when 240 pound veteran wrestlers who have years of stardom "in the bank" knock 200 pound guys who have never gotten a push and try to innovate, and knock them saying they can't get over and saying they don't know how to work, like anyone will have any patience for unknown small guys doing slow paced matches.
London brought up that he was cruiserweight champion and Vince made it clear he could care less about the title. Evidently London did not get on Vince's good side, because the next thing you know, Nunzio is the champion and London was being turned heel doing a whiner gimmick, which was the kiss of death for him. There are wrestlers thinking he won't be around much longer.
Well, arguing with Vince over this probably wasn't the smartest thing London could do. But I gained a whole new respect for him. Having safe wrestlers (not Juvi) doing moves like the 450 and SSP really shouldn't be a problem. And are the only way to get them over with their wrestling. Lord knows they won't get more than a chance to shine on Smackdown anytime soon. As reported ealier this year Vince wanted to revolve Smackdown around the cruiserweights."
David Meltzer is normally reliable. I hope this is wrong though, as I want London to stay where he is in WWE. Although, it would be good if he was in ROH or TNA and was booked properly.
"Vince has banned all acrobatic top rope moves such as the 450 splash and the shooting star press (but not the moonsault) after Juventud nearly injured London using the 450 on the 7/12 Smackdown from Worcester. The Vince/London discussion has become a major topic, and in fact, Kazarian was telling friends about it regarding his decision to leave.
When Vince banned the moves, London argued with him, saying that's the only way to get cruiserweights over because if they wrestle like everyone else, they can't get over. Vince made some comments about learning to work. That reminds me of when 240 pound veteran wrestlers who have years of stardom "in the bank" knock 200 pound guys who have never gotten a push and try to innovate, and knock them saying they can't get over and saying they don't know how to work, like anyone will have any patience for unknown small guys doing slow paced matches.
London brought up that he was cruiserweight champion and Vince made it clear he could care less about the title. Evidently London did not get on Vince's good side, because the next thing you know, Nunzio is the champion and London was being turned heel doing a whiner gimmick, which was the kiss of death for him. There are wrestlers thinking he won't be around much longer.
Well, arguing with Vince over this probably wasn't the smartest thing London could do. But I gained a whole new respect for him. Having safe wrestlers (not Juvi) doing moves like the 450 and SSP really shouldn't be a problem. And are the only way to get them over with their wrestling. Lord knows they won't get more than a chance to shine on Smackdown anytime soon. As reported ealier this year Vince wanted to revolve Smackdown around the cruiserweights."
David Meltzer is normally reliable. I hope this is wrong though, as I want London to stay where he is in WWE. Although, it would be good if he was in ROH or TNA and was booked properly.
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