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**Londoner** · 08-17-2005, 12:09 PM

Oh and on smackdown it would have to be JBL.Like him or not, he's the only real choice, if not him then Christian, but i just can't see that happening.

**Morrisey** · 08-17-2005, 09:43 PM

As I said, they could hold the whole last year and a half against Brock, and they probably would! I just named him as a possibility because that is the only thing that stands in his way if he comes back.
If you think about it, most of the guys mentioned have something standing in their way:

Jericho: Possibly too small, and would take a lot of work for marks to find him credible, outside talent

Guerrero: Possibly too small, possibility WWE views him as indirectly responsible for ratings decline while WWE Champion, didn't like the pressure of being on top, problems in past could also be a negative in eyes of management, outsude talent

Benoit: Possibly too small, lacks promo skills, outside talent

Angle: Injuries will catch up with him at some point in the near future

Christian: Possibly too small

Cena: Long-term appeal is questionable, weak in-ring skills

JBL: Weak in-ring skills

Orton: Seems to be injury prone

Shelton: Possibly too small, lack of promo skills, is black(not me being racist by the way, am merely voicing a possibility that WWE may not want a black guy on top)

Edge: Actually, surprisingly, I can't see much wrong with him except that he can't be trusted with other guy's girlfriends.

Carlito: Needs more in-ring experience

Batista: Weak in-ring skills, weak promo skills

HBK: Getting too old

RVD: Possibly too small, stiff in-ring style

Hassan: Bad press from last angle, new gimmick will be overshadowed by old gimmick, possibly too small

I have listed everyone who I consider to be current or future main-eventers who could be the "top guy", and obviously things that may stop them from getting pushed. I myself was surprised that I couldn't really fault Edge, of all people, but if you think about it, he is pretty good in the ring, his promo skills are decent, and he has maintained credibility and gotten heat from the crowd(albeit mostly through his questionable antics). It could be worse! I wouldn't choose him myself though, although I would like to see him as a main-eventer.

08-17-2005, 12:09 PM	#41
Londoner One Of A Kind Posts: 22,178	Oh and on smackdown it would have to be JBL.Like him or not, he's the only real choice, if not him then Christian, but i just can't see that happening.

08-17-2005, 09:43 PM	#42
Morrisey Posts: 132	As I said, they could hold the whole last year and a half against Brock, and they probably would! I just named him as a possibility because that is the only thing that stands in his way if he comes back. If you think about it, most of the guys mentioned have something standing in their way: Jericho: Possibly too small, and would take a lot of work for marks to find him credible, outside talent Guerrero: Possibly too small, possibility WWE views him as indirectly responsible for ratings decline while WWE Champion, didn't like the pressure of being on top, problems in past could also be a negative in eyes of management, outsude talent Benoit: Possibly too small, lacks promo skills, outside talent Angle: Injuries will catch up with him at some point in the near future Christian: Possibly too small Cena: Long-term appeal is questionable, weak in-ring skills JBL: Weak in-ring skills Orton: Seems to be injury prone Shelton: Possibly too small, lack of promo skills, is black(not me being racist by the way, am merely voicing a possibility that WWE may not want a black guy on top) Edge: Actually, surprisingly, I can't see much wrong with him except that he can't be trusted with other guy's girlfriends. Carlito: Needs more in-ring experience Batista: Weak in-ring skills, weak promo skills HBK: Getting too old RVD: Possibly too small, stiff in-ring style Hassan: Bad press from last angle, new gimmick will be overshadowed by old gimmick, possibly too small I have listed everyone who I consider to be current or future main-eventers who could be the "top guy", and obviously things that may stop them from getting pushed. I myself was surprised that I couldn't really fault Edge, of all people, but if you think about it, he is pretty good in the ring, his promo skills are decent, and he has maintained credibility and gotten heat from the crowd(albeit mostly through his questionable antics). It could be worse! I wouldn't choose him myself though, although I would like to see him as a main-eventer.