The U.S. Title sucks

[thedamndest]

I wasn't impressed with Kofi's run as U.S. Champion. I don't blame Kofi, mind you. He's a great talent with tremendous charisma. He connects with the fans and is an undeniable asset to the roster. I guess this commentary is more about the state of Raw's mid-card. Let's take a look at the last few PPV's.

Hell in a Cell: Kofi (c) d. Jack Swagger and The Miz.
Breaking Point: Kofi (c) d. The Miz
Summerslam: Kofi resting at home in Ghana
Night of Champions Kofi (c) d. MVP, The Miz, Carlito, Primo, and Swagger
The Bash: Kofi resting at home in Jamaica
Extreme Rules: Kofi (c) d. MVP, William Regal, and Matt Hardy

Clearly Kofi is the king of the multi-man match, only having defending his title in a singles match one time. Michael Cole referred to him as a "fighting champion, taking on all comers." Probably because the writers just jammed as many people into Kofi's matches as possible.

Multi-man matches are good when there is a reason to use them and everyone in them has a claim to the title. Not because you don't have anything else to do with your guys and you need to get them on the PPV. This reign doesn't really hurt anybody, but it doesn't really make anybody either. Kofi wore the belt for a few months, had some matches, and now he's done.

Compare that to what's going on with the Intercontinental title. Rey was feuding with Dolph. Now Morrison is feuding with Dolph. It's easy to follow, they're good matches, and at the end of the feud both men will come out a little better for it.

[thedamndest]

Sorry the title of the thread wasn't more clever.

[Afterlife]

Apology accepted.

[Juan]

I can see your point with the multi-man matches, but the matches were actually pretty good, so I don't care.

[EDWARD]

you know you are right, but maybe miz will bring something good to the us title. only time will tell.

[Nicky Fives]

I not one of Kofi's biggest supporters, but he had a decent run..... the multi-man matches were great for his 'come out of nowhere' kick to win the match..although it was getting a little stale after he would win a match in that fashion at almost every PPP.. I am looking forward to a Miz Title reign..... hopefully with tons of great matches involving Miz, Kofi, Swagger, Evan, Chavo, etc....

[Kami Raki]

Kofi had a solid run. He actually made me care about the belt more.

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm a fan of everyone who was involved in the US title picture over the past few months. Was still bored with everything they did over the past few months and thus, I agree the US Title currently sucks. Raw writing. What can ya do. Meh.

[thedamndest]

I can see your point with the multi-man matches, but the matches were actually pretty good, so I don't care.

The matches were very good. The performers in them are all solid mid-card guys. This is a situation where they are running into the wall with only having three hour PPVs and having so many guys on the rosters. There isn't enough time to flesh out anything but the Main Event and rather than get Kofi v. Henry and Swagger v. Henry we get everyone crammed into one boat.

[Pardeep 619]

It's hard for people to get behind Kofi and his run as champion when the title situation was treated as filler. Quite frankly Kofi is probably the most protected non main event talent in WWE - doesn't get pushed heavily but never ever gets buried.