Speaking of has-beens, where’s Randy Savage?
Some thoughts on last night’s TNA Impact:
Robert Roode and Booker T. had a good verbal confrontation in the opening segment, during which Roode complained about “has-beens” such as Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Booker coming to TNA (Roode was two-thirds correct).
That got me thinking about which gray-haired, big-name wrestler TNA should go after next. When “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal came out later in the show, it hit me like a flying elbow off the top rope – it’s got to be the original “Macho Man,” Randy Savage. He was a bigger star than Nash or Hall, and he’s still probably a better worker despite being 55. I know that Savage and TNA parted on bad terms a few years ago, but if Jim Cornette and Vince Russo can coexist, anything is possible. …
I could envision a heel tag team, perhaps Team 3-D or VKM, starting an angle with Lethal in which they ridicule his gimmick and constantly insult Savage. Eventually, when the team attacks Lethal, Savage shows up and makes the save. That sets up a pay-per-view match pitting the Macho Men against the heels. I’d pay money to see that one. OK, I wouldn’t really pay a cent, but I would watch it if it was on Spike. …
Not that I really cared to see Nash and Hall, but I did expect them to have more of a presence on the program since it was the go-home show before Sunday’s Turning Point pay-per-view. …
A.J. Styles is entertaining and he plays his character well, but it doesn’t make any sense that a former main-eventer would suddenly become such a groveling wimp. A guy with his phenomenal skills shouldn’t be portraying a buffoon who falls over the ropes into the ring. …
Speaking of buffoons, it seems odd for a mid-card comedy act like Eric Young to be doing angles in which he bleeds all over the place. …
After having a garbage can kicked into his face, Brother Devon was covered simultaneously by Lethal and Sonjay Dutt – and he still kicked out. Talk about making the X-Division guys look ridiculous. …
Not to nit-pick, but if Scott Steiner really didn’t like his partners – which is what he said in his pre-match promo – then why was he hugging all of them after they won?
Comments
Whatever happened to the "Rap" song by Savage? Didn't he bad mouth Hogan? Now that Hogan's getting divorced, it would be a great buildup for a PPV. SAVAGE VS. HOGAN! OH YEAH! DIG IT!
Posted by: Wrzesien | November 30, 2007 10:46 AM
I would love to see Savage back on either faction as I would further enjoy a onetime stint at Wrestlemania in a Hall of Fame Gimmick Match.. but we all know this year is gonna be all about Ric Flair... But I do think Macho Man and Ms Elizabeth should be inducted this year..
Posted by: Bryan | December 1, 2007 1:19 PM
I too would like to see Macho Man back in the ring. I discussed the possibilities with when TNA broke the "Black Machismo" gimmick and realized that it was a fleeting possibility.
The reason is this: Savage's wrestling style is more high impact than that of Hall or Nash or the people being brought in by TNA. His body - especially his knees - has taken a pretty thorough pounding, since the flying elbow drop meant Savage launching his body off the top rope for decades.
And while I want to see him in the ring, not seeing the elbow drop or any other distinctive Savage moves would be a bigger disappointment. If Savage somehow began to 'coach' Jay Lethal on all things Macho, he could be used for promos, I'd be more than grateful.
Posted by: elkay | December 1, 2007 10:12 PM
God, why does Scott Steiner cut so many promos?
He is so horrible at them. Bet he is glad he doesn't have to deal with a Wellness Policy right now.
Posted by: John | December 1, 2007 10:19 PM
I want to see Randy savage at TNA. He was a heavy hitting crazy person and I liked that.
Posted by: bill | June 15, 2009 10:21 PM