Bruce Prichard on Tyson Tomko: “He Just Wasn’t That Good”
In a recent episode of his podcast Something To Wrestle, WWE govt Bruce Prichard delved into the history of the WWE Vengeance pay-in keeping with-view from July 2004. The discussion grew towards Tyson Tomko, who confronted Val Venis in a healthy on the Sunday Night Heat show, airing stay earlier than the principle PPV event. Prichard changed into asked why Tomko, in spite of his superb physique and preliminary capacity, failed to experience a longer tenure in WWE.
Prichard’s response was candid and unflinching. “Because he just wasn’t that good,” Prichard stated. He acknowledged that while Tomko, whose real name is Travis Tomko, had the physical attributes and looked like a dominant figure, there was a critical element missing. “He’s a big guy, nice guy. But there was just something missing. He didn’t have a logical feel or instinct for the business. Instinct is probably a better word, because he didn’t know logically what to do next.”
Tomko’s appearance was deceivingly promising. “He had all the tools, looked great, he looked like a million bucks,” Prichard continued. “He looked like the kind of guy that’s gonna be a big nasty heel that you want to be on top that people can believe in just by looking at a picture of him. And then that damn bell would have to ring and I just don’t know that Travis was able to deliver once the bell rang. Actually, I do know… he wasn’t [able to deliver].”
Tomko’s stint on WWE’s primary roster lasted from 2004 to 2006, culminating in his departure after WrestleMania 22. Following his WWE career, Tomko discovered fulfillment in New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA, persevering with his wrestling journey at the impartial circuit till his retirement in 2016.
Bruce Prichard Labels WWE Hall of Famers Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard as “Boring”
In any other eye-starting episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce Prichard took intention at WWE Hall of Famers Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard. Known collectively as The Brain Busters throughout their WWE tenure, Anderson and Blanchard had been outstanding figures in the wrestling international. However, Prichard described their tag team work in WWE as lackluster.
“When they were teaming together in WWE as The Brain Busters, they were bland,” Prichard remarked. He suggested that both wrestlers could have contributed more as singles competitors rather than as a tag team. This critique stands in stark contrast to the duo’s revered status in the wrestling community, where they are often celebrated for their technical prowess and in-ring psychology.
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