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I don't mind the gimmick as much as I do others, because it has been made obvious that Paul Burchill isn't really a pirate, he's just playing one. Nick Dinsmore cannot just be Nick Dinsmore one week and that be that, Burchill can drop the pirate thing at any time, though.
I'm not going to try and suggest smart booking strategies for the character, because I've come to expect little depth from the WWE, but I will say that I don't think there is anyone better SmackDown! can submit to the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
On SmackDown!, have Gregory Helms demand he gets a chance to qualify, as he is Cruiserweight Champion, plus he has also won a TLC Match. Have Theodore Long say that he does think Helms deserves a shot, and his opponent who is undefeated in singles matches since he made his debut a few months back should earn a spot as well.
Gregory Helms goes out to await his opponent, who turns out to be Paul Burchill. Let the two work a great match, and have Burchill win with The C4 (please don't change the name, just because he's a pirate doesn't mean it needs to be named "Walk the Plank" or something. Burchill goes on to MITB as RAW superstars joke about it on RAW.
At SNME, have Edge walking along backstage, when he walks into Paul Burchill. Have Burchill say he's going after the treasure Edge buried at New Year's Revolution, and will take over as the "bounty-keeper". Edge then cuts Burchill off and says he assumes he is talking about the Money in the Bank contract, and Burchill may win at WrestleMania, but he will never be an equal to Edge. Burchill then says "Edge, meet my edge," and he draws his sword on Edge, who doesn't play it as horror, but stupidity. Burchill then goes on to say "You may have become The Rated R Superstar, but at WrestleMania, I become The Rated AAARRRGGGGH Superstar," before walking off leaving Edge & Lita to discuss it amongst themselves, only for Burchill to pop in and say "Yo-HO-HO (referring to Lita), and a bottle of rum.", before leaving for good.
Stupid, I know, but if they introduce Burchill to main eventers, then they let his talent speak for itself, after WrestleMania, I could see Burchill dropping the pirate gimmick slowly. Have him ease out of traditional pirating ways into a more later style. Have him lose the hair, and get back his "Torture Device" attire, etc. Call me stupid if you must, but I would love to see Burchill win the MITB Ladder Match. It would be even better if Burchill ran out into the ring after the WWE Championship Match, cashed it in, and won the title.
You see, normally people would scoff at me for suggesting specific mid-card talent get a decent push, but who can honestly say that they would be surprised if the WWE had a pirate win the World Championship at WrestleMania?
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