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Old 05-03-2009, 07:53 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Noid View Post
Randy Orton is not really important. I'd have to answer with either John Cena or, truthfully, Brock Lesnar. The guy was meant to be the star that carried the WWE into a new era based on actual wrestling. Not even Triple H in full political mode could de-road the guy. Lesnar debuted, and within a year he was headlining WrestleMania.

Then, when he left, a vacuum appeared which the WWE decided to plug with John Cena. The WWE deciding that Lesnar was going to be "the guy" for the company led to them taking "a guy," and that's a pretty defining moment. Lesnar has also made the successful leap to MMA and UFC, which is making him more of a key figure within the sporting world, I am sure.

Lesnar's departure also left the WWE unsure about pushing younger talent so quick. This was also supported by Bobby Lashley leaving the company. The few Attitude era main event stars still with the company now have ammunition when they say "I don't want to job to this guy." Men who could be main eventing today, like MVP and CM Punk, find themselves often trivially jobbed out, to test their "loyalty" to the business.

Lesnar left his mark.
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