So we are approaching "Half-Way"

[Volare]

Counting the day after Wrestlemania as the beginning of a "New cycle" in WWE, what have you liked/disliked about the WWE (booking, wrestlers, ect.) and what do you expect or predict will happen before WM 27?

[MoFo]

I liked -
Sheamus since he won the title
Alberto Del Rio since debut
Miz/Danielson angle on NxT
Michael Cole slagging off IWC
Morrisons current push
Drew McIntyre ATM


I didnt like -
Orton being treated as god like although nothing has changed about him at all
Kane as champ/winning MITB
'Dashing' Cody Rhodes shitty gimmick
Shitty PPV concepts like MITB and F4W

[Damian Rey]

I'm currently very high on the direction of the following talents; Randy Orton, Wade Barrett, The Miz, and Daniel Bryan.

Randy Orton is finally at the level the company has wanted him to be at since his original face turn in 2004. And this time around, he's being booked as a legit threat to everyone. I do wish they would stop these one off feuds, but Ortona as a whole has been one of the most refreshing things about Raw in years. They're slowly building his hunt to regaining the title and I hope that the payoff is immense.

Wade Barrett's arrival in WWE has been fairly solid thus far. His promos are crisp and he's a solid worker. His instant transition into the main event has shown that the writing staff has the ability to make new stars without overbooking them. They've done a nice job building steam for his first title match, which he legitimately has a chance at winning.

The Miz has risen higher and come farther than any superstar in recent memory. His promo documenting such was proof of that. He's one of the best they have on the mic, and his in ring work has gotten better and no doubt will continue to do so. He's on the brink of main event status, and after he helps get Daniel Bryan over, he's going to reach the main event and it's exciting to see that.

Daniel Bryan has been great, IMO, since returining at Summer Slam. They've booked him as a threat and he's gotten the upper hand on the Miz several times and seems primed to win the US title. He's another guy, like CM Punk, who has a very respectable indies past, and who can go in the ring, that the WWE seems intent on taking seriously and pushing to the point where he can have a very successful future.

Honerable mentions are Chris Jericho and his current direction. I'm eager to see where his character is going. CM Punk also gets a nod just becuase he's managed to stay interesting despite the SES losing steam.

[St. Jimmy]

All the new talent that isn't Sheamus, Danielson, and The Nexus sucks. Miz sucks.

[St. Jimmy]

Also Kane as champion is fucking retarded. There has been no point to a title run on Smackdown since Thwagger.