DISCUSSION - List the 10 most promising stars within the WWE (i.e. future potential)

**Heyman** · 01-15-2005, 05:42 PM

DISCUSSION - List the 10 most promising stars within the WWE (i.e. future potential)

In your opinion, which are the 10 most promising stars within the WWE? In other words, which 10 stars have the highest combination of...

a) room for growth
b) potential to draw?

Here is my current list:

10) Big Show: Big Show has been around for a number of years now, and has had a mediocre impact for the most part. He's been around for so long, that I'm not he can draw anymore. However - Show does have multiple World title reigns under his built, and this gives him credibility. Big Show's size also makes him impressive........and he can easily be booked to look dominating, etc. The biggest thing against Show however, is there is no "novelty".....even if he starts destroying people. People have seen it too many times before.

9) Daniel Puder: A UFC guy, which is good for marketing. Not sure if size will be an issue, but I think Puder's got a bright future. May need lots of work on the mic though (I haven't heard him speak much though, so I don't know).

8) Mohammad Hussan: Great on the mic, and has a strong gimmick. I still think he'd be better off on Smackdown since SD lacks mid-card depth, but oh well. Over time, his 'anti-American' gimmick will probably evolve into something else, but that's fine. With great mic skills, charisma, and decent wrestling ability, he has the recipe for greatness.

7) Chris Jericho: Jericho is arguably the most popular guy in the WWE, but has been around for far too long. For the longest time, he's been made to look a level slightly below the top dogs of the company. At this point in time, I'm not sure if Jericho can be taken SERIOUSLY as the #1 guy. On the other hand, the guy is so damn popular that you just don't know.

6) John Bradshaw Layfield: JBL has a great gimmick, but he looks like a mid-carder out of place right now. As WWE champion, he's had no clean victories over credible opponents. What's worse, is that Undertaker has often DOMINATED JBL in their altercations. If JBL can start getting more convincing victories, then he'll get more respect as a main-event heel. Period.

In the distant future, perhaps JBL can 'make it' as a face? (assuming that he has a great run as a heel champ and scores clean victories). JBL has the mic skills and charisma. It's also VERY easy to chant 'JBL'.

5) Randy Orton: Half a year or so ago, Orton would've been #1 or #2 on this list.....but then he turned face. While Orton hasn't FLOPPED as a face in my opinion, it's also obvious that he's much better at being a heel.

With that being said however, I think it would be dumb for the WWE to deliberately try and make Orton turn heel right now (i.e. having him do something heelish). Let him play out as a face, and have him gradually turn heel somewhere down the road.

A lot of times, its very difficult for someone to regain their initial "heat" if they turn too quickly.

4) Rob Van Dam: If it wasn't for the fact that Van Dam hasn't been a heel during his WWE tenure, then he'd be a zillion miles away from this list. However - I still think that the WWE can completely re-vitalize RVD's character if they turn him heel........and push him. The "novelty" would still be there. RVD is way 'over' with the fans. RVD has paid his dues in the WWE now. The guy can draw money for the company. Nuff said.

2t) John Cena: Cena needs a big win to get to that proverbial "next level". He's already beaten guys like Big Show, Booker T, etc. IMO - he needs a clean victory over someone like Undertaker or Triple H.

One thing that annoys me a little about Cena, is his "goofiness" in the ring. I can tolerate the "You can't see me" gesture, but the "knuckle shuffle" has GOT to go.

I'd also like to see John Cena portray a more "angry" type image. He's done a better job of this since his return, but I'd like to see more of it.

2) Edge: Has been TREMENDOUS since his heel turn. IMO, he has the best entrance music as well. Edge sort of reminds me of heel Triple H in 1999 (before he won the title). Remember how Triple H's character became obsessed with winning the title? Edge seems to have that "image"....and that's good! Since Edge has never been a World champ before (but has practically won everything else), the INTEREST in seeing Edge ultimately become champ is quite high. Edge already has had interesting altercations with the likes of Jericho, Orton, Benoit, and Shawn Michaels.

1) Dave Batista: Batisa has been built up very well, and is practically the only guy on RAW that hasn't been "one-upped" or beaten by Triple H. Batista resembles Goldberg and Lesnar in terms of his body type. In terms of being able to "dominate", Batista seems to be of a similar mold to Lesnar/Goldberg as well.

The only difference (especially with Goldberg), is that Batista's character has more depth. If he doesn't squash someone in 20 seconds, the fans won't turn on him. Batista can work longer matches as well.

Since Batista took a longer time to reach "main-event status", there's also a much greater chance that he won't experience a "meteoric drop" (like someone like Goldberg did).

With guys like Goldberg and Lesnar, fans were far more interested in the 'work in progress'.....as opposed to the finished product. With Batista, this probably won't be the case.

Unlike Goldberg, Batista has the potential to be equally as effective as a heel OR face.

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01-15-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - List the 10 most promising stars within the WWE (i.e. future potential) DISCUSSION - List the 10 most promising stars within the WWE (i.e. future potential) In your opinion, which are the 10 most promising stars within the WWE? In other words, which 10 stars have the highest combination of... a) room for growth b) potential to draw? Here is my current list: 10) Big Show: Big Show has been around for a number of years now, and has had a mediocre impact for the most part. He's been around for so long, that I'm not he can draw anymore. However - Show does have multiple World title reigns under his built, and this gives him credibility. Big Show's size also makes him impressive........and he can easily be booked to look dominating, etc. The biggest thing against Show however, is there is no "novelty".....even if he starts destroying people. People have seen it too many times before. 9) Daniel Puder: A UFC guy, which is good for marketing. Not sure if size will be an issue, but I think Puder's got a bright future. May need lots of work on the mic though (I haven't heard him speak much though, so I don't know). 8) Mohammad Hussan: Great on the mic, and has a strong gimmick. I still think he'd be better off on Smackdown since SD lacks mid-card depth, but oh well. Over time, his 'anti-American' gimmick will probably evolve into something else, but that's fine. With great mic skills, charisma, and decent wrestling ability, he has the recipe for greatness. 7) Chris Jericho: Jericho is arguably the most popular guy in the WWE, but has been around for far too long. For the longest time, he's been made to look a level slightly below the top dogs of the company. At this point in time, I'm not sure if Jericho can be taken SERIOUSLY as the #1 guy. On the other hand, the guy is so damn popular that you just don't know. 6) John Bradshaw Layfield: JBL has a great gimmick, but he looks like a mid-carder out of place right now. As WWE champion, he's had no clean victories over credible opponents. What's worse, is that Undertaker has often DOMINATED JBL in their altercations. If JBL can start getting more convincing victories, then he'll get more respect as a main-event heel. Period. In the distant future, perhaps JBL can 'make it' as a face? (assuming that he has a great run as a heel champ and scores clean victories). JBL has the mic skills and charisma. It's also VERY easy to chant 'JBL'. 5) Randy Orton: Half a year or so ago, Orton would've been #1 or #2 on this list.....but then he turned face. While Orton hasn't FLOPPED as a face in my opinion, it's also obvious that he's much better at being a heel. With that being said however, I think it would be dumb for the WWE to deliberately try and make Orton turn heel right now (i.e. having him do something heelish). Let him play out as a face, and have him gradually turn heel somewhere down the road. A lot of times, its very difficult for someone to regain their initial "heat" if they turn too quickly. 4) Rob Van Dam: If it wasn't for the fact that Van Dam hasn't been a heel during his WWE tenure, then he'd be a zillion miles away from this list. However - I still think that the WWE can completely re-vitalize RVD's character if they turn him heel........and push him. The "novelty" would still be there. RVD is way 'over' with the fans. RVD has paid his dues in the WWE now. The guy can draw money for the company. Nuff said. 2t) John Cena: Cena needs a big win to get to that proverbial "next level". He's already beaten guys like Big Show, Booker T, etc. IMO - he needs a clean victory over someone like Undertaker or Triple H. One thing that annoys me a little about Cena, is his "goofiness" in the ring. I can tolerate the "You can't see me" gesture, but the "knuckle shuffle" has GOT to go. I'd also like to see John Cena portray a more "angry" type image. He's done a better job of this since his return, but I'd like to see more of it. 2) Edge: Has been TREMENDOUS since his heel turn. IMO, he has the best entrance music as well. Edge sort of reminds me of heel Triple H in 1999 (before he won the title). Remember how Triple H's character became obsessed with winning the title? Edge seems to have that "image"....and that's good! Since Edge has never been a World champ before (but has practically won everything else), the INTEREST in seeing Edge ultimately become champ is quite high. Edge already has had interesting altercations with the likes of Jericho, Orton, Benoit, and Shawn Michaels. 1) Dave Batista: Batisa has been built up very well, and is practically the only guy on RAW that hasn't been "one-upped" or beaten by Triple H. Batista resembles Goldberg and Lesnar in terms of his body type. In terms of being able to "dominate", Batista seems to be of a similar mold to Lesnar/Goldberg as well. The only difference (especially with Goldberg), is that Batista's character has more depth. If he doesn't squash someone in 20 seconds, the fans won't turn on him. Batista can work longer matches as well. Since Batista took a longer time to reach "main-event status", there's also a much greater chance that he won't experience a "meteoric drop" (like someone like Goldberg did). With guys like Goldberg and Lesnar, fans were far more interested in the 'work in progress'.....as opposed to the finished product. With Batista, this probably won't be the case. Unlike Goldberg, Batista has the potential to be equally as effective as a heel OR face.