FORECAST: Brock Lesnar (other wrestlers to follow)

**Heyman** · 12-31-2003, 06:30 PM

In the up-coming weeks, when I have time, I will be making FORECAST threads for certain superstars (for what I think their roles are best suited for within the company). I will talk about what I think they have 'going for them' and what they have 'against them'. I will then give a "forecast" of where they will be within the company if they are pushed right.

What Lesnar has going for him

Unlike most other superstars, Lesnar has always been perceived as a 'winner'. In today's world where the fans have a 'fixed' image on how 'tough' a guy is, Lesnar has an advantage. Lesnar already has victories over guys like The Rock, Undertaker, Big Show, and Kurt Angle. Lesnar is not in a position where he can ever be looked as 'second tier' compared to guys like Austin, The Rock, etc. Compare this to guys like Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho for instance. Both of these men have been made to look 'inferior' to the likes of Austin, Triple H, The Rock, etc. Since the fans have a 'fixed' image on 'who's better?' nowadays, it makes it difficult to push upper mid-carders into the next level (without making them look like 'transitional' or 'inferior' champs).

Therefore - even if a guy like Jericho becomes champ one day, he may always be seen as a 'poor man's' Rock or Austin. Lesnar however, WILL NOT have this disadvantage.

Brock Lesnar also has 'the look'. He is a very athletic 6'6 295 lbs. He is a respected collegiate athlete and I think the fans respect that.

What Lesnar has against him

Poor mic skills. Lesnar needs a mouthpiece. The other thing which works to Lesnar's disadvantage (double-edged sword), is that he's been pushed way too fast. Yes - it's great that Lesnar has done so much in the short-term, but will he be here for the long haul? What does he have left to achieve in the WWE?

In such a short time span, he's done what only a few take an entire career to do.

Hopefully - Lesnar stays level-headed and continues to be a team player.

Forecast

If Lesnar is to continue to captivate the interest of the fans, he will need to become a 'badass monster' again........like he was when he first came to the WWE. Paul Heyman will need to become his manager once again, and cut convincing promos on BEHALF of Brock Lesnar (in other words, Lesnar should almost never speak). Kind of like the old Taker and Paul Bearer.

Like Paul Bearer and Taker, I'd even have Heyman stay alongside Lesnar if the two turned face.

Basically - here's what I think the WWE should do with Lesnar.

Make Lesnar have a mean streak, and make him be a badass like he was when he started. Heyman should be his manager. Lesnar should not be made to look weak at ALL. This means, Lesnar should never CLEANLY tap out EVER again.......or EVER lose cleanly for a very very long time.

Lesnar should simply be a badass that beats everyone. If the fans want to cheer this, that's fine. Maybe even have him be tweener.

Brock Lesnar should be made to look like a 'sensational' character......perhaps the greatest of all-time. Heyman should continue to 'brag' about Lesnar's abilites.....just like we saw before Summerslam 2002.

Eventually - the guy that DOES defeat Lesnar (WAY down the road) will go over huge.

I believe that if Lesnar is pushed the way he was when he first came here, he will slowly start becoming a 'draw'. I'd like to see Lesnar get a convincing victory over Bill Goldberg at Wrestlemania (but not before defeating Kurt Angle before that).

I'd also like to see the World title's get unified, and Lesnar be the champ on both shows.

12-31-2003, 06:30 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	FORECAST: Brock Lesnar (other wrestlers to follow) In the up-coming weeks, when I have time, I will be making FORECAST threads for certain superstars (for what I think their roles are best suited for within the company). I will talk about what I think they have 'going for them' and what they have 'against them'. I will then give a "forecast" of where they will be within the company if they are pushed right. What Lesnar has going for him Unlike most other superstars, Lesnar has always been perceived as a 'winner'. In today's world where the fans have a 'fixed' image on how 'tough' a guy is, Lesnar has an advantage. Lesnar already has victories over guys like The Rock, Undertaker, Big Show, and Kurt Angle. Lesnar is not in a position where he can ever be looked as 'second tier' compared to guys like Austin, The Rock, etc. Compare this to guys like Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho for instance. Both of these men have been made to look 'inferior' to the likes of Austin, Triple H, The Rock, etc. Since the fans have a 'fixed' image on 'who's better?' nowadays, it makes it difficult to push upper mid-carders into the next level (without making them look like 'transitional' or 'inferior' champs). Therefore - even if a guy like Jericho becomes champ one day, he may always be seen as a 'poor man's' Rock or Austin. Lesnar however, WILL NOT have this disadvantage. Brock Lesnar also has 'the look'. He is a very athletic 6'6 295 lbs. He is a respected collegiate athlete and I think the fans respect that. What Lesnar has against him Poor mic skills. Lesnar needs a mouthpiece. The other thing which works to Lesnar's disadvantage (double-edged sword), is that he's been pushed way too fast. Yes - it's great that Lesnar has done so much in the short-term, but will he be here for the long haul? What does he have left to achieve in the WWE? In such a short time span, he's done what only a few take an entire career to do. Hopefully - Lesnar stays level-headed and continues to be a team player. Forecast If Lesnar is to continue to captivate the interest of the fans, he will need to become a 'badass monster' again........like he was when he first came to the WWE. Paul Heyman will need to become his manager once again, and cut convincing promos on BEHALF of Brock Lesnar (in other words, Lesnar should almost never speak). Kind of like the old Taker and Paul Bearer. Like Paul Bearer and Taker, I'd even have Heyman stay alongside Lesnar if the two turned face. Basically - here's what I think the WWE should do with Lesnar. Make Lesnar have a mean streak, and make him be a badass like he was when he started. Heyman should be his manager. Lesnar should not be made to look weak at ALL. This means, Lesnar should never CLEANLY tap out EVER again.......or EVER lose cleanly for a very very long time. Lesnar should simply be a badass that beats everyone. If the fans want to cheer this, that's fine. Maybe even have him be tweener. Brock Lesnar should be made to look like a 'sensational' character......perhaps the greatest of all-time. Heyman should continue to 'brag' about Lesnar's abilites.....just like we saw before Summerslam 2002. Eventually - the guy that DOES defeat Lesnar (WAY down the road) will go over huge. I believe that if Lesnar is pushed the way he was when he first came here, he will slowly start becoming a 'draw'. I'd like to see Lesnar get a convincing victory over Bill Goldberg at Wrestlemania (but not before defeating Kurt Angle before that). I'd also like to see the World title's get unified, and Lesnar be the champ on both shows. Last edited by Heyman; 01-01-2004 at 08:01 PM.