Who's the next underdog to make it big?

[Swiss Ultimate]

Part of the reason I love The Miz so much is his story. Coming from a humble background, he starts out at the bottom of the barrel only to climb to the top. A lot of guys can make it to the main-event and win the World Title, but by definition, only a rare few can overcome the odds or Cena their way to the top.

Who currently has the potential to rise to the top? Someone from NXT? A jobber from Smackdown? Who?

[Razzamajazz]

whoever the WWE says will be the next one

[Rammsteinmad]

Hulk Hogan.

[Swiss Ultimate]

whoever the WWE says will be the next one

I don't believe Miz fit into this category two years ago. In fact, I am willing to wager he had to change quite a few minds.

[El Tigre]

I would really like it if Kaval made it to the top tier, but at the moment I don't see him reaching any higher than the IC title.

As far as complete underdogs go, I wouldn't mind seeing Yoshi Tatsu break through. He was on a hot run during the end of the ECW, and his recent reappearances gives hope that he may be used more often somewhere down the line.

[The Naitch]

Kane :shifty:

Chris Masters. I kinda wanna see him get a solid push. He's getting some attention right now though

Last but not least...

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[MoFo]

Justin Gabriel maybe?

[James Steele]

Maven

[The Naitch]

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VS.

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[James Steele]

I hate David Otunga so fucking much. I would have no problem if his famous wife divorced him and they fired his ass and he went on a huge 10 day crack binge and OD'd in the Women's Bathroom at Denny's in a suburb of Topeka,Kansas.

[screech]

Maven

:y:

[Xero]

Bourne upon his return will get a push methinks.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I think the guys returning from injury will receive pushes that they may capitalise on. That means 2011 could be a great year for both Christian and Evan Bourne. But I'm also going to throw out John Morrison's name.

John Hennigan only ended up in the WWE after winning Tough Enough 3 in 2003. Over the last seven years, we've seen Hennigan evolve from being Eric Bischoff's assistant, changing his ring name every week, in a desperate attempt to use Hennigan; to him becoming one-half of possibly the greatest tag team in the modern era. As Johnny Nitro, Hennigan also experienced some relative mid-card success -- with two Intercontinental Title reigns, making him at this point already the most successful thing to ever come from Tough Enough (until The Miz).

After Chris Benoit went nuts, Johnny Nitro got a chance to step up, and he metamorphisised into "John Morrison" as ECW Champion, and since then has been part of arguably another contender for greatest tag team in this modern era, and had some MOTY candidates.

I think 2011 is as good a year as any for Morrison to break out.

[Nightwing]

John Morrison.

Kofi Kingston possibly.

[Swiss Ultimate]

So far these are the wrestlers that have been mentioned that can in no way be considered underdogs:

John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, Kane, Wade Barrett, Dave Otunga

Although I believe any of them could "break out", and I agree with Noid that we're likely to see Morrison break out with his feuding with Sheamus.

However, nobody listed would really rise against all odds as The Miz has done.

Christian I think would be able to pull off the underdog rise to power that I'm talking about and there are a few guys who are currently on the "low-card" aka they're currently being jobbed out, Kaval and Yoshi come to mind.

[Lock Jaw]

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VS.

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[djoutcry]

ROFL!

Ah anonymous RAW GM, you crack me up

[The Naitch]

Kofi Kingston possibly.

If Randy Orton will allow it :lol:

[The Naitch]

I see R-Truth doing big things in 2011. He's buddies with Orton and Cena, so I'm thinking he'll get a decent push soon

But then again, I don't know if you'd consider him an underdog. Maybe if he went up against The Nexus, basically taking over Cena's role, since he'll be busy going up against Punk soon

[MIZantine Empire]

alot of you guys are missing the point of this thread, and naming people who have held gold, received pushes, and had some share of the spotlight. i always saw big zeke as a champion like contender. but as far as people who are basically at the mix circa rookie status, i would love to see zach ryder for one get new music, and get a huge push. and even tho a ry is technically in the spotlight and a household name, basically his matches are jobber status. i think he has it all, in ring skill, charisma on the mic, and he is entertaining. would love to see them utilize him alot more.

[Swiss Ultimate]

R-Truth's background is a mystery to me. I'd have to look into it before giving him that title. Although...he is black. Might as well say that his race qualifies him as an underdog.

[Swiss Ultimate]

alot of you guys are missing the point of this thread, and naming people who have held gold, received pushes, and had some share of the spotlight. i always saw big zeke as a champion like contender. but as far as people who are basically at the mix circa rookie status, i would love to see zach ryder for one get new music, and get a huge push. and even tho a ry is technically in the spotlight and a household name, basically his matches are jobber status. i think he has it all, in ring skill, charisma on the mic, and he is entertaining. would love to see them utilize him alot more.

I disagree about A Ri. He's jobbing to Orton and Cena most days. Not your ordinary jobber by any means.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Derrick Batemen from NXT right now. He is insanely charasmatic, and has a unique look, that isn't too far from WWE's image though.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Anyone in NXT other than Wade and Otunga I could think of as "underdogs".

Also feel the same about Ted and Cody to some extent. In spite of their parentage I feel like they earned their spots.

[The Naitch]

Lara Emily?
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[Swiss Ultimate]

Lara Emily?
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Clearly Andy Samberg.

[Swiss Ultimate]

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[Emperor Smeat]

So far these are the wrestlers that have been mentioned that can in no way be considered underdogs:

John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, Kane, Wade Barrett, Dave Otunga

Although I believe any of them could "break out", and I agree with Noid that we're likely to see Morrison break out with his feuding with Sheamus.

However, nobody listed would really rise against all odds as The Miz has done.

Christian I think would be able to pull off the underdog rise to power that I'm talking about and there are a few guys who are currently on the "low-card" aka they're currently being jobbed out, Kaval and Yoshi come to mind.

I could see Kofi counting as an underdog since he's only had a brief feud at the main event but the WWE messed up badly after the intial week so that Orton just dominated while Kofi lost almost all the momentum he gained after the switch to RAW.

He already gets good crowd reactions so it wouldn't take much to repush him to get his "breakout" moment.

I do agree more on Christian being a good candidate since he has everything needed to be a quality main eventer but he never got a real chance to shine (not counting time as ECW champion).

[Swiss Ultimate]

Well I've changed my mind. All black superstars are now underdogs.

[Swiss Ultimate]

UnderDAWGS rather.

[Xero]

Even The Rock?

[Swiss Ultimate]

The Rock is about as black as President Obama.

[Swiss Ultimate]

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[Xero]

Blamoan.

[Swiss Ultimate]

His mom was white.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Are we talking kayfabe underdogs, or guys that will overcome backstage environments and such? The stories of some of the guys mentioned that have been disqualified are pretty
"underdoggish," in my opinion. For example: That Morrison is where he is in the first place is pretty impressive. Didn't he first show up on WWE TV not knowing what a spinaroonie was?

Heath Slater is one I am going to throw in there. Yeah, he's involved with Nexus, but at the same time has never been a focal point of the group. He doesn't get much IWC support, but it's clear someone backstage likes him. But basically, Slater seems sort of opposed naturally to being a main event force. He's got a weird look, he's not the biggest guy, he's not the best in the ring and his voice makes him sound goofy -- but I expect him to do better than most people think he will.

R-Truth is someone I consider to be an underdog, too. There's so much against him that many attribute to holding some guys down. He was a large part of TNA for a while, he can't compete in Canada, and yes, he's black.

[Lock Jaw]

R-Truth should just go to Canada in a mask as Ruan-Truth. They'll never know.

[MIZantine Empire]

I disagree about A Ri. He's jobbing to Orton and Cena most days. Not your ordinary jobber by any means.
true, but he is still jobbing..granted he is putting up good matches with them, but in a sense, he is miz' bitch. i hope they have more planned for him, cuz in my eyes, dude is crazy talented

[Mr. Nerfect]

I was expecting the WWE to write-off Alex Riley after his DUI. A punt from Randy Orton would have done it. The guy is really talented, so I doubt the WWE would release him, but some "behaviour management" style booking was something I saw coming for him.

But the guy has stayed around, has worked his ass off these past couple of weeks, and is playing the role he is meant to be playing perfectly. He's lucky and he's fine where he is.

[Rollermacka]

I'm just throwing a name in the dark but maybe Skippy when he gets back from his injury. Big guy, got alot better over time, if he can stay off the roids he could be the next monster heel

[XCaliber]

Evan Bourne

[Fox]

My hopes are with Daniel Bryan. Who better to eventually take the WWE Title from The Miz than the American Dragon? And I don't care what is said, I count him as an underdog in that he doesn't have "the look," he's not a huge guy and everything about him screams Velocity Jobber. Yet he's our United States Champion and one of the most over guys on RAW.

[TheAdamEvansFan]

Adam Evans

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[James Steele]

Will you just fuck a chainsaw and go live in an ICU ward never to post again?

[The Naitch]

Adam Evans

http://images.tvrage.com/people/68/201321.jpg

fag

[Aguakate]

...Kaval :shifty:

[Swiss Ultimate]

...Kaval :shifty:

Would have to agree at the moment.

[Droford]

2011 will be the year of..

*drumroll*

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Cena because he always overcomes the odds. So he must always be the underdog amirite?

[ooTin]

zack gowen will grow a new leg and rule the wrestling kingdom

[Mr. Nerfect]

Zack Ryder is a possibility. He's been treated as a bit of a joke recently, but the WWE can switch their tune at a minute's notice. Ryder can talk, he can work (and he's trusted to a lot on Superstars), and he seems to be a guy that is always working on his character, which allows creative to trust him to be left to his devices (less work for them is always a good thing).

It's something that will probably just happen and we won't even realise it. Think Swagger this year.

Truthfully, I would love to see Ryder move to SmackDown!, rejoin Curt Hawkins and Chavo Guerrero as a new "La Familia" under Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler. Why not include LayCool in there, too, since they have their buddy-buddy relationship with Vickie?

[crusnik]

Evan Bourne, Christian,Daniel Bryan ,although Bryan is a bit more than an underdog imo.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm hoping they have the King of the Ring replace Fatal 4-Way (which got low buys, didn't it?), and 2011 becomes The Year of the Dragon, with Bryan getting a SummerSlam title shot (one year after he returned in the main event). I can dream, right?

[Swiss Ultimate]

I could see Bryan's gimmick emerging from the nerd with skills to a version of his ROH gimmick.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Is it still sad I am sort of hoping he wins the Royal Rumble? There's no clear main event outlined yet, and with Cena tied up with Punk, I sort of hope Bryan at least has an amazing showing in the match. :-\

[Xero]

There's no way in hell Danielson wins the Rumble this year. I'm a HUGE mark of his and I don't want him in a main event role for at least a year anyway. He needs to be built up more.

He might have a good showing, though. But I wouldn't even say he'll make the final four.

[Swiss Ultimate]

It's not but, I think we all need a little patience here. I'd like Bryan's transition into the main event (and I truly believe it's inevitable) to leave behind an enduring mid-card legacy.

How long did Austin and Rock remain in the Intercontinental Title scene anyways? I think it's important to allow a guy the chance to build a decent history before putting him in the main-event. The WWE seems to go one of two ways when pushing a guy, the long slow push and the "shove it down your throats push".

[Mooияakeя™]

Wade Barrett is Bobby George. Fucking fact.

[Mr. Nerfect]

There's no way in hell Danielson wins the Rumble this year. I'm a HUGE mark of his and I don't want him in a main event role for at least a year anyway. He needs to be built up more.

He might have a good showing, though. But I wouldn't even say he'll make the final four.

I do get what you're saying, and I don't entirely disagree. But with The Miz as WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan has got the pre-existing history with him. Night of Champions, where Bryan beat Miz clean was only in September, wasn't it? We're not even going back a third of the way of a year.

That being said, I'm not saying Bryan is the only choice, or even the best choice. It's just something I would personally enjoy and I don't think would fail.

[Providence Peep]

I bet it won't be Chavo :|

[Mr. Nerfect]

I've given up on the idea of Chavo getting even a mid-card push. But good on the guy for having a decade with the WWE coming up soon. The man is still gold in the ring.

[Xero]

Hey, The Soaring Eagle is easily mid card.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Well, to treat that seriously, The Soaring Eagle is a sign that the WWE have faith in Chavo to go out there in a fucking eagle costume and make it work as good as anyone. The guy's talent is not in doubt by the company.

[Theo Dious]

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[Mr. Nerfect]

Hey, knowing the WWE, he might have actually been on the SmackDown! roster page when that shitty live action movie came out.

King Leonidas vs. Underdog for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXVII?