I wonder if you have to register yourself as a chartable song or something, because neither is Ding Dong The Witch is Dead.

Wait.

No.

I love Fandango. I've been a fan of Curtis since his ill-fated SmackDown run a few years back. Everyone - everyone - should be on the Fandango Bandwagon (or Fandwagon if you please).

Everyone should be on the dancefloor.

No?

Lame?

Ok.

Some dude:

"Spoke to a guy who works at the official charts company. Says Fandango's theme isn't officially in the top 200 yet but if there's been a surge today, as there has been, it wouldn't have been acknowledged in today's midweek chart publication. Says there's a flash at 6pm tomorrow with more updates, could be worth checking!"

With reporting like that, I should be writing for the dirtsheets.

The difference is Fandango can actually talk.

A lot of the people singing his praises in this thread have been doing so since he was on NXT Redemption well over a year ago and some go even further back than that. Hardly an overnight boner for the guy.

Also this is different from the Ryder situation because WWE actually want Fandango to get over.

Don't really care so much for the Fandango stuff but huge Curtis fan, NXT stuff was fantastic.

Ziggler was pretty much loved by the IWC and then just played random guy for a bit. But he's just blew everyone the fuck away.

Whether people like the gimmick or not, it gives the audience something to be entertained by, and makes Curtis memorable.

No one would give a shit if he came out fresh from NXT looking like a generic jobber #bodallas

Bo Dallas is a future HOF'r.

A gimmick like this helps establish him and hopefully he will evolve and become a unique character that is over and memorable. Trriple H started as a "Connecticut Blue Blood" and organically evolved in the character we see today. A legitimate long-lasting star isn't established in a matter weeks or even months - it takes years.

I don't think it's even a bad gimmick really, it's unique, and at least there's more to it than randomly shaking guys hands backstage, I just don't see there being any longevity unless it evolves quickly. I think if Curtis is given mic time and a decent push he'll get over easily though, guy was amazing with the backstage stuff on NXT.

He has shown a very aggressive side to the character, and feuding with Jericho is an awesome launching point for the character. He keeps having good matches and riveting feuds, he can slowly phase out the dance schtick and become more of his own guy. Curtis is an eccentric guy, so he will keep those little things that make Fandango interesting.

i have been completely skeptical of this character, but the last month or so has really given me something to enjoy. i never saw him on NXT, so i have nothing to base my opinion on except for his work as fandango. i'm interested, and i thought i was going to hate it.

I'm interested to see where they run with Fandango once his feud with Jericho is done. Do they put him in a mid-card storyline, perhaps give him either the US or IC Title, or do they move him against a heavier main event-level opponent? The WWE has done a good job at plugging young talent into main event roles lately.

I feel like the Johnny Curtis/Maxine duo could have gotten over huge on the main roster doing their shtick.

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Vince will probably hold him off the UK tapings in a couple weeks..I'm convinced they don't want this to get out of hand

What?!?

How is this song available "exclusively" on iTunes? I just bought it on Amazon.

You can't have the crowds humming his theme song the whole night trying to get him over as a heel vs Jericho or anyone else. I suppose they could edit it out

Then... why not turn him and let the humming get him over as a face?

This is vince we are talking about.

It took him MONTHS to give Ryder a chance when he was hot. Months for Bryan and his YES chants. Hes going to dig his heels in on FANDANGO

But Ryder didn't get a good spot at a Wrestlemania against freaking Chris Jericho...the trigger has already been pulled...now its just a matter of how far will the bullet go.

Depending on what dirt sheet you read, Vince is behind him at the moment, the fact he got a debut match at Wrestlemania makes that seem likely.

And just a few weeks ago they reported that Vince/The Office were not behind him. Then, 2 weeks later he gets booked in a Mania match against Jericho for his in-ring debut. So, yeah.

Also, I'd love it if Fandango came out and corrected the crowd on how to sing his theme song.

At least we'll always know that Punk is in the doghouse.

His theme is now at #11 just under Taylor Swift.

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This would be gold. IF they sing it again /lamecrowdsagain

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"it'ssss takingggg overrrrr!"

I wonder how much Jim Johnston makes? Especially when his songs take off like this one has.

Bought it from amazon, browsing TPWW with it playing is fuckin' fabulous.

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Incredible that Sunday Brunch are pushing this. Will have to watch on Sunday to see if they play/hype it.

Going to get sectioned if I keep humming that bloody tune at work.

Completely serious right now...

I want Johnny Curtis to be a mega-star more than anyone else in my 28 years of being a wrestling fan.

Fandango still caused a stir that very few guys get to cause. If he keeps working his butt off, especially with some smarky crowds coming up ahead, he could really dig his heels in as a worthy attraction for WWE.

Did he and R-Truth ever get their tag title shot?

Nah, hence this promo.

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He teamed with McGillicutty on NXT to claim it i think.

Shouldn't count because McGillicutty is not R-Truth.

They stated this was him cashing it in though, not sure if Truth was just out injured or what though.

Truth turned heel and began his Cena feud during that time right?

R-Truth had turned back face, won the tag titles with Kofi Kingston and lost them to Bryan & Kane by the time Curtis got his title shot.

It's a shame, but maybe Fandango will continue to impress people and cause more of a spread? The WWE is heading to the UK soon right?

And yes, Curtis never got his WWE Tag Team Title shot because R-Truth turned heel and went whack leaving Curtis on his own. They did give Curtis & McGillicutty a WWE Tag Team Title shot on NXT, though, which they said was his NXT Season 4 title shot.

Wouldn't be surprised if they plug the song on Smackdown, the UK version at least.

Posting this here as well...

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I bet Xero of them knew what the song actually was.

Wow, really?

Wooooooowwww searching for "Fandangoing" on youtube and:

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I don't even....

Unreal. How many people were watching on Monday?

Jesus, crazy if this actually becomes a thing like Harlem Shake or even 10% as popular as that.

Around a few million but this going viral really quickly managed to latch on as the new internet fad/thing to do like how the Harlem shake and Planking were.

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Lolllll. Fandango is a proxy Liverpool supporter :cool:

Holy shit, WWE has struck (minor at least) gold on this one.

Fandango is so amazing, his theme song is more internet popular than Ryder ever was.

Plan on playing it while I go to work tomorrow...just to see if it brightens my day.

I'm actually not a fan of Fandango's theme music. I'm so glad it's catching on for him though.

What's your gripe with it? It fits the character perfectly. Would you like it more if Doug Basham laced some vocals on it?

Fandango is my early vote to win a briefcase at the MITB PPV

Catastrophic wrongness.

lmao @ Fandango trolling on twitter. hilarious.

Dude, just don't like it. It's nothing personal, I just think that they could have come up with something slightly different that still fits the character. They shouldn't change it now that it might possibly become the most successful WWE produced song of all time.

If he keeps going the way he is going, then I don't see why he couldn't be a good choice to snatch up a briefcase. I was thinking about Money in the Bank earlier today, and it wouldn't surprise me if they do something again to differentiate between the qualification requirements for the matches (since brand doesn't appear to be factor anymore). You can have one Money in the Bank Ladder Match consisting of former Money in the Bank Winners -- the likes of John Cena, CM Punk, The Miz, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Alberto Del Rio, Jack Swagger and maybe even Rob Van Dam if they convince him to work a few dates here or there. The other MITB Ladder Match can feature guys that have never won a briefcase -- Randy Orton, Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, Dean Ambrose, Wade Barrett, Fandango, Sin Cara, Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow, etc.

I just hope WWE doesn't turn Fandango face now.

Please don't.

He'd just be a dick to heels and play the crowd a bit more. Not hard and all that career-threatening. Plus, he'll be able to do some more acrobatic stuff in the ring.

WWE needs babyfaces badly.

Wow, first time ever on TPWW that I was off about something

just a bit of arrhythmia in the pulse of tpww.

Don't worry, I'll be correct the next 10,000 times. Just ignore the "Percy Watson will be the #2 face in the company by 2012 comment."

Can't remember the last time a wrestling theme was my ringtone, but Fandango is now it.

That is why you are the SECOND best post at tpww. Just like USA #1! I'm the #1 poster here

Took video of my son saying Fon Don Gooooo and dancing to the music. Not posting it here with the thought of Zeeboe or some random Mong seeing what my child looks like.

Yeah, Owenbrown might get aroused.

World Wrestling Fandango

For over 10 days, the revolutionary FORCE in Sports Entertainment!

Love this fued between him and Jericho. Not that it really needs it, but wish it was over the I-C belt.

It doesn't need it. The IC belt might need it though.

This Miz-Barrett feud has been pretty decent though for a feud that is pretty much strictly based on tons of matches.

I kind of like how Fandango has sort of been a thorn in Jericho's side and preventing him from chasing championships. It makes this feud just that notch more personal. Jericho made a mockery of Fandango and now Fandango is doing his best to put Jericho's career on hold.

It was interesting that people mentioned the idea of turning Fandango face. He's sort of reminding me of Chris Jericho when he originally debuted in the WWE. Jericho debuted in a big way, was meant to be a heel but then just became so over that they had to turn him face. Fandango has had an interesting debut, called people by incorrect names (a Jericho-esque technique) and has been flamboyant and exciting like Jericho was.

A clean victory the next time Fandango and Jericho wrestle each other would do further wonders for Fandango, but maybe they could do something where Jericho goes for the Lionsault like last time but Fandango gets the knees up. Jericho lands on his feet and goes for the Walls of Jericho and Fandango cradles Jericho like last time, only this time Y2J rolls through and into a pin of his own, using the ropes to get the three count.

Fandango and his dancer are upset and Jericho goes up the ramp with a slightly heelish look on his face as the referee raises his hand. Cole voices surprise at Jericho cheating to beat Fandango as JBL talks about how the veteran outsmarted the rookie. Basically, you try and do a double-turn, with the bitter veteran becoming equally as obsessed with the rookie who upset him at WrestleMania as the rookie was with making a name for himself.

RAW is Jericho vs. World Wrestling Fandango. Release their series of matches on a DVD with analysis of what makes Johnny Curtis so amazing.

:lol:

I'd love to see a shirt that said "World Wrestling Fandango-tainment" or something. Dunno if they could get away with it based on the agreement with WWF.

Like the idea, just not sure at this point in his career the fans would actually boo Jericho. I think Fandago totally works as a heel, similar to the way Ziggler has been working, with fan support. Only reason I mentioned the IC belt is because I don't think at this point Miz or Barrett an carry a program and it would make the IC belt relevant which it hasn't been in years.

You've got a point. Jericho completely re-invents himself as a heel, though. Even if the fans still cheer him, they could still add depth to their feud by having Jericho altered by the process of being humiliated by the newcomer. They don't really need to go that way, but it's just one possible route.

I'm fairly certain they are allowed to use the unblurred logo now. If not, just use a scratch-logo version of the Fandango silhouette with the red underline and don't use the initials, but just call it "World Wrestling Fandango" or "Fandango-tainment" or whatever they want to go with.

I see what you're saying. The whole I'm the star and this newcomer is embarrassing me thing. I think if they had Jericho do some highlight reel stuff but only talk about his Fozzy thing, it might work. Most of the fans wan't Jericho to be about about wrestling, and honestly Fozzy isn't a very good band. So if Jericho starts insistently talking about his other projects outside of wrestling, especially Fozzy, being that it's music and fits with the Fandago character, I think it could work.

You could do the ending where Jericho uses the ropes to pin Fandango, and then in their rubber match, Jericho gets Fandango in the Walls of Jericho. Fandango fights to the ropes but Jericho refuses to break. Jericho could even apply his version of the move in the ropes, with him standing on the apron. Fandango has won the match via disqualification, but Jericho is refusing to break. You have Fandango's dancer pleading with Jericho to stop and he's just ignoring her as referees and trainers are out. The announcers do their serious voices. "This is too far, King." "Jericho is...he's just hurting this kid..."

Jericho then yells to the crowd "Come on, baby!" as they relentlessly boo him. Jericho can even mockingly try to get Fandango's theme started as a chant. Jericho walks to the back and referees and trainers check on Fandango and Curtis uses the ropes to get back to his feet to a pretty big pop, hopefully. Jericho sees this on the titantron and is absolutely disgusted. He turns back, runs into the ring and attacks Curtis some more. He could even tell the referees to "fuck off," adding to the illusion that Jericho has completely lost control. Jericho gets a steel chair and starts hitting Fandango across the back with it as he mocks Fandango's name. Jericho then begs Fandango's dancer to give him a kiss on the cheek as he is leaving, and she just looks at him disgusted and slaps him across the face. Jericho then looks at her and starts laughing. He then grabs her around the waist and starts dancing with her as she looks terrified. Jericho doesn't hurt the girl, but she collapses next to Fandango a wreck.

As he's leaving, Jericho stops and draws a "10" on one of Fandango's cards at ringside and holds it up giving himself a perfect score as the crowd hisses in Jericho's direction. The next show we have Jericho hosting a Highlight Reel with...himself. Jericho interviews himself. "You're the man who beat The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the same night. You're the man who beat three legends at WrestleMania XXV. You're a six-time World Champion and nine-time Intercontinental Champion -- and you lose to Fandango? Do you still have it, Chris Jericho? Are you still the best in the world at what you do?"

Basically they sell it as if Chris Jericho is approaching the deep-end of the pool. His loss to Fandango has really gotten into his head. Jericho challenges babyface WWE Champion that night in the main event. It could be John Cena, Ryback, CM Punk or even Alberto Del Rio -- depends on the time frame and what's going on. Jericho and the babyface champion have a pretty great match, but out of nowhere Fandango runs out and starts attacking Jericho. The announcers sell that they can't believe he's here given the beating he got from Jericho. Fandango tosses Jericho to the outside of the ring and proceeds to blast him in the back with a steel chair. He nails Jericho a few more times before Jericho clambers over the barricade to escape. Fandango then gets in the ring as the babyface champion steps out to give him the spotlight. Fandango then does some dancing in the ring to close the show.

Jericho vs. Fandango then takes place in some sort of gimmick match where Fandango gets the clean victory and Jericho takes some time off to do his part-time projects.

That's not bad, but honestly I really don't think the crowd is going to boo Jericho unless he does something awful. Fandango just isn't that much of a face for Jericho to get heat off of. Even if he does'nt break for the DQ, does the chair and dances with Fandago's girl, I still think he'll get cheered. Really the only way I think he'll get booed is if he starts with the whole Fozzy thing. If he insistently talks about how popular he is outside of wrestling he'll get heat. Especially if he goes into how wrestling is now his side project and he just doesn't really even care that much, I think he'd be able to get major heat. Have him do a live show with Fozzy and have it suck, which I'm sure won't be difficult, when Fandago finally comes out you'd be surprised the pop his music gets. It's as simple as Fandago takling briefly how Jericho can't dance and Jericho consistently bring up how he's the rock star and that's his life and blah blah blah. That's if you want Jericho as the heel.

Even if they don't boo Jericho with my scenario, it certainly adds heat to the whole thing. You just position Fandango as the good guy so when he moves out of it with Jericho he'll have some fans. That's if you want him to be a face, lol.