I guess they felt they needed more PIZAZZ (read: pizza) and gave them the paint/spiked armor stuff. Personally, Victor should have just kept the contacts he wore, those were nifty. Had a pair similar to those years ago and they hurt like fook after about 30 minutes, probably why he doesn't continue with them I guess.
Either way, they seem fresh and should get some steam. Other than a weak finisher, they are pretty good. Their finisher is a leg sweep with a faux lariat