A few random thoughts.

**The Heat** · 04-09-2006, 04:35 AM

Am I the only one that wonders where the hell WWE is going these days? Yes, while WWE still has its moments of greatness, they still lack that spark and effort that made them the # 1 wrestling company in America. This is by no means an anti-WWE post, as I still enjoy WWE, Raw, and SmackDown. But, you know something is up when it looks like they put more effort into a one-time show[Saturday Night's Main event] than in both of their weekly show[RAW & SmackDown].

Both shows end very predictably and there are very few moments you couldn't have seen coming a mile away.

For example: The Rey Mysterio "Road to Wrestlemania". Who here couldn't predict his upset over Angle & Orton? For the casual fan watching, you had to notice more emphasis being put on Mysterio's journey than Orton and/or Angle's. They used Eddie Guerrero's name like it was going out of style simply to put Mysterio over.

That being said, I'm not anti-Mysterio. However, he's a FREAKIN' cruiserweight. That weight limit in the World Heavyweight Title division is 220-225 lbs. Mysterio falls DRASTICALLY short of this. His ring work is good, however, his mic skills leave alot to be desired. This, coupled with him basically using Guerrero's death kinda irritates me. I was just as upset and saddened by Eddie Guerrero's death as the rest of the wrestling world. Mysterio is NOT Guerrero. He'll never be the mat technician Eddie was and can only be an underdog character who depends on high-spot wrestling to pop the crowd.

Meanwhile, one of Eddie's closest relatives, Chavo is being ruined in credibility. His "quitting" only further tarnished what little credibility he had going. I thought Chavo was gonna carry on the Guerrero legacy? Chavo has the size, credibility, mic skills, and overall package to be World Champion. Why WWE capatilizes on this is beyond me. Point? Chavo is as close to Eddie as you could get, yet, he's not using his uncle's name for career sake nor is he being used.

Another example: Crowd reactions. WWE has a major problem listening to the fans. John Cena has been booed the majority of the last 3-6 months. Yet, they force him down our throats and keep him on top[when there are SO many more deserving talents].

Bottom line: It just seems to me like WWE are concentrating solely on cruising by instead of actually giving the wrestling fans what they want. Maybe this is because of lack of major competition[though TNA is starting to up their game, it will be awhile before they are a serious threat]. Whatever the case is, hopefully[as a wrestling and WWE fan] the WWE will improve and stop "phoning it in" so to speak.

04-09-2006, 04:35 AM	#1
The Heat Long live Latino Heat! Posts: 197	A few random thoughts. Am I the only one that wonders where the hell WWE is going these days? Yes, while WWE still has its moments of greatness, they still lack that spark and effort that made them the # 1 wrestling company in America. This is by no means an anti-WWE post, as I still enjoy WWE, Raw, and SmackDown. But, you know something is up when it looks like they put more effort into a one-time show[Saturday Night's Main event] than in both of their weekly show[RAW & SmackDown]. Both shows end very predictably and there are very few moments you couldn't have seen coming a mile away. For example: The Rey Mysterio "Road to Wrestlemania". Who here couldn't predict his upset over Angle & Orton? For the casual fan watching, you had to notice more emphasis being put on Mysterio's journey than Orton and/or Angle's. They used Eddie Guerrero's name like it was going out of style simply to put Mysterio over. That being said, I'm not anti-Mysterio. However, he's a FREAKIN' cruiserweight. That weight limit in the World Heavyweight Title division is 220-225 lbs. Mysterio falls DRASTICALLY short of this. His ring work is good, however, his mic skills leave alot to be desired. This, coupled with him basically using Guerrero's death kinda irritates me. I was just as upset and saddened by Eddie Guerrero's death as the rest of the wrestling world. Mysterio is NOT Guerrero. He'll never be the mat technician Eddie was and can only be an underdog character who depends on high-spot wrestling to pop the crowd. Meanwhile, one of Eddie's closest relatives, Chavo is being ruined in credibility. His "quitting" only further tarnished what little credibility he had going. I thought Chavo was gonna carry on the Guerrero legacy? Chavo has the size, credibility, mic skills, and overall package to be World Champion. Why WWE capatilizes on this is beyond me. Point? Chavo is as close to Eddie as you could get, yet, he's not using his uncle's name for career sake nor is he being used. Another example: Crowd reactions. WWE has a major problem listening to the fans. John Cena has been booed the majority of the last 3-6 months. Yet, they force him down our throats and keep him on top[when there are SO many more deserving talents]. Bottom line: It just seems to me like WWE are concentrating solely on cruising by instead of actually giving the wrestling fans what they want. Maybe this is because of lack of major competition[though TNA is starting to up their game, it will be awhile before they are a serious threat]. Whatever the case is, hopefully[as a wrestling and WWE fan] the WWE will improve and stop "phoning it in" so to speak.