Is Alexander Rusev the WWE Bulgaria (Russian) version of Samoa Joe?

DOPEdweebz
DOPEdweebz Members, Moderators, Writer Posts: 29,364 Regulator
edited May 2014 in Off The Turn Buckle
Well?

Is Alexander Rusev the WWE Bulgarian( Russian) version of Samoa Joe? 13 votes

Yes
7%
lookdude 1 vote
No
69%
5th LetterjonoBroddieChi-Town BullyTheBoyRoYoung GunnerPeezy_JenkinsgenocidecutterMr. Rich Pryor 9 votes
Maybe
23%
sobekmikelewisSour-Cream 3 votes

Comments

  • dalyricalbandit
    dalyricalbandit Members, Moderators Posts: 67,918 Regulator
    son a Ludvig Borga/Umaga etc clone
  • jono
    jono Members Posts: 30,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No
    It's a pretty generic gimmick that's been played by numerous people. There's been 3 or 4 other guys who have done similar gimmicks: Ludwig Borga, Vladimir Kozlov, and Umaga. It's just generic "monster heel". This ? ain't going anywhere.
  • DOPEdweebz
    DOPEdweebz Members, Moderators, Writer Posts: 29,364 Regulator
    We're not talking nationality. I'm talking about how he carries himself in the ring and somewhat similar body type even tho Rusev is obviously more muscular.
  • sobek
    sobek Members Posts: 5,611 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Maybe
    But he'll end up as the next Vladimir kozlov
  • Peezy_Jenkins
    Peezy_Jenkins Guests, Members, Writer, Content Producer Posts: 33,205 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No
    no joe was actually exciting
  • VIBE
    VIBE Members Posts: 54,384 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No.

    Joe is a lot more athletic and agile.

    Rusev is one-dimensional so far. Simple power moves, weak finisher.

    I loved Umaga, hopefully they will get Rusev a bit more better moves and not make him such a squash guy.

    Remember, Ryback was like this in the beginning, now he's a goofy dweeb.

    Rusev can have potential, but it's more than likely gonna go no where.
  • Copper
    Copper Members Posts: 49,532 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He's the ? terminator apparently
  • genocidecutter
    genocidecutter Members Posts: 17,825 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No
    I like Rusev but, he can't hold a candle to Samoa Joe
  • mikelewis
    mikelewis Members Posts: 603 ✭✭✭
    Maybe
    I am not entertained by the squash matches lately, however I can't really judge him on those, not until he gets into something legitimate and entertaining.

    Samoa Joe entertains me, and I am not much of a TNA person. I can watch a Samoa Joe match without the urge to change the channel. Outside of Lana, I don't see a point of watching Rusev matches yet.
  • Mr. Rich Pryor
    Mr. Rich Pryor Members Posts: 1,233 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No
    samoa joe is entertainin' as ? !
    hell even fine ass lana is mo' entertainin' & she barely do a thang
  • Broddie
    Broddie Members Posts: 11,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No
    This guy is way more limited than Samoa Joe in his prime.

    How long before they finally feed him to Fruity Pebbles? you know it's coming. Another beast derailed by Cenation. Rusev's time is near lmao
  • sobek
    sobek Members Posts: 5,611 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Maybe
    Broddie wrote: »
    This guy is way more limited than Samoa Joe in his prime.

    How long before they finally feed him to Fruity Pebbles? you know it's coming. Another beast derailed by Cenation. Rusev's time is near lmao

    Followed by a comedic gimmick where he feuds or teams up with Santino.

    Best thing about Rusev is Lana