What do you like about wrestling?

**HeartBreakMan2k** · 01-11-2004, 08:57 PM

With so much negativity on the boards towards wrestling (yes, I realize most of it is warranted) I thought that my first decent (I hope) post back in the wrestling forum would be different. What do you like about wrestling, right now? No DX was great, no nostalgic memories, just what you like now. Even if it's something small, like the tag ropes being back or how say wrestler A has such a gorgeous drop kick, it's simply poetry in motion. So at least 5 things. I'll go first.

John Cena
This guy is simply on fire, on point. He's developing his in ring skills while becoming one of the top favorites on the mic. His freestyles are great and he has the image that is needed to bring an audience in. It's been said before that a hip hop culture is what's "in" today and Cena does a great job capitalizing on it. Hard to believe his gimmick started out as a joke (Vanilla Ice.)

Stevie Night Heat
Great gimmick which WWE is using to progress various storylines with Stevie and Victoria even. It's a great way to get the otherwise under utilized Richards over. Stevie has always been on of my favorites, since ECW actually. And for once it seems like WWE actually intend on using him right. I really am enjoying the evolution to faces of Stevie and Victoria ... hell it may actually make me interested in a feud that has Test involved.

Chris Jericho & Trish Stratus "As the world turns"
Yeah so it's turned into a soap opera (yes, I know wrestling already is one) but it's interesting as hell in my opinion. Jericho is incredible on the mic and great at playing up his role and well Trish. Well, she does a decent job of playing a scorned woman. I like the turns, some as obvious as they may have been were still very well timed. Overall if the writers continue to tie the storyline together as well as they have so far, it's going to work out great for all involved.

Shawn Michaels & Triple H.
Say what you will about the two, but facts are facts. They can go in the ring. Shawn always shows up in his matches, and Triple H when properly motivated, has some of the best psychology in the business. The match they had on Raw was great, and I always enjoy the whole "game of one up" storyline for some reason. And while I know the ending is likely quite predictable. I'm still looking forward to the match at the Rumble.

Chris Benoit
Benoit is simply put, the shit. He can work with anyone, any type of match and make it a show stealer. He's great in the ring, and his storyline with Heyman is great and has gone a long way in getting him over. His match with the FBI was great (even though I hate seeing Nunzio bitched out). If he does well in the Rumble (winning it, or just getting robbed) the next main eventer is finally fully established. Like he should have been a while ago.

Now I'm just going to list some little things that make me smile.

The little things
The tag ropes.
The intensity Benoit puts into his whole "cut throat" taunt.
Shawn Michaels' nip ups. (classic)
Lance Storm finally being able to use all of his offense as a face.
Jerrelle Clark's 630 splash move. Frickin amazing.
The FBI running the betting pool a few weeks back, WWE is using logic people.
Paul Heyman as GM.

01-11-2004, 08:57 PM	#1
HeartBreakMan2k Franchise of TPWW Posts: 15,458	What do you like about wrestling? With so much negativity on the boards towards wrestling (yes, I realize most of it is warranted) I thought that my first decent (I hope) post back in the wrestling forum would be different. What do you like about wrestling, right now? No DX was great, no nostalgic memories, just what you like now. Even if it's something small, like the tag ropes being back or how say wrestler A has such a gorgeous drop kick, it's simply poetry in motion. So at least 5 things. I'll go first. John Cena This guy is simply on fire, on point. He's developing his in ring skills while becoming one of the top favorites on the mic. His freestyles are great and he has the image that is needed to bring an audience in. It's been said before that a hip hop culture is what's "in" today and Cena does a great job capitalizing on it. Hard to believe his gimmick started out as a joke (Vanilla Ice.) Stevie Night Heat Great gimmick which WWE is using to progress various storylines with Stevie and Victoria even. It's a great way to get the otherwise under utilized Richards over. Stevie has always been on of my favorites, since ECW actually. And for once it seems like WWE actually intend on using him right. I really am enjoying the evolution to faces of Stevie and Victoria ... hell it may actually make me interested in a feud that has Test involved. Chris Jericho & Trish Stratus "As the world turns" Yeah so it's turned into a soap opera (yes, I know wrestling already is one) but it's interesting as hell in my opinion. Jericho is incredible on the mic and great at playing up his role and well Trish. Well, she does a decent job of playing a scorned woman. I like the turns, some as obvious as they may have been were still very well timed. Overall if the writers continue to tie the storyline together as well as they have so far, it's going to work out great for all involved. Shawn Michaels & Triple H. Say what you will about the two, but facts are facts. They can go in the ring. Shawn always shows up in his matches, and Triple H when properly motivated, has some of the best psychology in the business. The match they had on Raw was great, and I always enjoy the whole "game of one up" storyline for some reason. And while I know the ending is likely quite predictable. I'm still looking forward to the match at the Rumble. Chris Benoit Benoit is simply put, the shit. He can work with anyone, any type of match and make it a show stealer. He's great in the ring, and his storyline with Heyman is great and has gone a long way in getting him over. His match with the FBI was great (even though I hate seeing Nunzio bitched out). If he does well in the Rumble (winning it, or just getting robbed) the next main eventer is finally fully established. Like he should have been a while ago. Now I'm just going to list some little things that make me smile. The little things The tag ropes. The intensity Benoit puts into his whole "cut throat" taunt. Shawn Michaels' nip ups. (classic) Lance Storm finally being able to use all of his offense as a face. Jerrelle Clark's 630 splash move. Frickin amazing. The FBI running the betting pool a few weeks back, WWE is using logic people. Paul Heyman as GM.