Wrestling sites have reported that a SD wrestler would be traded to RAW in order to fight HHH at WMXX, they have also reported that Benoit would be that SD superstar to go to RAW. [/QUOTE]
Fair enough........but who gets traded to Smackdown in compensation? Smackdown is already lacking in star power. If a guy like Benoit (one of SD's top stars) gets moved to Raw, you can bet that SD will get compensated somehow.
Seems like this could turn into a 4-man deal.
-Benoit is rumored to be moving
-Kane or Taker could be moving
-Goldberg or Lesnar could be moving.
Looks to me like there will have to be a "4th" guy to make things even. Could this '4th guy' be John Cena? (so if Benoit and Cena go to Raw, then Kane and Goldberg go to Smackdown?).
Quote:
|
Benoit and Cena both have heat with Paul Heyman, so I'll admit that it would make sense for either of them to be the one to get traded. But with Benoit being the number one entrant in the Rumble and Paul Heyman saying that BENOIT would never get another shot at the title, it's pretty clear that Benoit is being built up as the guy to win the Rumble and win the title. Not only do I believe that Benoit is the one being prepped to win the Rumble and going to win the title at WMXX, but I also believe that Benoit is a better choice than Cena for this position.
|
I hope you are right.
Quote:
Benoit is obviously the better wrestler for one thing. Provided that both Benoit and HHH are healthy at WMXX, I think the two of them will put on a pretty damn good match. As far as being over, Benoit is already receiving a great push. I think that lately, WWE has been doing a good job of pushing certain guys and making them look good. Benoit's promo about how bad he wants the title, and how much he has sarificed in his quest for it is VERY good and is a great way to get fans behind him. And if you think that fans won't be interested in a HHH/Benoit match after Goldberg/Lesnar? Well I don't think this will be the case for a couple of reasons:
1) If the WWE does a good job of building the fued then fans will be interested in it. People mention how Rock/Hogan overshadowed Jericho/HHH at WM18, but look at the shitty buildup for that match. Plus HHH wasn't performing nearly as good as he has been the last couple of months. As long as the build up is good (and I think it will be, cuz WWE seems to be doing a good job with important angles lately) then fans will be interested in the match.
2) Quite simply, the match has the potential to be awesome. Fans (especially a hardcore Madison Square Garden crowd) will pretty much always be interested in a good match. We all know Benoit is an awesome worker, and with him being in the main event at the biggest show ever, Benoit will turn it up bigtime and try to put on the performance of his life. HHH is a good wrestler whenever he is injury free. Lately I think HHH has been doing good, and provided that he is in good shape at WMXX, he and Benoit are definately capable of putting on a 5star match.
|
Great explanation. As long as Smackdown gets properly compensated for the loss of Benoit, then I will have no problem in seeing that scenerio occur.
Quote:
Now you use Brock Lesnar as an example of someone getting a main event push right away. But Brock Lesnar is different from Cena and Orton for a couple of reasons:
1) The Look: Brock has a great look, he legitimately looks like he could kick anyone's ass in the WWE. Cena and Orton do not have this advantage. They both have a good look, but you wouldn't just see them and think that they could kick anyone's ass they meet. Lesnar is one badass looking mofo.
2) Lesnar is a better in ring worker than Cena and Orton. When Lesnar was thrust into main event matches, he didn't need to be carried in those matches. He contributed to those matches as much as Rock, UT, Angle, and others that he wrestled. Cena and Orton both are not good enough in the ring to carry themselves fully. Lesnar was capable of doing this very quickly.
|
Good explanation again.
Quote:
|
You think that Rock/Sock vs Orton/Batista won't be very high profile, but I disagree. I have a feeling that if (or when IMO) this match happens, it will receive alot of attention and buildup towards it. Because obviously, Rock and Sock will be a big attraction. Plus, the WWE seems to be very high on Orton/Batista, so I bet they would want to advertise them as serious contenders. I think that if buildup is good enough, this will be a very important match for WMXX.
|
I liked CyNick's idea about Foley and Orton being the main focal point (where Batista then 'steps up' and tries to protect Orton, and The Rock then intervenes himself to even out the odds).
Quote:
|
You ask about Goldberg, and why he would want to work for Wrestlemania if he is leaving? Well, I think the $300,000 payoff that main eventers get at Wrestlemania is pretty good incentive?
|
No - you misread my question. What I asked was - Why would the WWE need Goldberg (i.e. why would the WWE shell out $300,000 to Goldberg) if he was going to be used in an 'insignficant' role......or play second fiddle?
Anyways - Good response on your part.
My only legit concerns about Benoit going to Raw (to challenge Triple H) are....
1) Will Benoit be 'over' enough as champ? Benoit is one of my favorite guys, but it's no secret that guys like RVD, Jericho, and Cena get bigger face pops. Even if Benoit is built up perfectly, will he be widely accepted as a champion? (who can draw for the company).
2)Will Smackdown be properly compensated for the loss of Benoit? Smackdown is already lacking in star power. Benoit is one of Smackdown's top guys. Can they afford another defection? If Goldberg comes to Smackdown to feud with Lesnar (but then leaves after Wrestlemania), then Benoit and/or Taker defecting to Raw will look REAL bad for SD (because the "compensation" in the form of Bill Goldberg will no longer be there).
3)Smackdown is more of a 'wrestling' show, whereas Raw is a more sports-entertainment oriented show. Will Benoit be 'out of place' on Raw?....kind of like Lance Storm?
4)Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit are real life friends. How will they feel about being separated.
5)Technically speaking, wouldn't Benoit vs. Lesnar be a much better match than Benoit/Triple H?
6)Instead of having a "SD" star defect to Raw, why not just push
Rob Van Dam? What if RVD was 'built up' over the next two months and was made to go over Triple H? Wouldn't the "Hardcore MSG crowd" love that scenerio just as much?
Benoit is a far better wrestler than RVD, but there's no question as to who is more popular.
Why not push a guy who would be far more likely to DRAW for the company?