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KingofOldSchool
03-27-2005, 01:23 PM
OK.

For arguments sake, suppose both Cena and Batista win their respective brands titles at Wrestlemania. Do you think it would be a good time to switch brands after Mania? Now this switch wouldn't happen through the draft but in a trade AFTER the draft. Straight up Cena and the WWE Title for Batista and the World Heavyweight Title. And they've already got some semi-decent build up for a possible trade.

Over on Smackdown, Cena gave Long an FU. While on Raw, Batista made a comment towards Bischoff which no doubt offended Bischoff. So if both GMs are upset at both of their champions, why not just trade them to the other show? I think the possible feuds coming out of this trade would be interesting to watch. For exampe...

Batista goes to Smackdown:

JBL: We've already been teased with this feud after the Royal Rumble up to No Way Out. They've already crossed paths so JBL will already have problems with Batista, then add to that the fact that Cena took off to Raw with *HIS* title so it would be natural for JBL to go after the World Heavyweight Title.

The Big Show: Once again, we've been teased with this one around No Way Out. And this match up would be a natural heat machine, you've got two big and over workers battling it out. Sure the match itself wouldn't be ge good, but if done right it could garner enough heat where it wouldn't suck. I mean after all, altough they aren't techinically gifted, they aren't a couple of Heindenreichs.

The Undertaker: This would be interesting for just about the same reasons that the Big Show feud would have. Although Taker is more of a legend and could give a better "rub" to Batista if he so choosed to, so this feud could possibly benefit Tista in the long run, especially if Batista turned heel down the road.

Kurt Angle: Now this would be a contrast of styles, no doubt. However, we have been shown before that Angle can work with anyone and Batista doesn't flat out suck in the ring (ie: Bob Holly) so it's not like Angle couldn't put on a good match with Batista as long as Angle can stay healthy. If you throw Luther Reigns by Angle side once again, then it could add interest if they want to push a Reigns/Batista match down the road.

John Cena goes to Raw:

Triple H: Duh, like he wasn't going to be on here. We were already teased with this prospect at the draft last year, so we've already got a slight foundation right there. Cena is the young guy making a name for himself and Triple H is the crafty veteran. This could be a GREAT feud with it's booked right. However, there is something else about this feud that I have forgotten about...it's at the tip of my tongue...I should know what else this feud would be about...

Oh! That's right! Cena would have something Triple H doesn't have, A WORLD TITLE! *smacks head*

Chris Benoit: If nothing else, this feud could really help Cena get a better knowledge in wrestling psychology. Benoit could help Cena's career a lot, even though Cena won't become a great techinical wrestler, I do have hope that Cena can be a great ring psychologist which is better than just being a great techinical wrestler.

Chris Jericho: Think of a feud with Benoit, but replace the wrestling with the promos these two could have. And the matches wouldn't suck either!

Christian: Watch the Royal Rumble from this year, watch how they interacted. Just think of what they could do for a month or two. This could help push Christian to that top tier level that most internet marks want him to be at.

Randy Orton: This was kinda obvious too, many saw these two wrestling each other in the main event at Mania this year. Of course this didn't happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if this was our WWE Title match at Wrestlemania 22 in Chi-Town. This could be this generations version of Austin vs. Rock, although it probably won't draw as much, we could draw similarities from the two feuds. A feud between these two could draw for many years to come assuming that both stay injury free and that Orton can keep his shit to himself. :shifty:

James Steele
03-27-2005, 01:31 PM
:y:

The CyNick
03-27-2005, 01:54 PM
Its not the worst idea in the world.

I mean it was the original plan when Orton and Cena were going to be champs.

As was mentioned, it would create a bunch of fresh matches on both shows in the World Title scene.

I would feel bad for Cena though, because he's be taking a lot of Pedigrees and killing his chances to get over.

Still though, Cena on RAW would be better for his gimmick, because the language restrictions are looser.

The only problem is that I think the Batista-HHH and especially the JBL-Cena programs still have life beyond Mania, and if they were to swap those programs would die prematurely. Maybe if they could come up with some way to switch them around Summerslam time it might be better. Maybe have Batista fued with Bischoff on RAW and on SD have Teddy Long get in trouble because Cena keep swearing, so he's forced to trade him. They have a big press conference on a RAW and announce Cena and Batista have been traded for one another.

Boondock Saint
03-27-2005, 01:55 PM
Be kinda cool, but do you think with all the build up of "Is Batista going to sign with RAW or Smackdown?" that they would just trade him a few months later? I dunno. I wouldn't mind seeing it though. I'm all for shuffling up the rosters as long as it includes people who will make a difference.

Disturbed316
03-27-2005, 01:59 PM
If they did that, they might as well rename Smackdown as WCW. Alot of guys who were in WCW are on there, plus it has almost all of the title the company had.

KingofOldSchool
03-27-2005, 02:06 PM
If they did that, they might as well rename Smackdown as WCW. Alot of guys who were in WCW are on there, plus it has almost all of the title the company had.

Huh?

A lot of guys who are on Raw were in WCW, too.

Disturbed316
03-27-2005, 02:14 PM
Yeah I know, but Raw doesn't have the WCW titles :-\

KingofOldSchool
03-27-2005, 02:16 PM
But Raw was trying to go for the WCW look for a while.

Bischoff as GM, the announce position by the entrance ramp, the World Title, etc.

Kane Knight
03-27-2005, 02:23 PM
It could be interesting, I agree.

Though switching the titles seems a bit unecessary.

Kane Knight
03-27-2005, 02:24 PM
But Raw was trying to go for the WCW look for a while.

Bischoff as GM, the announce position by the entrance ramp, the World Title, etc.
The return of hasbeens, pointless title reigns...

KingofOldSchool
03-27-2005, 02:29 PM
Though switching the titles seems a bit unecessary.

Well it'd be different and adds intrigue at the same time.

I mean they could build it up like if the NWA traded Ric Flair and the NWA World Title to the WWF for Hulk Hogan and the WWF Title. Yes, that kinda logic would be kind've weird especially since everyone and their brother knows that Smackdown and Raw are the same damn company and that the NWA and the WWF were two different organizations. But, you know the WWE and their overhype jobs...

Kane Knight
03-27-2005, 02:42 PM
Yeah, but overhype only works if people buy it. I'm not totally sure...