DISCUSSION - Some Thoughts on Austin coming back, Benoit/Guerrero WM-21 M.E., etc.

**Heyman** · 05-23-2004, 10:04 PM

DISCUSSION - Some Thoughts on Austin coming back, Benoit/Guerrero WM-21 M.E., etc.

Benoit/Guerrero- Wrestlemania 21 main-event

Would anyone else like to see Benoit vs. Guerrero at next year's Wrestlemania main-event? It would be a title unification match (where the champ from here on out, gets to appear on both shows). I'm not sure what they'd do for the Royal Rumble winner (perhaps announce that the winner of RR gets a title shot at the February PPV?), but I'd still like to see this thing go down......especially with Eddie and Benoit.

Not only do Eddie and Benoit have the history with one another, they also have a lot of commonalities (i.e. becoming World champ around the same time, debuting in the WWE at the same time, etc.).

The emotion going into this feud/match at Wrestlemania could be unbelievable. The match itself would be unbelievable as well.

Between now and Wrestlemania, both Benoit and Guerrero could lose their respective world titles, only to regain it either later this year or early next year. This will add another dimension/commonality to their feud (how both men had to work hard to prevail and regain their title).

Another match I'd like to see next year? (The Rock vs.Triple H). They've never gone one on one at WM. Due to both men having some acting experience under their belts, the feud could start over

a) Who had a more successful wrestling career
b) Who will have a more successful acting career.

Austin: Is it possible for him to have neck fusion surgery again so he can wrestle full-time?

-I asked this question before, but didn't really get an adequate response.

Let's take a look at some facts:

1) Austin arguably needs the WWE more than the WWE needs him. Without the WWE, Austin is a woman-beating, law-breaking, drunken fool. As an active wrestler, Austin is a star who gets popped like none other.

2) Austin still has some 'angles' left in him: Assuming that the WWE can sign Hulk Hogan and Goldberg for "one-time appearance" deals, that's TWO high profile matches for Austin right there. Austin/Hogan or Austin/Goldberg can REALLY bring in some potential PPV buyrates.

Up-and-comers such as John Cena and Randy Orton can also go after Austin once they legitimately become mega-stars. If a guy like Brock Lesnar returned, he can also feud with Austin. That match has also never been done before.

While we're on the subject of neck fusion surgery, is it possible for Kurt Angle to undergo this? Personally - I think it might be better for him.

As we saw in Benoit and Austin's case, neck fusion surgery may put you out of action for a long time, but you can wrestle full-time (for an extended period of time atleast) when you come back. With Angle right now, it just seems like he wrestles for 3-5 months, and then re-injures himself.

At a time when Smackdown is going through it's "formative period" anyways, perhaps it isn't a bad idea to have Angle and Austin get their neck fusion surgery. They can then come back as full-time wrestlers again.

Speaking of Austin, I hope that he WOULD go to Smackdown if he ever returned as an active wrestler.

05-23-2004, 10:04 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - Some Thoughts on Austin coming back, Benoit/Guerrero WM-21 M.E., etc. DISCUSSION - Some Thoughts on Austin coming back, Benoit/Guerrero WM-21 M.E., etc. Benoit/Guerrero- Wrestlemania 21 main-event Would anyone else like to see Benoit vs. Guerrero at next year's Wrestlemania main-event? It would be a title unification match (where the champ from here on out, gets to appear on both shows). I'm not sure what they'd do for the Royal Rumble winner (perhaps announce that the winner of RR gets a title shot at the February PPV?), but I'd still like to see this thing go down......especially with Eddie and Benoit. Not only do Eddie and Benoit have the history with one another, they also have a lot of commonalities (i.e. becoming World champ around the same time, debuting in the WWE at the same time, etc.). The emotion going into this feud/match at Wrestlemania could be unbelievable. The match itself would be unbelievable as well. Between now and Wrestlemania, both Benoit and Guerrero could lose their respective world titles, only to regain it either later this year or early next year. This will add another dimension/commonality to their feud (how both men had to work hard to prevail and regain their title). Another match I'd like to see next year? (The Rock vs.Triple H). They've never gone one on one at WM. Due to both men having some acting experience under their belts, the feud could start over a) Who had a more successful wrestling career b) Who will have a more successful acting career. Austin: Is it possible for him to have neck fusion surgery again so he can wrestle full-time? -I asked this question before, but didn't really get an adequate response. Let's take a look at some facts: 1) Austin arguably needs the WWE more than the WWE needs him. Without the WWE, Austin is a woman-beating, law-breaking, drunken fool. As an active wrestler, Austin is a star who gets popped like none other. 2) Austin still has some 'angles' left in him: Assuming that the WWE can sign Hulk Hogan and Goldberg for "one-time appearance" deals, that's TWO high profile matches for Austin right there. Austin/Hogan or Austin/Goldberg can REALLY bring in some potential PPV buyrates. Up-and-comers such as John Cena and Randy Orton can also go after Austin once they legitimately become mega-stars. If a guy like Brock Lesnar returned, he can also feud with Austin. That match has also never been done before. While we're on the subject of neck fusion surgery, is it possible for Kurt Angle to undergo this? Personally - I think it might be better for him. As we saw in Benoit and Austin's case, neck fusion surgery may put you out of action for a long time, but you can wrestle full-time (for an extended period of time atleast) when you come back. With Angle right now, it just seems like he wrestles for 3-5 months, and then re-injures himself. At a time when Smackdown is going through it's "formative period" anyways, perhaps it isn't a bad idea to have Angle and Austin get their neck fusion surgery. They can then come back as full-time wrestlers again. Speaking of Austin, I hope that he WOULD go to Smackdown if he ever returned as an active wrestler.