Official WWE Backlash (2007) Thread

[Mr. Nerfect]

Originally Posted by Jeritron I just don't like MVP and even if he puts in a decent match with a great opponent, it's not enough to convince me otherwise that he's suddenly something special or entertaining. He's cheesy and bland as all hell, and even what he's done as of late has been blown up into the most overrated shit. Suddenly there's an MVP bandwagon and everything he does is getting over hyped and everyones jumping on. Then it gets to the point where he is awesome and can do no wrong so smarks eat it all up. It's pretty typical

I think the reason the MVP love has been so great as of late, is because people didn't expect it. For people who have seen his DSW or house show work, the guy has proven himself to have levels of awesomeness. I wouldn't say he's the best ever, or anything, but he's got a great build, great skill for said build, and he's got so many cool moves up his sleeve, the guy could make every match like sex if the WWE let him.

Unfortunately, when he came into the WWE his debut was against Marty Garner (most famous for taking Triple H's Pedigree as an inadvertent double underhook piledriver). Then he feuded with Kane. Now I love Kane, but he's not exactly the world's most brilliant technician. Putting MVP into a feud with him isn't going to show the world what Antonio Banks is capable of.

He's not perfect in any area, yet. When he goes twenty minutes or so, his matches have a lot of stalling. He has to get that down before he can truly be the great performer he is shaping up to be. His promos could also use a little more zest. They aren't horrible, but they aren't brilliant. He's got potential in that area, though, so given time, he could perfect that area.

All in all, like him or not, looking at things unbiased, you have to admit MVP is at least a B+ level talent, with potential to climb. For a guy that has had like two feuds since coming to the WWE, that is pretty impressive shit. We're not just talking about a Paul London or Brian Kendrick, who have enormous amounts of talent, could do what any main eventer does just as well, but won't ever get the chance; MVP actually has a shot at being a top guy. In a sea of Bobby Lashleys and John Cenas, a Montel Vontavious Porter is a welcome change.