let's revisit my fav promo/moment of '12...

[StatUS]

Thought this was all a work

 

[Rarely-Wrong Liggins]

When Cena puts his head down and does the fake clapping...its probably his way of dealing with getting outpopped and looking secondary in the ring yet again.

Just like what he did at the Slammys...looking around waiting for cheers that arent coming. Idiot.

Just like stanning the Rock is your way of dealing with a lack of a real father figure. Much like how it was with Eddie. But he died. Abandoning you.....just like your father.

Now, I understand.....now I understand why it's so real to you. Because, it IS real, FOR you.....damnit.

 

[R=G]

Liggins on his gay shyt late Friday. Once a fakkit, always a fakkit

 

[captaincharisma]

Great thread!! TSC is raising their game once again!

IMHO, 2 things make this promo important and compelling. First, Edge understands their characters. Seconds, and most important, Edge uses continuity to get the promo over.

No one gives a shzt if it's Shawn Michaels saying the same thing...the fact that Edge "hates" Cena, yet respects him as a competitor, is what makes his promo sound truthful. He referenced their rivalry several times to highlight the importance of their relationship as well as his words. And the fact that he juxtaposes their rivalry with Bret Hart and Andre the Giant is brilliant.

Continuity lends Edge's words with a great deal of significance and credibility.

And let's be real, Edge upped his promo game as he got older. He sounds genuine as hell.

profound

the whole psychology to this promo was so money, the story telling, the motivation, the history

 

[CJ]

@DocZulu Great post, couldn't have said it better.

Probably the most genuine promo of 2012 that was all in kayfabe. Both did a great job making it seem as real as possible.