DISCUSSION - What should the WWE do with Brock Lesnar AFTER Wrestlemania?

[Heyman]

DISCUSSION - What should the WWE do with Brock Lesnar AFTER Wrestlemania?


In my opinion? I would move Brock Lesnar to Raw after Wrestlemania takes place. Here are my reasons for doing so.

Brock Lesnar can begin a program with Stone Cold Steve Austin: It's obvious that Lesnar will defeat Goldberg at Wrestlemania. There will most likely be a 'confrontation' of sorts between Lesnar/Austin after (or even during) the match as well. I say that the WWE should build upon that. Have Austin fight in his 'last match' against Lesnar and have Lesnar go over. For this to happen though, Lesnar should move to Raw.

Lesnar has new opponents on Raw: Lesnar has fought practically everyone important on the Smackdown roster. Also - do you really want to see Lesnar play a secondary role on Smackdown? Think about this: Guerrero and Angle are about to get into a long feud (probably go one after Mania'). This means that Lesnar will play a secondary role as a heel. Do you really want to see this?.....or would you rather see him continue his momentum with Austin on Raw?

With Lesnar gone from Smackdown, guys like Guerrero, Cena, and Edge (when he returns) become "more important": Just to note - If Edge goes to Raw (as rumors indicate), then I am NOT in favor of seeing Lesnar go to Raw.

With Triple H and Goldberg both leaving Raw for an extended time period shortly after Mania/Backlash (in Goldberg's case, he may be leaving the company for good), Raw needs another 'big name' to be in the main-event picture. Once Lesnar finishes with Austin, he can focus his efforts on Chris Benoit. I'm hoping that Benoit wins the title at Mania. In Edmonton (Backlash?), he retains against Triple H. Lesnar on the other hand, defeats Austin. After Backlash, Lesnar begins his program with Benoit.......and defeats him.

Lesnar then becomes the dominant heel on Raw. When Triple H returns, he feuds with former Evolution members. After that, a face Triple H takes on a heel Lesnar.

In compensation for Lesnar's departure to Raw, I'd like to see Smackdown get some depth: I say make it a huge package deal. Smackdown should get guys like Lance Storm, Hurricane, Christian, Miss Jackie, and Stacy Kiebler...and yes, I realize that 4 of these 5 of these wrestlers were previously on the Smackdown roster, but they've done almost JACK SHIT on Raw.....except for Christian and maybe Stacy).

Lance Storm --> Can go back to being a heel, and can re-emerge as a formiddable mid-carder (in contention for the US title). Perhaps a re-unification with Dawn Marie?

Christian --> Can possibly feud with or re-unite with Edge. I'm going with the latter. Since Guerrero, Cena, and Undertaker will all be faces, I think Angle, Edge, and Christian can be a decent heel trio to counter.

Hurricane --> Can re-add to the Cruiserweight Division....or even the US title.

Miss Jackie/Stacy: Useless on Raw. Can fight with the likes of Torrie, Sable, Dawn Marie, etc.

[The Naitch]

I personally want to see Cena as a face to feud with Lesnar.

Problem is I can't dissect, and analyze it like Heyman does.

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The Naitch I personally want to see Cena as a face to feud with Lesnar. Problem is I can't dissect, and analyze it like Heyman does.

I wouldn't mind seeing a face Cena go up against a heel Lesnar, but I think it's also a bit counter-productive in some respects. Cena isn't ready to main-event yet, and will spend some more time in the mid-cards. Therefore, a win over Lesnar will make Lesnar look bad, more than it would make Cena look good (since Cena won't be elevated anytime soon).

Lesnar's whole gimmick is about "dominating". That's why I want to see him move to Raw.......so he can dominate there.....against NEW opponents.

As far as Cena goes, I'd rather see him dominate the US division and defeat opponents such as Matt Morgan, Sean O'Haire, etc., (and that's also one reason why I like the idea of Christian and Lance Storm coming over from Raw....they can help make Cena look even better).

[The Naitch]

You dissected that one good Heyman.

Brock on RAW? A feud with Stone Cold would be good, but I don't know if I wanna see Austin's last match against Lesnar.

Hopefully Brock can feud with Jericho

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The Naitch You dissected that one good Heyman. Brock on RAW? A feud with Stone Cold would be good, but I don't know if I wanna see Austin's last match against Lesnar. Hopefully Brock can feud with Jericho

Maybe it wouldn't have to be Austin's "last match". However - I still think the momentum from Austin/Lesnar could be awesome...and something that the WWE should not ignore.

Lesnar/Jericho would also be great to watch, as would be Lesnar/Benoit. Hell - even if Foley is around, Lesnar vs. Foley could be cool as well. Imagine Foley taking bumps from Lesnar. Lesnar could also have another rematch with The Rock way down the line.

The other thing I like about the idea of Lesnar moving to Raw, is that the face who eventually does defeat Lesnar.......will become HUGE.

Think about this:

-Lesnar defeats Goldberg
-Lesnar moves to Raw.
-Lesnar defeats Austin.
-Lesnar defeats Benoit to become champ.
-Lesnar defeats guys like RVD, HBK, Triple H, and Booker T.
-Lesnar has proved himself to be the greatest from Smackdown AND now Raw.
-A guy like Jericho "steps up", and defeats Lesnar.

[The Naitch]

wait, a Christian/Jericho program will probably stop that from happening. Nevermind

[The Naitch]

sweet on the Jericho tip.

But would Trips actually let Lesnar go over?

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The Naitch sweet on the Jericho tip. But would Trips actually let Lesnar go over?

I think Lesnar is at the point, where it would be tough for Triple H to simply "bury" him. Triple H may have been able to do it to Jericho, RVD, Booker T, Kane, etc., but notice how he couldn't quite do it to Goldberg? If Austin was still a full-time wrestler, he wouldn't be able to do it to Austin either. I think Lesnar is the same way.

If Lesnar was a heel fighting a face Triple H, then I highly doubt that Lesnar would get a clean win anyways. It would probably be a screwjob of sorts (former Evolution member interference?). So with that in mind, I don't think Triple H would mind not having the title. Lesnar getting an 'unclean' victory wouldn't allow him to 'go over', but it's not like he'd never get a title reign due to Triple H's presence.

[Savio]

But HHH will bury brock before he leaves.

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by Savior But HHH will bury brock before he leaves.

Nah - he'll be pre-occupied with Chris Benoit.....as a heel.

p.s. In regards to my earlier idea (of having Lesnar come to Raw in exchange for Storm, Christian, Hurricane, Stacy, and Miss Jackie). Instead of Stacy Kiebler and Miss Jackie heading to Smackdown, perhaps Test could head over there. Test is another guy who seems to have hit a wall on Raw. He could be a decent mid-carder on Smackdown. He would also be a guy who could JOB to Cena (in an effort to build up Cena for a future main-event push).

[The CyNick]

No offence, but I think Lesnar on RAW is a horrible idea.

The only good thing about Lesnar on RAW would be that they could continue the Benoit-Lesnar program which was dropped so Benoit could be Hunter's bitch.

However, aside from that I see no benefit. If you move Lesnar to RAW, what you will ultimately set up is a babyface HHH defeating a heel World Champion Lesnar at WM XXI. You said that HHH cant squash Lesnar, guess what HHH can squash whoever he wants, except Rock and Austin.

Plus, as a heel, Lesnar will be in comeptition with HHH for spotlight, guess who will lose? So just like on SD, Lesnar will take a backseat. At least on SD he doesn't have to worry about Hunter purposely trying to kill his heat.

On Smackdown, Lesnar still has some fueds that they can go with. Someone brought up Cena-Lesnar which would make a lot of sense down the road. Lesnar can still do another PPV with Eddie. And I'm sure if Taker catches on to any degree we will see another Taker-Brock fued. Even though we've seen that match a number of times, with Taker's gimmick change it will seem fresh, and I think it could be a money program. Plus I'm still hoping they do a shooters group with Angle, Lesnar and WGTT.

On top of that, the WWE needs to create a special match for Mania next year, IMO right now, that match is Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Brock Lesnar. We all know the back story there, and to the casual audience you got to see the seeds planted last week on RAW. If you keep Brock on SD and Austin on RAW, there is an opportunity to do a year long build because the guys can only interact on 4 ocassions. IMO, that builds the match as something special, maybe not on the level of Rock-Hogan or Austin-Rock or Andre-Hogan, but it will seem big. Especially with Austin not having wrestled a match in 2 years by next years' time.

I realize you suggested the same macth, btu you have it on Backlash with Brock on RAW. So what you've done is made it seem like a run of the mill match, its not a special deal, because they will be beating on each other for 4 weeks leading to the PPV. If you keep them apart, you have a year long anticipation and very little confrontation, IMO that creates even more anticipation.

You could have something like Austin costing Lesnar the title at Summerslam, say against Eddie. Then you do soemthing where Lesnar gets revenge on Austin at Survivor Series, and then at the Rumble Austin costs Lesnar the Royal Rumble. In between Lesnar could go on TV and call Austin a coward cuz he doesn't wrestle anymore, and then finally that leads to Austin agreeing to step back in the ring risking his health.

Edge is going to RAW at this point, thats about a 90% guarantee, so I dont think SD should lose another guy. And like Ive been saying SD is thin on top heels, not faces, so losing Lesnar would be a huge blow. Whereas RAW has Hunter, Orton/Batista, Kane and Christian starting to get a push, so I dont see them needing more heels.

Originally Posted by The CyNick Plus I'm still hoping they do a shooters group with Angle, Lesnar and WGTT.

Yeah, I posted something a few days ago on how I would Absolutely LOVE a stable like this.. Did you here something on how they are thinking about doing this CyNick? Cause that would totally Rule.

[The CyNick]

Originally Posted by Loose Cannon Yeah, I posted something a few days ago on how I would Absolutely LOVE a stable like this.. Did you here something on how they are thinking about doing this CyNick? Cause that would totally Rule.

I haven't heard that its a plan, but I can se a scenario where Kurt loses to Eddie at Mania, and he decides to get an alliance together to take out Eddie. Lesnar and Angle have the history together, so there would be great segments you could do with them.

It just makes so much sense that its hard to imagine they wouldn't do it.

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The CyNick No offence, but I think Lesnar on RAW is a horrible idea. The only good thing about Lesnar on RAW would be that they could continue the Benoit-Lesnar program which was dropped so Benoit could be Hunter's bitch.

Not neccessarily. Benoit is slated to win the World title either at Wrestlemania, or at Backlash (in front of his hometown fans). Yes - Triple H will probably get a return victory somewhere down the line (which sucks obviously), but it's not like Benoit will get completely buried by Triple H (atleast initially). Benoit/Lesnar would be pretty awesome though.

However, aside from that I see no benefit. If you move Lesnar to RAW, what you will ultimately set up is a babyface HHH defeating a heel World Champion Lesnar at WM XXI. You said that HHH cant squash Lesnar, guess what HHH can squash whoever he wants, except Rock and Austin.

In the absence of Triple H and Goldberg, Lesnar will fill the void of the main-event superstar. In the WWE, only a few people are perceived as bonafide main-event superstars: Triple H, Goldberg, Kurt Angle, and Brock Lesnar. Guys like Guerrero, Cena, Jericho, Kane, Benoit, RVD, etc. are close, but "not quite" there (in Guerrero and Cena's case, they will eventually develop into that role once they get a few more convincing victories). Guys like Foley, The Rock, Austin, Flair, etc. are all past their primes.

This is why I feel that in the absence of Triple H and Goldberg, atleast one of Angle or Lesnar needs to be on Raw.

As far as WM XXI is concerned, I wouldn't mind if Triple H defeated Brock Lesnar cleanly. ...........provided that Triple H developed into a strong enough face and got the appropriate crowd reaction. Also - even if Triple H gets final "say so" on Lesnar in the end, it's not like Triple H will continuosly and consistently defeat Lesnar. If Lesnar plays the heel role, he will squeak out some victories over Hunter (either to retain or capture the World title). If Lesnar becomes a monster heel and the fans REALLY get behind Triple H, then I don't mind seeing Triple H come out on top in the end.

Plus, as a heel, Lesnar will be in comeptition with HHH for spotlight, guess who will lose? So just like on SD, Lesnar will take a backseat. At least on SD he doesn't have to worry about Hunter purposely trying to kill his heat.

How long will Triple H be filming anyways?

Also - I don't think Triple H was THAT successful in burying Goldberg that much (if he actually does play a large role in "burying" people like you seem to think). Granted - Goldberg wasn't pushed like he was in WCW, but he still ended up getting a World title reign (including clean victories over Hunter). If Trips was willing to do this to Goldberg, then I'm sure he'd be willing to do this with Lesnar.

Plus I'm still hoping they do a shooters group with Angle, Lesnar and WGTT.

This idea sounds excellent. I like the scenerio that you described below (the fact that Angle, Lesnar, and WGTT aren't friends, but have an alliance with one another due to their common backgrounds). These guys help each other out due to the alliance (i.e. if Angle is champ, Lesnar helps him retain and vice versa).

People countering this stable, would be Guerrero, Cena, Taker, and a returning Edge. Speaking of Edge, he would have beef with.........one of Benjamin and Hass for putting him out of commission (Hass/Benjamin being the ones who attacked Edge at last year's No Way Out PPV should help them get more heel heat).

On top of that, the WWE needs to create a special match for Mania next year, IMO right now, that match is Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Brock Lesnar. We all know the back story there, and to the casual audience you got to see the seeds planted last week on RAW. If you keep Brock on SD and Austin on RAW, there is an opportunity to do a year long build because the guys can only interact on 4 ocassions. IMO, that builds the match as something special, maybe not on the level of Rock-Hogan or Austin-Rock or Andre-Hogan, but it will seem big. Especially with Austin not having wrestled a match in 2 years by next years' time.

That scenerio sounds excellent as well.

I realize you suggested the same macth, btu you have it on Backlash with Brock on RAW. So what you've done is made it seem like a run of the mill match, its not a special deal, because they will be beating on each other for 4 weeks leading to the PPV. If you keep them apart, you have a year long anticipation and very little confrontation, IMO that creates even more anticipation.

Your idea sounds good. However - I think between Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania of next year, there should be a little more 'confrontation' between Austin and Lesnar (maybe once every 2 or 3 weeks). Other than that - I like the idea that you proposed.

You could have something like Austin costing Lesnar the title at Summerslam, say against Eddie. Then you do soemthing where Lesnar gets revenge on Austin at Survivor Series, and then at the Rumble Austin costs Lesnar the Royal Rumble. In between Lesnar could go on TV and call Austin a coward cuz he doesn't wrestle anymore, and then finally that leads to Austin agreeing to step back in the ring risking his health.

My only problem with this match, is Austin jobbing. Usually, "hero's" (in the marks' eyes) can't JOB to the young punk. It's hard to explain - but it just makes the 'hero' look bad and 'disappointing'. On the same token, you can't have a past-your-prime wrestler beating a top star.

I'd say one of two things have to happen:

1) Lesnar defeats Austin in a very close match.....one that last a good 15-20 minutes.

2)Austin defeats Lesnar, only to return the favor a month later (kind of like what may happen with Foley/Orton).

Edge is going to RAW at this point, thats about a 90% guarantee, so I dont think SD should lose another guy. And like Ive been saying SD is thin on top heels, not faces, so losing Lesnar would be a huge blow. Whereas RAW has Hunter, Orton/Batista, Kane and Christian starting to get a push, so I dont see them needing more heels.

I made the post saying that if Edge is going to Raw, then Lesnar should stay on Smackdown. My "hope" was that perhaps Lesnar could go to Raw, while Edge could come back to Smackdown as a heel (although they would have to drop the whole "who hit Edge?" storyline if they did that).

The top heels would be Angle, Edge, and Christian (who comes to SD in the proposed Lesnar deal), while the top faces would be Cena, Guerrero, and Taker. I also proposed that guys like Storm and Hurricane become a part of Smackdown so that perhaps they could be further developed (especially Lance Storm).

However - your 'shooter' stable sounds like a much better idea IMO. Good call.

[jessica rocks]

[QUOTE=I made the post saying that if Edge is going to Raw, then Lesnar should stay on Smackdown. My "hope" was that perhaps Lesnar could go to Raw, while Edge could come back to Smackdown as a heel (although they would have to drop the whole "who hit Edge?" storyline if they did that).[/QUOTE]


Honestly does the "average" wrestling fan actaully remember the "who his edge" storyline that put him out??? it was a year ago. The wwe would forget to mention it all together and it wouldn't raise too big an eyebrow.

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The CyNick risking his health. Edge is going to RAW at this point, thats about a 90% guarantee, so I dont think SD should lose another guy.

QUESTION (for everyone........not just CyNick).

If Edge does go to Raw, would you like to see Smackdown get compensated somehow?...........like Rob Van Dam for instance?

-RVD is another guy who MIGHT be able to get pushed as a main-eventer on Smackdown in the distant future

-RVD has shown to have good chemistry with Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, and Eddie Guerrero.

-RVD would be re-united with Paul Heyman. Who knows? Maybe RVD can even become a heel again like he was in ECW (in the distant future). An RVD/Guerrero match could be awesome. If Kidman ever manages to get over, a RVD/Kidman match would be cool as well.

[jessica rocks]

Originally Posted by Heyman QUESTION (for everyone........not just CyNick). If Edge does go to Raw, would you like to see Smackdown get compensated somehow?...........like Rob Van Dam for instance? -RVD is another guy who MIGHT be able to get pushed as a main-eventer on Smackdown in the distant future -RVD has shown to have good chemistry with Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, and Eddie Guerrero. -RVD would be re-united with Paul Heyman. Who knows? Maybe RVD can even become a heel again like he was in ECW (in the distant future). An RVD/Guerrero match could be awesome. If Kidman ever manages to get over, a RVD/Kidman match would be cool as well.

If the WWE does not compenstae Edge for a quality star such as RVD then they are risking losing way too much talent to Raw.

RVD would fit perfectly over with the SD lineup. Even if he doesnt jump right into the title picture a feud with Cena would be classic. Besides Some awesome feuds with Lesnar, Guerrero and Angle.


As it is RVD is letting the world pass him by on Raw. At least on SD Heyman would have an idea about the "marketablility" of RVD, and would use him properly instead of booking him in useless filler matches.

[The Naitch]

What about Orton vs. Lesnar down the road once Orton becomes a main event face?

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The Naitch What about Orton vs. Lesnar?

Yep. Perhaps during Lesnar's run as a heel, he can start to turn face (kind of like in late 2002 when after defeating Undertaker, he turned face and alienated himself from Paul Heyman). A heel Orton then 'steps us' and defeats Lesnar?

This of course, would be by the end of this year (or early next year). Orton still needs time to develop in the mid-cards. He still needs a very strong IC title reign.

p.s. I don't see Orton becoming a face for quite some time. I'm sure that if he fought Lesnar, the WWE would opt to have Lesnar as a face. I could be wrong though.

[ilt_undertaker]

I agree with everything you said, Heyman

[The Naitch]

Heyman knows his shit

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The Naitch Heyman knows his shit

p.s. Speaking of Lesnar, perhaps he could become the new leader of Evolution? (Lesnar, Flair, Orton, Batista). Since Orton still needs time in the mid-cards, I don't think it would be too bad if he continued to play second fiddle in Evolution. Eventually (towards the end of the year or early next year), another dissension within Evolution can take place, and Orton can feud with Lesnar (who is beginning to turn face). The dissension can take place due to Lesnar's jobbing to Jericho. Orton then feuds with Lesnar, and then goes after a face Jericho.

[The Naitch]

Originally Posted by Heyman p.s. Speaking of Lesnar, perhaps he could become the new leader of Evolution? (Lesnar, Flair, Orton, Batista). Since Orton still needs time in the mid-cards, I don't think it would be too bad if he continued to play second fiddle in Evolution. Eventually (towards the end of the year or early next year), another dissension within Evolution can take place, and Orton can feud with Lesnar (who is beginning to turn face). The dissension can take place due to Lesnar's jobbing to Jericho. Orton then feuds with Lesnar, and then goes after a face Jericho.

I had the same feelig as well. Remember when I mentioned if it was a good idea to see Brock in a suit?

I'm beginning to think that Brock in Evoultion would be a bad idea.

Although a Batista/Brock feud would be sweet. Dissect that one.

[The CyNick]

My gawd

Brock is Evolution is another bad idea, Brock's gimmick totally clashes with what Evolution is.

Beyond that why whould Orton play second fiddle to someone else? The whole point of the next year for Orton should be him dominating with the IC title, and then believing that he is better than HHH and Flair and try to take over the group. If he plays second in command to a new leader he looks like a punk, because if he was any good he would take over leadership himself.

And why is Lesnar jobbing to Jerihco, what good would that do?

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by The CyNick My gawd Brock is Evolution is another bad idea, Brock's gimmick totally clashes with what Evolution is.

Not really. Lesnar, like Triple H, is a present champion. The name would still make sense IMO.

Beyond that why whould Orton play second fiddle to someone else? The whole point of the next year for Orton should be him dominating with the IC title, and then believing that he is better than HHH and Flair and try to take over the group. If he plays second in command to a new leader he looks like a punk, because if he was any good he would take over leadership himself.

Orton can still dominate the IC division while playing second fiddle to Lesnar. Orton can also prove himself to be better then HHH and Flair by getting victories over them (remember - like you once said - Orton can be made to be IC champ, but he should be made to look almost...or on the same level as Brock Lesnar). It would almost be like having two world titles on Raw.....kind of like in 2001 when Austin and Triple H (were together) and were World champ and IC champs respectively.

If Orton takes over the stable and is the IC title holder (while a NON-Evolution members is world champion and a NON-Evolution member is the #1 contender), it makes Evolution look like a mid-card stable.

And why is Lesnar jobbing to Jerihco, what good would that do?

It is my hope that after Lesnar gets victories over Goldberg, Benoit, Triple H, RVD, Booker T, etc., (and truly establishes himself as an even greater champion) that Jericho then steps up and defeats Lesnar. During the time of Lesnar's reign, Jericho will be getting impressive victories of his own.

Wishful thinking on my part.

[AareDub]

No! You can't move Lesnar to Raw. Raw already got Benoit, they don't need Lesnar too. Why rob Smackdown of one of it's biggest stars just so he can go feud with a non-wrestler? It's crazy.

I'm guess we'll probalby see another Lesnar/Undertaker feud. If not, then how sweet would a fatal four way between Lesnar, Guerrero, Angle, and Cena be? That's right, it would be hella sweet. Cena and Angle could branch of from there with a feud of their own leaving us with another (longer) Lesnar/Guerrero feud.

Smackdown has too many faces to take away their top heel. Cena, Guerrero, and Undertaker would be the top 3 faces with Angle being the only really big heel. If you take Lesnar away it forces the WWE to feed us more heavyweight title feuds involving the Big Show.

edit:
I'm not saying that I wouldn't want to see some of the match ups you've mentioned, but I just don't think they could get away with it at this point.

[The Forgotten One]

I think it would suck if Lesnar went over to RAW and re-buried everyone that Trips buried.

[Innovator]

Having Lesnar move back to RAW would only help bury the buried in RVD, Booker, and such.

Brock in a suit? Doesn't work

[Savio]

I think they should keep booker and RVD a tag team. Not that that was on topic.

[Stickman]

I think after wrestlemania they should give Brock time off. Just because he's constantly shoved down our throats we need a break.

Man, that stable could go down as one of the greatest of all-time if booked right and if they stay together for a while. And I would book it like that too HBK2K. It's seems more realistic that way in that the past history stays in tact with the four wrestlers.

[Innovator]

The stable seems awesome, leading to Survivor Series next year: Evolution vs. this new stable

[John la Rock]

Brock Lesnar should form a tag team with Big Show

[Mikey]

Or racking up useless Tag Team championships which dont do a thing for his singles career

[Sephiroth]

OHYEAH, I really like the idea of Jericho kicking Lesnar also Lesnar-Orton would be cool to see.

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth OHYEAH, I really like the idea of Jericho kicking Lesnar also Lesnar-Orton would be cool to see.

The way I see it, Jericho has the biggest potential to draw as a main-event face. He has the mic skills, charisma, cockiness, etc.,.....everything that The Rock has. Think back to the year 2000. Chris Jericho was almost as popular as The Rock.......who was at his peak at the time.

When Chris Jericho defeated Triple H for the World title (which never officially happened), he got a HUGE pop.

In late 2001 when Chris Jericho began his feud with The Rock, the fans were initially leaning towards Jericho if you recall correctly (before Jericho made the full-fledged heel turn).

For all of these reasons, I believe that the WWE MUST push Jericho as a main-event face in the future. In my proposed scenerio, the more Lesnar is built up as a monster heel, the greater the response Jericho would get in defeating Lesnar.

[The CyNick]

I'm just going to respond to a bunch of things brought up in the last few posts:

- Regarding Benoit: It depends what you call getting buried. The way I see it Benoit will be treated just like Goldberg was, which is bad. Benoit will likely get the title at Mania, defend it at Backlash, then maybe get one more defense, and then that'll be it, it'll go back to Hunter. To me thats not a sufficient way to build a new star. The result will be Benoit will go back to the spot that BT, Jericho and RVD currently have on RAW. Again, to me thats getting buried.

-There haven't been any confirmation of when Hunter will be off TV, if at all. Since its a WWE Films project they could easily schedule the shooting around RAW. I could easily see a scenario where Hunter would be World Champ, work fewer house shows, and just show up mainly for RAW tapings and PPVs. Also, I cant see the movie taking more than a couple of months to shoot (it'll be low budget so it shouldn't take that long), so that doesn't leave time for many fueds for Benoit to work before Hunter wants his title back. Thats another reaosn why bringing Lesnar to RAW would be useless.

-HHH beating Lesnar is just a bad idea IMO. HHH is not a draw anymore, he should be used to get over Randy Orton at Mania next year, not to go over for the millionth time against a future star.

-HHH did bury Goldberg as I mentioned. The way he did it was he kept post-poning when Goldberg would get the title. Originally it was supposed to be June, then it was August, and then finally it was Spetember. In the meantime HHH had Goldberg booked in positions to either have him sell (which kills his whole gimmick) or work long matches which also hurts him. By the time Goldberg got the title, he wasn't as effective because of the booking. Yeah he won the World Title and he got wins over HHH, but neither was done the right way, so it didn't mean anything.

-I wouldn't do Austin-Lesnar unless Austin was willing to JOB. Considering Austin has NEVER put over anyone properly (except Rock last year at Mania, but that doesn't count) he should be forced to help along a new star. Lesnar at that point would have consecutive Mania wins over Angle, Goldberg and Austin, which would be quite the resume. If you build the match where Austin is risking his health by just stepping in the ring, he will still get over even if he loses. Plus, having Austin beat Lesnar would serve no positive purpose. In terms of the Foley-Orton comparison, its not the same, Foley will likely get a win in a tag match, but then lose a singles match (which is more important).

-Lesnar in Evolution just doesn't fit from a character standpoint. lesnar is a big jacked up jock, not a sharp dressing ladies man who likes fast cars and faster women. If Orton takes orders from a new leader he looks like a punk. When HHH took over DX he was at a lower level than Orton is now, and he did fine. Imagine if someone would have come in and took over lthe group ahead of HHH, he would have looked like a punk. Whenever Orton takes over the group he can still be IC champ, but he has to making a push towards winning the World Title, which I would do at Mania next year.

-RVD on Smackdown I think is a good idea. However I dotn think RVD will ever get over as a heel. Reason being is that his work is too spectacular to get booed. Yeah he could align with Heyman for heat, but when he was with the Alliance in '01 he was getting massive pops even though he was a heel. I thinkt he same would happen on SD, which would make a heel turn ineffective. As Ive said before I think SD needs more heels not faces.

-Jericho as a main eventer? .......ahahahahahaha....sorry that always makes me laugh. Look Jericho will get his chances to wrestle in main events, he may even get another title run at some point (maybe), but he will never be the top guy where they set up Lesnar to run through a bunch of guys (especially when one of those guys is HHH) only to JOB to Jericho. That may sound like a decent idea, but trust me it will NEVER happen.

[Heyman]

RVD on Smackdown I think is a good idea. However I dotn think RVD will ever get over as a heel. Reason being is that his work is too spectacular to get booed. Yeah he could align with Heyman for heat, but when he was with the Alliance in '01 he was getting massive pops even though he was a heel. I thinkt he same would happen on SD, which would make a heel turn ineffective. As Ive said before I think SD needs more heels not faces.

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RVD may head to Smackdown after all.

[Paranoid Rattlesnake]

Release lesnar and sign up goldberg to a 10 year deal

[targo_the_sho_stopa]

Re-form the Minnesotta(sp?) Stretching Crew and give him a tag title run