If you could pick one person to push

[Petethegeekstreet]

to the title who would it be and how would you do it. Thay have to be currently wrestling.

[Kane Knight]

John Cena.

[M-A-G]

I know I'm gonna get flamed to all hell with this pick but I gotta go with Chris Masters. Reasons?

1. His look.
2. His entrance. If possible I'd make it even more over the top to really grate people's cheese.
3. He's perfect for a heel.
4. Marketable nickname and finisher.
5. He's not COMPLETELY incompetent in the ring. In fact I'd make it rare that he even gets in the ring and just rely on getting his character over and only have major feuds with guys who can make him look good in the ring. The only problem would be getting people to job for him and creative making stories for him which is the problem now so I realize why am I even answering this question?

[Kane Knight]

Do you say his look even post "drug issue?"

[M-A-G]

In my world everything is perfect which is why I don't live there.

[The One]

I would push Eric Young. Some type of angle where he is totally convinced that if he loses a match he will be fired. He begins a undefeated streak and wins the X-Division Title. He then begins to relax, he knows that as long as he is a Champ he can't be released, he continues to get more and more relaxed and convinced that not only is he completely untouchable with his contract, but he is just undefeatable in the ring as well.

Him and Chris Daniels then fued over the X-Title...

:drool:

[St. Jimmy]

Greg Helms, move him to Raw, give him back the Vertebreaker, and put him and Nitro in a IC Title fued ending with a 30 Min Ironman match.

[M-A-G]

I would push Eric Young. Some type of angle where he is totally convinced that if he loses a match he will be fired. He begins a undefeated streak and wins the X-Division Title. He then begins to relax, he knows that as long as he is a Champ he can't be released, he continues to get more and more relaxed and convinced that not only is he completely untouchable with his contract, but he is just undefeatable in the ring as well.

Him and Chris Daniels then fued over the X-Title...

:drool:

I think he meant World Title there, man.

[M-A-G]

Greg Helms, move him to Raw, give him back the Vertebreaker, and put him and Nitro in a IC Title fued ending with a 30 Min Ironman match.

Again, I'm pretty sure he meant a World Title.

[Kane Knight]

Greg House, move him to Raw, put him and Gowen in a ICU Title fued ending with a 30 Min Cripple Gimmick match.

[The One]

No I meant X. I don't think Daniels or Young could make convincing World Champs in the next few months...I think both could make great World Champs one day, but right now they just arn't in a place where they could be good flagships.

[The One]

And by the way KK, I love the House reference. :kiss:

[starfox8500]

Ken Kennedy, while King Booker is an ok heat generator, Kennedy could produce more. The smarks would be on his side, and he and Batista could reignite their fued.

[M-A-G]

No I meant X. I don't think Daniels or Young could make convincing World Champs in the next few months...I think both could make great World Champs one day, but right now they just arn't in a place where they could be good flagships.

I know YOU meant the X Title. I was talking about the guy who started the topic.

[Petethegeekstreet]

Yeah Imeant world title. But what ever, make the thread what you will, as long as they are currently wrestling.

[JohnnyDrama]

I would have the coolest world champion ever, Carlito. He's got the look, the charisma, the personality, the skills, everything. He's got it. You could overlook the fact he isn't the biggest guy by explaining his backcracker could take down any size guy at any time. He can get a solid match out of the worst wrestlers (Masters) and will steal the show with anyone who has any talent. I think he wins the next MITB match, if there is one.

[Skippord]

Chris Sabin eventually goes over Nash in a cage match defeats Jeff Jarrett then Senshi for the X division title and after BFG whatever PPV that is after the one after that have a title vs title match vs Samoa Joe where he wins and ends Joes streak

[#1-norm-fan]

Long-term, Carlito or Kennedy

I would have Calrito start a long IC Title reign that runs through WM 23 and on into Summer Slam next year. Before Summer Slam, a feud starts to brew between him and whoever the main heel on Raw is at the time, ideally Edge, Triple H, Cena or Big Show. The heel would attack Carlito along with some friends, leaving him seriously hurt. Three months later he returns to a huge reaction announcing his entry into the 2008 Royal Rumble. He makes it to the final 4 and gets screwed by the heel champion who originally put him out of action. In the weeks leading up to WM, Carlito makes a big deal about his father never getting the chance to main event WM and how he will needs to win the world title @ WM. He wins the MITB ladder match, but doesn't carry around the suitcase... kind of downplays it until around September when he confronts the heel, who has lost the title at this point, and tells him he won't stop him from realizing his dream this time because he is cashing in the MITB contract 1 day before the deadline... at WM 25. The heel regains the title @ the Rumble and the showdown is finally set for WM 25 where Carlito wins the title in one of the most anticipated matches EVER. Keep in mind, this would take some very strategic writing to keep the fans guessing so they aren't just waiting 2 years for the match to happen.

In Mr. Kennedy's case, I'd do the same except have his US Title reign happen with him as a heel and then turn him face by having the heel and his henchmen attack him.

Short-term, Al Snow

Have him shock everyone by winning the Rumble and leading into WM have Edge, or whoever the heel champion is just keep telling him he doesn't have it in him, he's over the hill, etc. Meanwhile, Foley and some of Al's ECW buddies are standing behind him and then you have him win the title @ Mania.

Either that, or John Cena :shifty:

[The One]

If we are only talking about World Title, then I would like to see (and look forward to the idea he will get) CM Punk pushed to ECW World Title.

[#1-norm-fan]

Honestly, I couldn't really get excited about anyone winning the ECW Title right now.

[Petethegeekstreet]

If we are only talking about World Title, then I would like to see (and look forward to the idea he will get) CM Punk pushed to ECW World Title.
What did you mean by that?

[The One]

Seriously? Big Show is the best World Champ right now, I couldn't give two shits about the WWE, World Heavyweight, or NWA Title...Edge, Booker and Jarrett are all pretty bland right now. Show is easily the World Champ I look forward to the most.

But hey, how can you get better the Sharmell screaming "ALL HAIL KING BOOKER" 29 million times, Edge's continued pathedic atempt to be a tough heel, and Jarrett doing the Jarrett NWA Title reign part 6 or 7 or something...

You want World Titles that are actually REALLY something, I know this is going to sound like Inno took over my account, but RoH's World Title picture is just beautiful right now.

[The One]

What did you mean by that?

That was very poorly worded, my bad. I was talking about how I think there is little doubt that CM Punk will get a push towards the ECW World Title in short order.

[Better Than You]

I would push Triple H.

Have him and Orton battle until the Rumble, and it comes down to just them. H is about to eliminate Orton via body slam but Orton hooks H's tights and throws him out of the ring. Orton wins the Rumble.

For weeks have H attack or infuriate Orton in one fashion or another until Orton gets so mad he puts the no.1 con on the line against H at NWO. He goes over clean, then goes on to beat Edge for the title at WM.

[The One]

NO! I am so fucking sick of the Royal Rumble Winner position being put up on the line at NWO, they do it every fucking year. Get away from that, and ESPECIALLY get away from the winner of the Rumble losing the shot...is always turns out akward at best.

[Destor]

I am sick of the Rumble winner always winning at Mania. I am sick of a babyface always winning the Rumble. I am sick of a baby always winning at Mania. I am sick of the bland RR/WM booking that we always get. PREDICTABLE. But I do like the idea of the guy who won the rumble not being in the main event. Haven't seen that since WM13 I believe.

Mine to come soon.

[#1-norm-fan]

Seriously? Big Show is the best World Champ right now, I couldn't give two shits about the WWE, World Heavyweight, or NWA Title...Edge, Booker and Jarrett are all pretty bland right now. Show is easily the World Champ I look forward to the most.

But hey, how can you get better the Sharmell screaming "ALL HAIL KING BOOKER" 29 million times, Edge's continued pathedic atempt to be a tough heel, and Jarrett doing the Jarrett NWA Title reign part 6 or 7 or something...

You want World Titles that are actually REALLY something, I know this is going to sound like Inno took over my account, but RoH's World Title picture is just beautiful right now.

I'm not basing it on who actually holds the title right now. My thinking is holding the ECW World title means you're better than RVD, Sabu and... umm.... Test... Tommy Dreamer... Sandman... Kevin Thorn. I dunno. The ECW Title has a long way to go to gain credibility in my book. It's really just a third-rate title named after a title that did have some credibility.

There's a reason Mysterio won the title on Smackdown. Because it's Smackdown and Vince knows that the World Title on Smackdown isn't really a big deal. He can use it to say "look, this man holds THE WORLD TITLE" yet still have the fact that the REAL title on Raw is being held by major stars.

CM Punk winning the ECW World Title would be the same situation to me, only a step below even since ECW is the third most credible brand right now.

[#1-norm-fan]

I am sick of the Rumble winner always winning at Mania. I am sick of a babyface always winning the Rumble. I am sick of a baby always winning at Mania. I am sick of the bland RR/WM booking that we always get. PREDICTABLE. But I do like the idea of the guy who won the rumble not being in the main event. Haven't seen that since WM13 I believe.

Mine to come soon.

This year's main event didn't have the Rumble winner....

The last time the Rumble winner didn't wrestle for the title was WM 15

[Destor]

1 damn time in how long?

Yeah I forgot about McMahon.

[#1-norm-fan]

Anyway, predictable is good sometimes. I want the face to go over in the main event at WrestleMania. With the exception being a situation like Austin-Rock @ X-7. You can't just have a heel win and then... that's it. It's WrestleMania! You need that "happy ending" feel.

[Destor]

But I meant I liked the idea of not having the guy who won the rumble go for the title btw, not last match.

[Destor]

Anyway, predictable is good sometimes. I want the face to go over in the main event at WrestleMania. With the exception being a situation like Austin-Rock @ X-7. You can't just have a heel win and then... that's it. It's WrestleMania! You need that "happy ending" feel.I understand why they do it. And they're probably right in doing so, but I'm still bored by it.

[#1-norm-fan]

1 damn time in how long?

Yeah I forgot about McMahon.

That's kind of the point of the Rumble though. Why is it so bad that the winner of the Rumble goes on the face the champ at WM. It's called credibility. If the Rumble winner loses his shot every year, it kind of defeats the purpose of having the stipulation.

I don't think the Rumble winner should ever lose his shot. Makes it much more legit.

[#1-norm-fan]

I understand why they do it. And they're probably right in doing so, but I'm still bored by it.

Are you bored because it's cliche or are you just bored because you haven't been able to get behind a face enough to enjoy the scenario?

That may be the problem.

[Destor]

I would just like something different for once. Just mix things up. Catch me off guard. I hate going into Mania knowing, with out a doubt who is going to win, 5 minits after the Rumble is over. That means I have two moths that I can tune the main event scene out and it won't make a difference.

[#1-norm-fan]

If the feud is well written, it can be entertaining itself regardless of the eventual match so you don't have to tune out.

That's a big if, of course.

[#1-norm-fan]

It's like watching a good movie... yeah, you know how it's likely going to end most of the time, with the good guy coming out on top but having it happen any other way would just ruin the movie.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm going to get so much shit for this. So much. But here goes nothing.

On a RAW in the near future, they bring back some kind "Lethal Lottery/RAW Roulette" deal. Every Championship will be on the line, with the Women's Title being defended with the women wearing something randomly decided by a computer, in a Costume Battle Royal. The challengers for the World Tag Team Championship will be two guys selected from the list of non-Champions on the RAW roster. The opponent for the Intercontinental Championship will be decided randomly, and the opponent for the WWE Championship will be randomised. Make this before Cyber Sunday, but after Unforgiven.

We get the Women's Title being won by Beth Phoenix in the Costume Battle Royal, and the World Tag Team Championship is won by the random team of Carlito and Kane. The Intercontinental Championship finds itself around the waist of Triple H, much to Vince McMahon's protest that he wasn't supposed to be including in the voting.

It comes to the main event. Edge will defend the WWE Championship against..............Val Venis? The Big Valbowski makes his way to the ring, with people either laughing, cheering, booing or sitting on their hands. Edge and Lita think this will be easy. To get the fans a little more interested in this thing, Val Venis gets the mic and says "The Big Valbowski has done some pretty dirty things in his career. Six years ago...one of them was Lita. Thank God that was six years ago". Edge gets pissed off, and gets a mic of his own. He tells Val that he was going to show mercy, because he has nothing against him, but now he is going to suffer for making this personal. Venis responds with some comments regarding their past, and how it was already personal. "You were engaged to my sister, and she's never talked to me about it, but I'm going to assume you did to her what you did to Matt Hardy and your ex-wife, and I'm going to kick you ass for it".

We get a match which starts out stronger than expected for Venis, but Edge gets the upper hand with help from Lita. After what would probably be the best match in Val Venis' career, Edge is about to win the match, when Lita botches screwing (bet that's a first) and Venis manages to get a window for a comeback. An attempt to fix things by Lita, only makes them worse, and Venis climbs for The Money Shot. Edge rolls out of the way, and Venis hits the canvas, and does his fabulous selling of the spot. Edge sets up for the Spear, connects, somehow Lita is distracting the referee. The WWE Championship has been thrown into the ring and the referee blames Lita for it. Turns out a disguised John Cena was responsible, and he slides into the ring, hits an F-U on Edge without the referee knowing. Val Venis then crawls through the ropes, starts climbing, and perches himself on the top, poses, comes off with The Money Shot! JR and King are selling it with utter disbelief. 1-2-3! Val Venis is the new WWE Champion?

They'd probably take the title off him the next week, but who cares, it would make Venis a World Wrestling Federation Grand Slam Champion. Surprising stunts like this aren't pulled nearly enough.

[The One]

Seriously Alienoid, you need to find something else you can post about other then angles that end in Venis as WWE Champ or Kendrick/London becoming tag gods.

[Impeccable]

I would like Mr. Kennedy to get pushed into the title picture, but it's pretty obvious how that would happen...maybe we could get Stevie Richards pushed to the title picture.

Everybody knows that Stevie Richards is "Enhancement Talent". People go over him on the way to becoming a star. One week, he's facing an established midcarder (maybe Shelton benjamin) and accidentally trips Shelton and falls on him for a pin.

At this point, have a backstage segment with Coach or something saying "you were supposed to lose" and totally play up the sports entertainment angle.

Richards then goes on something of a winning streak, accidentally pinning people, or making them submit. Have him in matches against established talent already in a feud with somebody...this can explain a few of his wins, with run ins and bothced run ins.

Soon enough, he's in a battle royal or something for the number one contendership...get's thrown through the second and third rope first, but all the other competitors finish the match,thinking Stevie is eliminated until there is one established main eventer i.e Kane left. Even Stevie thinks he's lost. Kane then leaves the ring by stepping over the top rope, and you have Stevie Richards as the winner, and new number one contender.

Once he's in the title picture, he realises that maybe he can do this, and much to the chagrin of John Coachman, has a decent match...although coach costs him the title...then have an authority figure vs Richards feud to further establish him as an upper midcarder.

From there, you can pretty much force him down people's throats like John Cena...and push him to the moon.

[Pinnacle Charisma]

I would love to see Carlitto, Kennedy and CM Punk became champions of their respective brand only after a long push though.

And I would to get Burchill a long well booked feud after he gets back from injury

[Chavo Classic]

And I would to get Burchill a long well booked feud after he gets back from injury

After how many posts, Pinnacle Charisma finally shows he is intelligent after all. :D

[KingofOldSchool]

C.M. Punk and Carlito

[Kane Knight]

I would just like something different for once. Just mix things up. Catch me off guard. I hate going into Mania knowing, with out a doubt who is going to win, 5 minits after the Rumble is over. That means I have two moths that I can tune the main event scene out and it won't make a difference.

Unfortunately, Vince is big on tradition, and streaks, and all that.

I wouldn't nix the ME spot, but not having the winner be the same deal every time.

[Destor]

It's like watching a good movie... yeah, you know how it's likely going to end most of the time, with the good guy coming out on top but having it happen any other way would just ruin the movie.I like watcing a movie that kicks me in the ass 10 min. before the credits. The E is right in doing it the way they do it, dont get me wrong. I'm just saying if they're wanting to please me, which they don't, they could throw something off the wall out there.

[McLegend]

They did Kinda do that this year with Wm22.

Most people thought HHH was walking out with the title, and then proceded to cry when he didn't.

For the Record I knew Cena was going to win.

[Destor]

I knew the Baby face was gonna win. Never had a doubt.

[McLegend]

I don't doubt that, but a good amount of people didnt see that coming.

Also I would push Ron Killings to main event.

[Petethegeekstreet]

They did Kinda do that this year with Wm22.

Most people thought HHH was walking out with the title, and then proceded to cry when he didn't.

For the Record I knew Cena was going to win.
I didn't even think the WWE tried to hide the fact Cena was going over.

[Petethegeekstreet]

Also Ron Killings deserves the title.

[Kane Knight]

They did Kinda do that this year with Wm22.

Most people thought HHH was walking out with the title, and then proceded to cry when he didn't.

For the Record I knew Cena was going to win.

I would say you are confusing thought he would with wanted him to.

[Stickman]

HOnestly, there's nobody to push who could be the next big thing. Carlito is highly overrated. Shelton Benjamin is great in the ring, but has no personality. Masters is the only guy wiht a chance but he's meh. ANybody on smackdown needs to move to Raw if they want a legit push.

[McLegend]

I would say you are confusing thought he would with wanted him to.
Nah, a good amount of people were dead set on that HHH was winning.

[M-A-G]

Predictability can also lead to anticipation if you book it right. Look at Batista and Triple H.

[Triple A]

Fuck, did you seriously misspell "they"?

[Petethegeekstreet]

:$

[Petethegeekstreet]

Thats it, I'm downloading a spell check.

[RVDmark]

Carlitto would be my pick, Give him a good push where he holds the IC title for a while and then one day comes out and says (not in these exact words) "Carlitto has been IC title holder for 5 months and hasn't been beaten, I'm good enough etc etc". Running up to this he should have more than his fair share of title defenses with clean wins. He then goes on to challenge for the WWE belt and wins after a solid match possibly an ironman match (depending on who the current champ is) he then wins and simply Vacates the IC belt saying "whats the point, I'm the best in the company with or without it" .

Carlitto has the Charisma and seems to be one of only a few who don't do promo's something akin to the practice promo's in louis theoux wierd weekends. Putting him with Trish is a good move IMO even if she leaves soon she is helping cement his status.

[RVDmark]

Secondly once Burchill comes back I would give him a long steady push over the next two years and hopefully by then Angle will be back (and in good health). I would give Angle the title in some fashion as a last goodbye only to have Burchill take the title from him in a 30 - 40 minute mat based spectacular with a few high spots (mainly for Burchill). This would effectively be the passing of the torch. Alternatively do the fued without the belt and use it to cement his status on the way to the top. Either way would be good.

IF Angle comes back I would love to see this.

[FourFifty]

CM Punk. He can go places. I'm not saying he'll be the next Hulk Hogan or Sting, but maybe the next Million Dollar Man. The guy who never was world champion, but made champions.

[The Fugitive]

I'll give William Regal a World Title push. Don't ask me how.

[The One]

I'll give William Regal a World Title push. Don't ask me how.

I like that idea.

[Petethegeekstreet]

I'll give William Regal a World Title push. Don't ask me how.
But I already have asked you how.

[The Fugitive]

I'm not a fucking booker. Ask Alienoid, he's good at that shit and could think of something that would turn Regal from a 'All Hail King Booker' idiot to a credible World Title contender.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm not a fucking booker. Ask Alienoid, he's good at that shit and could think of something that would turn Regal from a 'All Hail King Booker' idiot to a credible World Title contender.

William Regal does indeed deserve a World Title. I'd turn him face for his first run.

On SmackDown! this week, King Booker and Finlay blame Regal for their loss to DX. Regal takes it like a man. As punishment, King Booker sends William Regal to face Batista in the main event. Michael Cole actually takes William Regal's side in the match, and calls King Booker (who is on commentary) a coward for forcing a man who is loyal to him, into a match against The Animal. King Booker says William Regal knows his duty.

Batista makes a comeback, but William Regal gets the match back into his court, but right then, King Booker nails Batista with the World Heavyweight Championship belt, giving Batista the disqualification win. Finlay then runs out and Booker and Finlay beat on Batista as Regal makes his way to the back disappointed.

The following week, Regal & Finlay have an opportunity to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. King Booker says that Regal has proven himself worthy of being a Royal Knight, and tonight they get the chance to add more gold to their faction. Paul London & Brian Kendrick retain when Finlay is pinned by Brian Kendrick, however. Finlay blames Regal for the loss, and gets in his face afterwards. We'll just assume that Finlay had lost the WWE United States Championship the week prior to Bobby Lashley, so he's a bit cranky. Regal shoves back. Finlay gets his staff, and goes to hit Regal, but has second thoughts. The Little Bastard low blows Regal from behind, then Finlay hits him.

The next week, King Booker is scheduled to go one-on-one with Bobby Lashley in a Champion vs. Champion Match. King Booker asks where William Regal is. Finlay says that they don't need "Sir William". Indeed, they don't, as King Booker manages to defeat Bobby Lashley with help from Finlay.

Two weeks before No Mercy, Finlay is standing in the ring with Theodore Long, and he is about to sign a contract which will allow him to face Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship at No Mercy. William Regal makes his way to the ring. Regal says that he wants Finlay at No Mercy, and that if Bobby Lashley knows what is good for him, he will step aside and let Regal have his match. Long says that he's going to go with the scheduled Great American Bash match, Bobby Lashley vs. Finlay vs. William Regal, Triple Threat Match for the United States Championship. William Regal defeats some heel later in the night with a brass knuckles shot, building momentum for No Mercy.

The week prior to No Mercy, we have Bobby Lashley vs. Finlay in a one-on-one match for the United States Championship. Regal is on commentary. Finlay is about to steal the victory and his second United States Championship, but Regal points out the shenanigans to the referee, boots the Little Bastard across the ring, and Finlay gets disqualified. They brawl for a bit. King Booker says that he doesn't mind if Sir William and Sir Finlay feud, but if he loses his World Heavyweight Championship at No Mercy, one of their heads will be claimed as his prize.

At No Mercy, Bobby Lashley retains the US Title in an interesting match, where William Regal works with him in the start, to put Finlay out of the match. Lashley pins Regal with a Running Powerslam, and the two shake hands afterwards. In the main event, William Regal has a brilliant idea. He charges into the ring with a steel chair, and hits King Booker. The bell is rung, and the winner is King Booker as the result of a disqualification. Batista is pissed, and beats the crap out of William Regal as punishment.

The following edition of SmackDown!, King Booker calls a battered and bruised William Regal into the ring. His leg has been destroyed by a chair shot on the steel steps by Batista. He gets into the ring on crutches, and King Booker says that he is still World Heavyweight Champion because of William Regal. Sir William smiles, and looks proud, but then gets a superkick to chin. King Booker then berates William Regal for hitting him with a steel chair. King Booker and Finlay beat the crap out of Regal, specifically his leg, but Bobby Lashley runs out for the save.

The next time we see William Regal, is when he is confirmed to be on Bobby Lashley and Batista's team at Survivor Series. Batista doesn't trust Regal, but Lashley does. It gets to the situation at Survivor Series where Regal and Batista are the only two guys left. Batista has been isolated for most of the match. He tags William Regal, and Regal comes in on fire. He goes out in flames, knocking out guys with brass knuckles, allowing Batista to get pinfalls on all of them, for the victory.

The following edition of SmackDown!, Regal defeats the person first eliminated from King Booker's team at Survivor Series. The next week the second member eliminated. The third week is some kind of babyface tag team victory for Regal, then the next week he defeats Finlay. King Booker is scheduled to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Regal at Armageddon. King Booker says that Regal winning a World Championship is a joke. The week before Armageddon, Regal comes out and cuts an emotional, yet badass promo about how he's spend this life fighting, and that he is about to take his place as the sole member of regality on the SmackDown! roster, by winning the World Heavyweight Championship at Armageddon.

Their match at Armageddon is good, to no one's surprise. It gets to the point where King Booker looks like he is going to steal it, and he gets the World Heavyweight Title, and is going to hit Regal with it, but he gets a brass knuckles shot instead! 1-2-3! William Regal is the new World Heavyweight Champion!

Regal then turns back into a chickenshit heel when Batista and Bobby Lashley want title shots.

[Destor]

I love you.

[The Fugitive]

What did I say? From shit, he can make gold.