Funny business on WWE Superstars
Everybody needs a good laugh every now and then, and I found myself laughing out loud a few times while watching WWE Superstars Thursday night.
As far as comedy matches go, the one pitting Santina Marella and Kelly Kelly against Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendes had just the right mix of silliness and action. The highlight was Santina trying to duplicate Kelly Kelly’s handspring back elbow smash.
Santino Marella was funny before, but Marella in drag takes it to a whole new level of hilarity. Milton Berle and Flip Wilson have nothing on Marella when it comes to funny dudes in dresses. (Go ask your parents – or grandparents – who they are).
The other thing that cracked me up was Zack Ryder doing that “woo, woo, woo” thing that I suppose is his version of The Miz’s “hoo-rah,” and Finlay slapping the taste out of his mouth.
Guess you had to be there.
Other thoughts on Thursday’s show:
The Chris Jericho-John Morrison match was decent, but I think these two are capable of better. The finish – Shelton Benjamin’s distraction caused Morrison to lose – was appropriate. It wouldn’t have made sense for Morrison to score a big win over an established main eventer on a show that most fans don’t watch. Plus, it’s too early in Morrison’s push for that. …
Jeff Hardy did a serviceable job on the mic during The Cutting Edge segment. He wasn’t overacting and he seems to be getting more comfortable when speaking. I’m looking forward to the program between Hardy and Edge. …
It’s pretty funny how Santina never loses and Santino never wins. …
I liked Kelly Kelly’s legdrop-to-the-back-of-the-head finisher. By the way, does she know that Santina is really Santino, or is her character supposed to be so ditzy that she believes Santina is a woman? …
Ryder’s new look and gimmick remind me of Brian Christopher. (Go ask your older brother who he is).
Comments
What's a Flip Wilson. You must be an old guy?????????
Baron
Posted by: Chris | May 8, 2009 7:24 AM
"I liked Kelly Kelly’s legdrop-to-the-back-of-the-head finisher."
When I saw that move I thought of Billy Gunn of the New Age Outlaws
Also Milton Berle, Flip Wilson, and Brain Christopher all in the same post. Once again your wrestling knowledge impresses me.
Keep up the good work
Posted by: Leonhart | May 8, 2009 7:53 AM
i know is was funny last night.
Posted by: chuck | May 8, 2009 8:10 AM
"does she (double K) know that Santina is really Santino, or is her character supposed to be so ditzy that she believes Santina is a woman? …"
KEvin, there are some questions that are just beyond the realm of what us mere mortals can comprehend.
Recommend you just go with this one and be entertained!
How about Double K joining Stacy Keibler as hostess at the Preakness festival?
Now that's worth a double "Wooo"!
Posted by: AMC | May 8, 2009 9:39 AM
Hey Kev, I wonder which dressing room Santina/Santino uses. Also, shouldn't that be Prince Brian Christopher. Isn't he the son of a King?
Posted by: Magnificent Mark | May 8, 2009 9:45 AM
I truly believe that Matt Hardy was talking about in his most recent blog. You are then only wrestling related internet blogger that I respect, and take seriously. You take wrestling seriously and respect the business as a whole. I just wanted you to know you have a reader for life!!
Thanks Kevin :-)
RESPONSE FROM KE: Thank you very much.
Posted by: Alex | May 8, 2009 10:38 AM
The most impressive thing I saw was Morrison's twisting backflip after bouncing off the top rope. I thought it was going to be a new finisher when I saw him hit it.
Posted by: Mike in AZ | May 8, 2009 11:26 AM
Adding one more show has somewhat made things seem a bit much to keep up with as a fan. Keeping up with four WWE shows, a blog and the internet shows is now becoming a full time job. I guess I will try to hang in there.
I missed the Zack Ryder match and his makeover...I'm sure the clock is ticking on his time in the WWE. Could'nt the WWE take his salary and hire my man BEEF WELLINGTON. Its time for the world to see the greatest finishing move ever..."THE ASS PUNCH"!!!
Posted by: rob the barber | May 8, 2009 8:59 PM
Rob, you worried me for a moment because I thought that we'd have to break the news to you that Beef Wellington (IRL, Shane Bower) passed away (in tragic irony, he was found the same weekend that the Benoit tragedies happened; they had been tag partners).
Apparently, the original did not make enough of a name for himself (plus, I think he wrestled as Bif Wellington as often as "Beef") since there is a much younger wrestler with the same ring name.
Thanks, OnlineWorldofWrestling.com!
Posted by: Mr. Sarcasm | May 11, 2009 5:30 PM