(Just when you’re hypnotized by the look of peace and harmony in his eyes, he whips around and lops your head clean off.)
Rising UFC heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin chose a nickname for himself, no thanks to you people. After hundreds of suggestions from you and from members of his official fan community, Carwin went with “The Engineer” as his official nickname. It makes sense, since he is actually an engineer, which you would know if you’d read Neal Taflinger’s awesome cover story on him in Fight! Magazine. But since we thought you people had some decent ideas we wanted to get Carwin’s reaction to some of our favorites, just to see where the Potato Nation went wrong. Here’s what he had to say.
Shane “Juggernaut” Carwin: I’m too simple a guy for something like that.
Shane “Darwin” Carwin: I go to church on Sunday, so I’m not sure how that would go over.
Shane “Pain Train” Carwin: Too much rhyming.
Shane “The One-Hit Wonder” Carwin: That’s actually my coach’s nickname, so I can’t take that.
Shane “Spartan” Carwin: That was my high school mascot.
Shane “Hulk Hands” Carwin: What?
So “The Engineer” it is. Carwin also told us that he’s still healing from the broken nose he suffered before knocking out Gabriel Gonzaga, but will obviously have his eye on the Brock Lesnar/Frank Mir heavyweight title fight at UFC 100. And who does he think will win that one?
“I could see that fight going either way, honestly. Frank’s well-rounded, a really talented fighter, as he showed when he fought Nogueira. Lesnar’s a big, powerful guy with great wrestling skills. I wouldn’t be surprised to see either of them win it.”
Okay, but who would he rather face, assuming he got the next title shot?
“Either one. Frank’s been the champ before, been in the sport for a long time and has a great name, so it would be a great opportunity to fight him. But if Lesnar and I fought, that might be the two biggest guys they’ve ever had in there throwing bombs at one another. They might have to reinforce the Octagon for that one.”
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Comments
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:29
cmon shane show some love.. UNO
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:34
hahaha, he's a big gorilla and he knows it...lesnar carwin for the superheavy title...please? come on let randy back into the picture.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:35
"steamroller" would have been much better
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:39
roids
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:42
I am a big fan of Shane Carwin. I seem to remember that one of the nickname entries was "The Engineer of Fear." I like that a little better than just "The Engineer." I hope he get a title shot soon.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:43
Lesnar vs. Carwin would be great and probably a big draw and a really close fight. He seems like a down to earth decent guy. I mean he goes to church every Sunday that's cool, I'd be turned off though if he starts ranting about Jesus and praying in the octagon like Diego.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:44
He can't beat either one of those heavyweights. 5th!!!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:44
I mean 8th
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:49
Soooo let me get this right, going to church disallows one from believing in evolution. Hmmmmmm I'm going to have to suggest a new nickname Shane "Shame on common sense, evidence and science" Carwin. or Shaneee "David Blaineeeeeeeee' Carwinnnnnn (since its magic that makes species change right??).
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:50
I agree, the engineer or fear is better
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:50
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Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:52
Shane shrivle dick Carwin
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:57
Are you saying that all I have to do to be a top heavyweight is to stop believing in Evolution?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 10:57
@ WAR He may believe in theistic evolution, where God creates the animals and they evolve from there. Which is still not what Darwin's argument was... so even if he used that argument he would not be agreeing with Darwin completely
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:05
@imjustadudeman I humbly disagree, Theistic evolution (most commonly proposed by Asa Gray) states that God in fact imparts direction into evolution, or God supplies the organisms with beneficial adaptations. This does in fact fly in the way of natural selection, since there is no real "progression" or "direction" in the true sense of the word. In your version of theistic evolution God simply "allows" the orgainsms to evolve, which is false, He imparts and provides the relevant adaptive mutations. I agree, Darwin never explicitely stated the origin of life itself, but the origin of life (albeit possibly by this God figure) and how they evolve and change in a natural world are two completely different things.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:05
Fowlkes, you didn't ask him about "The Rolled Back Foreskin"?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:08
Darn, I knew I shoulda suggested Shane 'Beelzebub' Carwin- that'd be a huge hit in church!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:10
Hey stupids, there are other forums for that type of debate. I think the point "DAPPER" was trying to make , was Carwin seems down to earth due to the fact that he goes to church on Sunday. Why is it that every time someone slightly subscribes or even makes the slightest mention of christianity, or any religion for that matter, the Athiests come scrambling out from under every rock on earth and get all defensive?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:10
Best caption evah! Evah!!!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:11
how about shane the freight train carwin
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:15
Because the atheists are jews
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:18
Shane "The Armored Car" Carwin
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:18
Getting name checked on Cagepotato almost makes the life of a penniless writer seem worthwhile. Almost.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:22
"They might have to reinforce the Octagon for that one.” Could he be right? that is some madness. For the evolution debate, most people who doubt it have no idea how Natural Selection really works. There's no design, it's just that whoever is better at living will procreate more (and become the new dominant force). If God is out there designing creatures himself, why does he do such a bad job? Shouldn't we all be made of a perfect indestructable material that absorbs nutrients from the air? Instead, we have crappy knees, weak eye protection and we don't even propogate right...animals walk, we fall and control our decent.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:23
@ Frank Mur Never forget what Jesus said as they nailed him to the cross... "Aaaaaaagh!" I think the point was, Carwin's a down to earth guy DESPITE going to church.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:24
Hey FRANK MUR, why is it that whenever "atheists" (people who actually think) mention something that doesn't agree with religion people like you start whining and getting offended.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:27
@Frank Mur, Good name by the way lol Atheists aren't scrambling anywhere. I just find it strange how since someone attends church, it automatically subscribes them to NOT believing in evolution. That's where I think Carwin is going wrong. At the end of the day it's his choice to believe not believe or whatever, I don't really care I was just commenting on some new nicknames for Shame Darwin, I mean Shane Carwin, sorry.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:34
I kinda always thought it was cooler when others give the fighters their nicknames and not themselves. I also always thought no nicknames were better than having one (Sorry Fedor, GSP, Silva).
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:42
Carwin - 1 WAR - 0
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:46
How about shane intellegent design carwin...lol
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:50
Hey CP, How about updating your Carwin Wiki page to include his destruction of Gonzaga. What's the point of providing the link if the page isn't gonna be kept up to date.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:52
Don't matter who fights who! Just keep the fighting going. Good luck 2 all!.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:52
I liked "Shane you'll need a cane Carwin"
Fri, 04/24/09 - 11:58
@WAR If you believe in evolution but still go to church, you might be a little confused. You can't have both. You can't pick and choose what you like from each group and use that to your advantage. You don't get to use the "I'm a good christian" whenever you feel like it and then go on to say you do believe in evolution, which is a fundamental belief of christianity (religion). Just shows how archaic and dumb religion is. Just last week the pope reaffirmed the churches stance on condoms. What's the stance? NO CONDOMS. The pope went on to say that condoms can't prevent HIV (from spreading) in Africa. And this guy is on top of the pyramid of this religion.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:00
Shane "The Pain Train" Carwin and "Darwin" Carwin Hahaha I am a fan, classic.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:03
Carwin seems like a nice guy, but I'm still waiting for something to stand in awe of. He's not FREAKISHLY big. He's not all chisled up. He has a list of 10 wins over 9 cans. He snuck one in on Gonzaga, and he's lucky he did or it'd been a long night the way he was being controlled. I think if he sticks around, he's got potential, but like they say... potential just means you haven't done anything yet. I'll be keeping an eye on him for sure, but I'll reserve calling him a monster till he's faced more than one Top 25 fighter. And I'll ask again... why isn't everyone up in his shit for years of roids like they are Lesnar? Is it just if you have a better personality, you get a pass? Seems like it.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:11
Shane "apple pie" Carwin I know you would like it. I thought of it when I was visiting the beautiful city of Japan!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:13
I AM REAL!!!!!!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:13
I love how every natural selection proponent says that christians don't look at the science behind evolution, but at the same time show that they haven't either. No intelligent person can look at the holes and lack of pure scientific proof of evolution and believe it. Evolution is still a theory for a reason. You have to be able to prove it with pure science for it to become law. I know that creation can't be proven by pure science either, but christians don't use science as the basis of their beliefs.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:35
Hey WAR, I have a great idea. Instead of nitpicking and overanalyzing a one sentence answer to a nickname suggestion, and jumping to conclusions about what it did or didn't mean, why don't you SHUT THE FUCK UP
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:36
hey Metcgk - WTF? I like how if there is no commonly known explanation fo one aspect of evolution, it naturally stands to reason that it then must be chaljed up to "magic". Douchebag And where are these big holes in evolution you're referring to. There's more to this than you learned in elementary school science. Big holes for you (lack of information or ignorance) are not necessarily there for learned persons.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:42
OGB Totally agree that someone who goes to church and believes in evolution is at least confused. But to suggest that there are rules to religious belief is absurd. Religion is based on subjective interpretation. You might see a contradiction, I do as well, but many don't, and you invoking "the rules" may not change anyone's mind.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:42
Or we could just do that with all of his answers, we'll start with the name I suggested.. Hey Shane, you don't like "the juggernaut" becasue you're too "simple"? What is that suppose to mean you're retarded or something? Let me suggest another nickname, Shane "no brain" Carwin!! Hey Shane, so let me get this straight.. because your coach had the nickname "one hit wonder", that automatically means you can't have it? What are you afraid of him or something? Here let me suggest a new nick name, shane "lame" carwin!! Hey Shane, why can't you go with the nickname "spartan" just because it's your school mascot?? Are you afraid of getting sued or something?? How bout Shane "can't pick a name" Carwin!! Ok WAR, see how that doesn't make me look clever/informed/cool/funny?? See how it does make me look like a pompous douchebag dumbass?? Hope this helped.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:45
Wow I was trying to sound like a dumbass but those are actually a lot more clever than what you put in your post.. and yours was intended to be taken seriously. WAR you suck.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:45
The "engineer" nickname was proposed multiple times in the original posts. "Engineer of Fear" is better though.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:51
How about Shane "Bringing the anal pain" Carwin-what, no?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:53
@ metcgk That's some good ole fashion brainwashing you got going on. The whole point of evolution is that it IS SCIENCE, a scientist came up with it, it was further developed by scientists, and it has been backed up by science using scientific studies and experiments. Not everything is explained, but no one is denying that. On the other hand, 60% of Americans believe in the Noah's Arc story...yes, the story of 1 man collecting billions of species of different animals (insects, etc.) and bringing it on a BOAT. There's not a hint of science (or common sense for that matter) in that story, a story that is labeled as a TRUE STORY by the church and its followers.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:56
@ Anonymous I agree and I tried to make it clear in my post that I was talking about particular religions, such as christianity. Believing in god is one thing, but for people to set boundaries, rules, regulations on it, which is what these different religions are doing, is absurd. If everyone kept their belief in god more or less to themselves, we would have far less problems in the world.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 12:59
An engineer that doesn't believe in Darwinism..
Fri, 04/24/09 - 01:00
Funny how that little comment from Carwin spawned this evolution/creation debate. Can't you tards see he was simply trying to be polite and shoot down a terrible nickname?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 01:05
Good Lord, The Engineer was suggested numerous times... get with the program C.P this isn't Sherdog!!!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 01:10
I think this entire debate doesn't belong here but sense a certain asshole sparked it.. I personally was raised Baptist and believed in everything bla bla.. but as I got older at a certain point common sense took hold and it's just like wait a minute.. this shit doesn't make any motherfucking sense. I don't need scientist or evolution to tell me that, so whether or not evolution has been proven is irrelevant. I just find it so hard to swallow that there are millions/billions of people that really buy into all this religion crap. To me it's like arguing with someone over whether or not Santa Clause exists. I don't need scientific studies done on the feasibility of flying sleighs.. I know that Santa Clause doesn't exist because the whole concept is fucking retarded. That's why I don't buy into religions.. because the very concepts of them are retarded.. enough said. On the other hand, while I don't believe in them I don't necessarily think religion is always a bad thing either. Maybe it's retarded, but some people just like having stories that teach life lessons and help them be a better person. Some people like having a community of people to get together with that have similar morals. If being a Chrisitian or Morman or whatever helps you to be a better person and that works for you then go for it, and we shouldn't hate on them for it. Maybe some people take religion too far and cause conflicts over it, but those people would probably find someting to fight about even if religion didn't exist. In most cases though, if you walk into a random church in this country your going to find a building full of mostly good people. Basicaly in a nutshell to each his own, everyone do what works for you and leave everyone else the fuck alone.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 01:11
How is evolution science if its still stuck in the "theory" mode? Proven fact? How does carbon dating occur? Why are there pits of animals that are constuned together from different evolutionary stages that arent supposed to be there in layering (such as the grand canyon)? In natural selection, it states that the strongest biggest intellegent animal survives and that the weakest of the species dies, so why are there still tiny little things crawling around? Is there anything PROVEN when it comes to evolution? Have they found anything and i mean anything that has changed from one species to another (meaning dna code has changed from salamander to monkey)? Because i dont hold to a theory that has no support but just mindless drones willing to say our higher institutions support so why dont we makes be incompetent? Where is the missing link? How did the world come to be? And where did those particles come from? The whole damn thing is a theory full of holes.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 01:23
How about Shane "the engineer" Carwin? After all, he was an engineer before his fight career blew up
Fri, 04/24/09 - 01:26
@ armfarmer, This has gotten a little touchy woudn't you say? I totally agree with the last comment you said, I for one am training in medical school and have ample "scientific" knowledge for the both of us, this however doesn't have anything to do with me believing in god. I just don't, that's how it is. And for the anonmyous poster. LOOOOOOL there's no evidence for evolution. Have you ever read a DNA code? A salamander changing to a monkey, oh my god that was classsssic. What you have to understand about evolution is that it is a branching tree - more like a bush actually. Salamanders are one branch that is still alive, and monkeys are another branch that is still alive. Also for your whole "evolution is still stuck in theory mode" gravity = theory, can you test gravity for me, prove it will you? That is how science works man, do some research. strongest biggest mots intelligent thing survives, where does natural selection state that? Natural selection is based on adaptedness to a particular ENVIRONMENT. If my environmental niche changes, the species needs to ADAPT and EVOLVE. There's so many fallacies in your comment I told myself I wasn't going to get into it but I did, whatever like my man armfarmer said "to each his own" if that entails being ignorant and misinformed, i'm all for it. But next time your at the doctors office and he's treating you with modern medicine, just keep taking it for granted that the knowledge that went into it has nothing to do with evolution and or biology
Fri, 04/24/09 - 01:29
Yes don't believe in evolution, just drugs, haha j/p
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:01
I think that what The Engineer was conducting, er, I mean saying, is that Carwin plans on subbing Brock via crucifix. Get it??
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:04
i think "pain train" is a blatant ripoff of my nickname suggestion, Shane "the main vein" carwin. it would have been much better to get his reaction to that one, just as long as you don't tell him who i am or give him my email. oh, and BLAH BLAH BLAH... EVOLUTION, BLAH BLAH BLAH...CREATIONISM. GREEN JACKET, GOLD JACKET... WHO GIVES A SHIT?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:13
Sweet. Now he can wear a fancy engineers hat and outfit to the ring and his entourage can hold up cardboard train cutouts around him as he comes to the ring. And his come out music can be Folsom Prison Blues. And yes I know he was not a train engineer.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:17
actually Christians in general do believe in Evolution...micro evolution. micro evolution is changes within a species. WE don't however believe in maco evolution which is changing from one species to another. this is where the whole "no evidence" statement comes in. there is evidence of changes within a species but there is ZERO evidence of one species becoming another in all of history. and if you macro evolutionists were right and we all started from a little micro organism in a pool of sludge there would be examples of transition species all over there place, but ther arent.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:20
sorry MACRO evolution and THERE aren't.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:34
how bout pile o shit hands
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:42
Lol, you all crack me up. This has turned into a "look how smart I am with my big words" pissing contest. Bottom line is this, the really, truly intelligent people create, prove, and discover things-the rest of us assholes just regurgitate as our own as if we were part of the process. Pathetic. You take your theories, I will take mine and when we all stand before God someday we'll see who wins.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 02:54
@ Huhwhatoh macroevolution vs. microevolution. What logical or biological barrier is there from stopping a "micro" evolution from changing into a "macro" evolution.. species barriers are arbitrary.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 03:02
How is evolution stuck in "theory" mode? Please explain that to me. Furthermore, the burden of proof falls on you. Let's see how you prove creationalism or intelligent design, whatever term they brainwash you with nowadays. How are you going to bag on evolution when the opposing side, religion, is based on archaic, superficial lies?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 03:32
i thought "booger" would stick.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 04:10
Christians are so valuable to society a real pillar of common sense. The way they debunk evolution as "crazy" "full of holes" and simply "impossible" these are the same people that believe a hippy turned water into wine walked and water, a hippy so regarded they celebrate him becoming a magical zombie, and how do they celebrate? They dress up a pedophile as a bunny rabbit and let him hide eggs for the whole family. Save the South Park and Family Guy DVDs enytime I need a laugh I pick up the bible. Ha.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 04:12
You mean he didn't like Pork Snorkel? hahahahaha
Fri, 04/24/09 - 04:44
"Sugar" Shane Carwin? sounds "sweet"
Fri, 04/24/09 - 04:50
Shane "The Fear-Gineer" Carwin?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 05:02
Shane "It's a damn Shame" Car Win.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 05:40
FUCK THAT ! The Engineer? U can atleast pick a badass one if your gonna pick it. Shane "Pummel" Carwin Definition of pummel u say? The act of beating, as in with fists.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 05:43
rokabee thank you so much now I understand what your mother means when she says to pummel her vag or anus.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 05:47
Mr. Blonde, you just became the Uncle Joey of Cage Potato with you witty banter. Good job chief... fuckouttahere.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 05:55
Shane "Bible Thumper" Carwin The "Bibles" are his fists! Rejoice!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 06:34
Carwin is the last guy who needs a nickname. He's the guy who makes all of his opponents quake in their boots, wondering if they can withstand the onslaught of having that steamroller coming at them. I say let the press assign him a nickname, as it should be. Too many of the fighters in the UFC, especially the newbies, come in with a prefab nickname.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 06:52
Shane hard wind carwin!!!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:01
Shane no stain just a little dog poo carwin!!!!!!..?
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:18
Shane Carnage Carwin. That dude leaves nothing but carnage. Great fighter!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:29
he doesn't believe in evolution? what a fucking tool. what a retard. no wonder he gets hit in the face for a living. let's hope he sustains some more damage. FUCKING IDIOT. religion is a pox of civilized society.
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:32
shane 'flat earth' carwin
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:34
shane 'mulva' carwin
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:41
shane 'knucklewalker' carwein
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:42
shane 'piltdown man' carwin
Fri, 04/24/09 - 07:45
where the fuck did shane go to school? dumbass
Fri, 04/24/09 - 08:27
"Insane" Shane Carwin or Shane "Scar" Carwin...you can then just shorten either to "Inshane" or "Scarwin" to give him that pivotal marketing appeal!
Fri, 04/24/09 - 09:52
"Shit Fists" was still my favorite and Carwins a pussy for not choosing that one
Sat, 04/25/09 - 05:34
I liked Shane "the white explosive athlete" Carwin......or Shane "nickname" Carwin.......or Shane "take this for breaking my nose" Carwin.
Sat, 04/25/09 - 06:46
word on the street is, GSP is not impressed either
Sat, 04/25/09 - 06:46
let the record show that i am not impressed
Sat, 04/25/09 - 10:01
Shane " The Mauler" Carwin should have been the one he picked. The reason being is that he destroys and maul's everyone of his victims in a quick and devastating fashion. So in an essence he mauls his victims into an unconscious state!!!
Sat, 04/25/09 - 12:20
Shane "midnight meat train" Carwin
Tue, 04/28/09 - 06:00
shut the fuck you gay cunts, stop talking about religion, carwin didn't day he did not believe in darwinism, just that because of the fact he goes to church he doesn't think that nickname would be well recieved by the people there...
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