Thread: DISCUSSION - List the 10 most promising stars within the WWE (i.e. future potential)
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Old 01-16-2005, 09:30 PM   #23
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Eddie heel turn
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Originally Posted by The CyNick
Eddie could still get over, but he's heading to that territory with Jericho, RVD and co where he's being beat down all the time, the fans will eventually lose faith.

The thing about Eddie is that he draws in the Latino fans in fairly large numbers, so he has a stronger fanbase potential than most. But it seems like they dont have faith in him, which is crazy, but so is Vince, so.
I'm starting to wonder if Guerrero SHOULD in fact, turn heel.

-If Guerrero's drawing in Latino fans, would this really change if he turned heel? (i.e. kinda like Canadian fans being "turned off" if Benoit or Jericho turned heel). I would argue "no."

-As a heel, atleast Guerrero can have a new set of opponents. He can face guy Mysterio, RVD, and even a guy like Paul London (give him the 'rub'). Eventually - Smackdown could see a MONEY feud between Cena and Guerrero. From an interest point, this would have to rank up there quite high.....maybe not on the same level as Angle/Lesnar from a few years ago, but still...


-Even if Guerrero turned heel, its not like SD would be bereft of faces. Booker T, Big Show, and RVD would still be there. Cena and Taker are attractions as well. Angle could always turn face and feud with (now former) allies in Reigns and Jindrak.


Personally - I think Guerrero would be a much cooler top heel than JBL. Atleast with Guerrero's gimmick, he's expected to "lie, cheat, and steal" (and so its not like he loses any respect if he never gets clean victories as a heel..... -).


I'd also still argue that in today's wrestling world, successful heels are the ones you LOVE to HATE (instead of flat out "hating"). Kurt Angle (before WM-19), Randy Orton (before Summerslam 04'), and The Rock from 2003, are all great examples of this.

Guerrero *has* that quality. As good as JBL's character is, I'm not sure he has THAT.



For the last few months - Eddie's been made to look like a guy who "can't be a top dog" if he fights fair. As a heel however, he can cheat and win.......and it will perfectly fit his gimmick.

Even if the fans cheer Guerrero, I still think he should be "heelish"......and patronize them in true heelish fashion.
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