The problem with todays Champions.

[Rammsteinmad]

So I'm there at work thinking to myself all kinds of random thoughts, and I come across the subject of the champions of today. I'm thinking to myself why people aren't getting into them as much as they were a few years back.

I think the answers pretty simple. Instead of having a champion who puts on great, believeable and totally unpredictable matches, they instead book their champions to look unstopable.

Now, occasionally we are treated to good, even matches. Cena VS Edge comes to mind. And Nitro and Punk is a welcome storyline. But for the most part, let's look at some of the major championship matches of recent times:

WWE Championship

This legendary reign will probably always be remembered as to how ridiculously Cena has been booked to be unstoppable. From Elimination Chambers, Fatal-Four Ways, Triple Threats, Championship Challenges, Handicapped matches, Special referee matches, and the Great Khali. John Cena has been made to look unbeatable.

World Championship

With Edge beating the Undertaker, it seemed the (Unfortunately) right fued would be with Batista. After retaining his title and moving on... Edge now faces Kane. First an "Animal", now a "monster". We all know Kane won't be winning the title, but it just adds to the list of people Edge has beat, so that WWE can build him up as a "credible champion".

ECW Championship

Let's ignore the Nitro/Punk so far. Lashley won the title and retains it against the Big Show. He then goes on to a fued with Umaga. Then Umaga, Vince and Shane.

Long gone are the days of The Rock VS Triple H. Steve Austin VS The Rock. Mankind VS Triple H. Matches where we weren't constantly faced with a "no way can he overcome this" scenario.

And before anyone says "what about Cena VS Michaels". Come on! We knew Cena would win it... I think they knew it was Wrestlemania and needed a good match for the main event. They picked Michaels to carry it and tried the "oh my god Michaels has 20 years experience! There's no way Cena can beat him!" angle.

I miss the days where the title would swap hands a few times, in an angle that would last more than 2 months. Edge VS Cena could have done it, but Edge was constantly made to look bad. They tried the "Oh my god Edge is the master of the ladder match! No way can Cena win this one"... but again, it didn't go that way.

Anyway, I've probably made LOADS of dumb points and illogical statements here, and probably even contradicted stuff I have said in the past... to narrow it down, they need to focus on all three of their champions putting on great matches with great contenders, and not trying to build up their champions by "overcoming the odds".

'Nuff said.