DISCUSSION - One reason why I am SMILING (and am hopeful about the WWE's near future)

**Heyman** · 12-17-2003, 12:53 PM

Caution - The following may contain RAW spoilers. Readers discretion is advised

DISCUSSION - One reason why I am SMILING (and am hopeful about the WWE's near future)

-Chris Jericho may be on the verge of a face turn. Plain and Simple. Out of all the wrestlers on Raw right now, I believe that Chris Jericho has the biggest potential to draw as a face. He has everything needed to be a top face in this day in age - mic skills, charisma, cockiness, and ability! If Jericho is pushed right (within the next half year or so), I see no reason why he can't be almost as popular (or even AS popular) as The Rock and Austin were during their peaks. Jericho, with Trish by his side, should be one hell of a pairing. Kinda like Savage/Elizabeth?

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Like I've said before - take a look at Jericho back in 2000. With the exception of The Rock (which was his peak), Jericho was the second most popular superstar on the roster. Truth be told - his face pops weren't that much less than The Rock's. Even in 2001 when The Rock and Jericho were initially starting their feud, the fans seemed to be siding more with Jericho.

Simply put - I really think Jericho can be a serious drawing card for the WWE in 2004. He is the "heir apparent" to The Rock in my view.

This leads to my next point......

The WWE should not reknew Goldberg's contract in my opinion......unless he's willing to have a long run as a HEEL :

In my opinion, Goldberg should be allowed to 'explore other options' after Wrestlemania. I am hoping that he faces Lesnar and Wrestlemania, jobs, and then leaves the company.

The problem with Goldberg in the WWE, is that he will never be happy unless he is ALWAYS the top face (so with this in mind, a guy like Jericho.....who has greater potential drawing power IMO, can't be top face). As recent reports indicate, Goldberg was FURIOUS that he had to job the title. He is also mad at the fact, that he isn't being pushed enough (or the way he was in WCW).

Basically, as long as Goldberg is a face, guys like Jericho, RVD, etc. will never have a chance to assume the top face position. If Goldberg loses his 'spot', he will always be unhappy.

My solution? - Have Goldberg turn heel at Wrestlemania

I say have Brock Lesnar and Bill Goldberg fight for the World title (title unification match). In a match like this, I'm betting that more than half would cheer Lesnar. This is the perfect opportunity for the WWE to do a heel/face switch between the two. Maybe Bischoff can come out and help Goldberg? (due to him wanting a "RAW" superstar to win the Undisputed world title). Goldberg wins the match and is now a heel.

This allows for a guy like Jericho to have a chance in being a top face for awhile. After Wrestlemania, I'm also hoping that Triple H (who turns face as well) will be preoccupied with his former heel Evolution members. Speaking of Triple H, it is my hope that he focuses more on the movie industry after WM....and starts working on a part-time-only basis like The Rock. Nothing against Triple H, but I feel that it would be a lot easier for new stars to emerge if he leaves.

So what was I saying? Oh yeah - Have Goldberg be heel. Let Jericho be the top face on Raw. Dare I say, let Jericho get a victory over Goldberg at Summerslam next year....to become the new World Champ. A face Jericho going over a heel Goldberg should be enough to put Jericho on that next level.

If Goldberg is unwilling to do this, then I say release him very soon. Plain and siimple.

Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam

Two other guys who I am excited about, are Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam. I love them as a tag team. I also think HBK can be used to help Rob Van Dam become a main-event face again. Think about this scenerio...

a)They start dominating in the tag team division.
b)After their run as tag team champs, HBK counsels RVD. He says something to the effect of, "You've got all it takes to be champ.....you just need to be more intense". Somehow someway, HBK lights a fire under RVD. We see RDV gradually improving due to a new "inner drive" (JR and King can start talking about RVD's "inner drive").

Sooner than later, RVD becomes a main-event face again....after gaining some solid victories.

Lo and Behold --> RVD becomes a potential drawing card once again.

p.s. Sometime either before or AFTER wrestlemania, I am in favor of re-uniting the rosters. Smackdown is seriously starting to suck. Why can't they just release like 1/3 of the roster (or 1/4th), and just make things like the way they were in 2000?

12-17-2003, 12:53 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - One reason why I am SMILING (and am hopeful about the WWE's near future) Caution - The following may contain RAW spoilers. Readers discretion is advised DISCUSSION - One reason why I am SMILING (and am hopeful about the WWE's near future) -Chris Jericho may be on the verge of a face turn. Plain and Simple. Out of all the wrestlers on Raw right now, I believe that Chris Jericho has the biggest potential to draw as a face. He has everything needed to be a top face in this day in age - mic skills, charisma, cockiness, and ability! If Jericho is pushed right (within the next half year or so), I see no reason why he can't be almost as popular (or even AS popular) as The Rock and Austin were during their peaks. Jericho, with Trish by his side, should be one hell of a pairing. Kinda like Savage/Elizabeth? . Like I've said before - take a look at Jericho back in 2000. With the exception of The Rock (which was his peak), Jericho was the second most popular superstar on the roster. Truth be told - his face pops weren't that much less than The Rock's. Even in 2001 when The Rock and Jericho were initially starting their feud, the fans seemed to be siding more with Jericho. Simply put - I really think Jericho can be a serious drawing card for the WWE in 2004. He is the "heir apparent" to The Rock in my view. This leads to my next point...... The WWE should not reknew Goldberg's contract in my opinion......unless he's willing to have a long run as a HEEL : In my opinion, Goldberg should be allowed to 'explore other options' after Wrestlemania. I am hoping that he faces Lesnar and Wrestlemania, jobs, and then leaves the company. The problem with Goldberg in the WWE, is that he will never be happy unless he is ALWAYS the top face (so with this in mind, a guy like Jericho.....who has greater potential drawing power IMO, can't be top face). As recent reports indicate, Goldberg was FURIOUS that he had to job the title. He is also mad at the fact, that he isn't being pushed enough (or the way he was in WCW). Basically, as long as Goldberg is a face, guys like Jericho, RVD, etc. will never have a chance to assume the top face position. If Goldberg loses his 'spot', he will always be unhappy. My solution? - Have Goldberg turn heel at Wrestlemania I say have Brock Lesnar and Bill Goldberg fight for the World title (title unification match). In a match like this, I'm betting that more than half would cheer Lesnar. This is the perfect opportunity for the WWE to do a heel/face switch between the two. Maybe Bischoff can come out and help Goldberg? (due to him wanting a "RAW" superstar to win the Undisputed world title). Goldberg wins the match and is now a heel. This allows for a guy like Jericho to have a chance in being a top face for awhile. After Wrestlemania, I'm also hoping that Triple H (who turns face as well) will be preoccupied with his former heel Evolution members. Speaking of Triple H, it is my hope that he focuses more on the movie industry after WM....and starts working on a part-time-only basis like The Rock. Nothing against Triple H, but I feel that it would be a lot easier for new stars to emerge if he leaves. So what was I saying? Oh yeah - Have Goldberg be heel. Let Jericho be the top face on Raw. Dare I say, let Jericho get a victory over Goldberg at Summerslam next year....to become the new World Champ. A face Jericho going over a heel Goldberg should be enough to put Jericho on that next level. If Goldberg is unwilling to do this, then I say release him very soon. Plain and siimple. Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam Two other guys who I am excited about, are Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam. I love them as a tag team. I also think HBK can be used to help Rob Van Dam become a main-event face again. Think about this scenerio... a)They start dominating in the tag team division. b)After their run as tag team champs, HBK counsels RVD. He says something to the effect of, "You've got all it takes to be champ.....you just need to be more intense". Somehow someway, HBK lights a fire under RVD. We see RDV gradually improving due to a new "inner drive" (JR and King can start talking about RVD's "inner drive"). Sooner than later, RVD becomes a main-event face again....after gaining some solid victories. Lo and Behold --> RVD becomes a potential drawing card once again. p.s. Sometime either before or AFTER wrestlemania, I am in favor of re-uniting the rosters. Smackdown is seriously starting to suck. Why can't they just release like 1/3 of the roster (or 1/4th), and just make things like the way they were in 2000?