“Less is More”

His opponent distracted, Justin Credible reaches for his singapore cane.  He climbs into the ring and sneaks up on his unsuspecting opponent from behind.  Waiting for the right moment he waits in anticipation gripping the cane in his hands.  Sensing that the time is near he begins by running in place.  He takes a run at his next victim just as the enemy turns toward him.  He rears back and takes a mighty swing with the cane connecting to his opponents head and leaving them lying in the ring.

His opponent lying motionless in the ring Justin Credible then grabs the microphone, looks into the camera, and addresses the audience.

“Now, that’s not just the coolest”
“That’s not just the best”
“That’s Justin Credible”

Actually, if you ask me, that’s quite annoying.

Does Justin Credible have to say that phrase EVERY SINGLE TIME he has a microphone in his hand?  And on top of that does he have to scream EVERY SINGLE TIME he says it?  Apparently the answer is yes.

A lot of times, less is more, and I think that is definitely this is the case here.  Just because you say something loud doesn’t mean that it’s intense or that people are getting your message or that you even have a message.  I think a lot of wrestlers don’t get that.  If you want a example of a great intense promo that gets the message across just look at Raven.  He’s great at that.  And I think Justin could cut a better promo just by not yelling as much and cutting back on the catchphrase, using it only when it fits instead of everytime a camera is in his face.  Less is more.

I realize that wrestlers feel the need to have a catchphrase and there isn’t necessarily anything wrong with that, unless that is the only way you are over (i.e. Konnan).  They just need to learn when to pick there spots so the message is effective and isn’t some rambling nonsense.  Justin has already established himself as a top talent in ECW.  He just needs to take it to the next level now by realizing less is more.

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