DISCUSSION - I think Face Randy Orton is WWE's best bet in terms of salvaging a terrible year

**Heyman** · 07-24-2015, 03:39 PM

DISCUSSION - I think Face Randy Orton is WWE's best bet in terms of salvaging a terrible year

One reason, amongst many, as to why the WWE has been horribly sub-par since Wrestlemania, is because their lack of a top baby face:

-Roman Reigns is too green
-Ryback isn't ready, nor may ever be ready
-Daniel Bryan's career is in jeopardy
-John Cena is "been there done that"
-Brock Lesnar isn't around enough
-Seth Rollins is the company's top heel and won't be face for quite some time.
-CM Punk will likely never come back

And simply put, the WWE does not want any of Cesaro, Ziggler, or Ambrose to be in that spot.

My opinion is this: Whoever the WWE ultimately does choose to be their "top babyface for the rest of the year, should....

1) Go over John Cena cleanly at some point during this year
2) Go cleanly over Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania next year.

My vote goes for Randy Orton.

1) He has "the look"
2) He's over enough with the fans
3) It's someone different from John Cena
4) Kayfabe wise, he looks credible enough to beat Lesnar

While it's no longer the year 2004, I think a face Orton is capable of carrying the WWE for 1-2 years while the WWE transitions into a new period. Once you have guys like Kevin Owens, etc., pay their dues and develop a little more, then you can transition from Randy Orton into whoever the company chooses to be their next ~~Hogan~~/Austin/Rocky/Cena.

For now though, given the lack of 'star power' on the Face side, I think you give the ball to Orton.

The WWE can easily play it off as, "Orton is finally starting to realize his massive potential after all these years of inconsistency." From a wrestling perspective, I think Orton/Lesnar would be quite good.

View Poll Results: Who would YOU have as the WWE's Top Face right now, and have 'go over' at Wrestlemania next year?
Roman Reigns	2	13.33%
Ryback	2	13.33%
John Cena	2	13.33%
Randy Orton	3	20.00%
Dean Amborse	3	20.00%
Kevin Owens	0	0%
Other	3	20.00%
Voters: 15. You must log in or register to vote on this poll.

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Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - I think Face Randy Orton is WWE's best bet in terms of salvaging a terrible year DISCUSSION - I think Face Randy Orton is WWE's best bet in terms of salvaging a terrible year One reason, amongst many, as to why the WWE has been horribly sub-par since Wrestlemania, is because their lack of a top baby face: -Roman Reigns is too green -Ryback isn't ready, nor may ever be ready -Daniel Bryan's career is in jeopardy -John Cena is "been there done that" -Brock Lesnar isn't around enough -Seth Rollins is the company's top heel and won't be face for quite some time. -CM Punk will likely never come back And simply put, the WWE does not want any of Cesaro, Ziggler, or Ambrose to be in that spot. My opinion is this: Whoever the WWE ultimately does choose to be their "top babyface for the rest of the year, should.... 1) Go over John Cena cleanly at some point during this year 2) Go cleanly over Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania next year. My vote goes for Randy Orton. 1) He has "the look" 2) He's over enough with the fans 3) It's someone different from John Cena 4) Kayfabe wise, he looks credible enough to beat Lesnar While it's no longer the year 2004, I think a face Orton is capable of carrying the WWE for 1-2 years while the WWE transitions into a new period. Once you have guys like Kevin Owens, etc., pay their dues and develop a little more, then you can transition from Randy Orton into whoever the company chooses to be their next ~~Hogan~~/Austin/Rocky/Cena. For now though, given the lack of 'star power' on the Face side, I think you give the ball to Orton. The WWE can easily play it off as, "Orton is finally starting to realize his massive potential after all these years of inconsistency." From a wrestling perspective, I think Orton/Lesnar would be quite good.