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06-02-2008, 07:40 AM
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darkpower, the Women's Title becoming inter-promotional could be a good idea. It'd boost the status of women's wrestling to have the belt appear and be defended on two shows. However, it does sort of make the other champions look like underachievers. To really do this, I think you'd need to unify other titles, and have them go between the brands, too.
With the SmackDown! ladies getting more and more prominent as the weeks go by, it does seem like they should get in on the Women's Title action, but I am also for Vickie Guerrero creating a new belt for them to feud over, or just moving all the talented women to RAW. That would mean Victoria, Natalya, Michelle McCool and maybe Cherry get sent to the red brand. |
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06-02-2008, 08:20 AM
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Last and, well maybe not least, here's SmackDown!:
Batista He should be on the same brand as Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels, and now probably Randy Orton after the draft dust has settled. That is looking more and more like a RAW move. Big Show He should go where the World Heavyweight Championship is. Granted, now that Edge is the World Heavyweight Champion, and him staying on SmackDown! seems most likely, Show sticking around on the blue brand fits my logic, but I'm still for moving the WHC to RAW. Big Show actually draws, apparently, so he should be on the "A-show." Cherry She appears competent in the ring, and she's got some character to her. She strikes me as sort of the anti-Jillian Hall. A feud between the two could be really interesting. Chuck Palumbo I don't dislike Chuck, but I don't particularly like him, either. I think ECW would be a place where he can grow his character out, and maybe work on his ring skills until he becomes a pressing matter. I'd actually have him re-united with Nunzio, and sort of play the bodyguard role and let those two get up to some antics on ECW. Curt Hawkins Where Edge is, Hawkins & Ryder will probably be. Besides, I think they work well on SmackDown!. Deuce I think Deuce N' Domino should be split by the draft. Deuce Shade has got some talent to him, and I'd like to see him get a bit of a singles shake on ECW for a bit. Domino On the other hand, I wouldn't move Domino. Make sure he keeps a valet, and let him talk and do his best to get over as a solo act. If it doesn't work, find another guy struggling, and put Domino together with them. Domino could be an interesting part of the secondary title scene on SmackDown!, no doubt about it. Edge I've been thinking that a return to RAW could be cool for Edge, but I think SmackDown! needs him way too much right now. I'd have him drop the World Heavyweight Title before then, and have a feud with Chavo Guerrero all laid out for the new era of SmackDown!, with the WWE Championship being Edge's goal again. Eve Torres I can't be bothered moving her, and she sort of has a viable role on SmackDown! as their backstage interviewer. Moving her would mean finding a new one. She can train with Finlay while she's on the blue show. Festus I see no urgent reason to move Festus. He and Jesse make a good tag team, and I'd like to see them possibly be the guys who win the World Tag Team Championship and secure them for SmackDown! before ECW heads over to the RAW side of WWE programming. Finlay Finlay was one of my picks to head over to RAW prior to WrestleMania, but now I think he would be much better served on SmackDown!. He can help the B-rate women grow and evolve as performers, and he provides them with another guy who can maybe step up to the main event. Funaki OK, this one is more sadist and meaningless than it needs to be. But Funaki is just too blue, in my opinion. His attire has been blue since I began watching in late 2000, he's been on SmackDown! since the beginning of the draft, he was SmackDown!'s #1 Announcer, and he's even got the SmackDown! logo on his tights. I want to see a feel-good, fish out of water story involving Shoichi Funaki ending up on the RAW brand. Also, I would mark out if Funaki was one of the major draft picks. Gregory Helms Helms was going great on SmackDown! before his injury. I liked his little team with Chavo Guerrero. I wouldn't mind seeing them sort of get the band back together. Maybe throw in Shannon Moore, and let them be a serious trio of cruiserweight faces? Helms was climbing the card on SmackDown! before his injury, so hopefully he can resume it when he returns. Hornswoggle The Little Bastard is more of a distraction in Finlay's matches than an asset. I'd like to see them separated by the draft, which might actually add to both men's fan support. Hornswoggle can go to RAW, where he gets kicked around by heels like Lance Cade and Elijah Burke. He could also begin a weird sort of "romance" with one of the Divas. Jamie Noble Another one I just pulled out of my ass. Noble would be fantastic on RAW. He is another one of those guys that can do it all. He's a fine talker, he's great in the ring, and the fans actually like him when pushed. Noble just needs to keep whipping out the funny shirts and asking the GM why they are violating him. I also have a move for Jimmy Wang Yang that I think could lead to Jamie Noble-related greatness. More on that in Yang's section. Jesse See: Festus. Also, he is Terry Gordy's son. Michael Hayes would love writing for him. I think Jesse has more room to strut his stuff on SmackDown!, and really grow as a personality and wrestler. Jimmy Wang Yang This guy is so much fun to watch in the ring. I'm moving Yang to RAW because I think his gimmick would fit the show, and that he can go out there, work for five minutes, and it'd be neat stuff. I'll miss him getting time on SmackDown!, though. I'm hoping we see some changes on RAW, though, that would allow Yang to actually get to work on RAW. I'd stick Yang in a tag team with Jamie Noble, with them both being redneck cruiserweights. Yang has fantastic chemistry with Paul London, and Noble has fantastic chemistry with Brian Kendrick. I'm hoping that this spills out in their tag team matches, and the teams work really well against each other. Toss in John Morrison & The Miz, and you hopefully have interest in the WWE Tag Team Championship (now RAW property). Jonathan Coachman He'll be leaving, but I don't see why they can't show him on TV a few times. He has good heat, and would make a nice mouthpiece for someone. Stick him with Domino, or something. Justin Roberts The best ring announcer in the WWE. Let him work RAW for a while, and complete his tour of the brands. Kenny Dykstra I was so close to making this ECW. First thing's first: Dykstra should go to being Ken Doane. It just makes him a lot easier to take seriously. Plus he's got nice names for his finishers that use "Doane" as a pun. Secondly, continue his relationship with Victoria. Or have him interact with Mickie James. He works when he's with Divas. Thirdly, when you call up Johnny Jeter, let Doane and Jeter go at it. He'd be a good part of a new Evolution, and any "young guy" stable. RAW really is the place for Ken Doane, if you ask me. Mark Henry Another of those moves I am too afraid to make. Just leave Henry where he is, and let's hope the WWE forgets about him. Maryse Let her work with Finlay and stay on as Domino's valet. Matt Hardy Here is the better Hardy, and someone that deserves a bit of a push. Before he heads to RAW, I'd have him drop the US Title, and he can instead go after the World Heavyweight Title when he arrives on the red show. Michael Cole I do not mind Michael Cole as a play-by-play guy, even if his face bias gets really annoying. I wouldn't mind seeing Tazz and Cole back together, but I think he and Foley have great chemistry, something Foley didn't have with even Joey Styles (although Foley was goofing around with Styles). Let's just keep Cole where he is. Michelle McCool She's hot, and she's apparently got talent. I would not mind seeing her go after the Women's Championship on RAW. Mick Foley His presence as a commentator alone lends SmackDown! some form of credibility. I really like him there, and while he deserves to get RAW, I don't know if JR and Foley would work together. Cole and Foley, on the other hand, are doing just fine. MVP A lot of people see a move coming, and I agree with them. That being said, though, I think MVP should remain on SmackDown!. Moving MVP would freshen him up, no doubt, but moving others and letting him feud with them would accomplish the same goal. SmackDown! needs some stars. I'd actually like to see MVP work with John Cena, too. Natalya Another capable women's wrestler. Move her to RAW. Ranjin Singh No sense moving Singh away from Khali. Rey Mysterio Here is an ECW Original, and someone who could make a bit of a splash on ECW. I'm moving him to a show that will also feature Jeff Hardy, Kane, Umaga and Shelton Benjamin in prominent roles. It may not be the most credible line-up, but it could be a lot of fun. Shannon Moore No, I am not moving Moore towards the Women's Title on RAW. I'm going to leave him on SmackDown!, and see what he can do. He's lucky he is banging a costume designer, because that's apparently the main reason he got rehired. To Shannon's credit, he has been having good matches. I hope that could continue. The Great Khali Pass. Theodore Long I wouldn't make him a part of the draft, but here is your new RAW General Manager. Vickie Guerrero No sense moving Vickie Guerrero away from her post on SmackDown!. Victoria I love this woman. I want her on RAW so I can see her as Women's Champion again. Vladimir Kozlov Can't see him really fitting in anywhere else. Let him continue his work on SmackDown!, as Foley makes him sound impressive. I'm not sure where the WWE are going with him. I think he could use even more time down in FCW, or something. Zack Ryder I can so see the WWE separating Ryder & Hawkins with this draft, just for the record. Ryder should remain with Edge and Hawkins, though, so SmackDown! is the place for him. |
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06-02-2008, 08:22 AM
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A final analysis and wrap-up (actually explaining who gets drafted and why) when I next post here.
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06-02-2008, 12:27 PM
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haha it'd be funny if Funaki went to Raw and showed up for his first match in red tights with the Raw logo on it.
Of course, Funaki to Raw would just make him the new Super Crazy. |
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06-02-2008, 01:30 PM
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Why So Curious?
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I could see Funaki being traded for someone (unless they are changing this around, I'm predicting they'll be a trade window following the initial draft thing). Long got a HUGE pop when he showed up on RAW following Regal's "firing", and I've always thought that whole "assistant GM" put him out of the spotlight (and away from the mic, never a good thing). Stick him in there as the sole GM of RAW.
Also, I can't see Vicki being GM kayfabe wise too much longer since from the looks of things so far, Vince is becoming a sort of face boss again (this "all about the MON-AY" thing is growing on me, and it's not because of this million dollar thing. At least the tweener), so if he was to make a full face turn, or even a tweener boss, then the smartest thing to do is to at least put one of the two heel GMs on noitce (maybe tell Vicki and Estrada that what happened to Regal "could happen to YOU"). So this could also mean that something could happen from the draft on THAT front. |
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06-02-2008, 01:49 PM
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06-18-2008, 03:17 PM
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Heyman's Draft Picks
RAW: Personally, I think RAW will once again be used as a place for the most promising talents in the WWE, to "show their stuff." These wrestlers are wrestlers that are 'over' with the fans, and have the most potential to grow (and ironically enough, RAW is the place where the most backstage politics exist....go figure).
-MVP -Shelton Benjamin -CM Punk -Dave Batista -Kofi Kingston (I think that's his name) ECW: No political correctness here. ECW is the WWE's version of "detention" in my opinion. It's for the wrestlers that have ever failed to grow to WWE's standards (i.e. Benjamin), or are wrestlers that aren't quite ready to get pushed on regular TV....but have a lot of talent....and being at the top of the 'card' would be a good experience for them (i.e. Morrison). -Carlito (for talking shit about Triple H). -Lance Cade -Hardcore Holly -Ted Dibiase Jr. -Great Khali Smackdown: I think Smackdown will be used as a platform for wrestlers that are more than capable of being main-eventers right NOW, but can't due to too much depth on RAW (i.e. Edge). Smackdown will get its fair share of main-eventers this year, but they will be people that don't have much room to grow. These people will already be "established". -John Bradshaw Layfield -Umaga -Chris Jericho -Elijah Burke -Randy Orton -I also feel that when Undertaker comes back, he will be used on RAW. -I also feel that D'Lo Brown will debut on Smackdown. Last edited by Heyman; 06-18-2008 at 03:26 PM. |
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06-19-2008, 01:00 AM
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I'm still behind the Great Khali/Funaki tag team, with Funaki being Khali's "little buddy," earning Khali's protective services. It puts Khali in a role that isn't too offensive, as he is helping out a respectable talent who couldn't get anywhere otherwise, get somewhere. Funaki's work for the company deserves to be rewarded somehow, and a World Tag Team Title run with Khali as faces could be it. |
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06-19-2008, 01:19 AM
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Now that I really think about it, I'm absolutely of the belief that Funaki should be drafted to RAW. Dare I say it, I would go with the shocking upset of having him defeat Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship. The WWE has not announced an Intercontinental Championship match for Night of Champions yet. I wonder why this is, with the PPV approaching pretty rapidly, especially considering it was the logical outcome of Jericho turning Shawn Michaels last week.
The draft is held in San Antonio, Texas. Shawn Michaels will be there in some capacity. He'll have some sort of impact on the show. It is also the town in which Funaki claims residence, I think. He is a massive Shawn Michaels fan. It all sort of adds up to something that could be used: Chris Jericho is defending the IC Title against the next draftee to RAW. Funaki comes out, is announced as "residing in San Antonio, Texas," and Jericho can taunt Funaki before the match, saying that he is a big Shawn Michaels fan, and he gets to embarrass him in front of his family and neighbours. Funaki has a Roderick Strong to Kurt Angle moment, where he says that he's not sure he can beat Jericho, but he can do this. He proceeds to slap Jericho across the face, and we get right into the match, with Funaki embarrassing Jericho with his advantage at the start of the match, but then Jericho takes over, in predictable fashion. Jericho hits The Codebreaker on Funaki, and does his cocky pin when Shawn Michaels enters the arena from the other side of the arena from Lance Cade, who has been distracting the referee allowing Jericho to abuse Funaki more than is necessary. HBK slides into the ring, and hits the Sweet Chin Music on Jericho while the referee is distracted. Cade freaks out, and Funaki crawls into the pin, 1-2-3. Funaki is your new Intercontinental Champion! He celebrates with Shawn Michaels on the ramp, who is still playing up the eye injury, and Jericho is of course pissed off. From there, you can either do Funaki vs. Lance Cade at Night of Champions, or Chris Jericho can cash in his rematch. It wouldn't be a long run for Funaki, but it'd add a notable moment to his career. |
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06-19-2008, 01:51 AM
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Less Talk, More Rokk!
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No...Just No...
I like Funaki, but yeah, Let's just join in WWE Party for the burial of Chris Jericho. I mean seriously, he is finally being made to look somewhat of a threat to the WWE Title, why ruin it now to give Funaki a run. I support a Funaki Run, but not at Chris Jericho expense. |
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06-19-2008, 01:59 AM
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MyNetworkTV? That sounds like that channel you get at hotel rooms that you order pay per view movies off of. Way to go, WWE.
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06-19-2008, 02:01 AM
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Less Talk, More Rokk!
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Hopefully it allows you to select Porn when Smackdown is on.
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06-19-2008, 09:15 AM
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06-19-2008, 12:18 PM
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Here's some moves I think should be made:
Carlito: Carlito should go to Smackdown. The move has been long rumored, anyway. He can feud with Matt Hardy. Deuce: Deuce should be drafted to Raw...it makes all the sense in the world. Ideally, if they are doing a supplemental draft over the weekend, Deuce would be drafted then...this allows DnD to have a blowoff match on the Smackdown after the draft. Once on Raw, Deuce gets recruited to join the 2nd Generation stable. Jeff Hardy: I'd draft Hardy to ECW, giving them a splash. For the final few weeks of the SD/ECW exchange, Hardy can possibly have a brief feud with Edge or something. Then once ECW moves to be with Raw, Hardy will appear on Raw more. Basically, except for a couple weeks on SD, Hardy will stay where he is...he'll just be lumped under the ECW roster to make them seem relevant. Randy Orton to ECW: He won't be back until October...by which point ECW and Raw will be fully entrenched in their talent exchange. Once again, just another cheap tactic to make it look like ECW gained a huge star, even though he'd probably strictly be appearing on Raw when he comes back. Trevor Murdoch: May as well send him to Smackdown, as he's done nothing really since breaking up with Cade. To be honest, I can see a bunch of other Heat guys moving to Smackdown just because there's no more Heat. Smackdown will need some more bodies now that ECW won't be a part of Smackdown....not just for TV, but also for house shows. I doubt they could put on a regular sized 8/9/10 match card with their current roster if ECW isn't linked together. Umaga: Umaga could go to ECW to feud with Kane, or he could go to Smackdown to feud with Finlay...whatever, I just want to see him move because he has nothing left to do on Raw. |
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06-19-2008, 05:28 PM
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This draft will result in Smackdown's main event scene consisting of Edge, Funaki, Ryder, and Cherry.
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06-19-2008, 05:35 PM
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"Ask him!"
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And Rey Mysterio and Mark Henry, who will never return to RAW. Ever.
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06-19-2008, 05:45 PM
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"Ask him!"
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TO RAW:
-Matt Hardy, who deserves a shot on the "A show" -World Champion Undertaker, who should have his World Title run on the "A show" -John Morrison, a solid mid-carder -Shelton Benjamin, who deserves another chance TO SMACKDOWN!: -WWE Champion John Cena, who goes back to work with his old nemesis Edge -Umaga, who has wrestled everyone on RAW - twice. -Jeff Hardy, who can chase the WWE Title on a smaller platform -Chris Jericho, full heel turn and main event run -CM Punk, to give him a bigger stage than ECW TO ECW -Snitsky |
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06-22-2008, 04:05 AM
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To ECW:
-Jeff Hardy -Umaga -Carlito -Rey Mysterio -Mark Henry Supplementary: Ashley, Super Crazy To SmackDown!: -John Cena -Chavo Guerrero -Melina -Maria -Randy Orton Supplementary: Val Venis, Lilian Garcia To RAW: -Batista -CM Punk -John Morrison -Funaki -Elijah Burke Supplementary: Jamie Noble, Jimmy Wang Yang, Kelly Kelly, Justin Roberts |
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