Xtina had her turn on Friday, now we have Sun’s side of it. As you can see, she’s sassy and confident as ever.
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Way to put your foot in your mouth Sun. If the Comish doesn’t change this match into a lumber jack match you can bet your next match against her is going to be one.
Hey, with Damage Inc as well as the Upstarts on Sun’s side, as well as the fact that Xtina seems to rub everyone the wrong way in the locker room, a Lumberjack match might just be in Sun’s favor
Hehe, Sun knows what she’s doing on that mic. A pretty sweet Promo by the Li’l Dragon. Xtina has proved three things, 1) she’s a damn good technical wrestler, like most Canadians are. 2) Behind the scenes, she’s probably one of the biggest douchebags in the locker room. and 3) She knows how to pick names no one in the world can frikken pronounce. What has Sun showed us? 1) She can get it done in the air as well as toe-to-toe. 2) She’s a nice enough girl, until you get in her face, then all bets are off. 3) She’s not afraid to bend rules in half when the ref’s not looking.
Whatever-the-hell-her-name-is Carpenter can talk and put on a good game, but she had better be careful. she lowers her guard for a second, and she’s gonna get Ninja’d
On promos Not really. There are some major flaws in the promo. First off, the Damage Inc. stable mates were bland; they added nothing and detracted from Sun. While Xtina was cocky, she made sure her focus was on why she was going to beat Sun, with a backhanded compliment/put down combination.
Sun’s focus was why Xtina was awful. So, if Sun loses, she loses to a worse wrestler, if she wins, well, what was there to gain?
A problem with many folks promos is that they forget to elevate their opponents, making them look better in the process.
Sun’s talented but she’s also shown she’s always out for #1 above all else and easily enraged. She’s not really quite the ring general and has to rely on high risk – high reward maneuvers. Her technical skills are lacking and her power base is low. She has some striking maneuvers but is mainly a lightweight lucha-resu type.
Xtina really needs to keep the match in the center of the ring to limit Sun’s offense.
I know Sun’s confident, but there’s no good reason to call out the Wendigo, it’s much too powerful to toy around with like that.
On the other hand, the Wendigo probably doesn’t care. Damage Inc vs the Mounties wouldn’t be much of a fight either, or a lumberjack camp, or even a horde of beavers, but hey, whatever. At least the ladies got their aggression and attitude across.
As Picky points out, it wasn’t a well-thought-out, professional promo, but I think it got Sun’s character across well, and I’m actually starting to feel her as an appropriate member of Damage Inc. Not everybody can do a classy promo and be in-character.
It is an interesting match-up, with a technical wrestler against Sun’s high-flying and agility. It’ll be brutal, but I’m hoping Sun’s aggression and commitment will give her the punishing power to overcome Xtina at the end of a long, hard match.
On promos Not really. There are some major flaws in the promo. First off, the Damage Inc. stable mates were bland; they added nothing and detracted from Sun. While Xtina was cocky, she made sure her focus was on why she was going to beat Sun, with a backhanded compliment/put down combination.
Sun’s focus was why Xtina was awful. So, if Sun loses, she loses to a worse wrestler, if she wins, well, what was there to gain?
A problem with many folks promos is that they forget to elevate their opponents, making them look better in the process.
Sun’s talented but she’s also shown she’s always out for #1 above all else and easily enraged. She’s not really quite the ring general and has to rely on high risk – high reward maneuvers. Her technical skills are lacking and her power base is low. She has some striking maneuvers but is mainly a lightweight lucha-resu type.
Xtina really needs to keep the match in the center of the ring
I for one support Sun in this match coming up.
Picky, it was a good promo because it conveyed Sun’s character. Remember, this isn’t “real” (i.e. fake) wrestling; in the RA world it’s a legit combat sport. Boxers and MMA fighters verbally rip apart their opponents, and I have to think that if wrestling was really real, then wrestlers would do the same. And Sun is the type of person who would cut a promo like that.
Sun’s character is well established. She’s a main character and already shown how she reacts to thing in the ring.
It wasn’t a good promo, it was fair to average. Boxers rarely deliver promos like this, they’re asked questions in a press conference or a sit down interview. MMA, I have little experience.
Sorry, but I disagree strongly with you.
Even in a sit down interview or press conference, there’s no shortage of boxers who’ve trashed their opponents and mocked their skills.
Does it matter that Sun’s character is already established? Would it have been better for her to suddenly say “Xtina’s a great athlete, but I’m going to prove that I’m better?” That just wouldn’t have felt like Sun.
Interestingi comments all, so far. I guess I disagree though. I thought it fit Sun’s character well and even developed it a little. The others were there to show solidarity. They pitched it about right. They’re the chorus, backup singers.
There were some nice zinggers. Ka-Ching!
Thought the promo was fine… not sure I’d use a PCP reference to someone – LOL. Hope X-tina’s well aware that it could go 4 on 1 real quick out there…
Now, this is the Sun I know and love 🙂 trash talking but we all know she can back it up.
As the for Hordes of Beavers, they’re on strike because the Lumberjacks chopped down their trees to arm the RCMP with automatic Hockey sticks and the Wendigo is the mastermind behind it all.
uh-oh, Sun’s in for it now. NO ONE makes fun of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (and their horses). The wrath of all Canada shall smite her now. i do see that Sun seems to have a certain alleyway incident in mind when she’s talking about title shots not meaning anything if you’re not cleared to wrestle (or have a commish forcing you to whether you are or not at the risk of losing your job).
and see Xtina no matter how many updates ago it was , you make fun of Brina and Sun teaches you the death of a thousand cuts (cause she’s too tiny to SUN SMASH!). as a wise man once said “never mock a dragon for you are crunchy and taste good.”
You know I love ya, Sun, but that was not the best you could do. The lumberjack part, I liked, especially if Gabby DOES call out lumberjacks (and triple points if they sing the Lumberjack Song from Monty Python), but the D’incs weren’t that much help. Drugs ‘n’ thugs, moving on! Quadruple points if you make Xtina sing the Lumberjack Song at the end of the match, Sun! 🙂
Redwulf, no danger of a lumberjill match any time soon between Xtina and Sun. Of course, the fans might be less forgiving, especially when the Angels are next in Canada.
Donny, I’m glad you enjoyed Sun’s promo! You can expect that Sun will be looking for the second-long opening from Xtina. 😉
Chris, I think Sun would say to the Wendigo, ‘Bring it on, Hairy.’ XD LOL @DragonMan!
Picky, you make a great point about promos in general but Sun’s bit about getting Xtina over was her mentioning Xtina’s TV title shot. Obviously you have to be talented to have a title shot, right? The rest is Sun making fun of Xtina, a bit like the Rock likes to do. You are on the money with Sun looking out for #1 and being easily enraged. Don’t forgot that Xtina has a big weight advantage on Sun, though Xtina would rather you don’t worry about that.
Right on, Tarrasque!
Styigmoloch, I can co-sign on how many MMA promos are about burying their opponents. “I have no respect for my opponent and I’m going to make them cry in the middle of the ring.”
Hey, Champ! Love the Ka-chin nod!! I’m glad you dug Sun’s promo. 😀
Dyna, that’s how Sun rolls. She finds a strand to run and she’ll wear it through. You make a great point about Xtina being outnumbered.
Right on, Kurt! And thanks for the update into what’s going on with Xtina’s Canadian calvary! That crafty Wendigo!
jpiv, I think we both know that Sun will risk insulting RCMP. XD Of course, it’s not going to do her any favors when she rolls through Canada next. Sun was definitely referencing the alleyway incident and as you may recall, she took that whole ordeal very personally. Obviously, wise men are wise for a reason though mocking dragons should always be considered ‘unwise.’ 😛
Cookie Ogre, I think Sun has a few musical numbers for Xtina to sing if she can catch her in the right hold.
out of the topic question…
snowkitten, hasn’t comment.. after her loss? is she alright?
Poor Snowy got waylaid by Lover Lola!
The cats are in back, licking their wounds. They’ll be back, all cute and bouncy.
Glad to hear that Snowy will be back!:D
Part of it was I was surprised by some comments after I lost the match. Mostly mine.
I had a great post I wanted to put up yesterday but this stupid program wouldn’t let me get here so I gave up. If you want to see the post you can find it floating in my head.
Go Sun, kick her ass
Glad you had a blast at the show, dude. It was tons of fun hanging out with you and I’m glad we were able to get you in on some of the fun they scheduled for us after hours.
Sonic Screw-drivers may have to become our new convention drink of choice. 😉
It was a blast as always, and looking forward to the next show we both get to attend!
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Go Sun, and Xitna has to be smoking something to think she has a chance. Sun maybe smaller but she’s willing to risk more, and even with her rule bending she’s still a more likable character really wanna see Xitna go down big time.
not exactly sure whay flop sweat it but it sound digusting and the sweat of failure is rathpungent to beginiwth so the flop sweat of failure sound absolutly horrifying
Ken, she might not admit it, but Sun is glad you’re smart enough to be cheering for her.
Trevor, I think Sonic Screwdrivers are like a hot woman…smooth and dangerous.
Tiffany, it’s cool to see readers supporting Sun even though she’s the ‘heel’ in this match. 😀
Comichero, does Sun know how to paint a disgusting picture of defeat, or what? lol
I don’t know Xitna is just as much a heel because of her attitude. I mean she has such a bad attitude and is such a biatch that everyone wants to see her taken down.
Hey…she left out Wolverine!
Now THAT’s what I call smack talk!
XD
Don’t take the Wendigo’s name in vain…
“As my mother-in-law used to tell my husband, when he was staring off into space, “Quit looking at the wendigo, if you don’t pay attention to them, they’ll go away away.” ~ thegirl44
The Wendigo, the Wendigo!
Its eyes are ice and indigo!
Its blood is coarse and yellowish!
Its voice is harsh and bellowish!
Last night it lurked in Canada!
Tonight on your veranada!
While you are lolling hammockwise,
It contemplates you stomachwise!
You loll, it contemplates, it lollops.
The rest is merely gulps and gollops.
–Ogden Nash