Has WWE given up on the Zack Ryder experiment?

**Tom Guycott** · 10-13-2012, 07:25 PM

I don't get the love for Ryback. No, I'm not putting that in larger font.

I mean, I see the potential, but not the massive circle jerk. It's wayyy too soon for the guy. "Looks impressive" isn't everything. I really hope he ends up a "Heyman guy" to be able to flesh out his character with some depth instead of remaining a Goldberg cutout.

As with Ryder, it was more not striking while the iron is hot. I don't think he was ready for a world title run even in the height of his frenzy, but still being treated like a bitch even when his 15 second cameos were out popping some of the "established" stars at times and he still wasn't getting any ringtime to improve it seems a crime.

Yes, he is in a "good spot" now, but it could have been better. Instead of merely comedy midcard jobber, he could have been one of those "credible threat" guys to push that next star to the next level if they took time to roll with what was working. I mean, they put time into a merch mover like Jeff Hardy who was only truly good for jumping off shit, selling arm pantyhose, and getting 13 year old girls to have their first orgasm watching him fidget around on the ramp.. so why not invest a bit more into Ryder?

10-13-2012, 07:25 PM	#19
Tom Guycott Wrestling Marks Rejoice! Posts: 10,166	I don't get the love for Ryback. No, I'm not putting that in larger font. I mean, I see the potential, but not the massive circle jerk. It's wayyy too soon for the guy. "Looks impressive" isn't everything. I really hope he ends up a "Heyman guy" to be able to flesh out his character with some depth instead of remaining a Goldberg cutout. As with Ryder, it was more not striking while the iron is hot. I don't think he was ready for a world title run even in the height of his frenzy, but still being treated like a bitch even when his 15 second cameos were out popping some of the "established" stars at times and he still wasn't getting any ringtime to improve it seems a crime. Yes, he is in a "good spot" now, but it could have been better. Instead of merely comedy midcard jobber, he could have been one of those "credible threat" guys to push that next star to the next level if they took time to roll with what was working. I mean, they put time into a merch mover like Jeff Hardy who was only truly good for jumping off shit, selling arm pantyhose, and getting 13 year old girls to have their first orgasm watching him fidget around on the ramp.. so why not invest a bit more into Ryder?