HIT, MISS, or MAYBE

**Batsu** · 05-10-2004, 11:26 PM

about why Brock Lesnar was a "MISS":

Actually, I listed him as a from "HIT" to "MISS".

The main rationale for giving him a "MISS" was his exit from WWE. If it were due to injuries or what have you... it would have been more respectable. I'm not going to argue him going to get his money, but he wasn't even around in WWE for 2 years yet.

as for him being a "HIT" beforehand, he was, but it was rather forced. They forced Brock as a "badass" in the vein of Steve Austin. They forced Brock into the top slot as a rookie (which, in some way, was captivating, but overall, somewhat disappointing)...too much was just forced. It was like HHH without the backstage grease. Like Goldberg with actual wrestling prowess. Eventually he finally hit as a main eventer...but they really should have taken their time with him.

He was definitely skilled and put on a great show, but I'll dare say Chris Benoit was better on the mic than Brock was in the beginning. That voice of his was almost of Mike Tyson levels.

It was almost like they set him up to burn out.

05-10-2004, 11:26 PM	#35
Batsu Capcom's Corporate Champ Posts: 2,571	about why Brock Lesnar was a "MISS": Actually, I listed him as a from "HIT" to "MISS". The main rationale for giving him a "MISS" was his exit from WWE. If it were due to injuries or what have you... it would have been more respectable. I'm not going to argue him going to get his money, but he wasn't even around in WWE for 2 years yet. as for him being a "HIT" beforehand, he was, but it was rather forced. They forced Brock as a "badass" in the vein of Steve Austin. They forced Brock into the top slot as a rookie (which, in some way, was captivating, but overall, somewhat disappointing)...too much was just forced. It was like HHH without the backstage grease. Like Goldberg with actual wrestling prowess. Eventually he finally hit as a main eventer...but they really should have taken their time with him. He was definitely skilled and put on a great show, but I'll dare say Chris Benoit was better on the mic than Brock was in the beginning. That voice of his was almost of Mike Tyson levels. It was almost like they set him up to burn out.