During a recent episode of the “Something To Wrestle” podcast, host Bruce Prichard shone light on the potential of Matt Borne as Doink The Clown in WWE.
Here are some notable points from the podcast:
Speaking about Matt Borne’s possible realization of Doink if he hadn’t been dismissed: “All the way. I feel Doink The Clown was likely one of the greatest personas. People tend to confuse him with the performers who subsequently took on the role, like Ray Apollos, Steve Lombardi and others. I firmly believe that Steve Kern could have been a superior substitute, given his dark, twisted demeanor. But, the combination of Matt Borne and Doink? Borne should have taken the name Doink when he was born.”
Discussing the skills Borne offered in WWE: “Absolutely astonishing. Because he had the potential to both wrestle and cut promo, and he possessed the ability to switch his temperament on demand. As a heel, he could turn up the intensity and make his threatening demeanor believable. On the other hand, as a protagonist, he could rally the audience behind him and create an aura of resilience against any antagonist you put his way. In my eyes, Matt Borne was a truly distinctive and exceptionally gifted performer.”
On a different note, Jake Roberts shared his views on Eddie Graham’s exceptional skills as a manager on the recent episode of his podcast, “The Snake Pit”.
Roberts’ key insights from the podcast:
Speaking about Graham’s successful managerial style: “He had the ability to deconstruct and reassemble wrestling. He introduced a whole new perspective. He could pre-plan a 20-minute match full of action that would captivate your attention.”
Regarding Graham’s modus operandi: “He had a clear plan. And we executed it wholeheartedly.”
Talking about the transition of his wrestling style under Graham’s guidance: “The transition was smooth for us because we had the freedom to be authentic. The framework we were given was extremely adaptable. We had the liberty to diversify our performance. We were primarily provided the outline, and the finale. That’s what we had to stick by.”