Zack Ryder Thread - Woo woo woo!

Africa

the groutch wrote: »

to quote Charlie The Unicorn: "Shun the non-believer, shuuuun, shhhhhuuuunnnn"

Ha.

Anyway,

good to see him winning and competing, but MOST importantly was getting a promo video out for him before the match. That was the most important. Crowd havent a clue about him and mere mentions of his youtube is not enough to get it popular; some clips of it on Raw is important.

Lord TSC

I loved the video package. It was desperatly needed cause the casual fans have no clue what makes him so special in this day and age.

Pentecost

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

I loved the video package. It was desperatly needed cause the casual fans have no clue what makes him so special in this day and age.

He seemed to get a much bigger reaction after the package was shown then they showed his reaction afterwards backstage too and plugged his show again.

messi1985

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdW53_FmvS4&feature=player_detailpage
ep 30

Tinie

messi1985 wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdW53_FmvS4&feature=player_detailpage
ep 30

Just to embedd it in this thread for people who rather that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdW53_FmvS4

grames_bond

Zack Ryder has completed an interview on wwe.com telling the story of how he was crowned the internet champion!!

[url="http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwefeaturepage/untold-history-of-the-internet-title]Link[/url]

On July 28, 2011, the game changed for Zack Ryder when the “woo-wooing” warrior introduced the radiant, broski-embellished Internet Championship to the WWE Universe on “Z! True Long Island Story.”

But the elaborate Internet Title legacy didn’t start on that humid, late-July day. According to Ryder, who supplied WWE.com – exclusively – with the complete backstory on his finest achievement.

WWE.COM: Tell us the story of how the Internet Championship was won. Rumor has it there was some big tournament in either Massapequa or East Hampton, Long Island, that you won.

RYDER: The 64-man tournament was actually held in Merrick, N.Y. That’s where I grew up. A lot of people wanted to be the first-ever Internet Champion, but I used all my tools – Broski Boots, Zack Attacks and Rough Ryders – to make it all the way to the finals and win it. There were guys like Spiral, Sky, G-Money and Gironimo, Justin Sane – some of the toughest competitors to ever step foot in the ring. My broski The Big O lost really quick due to injury. He won in the first round, tweaked his knee and couldn’t compete in the next round. Desperado was supposed to face Big O and got a bye, but I ended up beating him. (Editor’s note: Named tournament competitors could not be reached for comment.)

WWE.COM: This sounds similar to the way Pat Patterson became the first-ever Intercontinental Champion, winning a legendary tournament in Rio De Janeiro. Do you see a parallel between your careers?

RYDER: Pat Patterson and I are both trendsetters, for sure, and one day we’ll be in the Hall of Fame together. But this is one of – if not the – most prestigious titles in the history of WWE. The only difference between me and the first Intercontinental Champion is that I’m never going to lose this title. Look at the title history in 50 years, the only Internet Champion will be Zack Ryder.

WWE.COM: The Internet Title is clearly custom-made. What was the creation process like?

RYDER: I pretty much knew walking into the tournament that day that I’d walk out the champion. I was confident I was going to win so I designed the whole thing – the Facebook, the Twitter and YouTube logos all over it. Once the maker and I agreed on the final design, it took two or three weeks to perfect.

WWE.COM: Who made the title itself? Please say it was Betteridge Jewelers in Greenwich (makers of Ted DiBiase’s Million Dollar Title).

RYDER: It was Wildcat Championship Belts who created it. They made the United States Title for WWE. It’s almost like when “Stone Cold” had the Smoking Skull Championship or when John Cena took the WWE Championship and created the title that spun around. But this title is for the Zack Pack, it’s for the Broskis. Like The Rock calls himself The People’s Champion, I’m The Broskis’ Champion. That’s what went into designing the championship.

WWE.COM: Starting with the face that’s front and center on the championship, what do the symbols on the Internet Title mean to you?

RYDER: It’s like an iconic logo. Superman had the “S” and I have the broski logo. This title is incredibly detailed. The main plate has the broski logo but in the background, there are all little “ZR” logos engraved. I had something similar to this on my tights. The detail is phenomenal. It’s no joke; this is no toy. This is the real deal.

WWE.COM: How do you keep the title clean? It must smudge a lot with all the remnant tanning lotion on your hands.

RYDER: My best friend, Chiappetta, cleans the apartment when I’m gone and when I come home, I leave out the title and he shines it up real nice with some Windex. Maybe some leather polish for the strap.

WWE.COM: What is it about purple and orange, which are key colors in your title?

RYDER: Purple is my favorite color. It is the color of my phone case, headphones, camera – basically everything. Purple’s been in almost all of my outfits since I started competing. Orange is a good complement for it and if it’s going to be my championship, it may as well have my colors on it.

WWE.COM: There’s no confusion with it being a Phoenix Suns championship?

RYDER: I don’t think so. Ever since Charles Barkley left, nobody cares about them.

WWE.COM: The WWE Universe has questioned if you're a fighting champion. What gives with the limited defenses? The sole challenger thus far was Primo that one time in Australia. "Are you serious, bro?"

RYDER: That actually was a non-title match [at the Melbourne live event]. I just brought out the championship, plus, that was just the fake toy championship that I made. That was bogus, that was a joke. The real deal is this title, which has the prestige and honor, and I don’t have to defend it. Maybe I’ll bring it out on WWE television, make some replicas for the little broskis, but I will not defend it.

WWE.COM: Why should you be the only holder of the Internet Championship in this day and age?

RYDER: There’s nobody in WWE that has embraced social media like myself. I might not have as many Twitter followers as The Rock or John Cena but according to [social media] “Klout” and influence on social media, I’m in the top five of WWE. I was someone who wasn’t doing anything on TV but through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, I created this buzz and this following that no one else has.

WWE.COM: Why is it, exactly, that you have such a strong connection with the WWE Universe on the web?

RYDER: I think I have a connection with the WWE Universe because I am a fan at heart. I know what WWE fans want because I am still one, myself. This is the only thing I ever wanted in my entire life. It wasn’t like ‘let me try this WWE thing.’ I set up my life for this and I think the WWE Universe can sense that. They can also feel that I’m just a kid who wants to live my dream.

INTERNET TITLE TIMELINE

• April 28, 2011: Zack Ryder introduces the original “replica” Internet Title on “Z! True Long Island Story”
• July 2, 2011: Zack Ryder appears at a live event in Melbourne, Australia, and seemingly defends the title for the first and only time against Primo (Editor’s note: Ryder claims this was a non-title bout)
• July 26-28, 2011: Zack Ryder wins 64-man Internet Title tournament that lasts nearly 37 hours on Long Island
• July 28, 2011: Zack Ryder introduces the “real” Internet Title on “Z! True Long Island Story”

Tinie

Dolph Ziggler is actually really funny.

Connorzee

Ziggler is brilliant. Probably should have his own AskTheHeel show!

ceegee

Tinie wrote: »

Dolph Ziggler is actually really funny.

Ziggler was the highlight of the show for me. Zacks stuff has been getting stale for me in the last few episodes, needs an onscreen push and feud to stop the show running out of material, only so long you can rehash the same wwwyki, broski and "im not on the ppv, aysb?" material before people stop caring, would hate to see it happen as zack has proved he can entertain and if he was pushed at all the show could really boost him over more. A jomo feud involving zacks dad would be awesome (or anything with zacks dad!)

CMpunked

"Well thats all the time.. "
Click x on the tab.

I have a feeling the whole "Im Lean, mean and Clean" bit from The Big O was owing to how many are putting down is physique to steroids.

ceegee

grames_bond

ceegee wrote: »

fyp

Africa

Fair play to Jackman, WWE, Ziggles and Ryder this past week on Raw. They did great.

rovert

rovert

Last week's episode was great but they have lost their luster recently IMO. Zack thinks so too:

In the new edition of WWE Magazine for the month of November, Zack Ryder says he would like to end his YouTube series when he gets comfortable with a consistent spot on WWE television. Asked if he's concerned about viewers getting tired of the show, Ryder said, "Well, I'm tired of it already, so it wouldn't surprise me if some viewers get tired of it soon. Honestly, I can only do this show for so long before the charm kinda wears off. Once I get to where I want to be on TV, then there will be no need for the show, and that's a good thing." Also in the WWE Magazine interview, Ryder said he decided to start the show to get himself noticed, which he knew would "either work or get me fired."

ceegee

New episodes a bit meh, big o looks as rubbish as expected in the ring, ziggler is really carrying the show, definitly time for it to be shelved as a weekly release, occasional episodes in the build up to ppvs could still work

rovert

ceegee wrote: »

ziggler is really carrying the show

Defo agreed.

I havent really monitored how often he was on house shows before he and the youtube channel blew up but it seems he is now at home less these days so he cant go to toy & joke shops & do arts & crafts at home at much. Hence he is relying on Regal and Ziggler.

jaykhunter

Definitely the future of Z! TLIS is getting over other wrestlers, showcasing their charisma that WWE doesn't have time for in their 5 hours of TV/week. Ziggler and Regal being first in line, but i bet there's actually a good few funny lads in the WWE.

grames_bond

woo woo woo!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oKtT7FJjjg

ciano316

Might be getting a bit old but still one of the smartest things someone has done to get over imo and it's good to see him on both shows.

Pentecost

Seems to have paid off for him alright. Slowly but surely the crowds are paying attention, though I guess him getting a bit of a push leads to increased interest in itself. I still don't really like his finisher though it just seems contrived a bit like the 619.

The Ayatolla

He did have a great finisher, the Zack Attack i think it was, a neckbreaker with his knee if i recall. Don't know why he stopped using it.

Connorzee

After RAW went off the air last night..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEY2ZlQLq9Y

the groutch

as if I didnt hate big nose enough already

rovert

The newest Broski

Diabhal Beag

the groutch wrote: »

as if I didnt hate big nose enough already

Ah, you see because he has a big nose. Cool.

DM_7

Take care, slap your head just doesn't sound as good.

Tinie

The ending was a bit, risky for PG... wonder will they use these episodes with angles now.

ceegee

Are we seeing the wwe work around the PG issue via the internet? Cant imagine theyll show the footage on raw due to blood, probably just mention an attack on zacks friend, thus allowing the feud to progress while keeping sponsors happy with the shows content and giving older fans attitude-era style storylines via web content.
similiar idea with ortons attack on cody, it was never gonna make the cut of smackdown with all that blood but leaked fan footage was guaranteed to leak, gives an edge to the feud w/out upsetting the mammies and toy company

Im assuming with the above that wwe creative have some input to ztlis in terms of storyline, given that footage is being shot in-ring at raw.

Diabhal Beag

HHH in one sentence was funnier than Ryder was in months