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I think Cesaro could be much more interesting if they stripped away some of the stupid shit and let him be himself. Some times, the over top theatrics and gimmicks work. Look no further than Fandango and the Undertaker. But other times, even the most out there made up story can't compare to the guy's real life.
I mean, does anyone remember the psychologically abused piano player gimmick? Do you remember who PLAYED that role? The guy came up with much of it himself, but it made little sense and was hard to follow. Eventually, they decided to retcon it in favor of the story of the guy growing up wanting to be a wrestler, even filming a video of himself jumping from the roof of his house, emulating Jimmy Snuka. The story of a guy who slept in his van after driving all night to chase his dream. The story of a guy who wrestled many barbaric contests and has the scars and missing ear to show for it.
Drop the yodeling, drop the rugby. He's simply a athletic guy from Switzerland, who was a member of the Swiss Army, made a name for himself wrestling all around the world, and incredibly strong for someone his size. Want to keep him a heel? Play up a vicious streak, using his power to brutalize people. The giant swing into the guard rail was perfect for this.
Will be an overnight sensation? No. Give him time and the ability to develop his own character, and he could be a big deal.
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