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Looks more like mk9 sonya's default costume than mk11.
I mean, maybe she's wearing a loadout
I don't know how, but I would like to cast my vote for this!
Dude, I like you, but do not disrespect the wrestling business. It is a legit business that requires a ton of skill both physically and mentally, in addition to have the right acting skills to get the crowd behind you. Yes it is scripted, but it's tough, very very tough. I've seen what these people have to go through, and it makes other non-scripted sports to look like a walk in the park. No joke.
Very true dude.
Never said it wasn't a legit business but it's still fake as hell man lol. I just hate how they got a former UFC/MMA and now WWE celebrity to voice sonya when that's not her job, to me this was an insult to actual real voice actors/actresses, which is also a legit business.
. I feel her lines come out dry, lack of emotion. I felt Tricia from MK X and the girl from MK 9 did a much better job voicing Sonya. Don't take it personally, but as someone who's actually voice acted a lot at times and as an MK fan this is my honest opinion on it.
First off, you can't say that you are aware of of the injuries and hard work in wrestling and still say that you can't take it seriously just because it is a scripted sport. That's like saying you are aware of the hard work that FGC players need to put for tournaments but you can't take the E-Sports side of the FGC seriously just because it's not a a physical sport, It's contradictory. Even if you're not purposely mean that, that's the message you give.Never said it wasn't a legit business but it's still fake as hell man lol. I just hate how they got a former UFC/MMA and now WWE celebrity to voice sonya when that's not her job, to me this was an insult to actual real voice actors/actresses, which is also a legit business.
I t hink for her it's about staying relevant, I mean she's already in the WWE so that should be enough but IDK if it was WB's idea or NRS's to get her to voice Sonya but as someone who's voice acted, I must keep my stance on this matter. Not saying she's not a good former fighter or even WWE wrestler but she is a bad voice actress, that was indeed a promotional move on NRS part and for her, to be Sonya was an easy "yes" to a simple job that required zero experience in this case, which is unfortunate because real voice actors have to actually compete for jobs and often have them taken away by big hollywood names and/or celebrity names like Rousey in this case. That is my issue with this situations, on the WWE I'm not mocking it or saying people can't get hurt(other sports people also get hurt badly all the time, as someone who's played baseball I can attest to this) I used to catch, and let me tell you that you get banged up in that position which is why I changed to the OF when I played lol. Still, injuries can happen at any time in any sport. I only disagree with you on the voice job, I think she's horrible and you can hear it compared to the other two voice actresses in previous MK's but I have no issue agreeing to disagree on that bud
I know lots of WWE fans love it, that's fine just pointing out it's scripted so I can't take it that seriously. That's not to say moves aren't real and injuries don't happen though.
Well back in school I used to wrestle( I mean real wrestling) but I did used to also do WWE like moves on mattresses with friends etc and I played sports, trust me I know injuries lol man and I don't disagree with your point on injuries being real but that's not what I'm talking about... I'm talking in regards to actual wrestling move scripts, the way moves are done(like pretending to stomp a guys face when they're stomping the mat), I'm talking in terms of the script(who wins/loses and all the bs trash talk) it's all fake and already decided. I'm sure you know this though.First off, you can't say that you are aware of of the injuries and hard work in wrestling and still say that you can't take it seriously just because it is a scripted sport. That's like saying you are aware of the hard work that FGC players need to put for tournaments but you can't take the E-Sports side of the FGC seriously just because it's not a a physical sport, It's contradictory. Even if you're not purposely mean that, that's the message you give.
As for Ronda, Ed Boon said in an interview that it was their idea to bring her to voice Sonya, as Ronda is a real life legit badass woman just like Sonya is a female legit badass type of a character. If anything, it might be a promotional move on WB's part, but on NRS' part it is not, so it wasn't just about promotion alone. Just like that for Ronda it's not about staying relevant at all, as she is indeed already a huge star and she doesn't need it for relevancy. She said at the L.A reveal event that she is a big Sonya Blade fan, which is why she took the job to voice her. So NRS get their vision on how to represent Sonya in MK11 as far as artistic vision goes, Ronda gets to voice a character she loves, and WB enjoy the promotion it gives them. And yes, both WWE, NRS, WB and MK11 as a game all get the publicity in addition to all of that, but this is not just the publicity alone like I already said.
I get that you are a former voice actor yourself and I can imagine how much work it needs, but Ronda voicing Sonya in MK11 is not an insult to anyone at all. As not only this is NRS' artistic vision for MK11 and Ronda is a Sonya Blade fan, that is still just one character from a roster of at least 25. Steve Blum and Richard Epcar are incredible voice actors and they are still there to voice Sub-Zero, Baraka and Raiden in MK11, and all of the voice actors in the game are non-celebrity ones as well, and they are all great from what we heard so far, just like Ronda is also doing a very good job at voicing Sonya from what was heard so far. Yes you may argue that the former voice actresses did a better job overall, but in general, she is just as good as them, if not overall. No disrespect to anyone.
. We all have opinions on the matter. But sure all good dude.
Ok this is gonna be my last comment on the matter here.Well back in school I used to wrestle( I mean real wrestling) but I did used to also do WWE like moves on mattresses with friends etc and I played sports, trust me I know injuries lol man and I don't disagree with your point on injuries being real but that's not what I'm talking about... I'm talking in regards to actual wrestling move scripts, the way moves are done(like pretending to stomp a guys face when they're stomping the mat), I'm talking in terms of the script(who wins/loses and all the bs trash talk) it's all fake and already decided. I'm sure you know this though.
I don't think it's the same as FGC, that stuff isn't faked or scripted in terms of the results but the drama I admit I can do without like and definitely sounds scripted with "pre game trash talk" lol like I don't care when they try to make MK tourneys like WWE or add hype with people trash talking on the mic, it's dumb to me I just want to see people play without the "let's get ready to rumble!!" nonsense. WWE I get it though since it's TV entertainment, but when they start doing it with fighting game tourneys just ridiculous imo.
Yeah I know that, but just pointing out that it still doesn't excuse the fact that she's a terrible voice actress. Trust me, this is something I know very well since I've done it. I respect her being an ex UFC fighter and getting into the WWE(I mean so did Dennis Rodman way back if you remember him, former Basketball player) I definitely believe NRS reached out but WB obviously had to ok the move. I'm sure next MK we'll get another Sonya lol. I do think she's milking it a bit though, dressing like Sonya? Yeah...but hey it gives MK promotion but still doesn't really need it at this point like I was saying earlier. Just my opinion, not hating on her per-se I have no issues with her. Only thing I really have a big issue with is her voice acting skills. Other than that, I'm glad she's enjoying being Sonya.
Well, not former I still do it from time to time lol and working on some newer projects, voices, work etc with people once they get their script, stuff together. Well, that's fine we can agree to disagree on that. I think it's an insult to real voice actresses honestly who need the work and don't get noticed, with previous MK's just listen to Tricia in the last game and compare it to Ronda's. It's not remotely comparable as far as I'm concerned. Even most people agree when they heard her from the event, in the Ronda Rousey thread on here she sounded dry, lack of emotions. These are things important in voice acting, I know lots just think "oh reading a script easy" anyone can read but to sound convincing is a different story entirely. But yeah I think she's average at best, not as good as the other Sonya's but it's ok to feel different
^This.Ronda: Has a legit love for Mortal Kombat as a series and goes out of her way to show that love during a pay-per-view when she could have easily one-and-done'd it at the Reveal Event
Y'all: Let's make an issue out of this
Y'all need to let that woman live for fucks sake. There is literally no problem at all with her promoting the game! Her dressing as Sonya is awesome and I think it'd be dope if that became regular gear for her leading up to the game's release. She has a genuine love for the series, but y'all, "fans" of the series, have a problem with that promotion and that love?
It becomes SO petty when every single thing someone does has be to criticized the way some of y'all are criticizing her.
"She's trying to stay relevant." NO, she's relevant as is and how many non-MK fans are gonna be like "WOAH LOOK AT THAT!" It's clearly just her showing love to the MK fanbase and to the series as a whole.
Y'all need to stop hating it's UGLY.
nope ... there is an old interview of Ronda Rousey around internet, from the time she was in UFC, way before she entered WWE, where she spoke about enjoying playing games (Pokemon and MK) and that Kitana was her favourite MK character. Of course now, that she's borrowing her voice to Sonya, she will promote her taste for MK franchise more opened and passionate , but, she seems to like MK franchise before MK 11 was even announced to come out
Like I already told you before, Ronda Rousey's presence in MK is a marketing move, and she wanted so bad to do the VA of Sonya because she loves the game and the character. Win-win situation. The extra money WB/NRS would make with that little move was enough motivation for them to replace Sonya's old voice actress. Yes it's unfair for her, but big companies today prefer money over morals
Most people just think that Sonya's old VA was very good, and are sad to see her gone because of marketing. I agree though that those saying that "she's not a good enough person" should look at themselves from time to time.
Right, right I'm not disputing that like I was saying earlier my issue with her performance and how sometimes big movies, games just choose random celebs to voice characters regardless of experience or not. That's why I had also mentioned promotional tactic, same difference as marketing. Only thing I'm not 100% convinced about is her whole "I have always loved Sonya from a little girl" Who knows, some people have said she just said that to try to support the game others think she was paid to say that and is really a poser. Who knows....but you're 100% right man, I agree. How it works now days with the VA industry(take how they told the VA for Scorpion oh btw you're not in this game last minute) does indeed suck. No disrespect to Rousey I get she's just taking a job however I do feel that had they not chosen her, MK 11 would be just as hyped as it is now regardless.
This is completely true..there is an article from i believe yahoo that asked her a few questions..she says she was a moderator for a well know Pokemon forum back in the day...and the best part about said interview?
Very true. People trying to stir this up for the sake of yet another bullshit internet bandwagon, ignoring all of the facts that are presented right in front of them. Ronda is a true fan of MK, she does it out of love, and she does a very good job as Sonya in MK11.
That's already her default faceJust wait till they release a Rhonda Rousey as Sonya skin!!
