DISCUSSION - My proposed TEAM CANADA idea (Jericho/Benoit/Edge/Bret Hart, etc.

**Heyman** · 03-01-2004, 02:14 PM

DISCUSSION - My proposed TEAM CANADA idea (Jericho/Benoit/Edge/Bret Hart, etc.

In the last month, Chris Benoit has come to Raw. It is also not farfetched to assume that Edge will defect to Raw as well. What does this mean? Every Canadian wrestler (as far as I know) will be on the RAW roster. With rumors circulating that Chris Benoit will win the title, combined with the fact that Bret Hart may give a "farewell" speech of sorts........I'm starting to REALLY wish that the WWE do another Canada/America angle (similar to the one that they did in 1997)....where the Canadians would be 'faces' in the Canada and heels in the USA.

This wouldn't be something gay like the UnAmericans or Les Resistance either.....due to this stable consisting of MUCH greater "marquee" names and being a larger stable.

Team Canada
-Chris Benoit (World Champion)
-Bret Hart (manager)
-Chris Jericho (main-eventer who fights other main-eventers not fighting
Chris Benoit)
-Trish Stratus (Jericho's valet/Women's Champion).
-Test (Group muscle)
-Edge/Christian (tag team champs)
-Lance Storm (Intercontinental Champion)
-Val Venis (co-contender for the IC title if Storm loses the title).

Here is what I wouldn't mind seeing happening within the next few months:

-At Wrestlemania, Chris Benoit pins Triple H to become the NEW World Champion (yes.....Triple H defies his internet critics and takes it up the ass from Benoit.......Triple H receives Sweet Chin music first, and then gets pinned with the Flying Headbutt).

-The night after Wrestlemania, Shawn Michaels challenges Benoit for a world title shot (since he never actually got pinned). Benoit accepts. On this night, it is also announced that Bret Hart will give a "farewell" speech of sorts at Backlash.

-At Backlash, Bret comes out to a HUGE 5 minute standing ovation. Bret talks about his career, being appreciative to his fans, etc. Bret also mentions how he holds no grudge against Vince.......or Shawn Michaels.

*backstage skit* - Bret comes face to face with Shawn Michaels. HBK extends his hand and says 'hey'. Bret Hart then says, 'good luck tonight'.

-In the main-event, HBK takes on Benoit. The two put on a great match. Towards the end, Bret Hart comes out (to another huge pop). HBK nails Benoit with Sweet Chin music. He goes for the pin......1.......2.....Bret pulls the ref out! HBK gets up and goes toward Bret (asking him, "wtf!").

Suddenly out of nowhere, Test comes out and nails HBK! Storm, Venis, Christian, and Jericho also hit the ring and stomp away on HBK. The crowd is going nuts! Since it's a "no DQ" match, Benoit then gets the pin for the 1...2....3.

After the match, Team CAnada continue to beat away on HBK. Team Canada holds HBK down. Bret then grabs a chair, and nails HBK's knee (which then explains HBK's knee injury.....he can then take legitimate time off after this).

Bret's music hits again, and Team Canada holds up a Canadian flag. Crowd goes nuts again (although some people 'boo' due to the heelishness of the act...???).

Advantages of such a scenerio occuring

1) Raw's best workers will be at the 'forefront' of the action on Raw (i.e. Benoit, Jericho, Lance Storm, Christian, etc.). Since Team Canada will be the 'main stable', all of these guys will be involved in the most important angles.

2) Bret Hart being involved in a highly significant angle (this angle can last for a good 5-6 months?) should help bolster TV ratings.

Potential disadvantages and storyline inconsistencies that I can see

1) What happens with the whole Jericho/Christian/Trish storyline?
-Perhaps this can be explained by the fact that Jericho and Christian's friendship is a lot deeper than people think. Yes - a girl came between them, but they can put aside differences. If you recall, Jericho and Christian hinted a break-up last year (when they almost feuded for the IC title.....Christian actually called Jericho out, and then got beat down by Jericho....Austin then applauded Jericho).

2) What happens with the potential Edge/Christian feud if Edge returns to Raw?
-They kiss and make up; plain and simple. They are brothers. Perhaps a week after Wrestlemania, Edge announces that he is coming to Raw.....and Christian better watch out. On the night of Edge's return, Christian is fighting RVD. Edge comes out! It looks like Edge will hit Christian, but he nails RVD. Christian wins the match. At Backlash, Edge and Christian take on Rob Van Dam and Booker T. As far as the "who hit Edge?" storyline from last year's No Way Out, that to can be dropped. Fans have a short memory anyways - I don't think too many people will care....let alone remember.

3) What happens with Evolution? Since Evolution is the main stable for Raw right now, what would happen with them? I say break them up after Wrestlemania. Triple H leaves to go film movies for awhile. Flair can also take time off to rest his injured neck (maybe they can do an angle where Orton or Batista break Flair's neck in frustration?). Since Smackdown are in need of heels right now, perhaps Orton and Batista can head over there (after they break Flair's neck!

). This trade can be done to compensate for Edge coming to Raw.

As far as Orton goes, he can get into an epic feud with John Cena over the US title. Perhaps this could be the equivalent of The Rock/Triple H from 1998 (where both men 'go over' due to the awesomeness of their feud).

03-01-2004, 02:14 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - My proposed TEAM CANADA idea (Jericho/Benoit/Edge/Bret Hart, etc. DISCUSSION - My proposed TEAM CANADA idea (Jericho/Benoit/Edge/Bret Hart, etc. In the last month, Chris Benoit has come to Raw. It is also not farfetched to assume that Edge will defect to Raw as well. What does this mean? Every Canadian wrestler (as far as I know) will be on the RAW roster. With rumors circulating that Chris Benoit will win the title, combined with the fact that Bret Hart may give a "farewell" speech of sorts........I'm starting to REALLY wish that the WWE do another Canada/America angle (similar to the one that they did in 1997)....where the Canadians would be 'faces' in the Canada and heels in the USA. This wouldn't be something gay like the UnAmericans or Les Resistance either.....due to this stable consisting of MUCH greater "marquee" names and being a larger stable. Team Canada -Chris Benoit (World Champion) -Bret Hart (manager) -Chris Jericho (main-eventer who fights other main-eventers not fighting Chris Benoit) -Trish Stratus (Jericho's valet/Women's Champion). -Test (Group muscle) -Edge/Christian (tag team champs) -Lance Storm (Intercontinental Champion) -Val Venis (co-contender for the IC title if Storm loses the title). Here is what I wouldn't mind seeing happening within the next few months: -At Wrestlemania, Chris Benoit pins Triple H to become the NEW World Champion (yes.....Triple H defies his internet critics and takes it up the ass from Benoit.......Triple H receives Sweet Chin music first, and then gets pinned with the Flying Headbutt). -The night after Wrestlemania, Shawn Michaels challenges Benoit for a world title shot (since he never actually got pinned). Benoit accepts. On this night, it is also announced that Bret Hart will give a "farewell" speech of sorts at Backlash. -At Backlash, Bret comes out to a HUGE 5 minute standing ovation. Bret talks about his career, being appreciative to his fans, etc. Bret also mentions how he holds no grudge against Vince.......or Shawn Michaels. backstage skit - Bret comes face to face with Shawn Michaels. HBK extends his hand and says 'hey'. Bret Hart then says, 'good luck tonight'. -In the main-event, HBK takes on Benoit. The two put on a great match. Towards the end, Bret Hart comes out (to another huge pop). HBK nails Benoit with Sweet Chin music. He goes for the pin......1.......2.....Bret pulls the ref out! HBK gets up and goes toward Bret (asking him, "wtf!"). Suddenly out of nowhere, Test comes out and nails HBK! Storm, Venis, Christian, and Jericho also hit the ring and stomp away on HBK. The crowd is going nuts! Since it's a "no DQ" match, Benoit then gets the pin for the 1...2....3. After the match, Team CAnada continue to beat away on HBK. Team Canada holds HBK down. Bret then grabs a chair, and nails HBK's knee (which then explains HBK's knee injury.....he can then take legitimate time off after this). Bret's music hits again, and Team Canada holds up a Canadian flag. Crowd goes nuts again (although some people 'boo' due to the heelishness of the act...???). Advantages of such a scenerio occuring 1) Raw's best workers will be at the 'forefront' of the action on Raw (i.e. Benoit, Jericho, Lance Storm, Christian, etc.). Since Team Canada will be the 'main stable', all of these guys will be involved in the most important angles. 2) Bret Hart being involved in a highly significant angle (this angle can last for a good 5-6 months?) should help bolster TV ratings. Potential disadvantages and storyline inconsistencies that I can see 1) What happens with the whole Jericho/Christian/Trish storyline? -Perhaps this can be explained by the fact that Jericho and Christian's friendship is a lot deeper than people think. Yes - a girl came between them, but they can put aside differences. If you recall, Jericho and Christian hinted a break-up last year (when they almost feuded for the IC title.....Christian actually called Jericho out, and then got beat down by Jericho....Austin then applauded Jericho). 2) What happens with the potential Edge/Christian feud if Edge returns to Raw? -They kiss and make up; plain and simple. They are brothers. Perhaps a week after Wrestlemania, Edge announces that he is coming to Raw.....and Christian better watch out. On the night of Edge's return, Christian is fighting RVD. Edge comes out! It looks like Edge will hit Christian, but he nails RVD. Christian wins the match. At Backlash, Edge and Christian take on Rob Van Dam and Booker T. As far as the "who hit Edge?" storyline from last year's No Way Out, that to can be dropped. Fans have a short memory anyways - I don't think too many people will care....let alone remember. 3) What happens with Evolution? Since Evolution is the main stable for Raw right now, what would happen with them? I say break them up after Wrestlemania. Triple H leaves to go film movies for awhile. Flair can also take time off to rest his injured neck (maybe they can do an angle where Orton or Batista break Flair's neck in frustration?). Since Smackdown are in need of heels right now, perhaps Orton and Batista can head over there (after they break Flair's neck! ). This trade can be done to compensate for Edge coming to Raw. As far as Orton goes, he can get into an epic feud with John Cena over the US title. Perhaps this could be the equivalent of The Rock/Triple H from 1998 (where both men 'go over' due to the awesomeness of their feud).