Bennett also talked about visiting WrestleMania 28 with Maria, the "Prodigy" gimmick, facing Kevin Steen for the World Title and more! The full interview is available at WildTalkRadio.com.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
ROH Star Says WWE Now Looking to ROH for Talent
Bennett also talked about visiting WrestleMania 28 with Maria, the "Prodigy" gimmick, facing Kevin Steen for the World Title and more! The full interview is available at WildTalkRadio.com.
Did WWE Waste Big Show's Return?
Tensai and Brodus Clay faced off on the Sept. 24 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw. What was developing into an enjoyable television match was interrupted by the disappointing return of the Big Show.
After a brief hiatus from TV, Big Show walked down the ramp and laid out both Clay and Tensai with a WMD punch.
Big Show made a decent impact in his return, but the WWE wasted the potential Big Show vs. Clay feud they had been building toward.
When Big Show was being built up as John Laurinaitis' No. 1 heel, he was an unstoppable force. Brodus Clay was one of the few wrestlers that stood up to Big Show and tried to stop his destruction of the various WWE wrestlers. By having Big Show nonchalantly knock out Clay in his return, they've squandered any possibility of a future feud between the two.
Clay and Big Show had good chemistry and a compelling story behind them. Other than that, the most disappointing thing about this was the fact that a feud with Big Show would have done wonders for Clay.
Without a well-developed and compelling feud, Clay hasn't had the chance to show what he can really do. He hasn't had a chance to develop much of a character. At this rate, he may never get the chance. Big Show ruined any chance of them having a compelling feud with a single punch.
Big Show could have knocked anyone else on the WWE roster out. There's a plethora of talent that the WWE seems to care much less about. Instead, the WWE wasted a confrontation worthy of a pay-per-view undercard match.
After a brief hiatus from TV, Big Show walked down the ramp and laid out both Clay and Tensai with a WMD punch.
When Big Show was being built up as John Laurinaitis' No. 1 heel, he was an unstoppable force. Brodus Clay was one of the few wrestlers that stood up to Big Show and tried to stop his destruction of the various WWE wrestlers. By having Big Show nonchalantly knock out Clay in his return, they've squandered any possibility of a future feud between the two.
Clay and Big Show had good chemistry and a compelling story behind them. Other than that, the most disappointing thing about this was the fact that a feud with Big Show would have done wonders for Clay.
Without a well-developed and compelling feud, Clay hasn't had the chance to show what he can really do. He hasn't had a chance to develop much of a character. At this rate, he may never get the chance. Big Show ruined any chance of them having a compelling feud with a single punch.
Big Show could have knocked anyone else on the WWE roster out. There's a plethora of talent that the WWE seems to care much less about. Instead, the WWE wasted a confrontation worthy of a pay-per-view undercard match.
WWE fans see a new side of Brodus Clay.
VIDEO OF BIG SHOW'S RETURN →
WWE: Put The Dudley Boyz with CM Punk and Paul Heyman
Perhaps no other wrestlers fit the bill as “Paul Heyman guys” more so than The Dudley Boyz.
Its a conversation that kept coming up during my radio show Tuesday.
Interestingly, their contracts are coming to an end with TNA at the same time Paul Heyman has entered a new onscreen venture with WWE.
Heyman's role with Brock Lesnar kept the possibilities limited.
He
actually is Lesnar's representation and confidant in many professional
endeavors. Lesnar is a former UFC World Champion; he doesn't need a
stable built around him. He also isn't around regularly enough on WWE
television to build a group around him.
Being aligned with CM Punk provides several options for Heyman and WWE.
The Dudley Boyz could act as bodyguards for the WWE Champion—they would help garner the "respect" CM Punk deserves.
I can picture The Dudley's in a similar role as Ron and Don Harris played in both WCW and TNA: Recognized as a dominant unit—great role players to provide the muscle.
Devon's success is limited without Bully Ray. Bully Ray's success is limited if he thinks he'll be a top heel in WWE by carrying over the groundwork he had in TNA.
Vince McMahon commits to his ideas—not the ideas that began somewhere else. Perhaps if he was never known as “Bully” in TNA, WWE could have taken credit for creating it to use in their “Don't be a bully, be a STAR” campaign.
TNA was where Bully Ray was developed, so WWE won't push Bully Ray.
Let The Dudley's make an impact returning as role players in what could potentially be the storyline of the year.
Then, once it runs its course, hopefully Triple H and WWE will still be committed to the tag team division for the long term. The duo could offer a veteran presence to help relaunch the division and put over younger teams.
The Dudley Boyz being paired together in WWE is the way it should be.
Its a conversation that kept coming up during my radio show Tuesday.
Interestingly, their contracts are coming to an end with TNA at the same time Paul Heyman has entered a new onscreen venture with WWE.
Heyman's role with Brock Lesnar kept the possibilities limited.
He
actually is Lesnar's representation and confidant in many professional
endeavors. Lesnar is a former UFC World Champion; he doesn't need a
stable built around him. He also isn't around regularly enough on WWE
television to build a group around him.Being aligned with CM Punk provides several options for Heyman and WWE.
The Dudley Boyz could act as bodyguards for the WWE Champion—they would help garner the "respect" CM Punk deserves.
I can picture The Dudley's in a similar role as Ron and Don Harris played in both WCW and TNA: Recognized as a dominant unit—great role players to provide the muscle.
Devon's success is limited without Bully Ray. Bully Ray's success is limited if he thinks he'll be a top heel in WWE by carrying over the groundwork he had in TNA.
Vince McMahon commits to his ideas—not the ideas that began somewhere else. Perhaps if he was never known as “Bully” in TNA, WWE could have taken credit for creating it to use in their “Don't be a bully, be a STAR” campaign.
TNA was where Bully Ray was developed, so WWE won't push Bully Ray.
Let The Dudley's make an impact returning as role players in what could potentially be the storyline of the year.
Then, once it runs its course, hopefully Triple H and WWE will still be committed to the tag team division for the long term. The duo could offer a veteran presence to help relaunch the division and put over younger teams.
The Dudley Boyz being paired together in WWE is the way it should be.
Report: Christian Being Kept Off WWE Television
PWInsider.com is reporting WWE is keeping Christian off of television until TNA's Bound For Glory weekend is over.
Christian will be inducting Sting into TNA's Hall of Fame as per a deal
agreed upon by TNA and WWE earlier this year. The deal is what allowed
Ric Flair, when under TNA contact, to appear at WWE's Hall of Fame back
in April.
WWE was looking to have Christian feud with Antonio Cesaro, however that has been put on hold. Reportedly, WWE will pick the feud back up later in 2012.
WWE was looking to have Christian feud with Antonio Cesaro, however that has been put on hold. Reportedly, WWE will pick the feud back up later in 2012.
Report: Possible Future Plans For Raw & Smackdown GM Positions
Both AJ and Booker T having trouble in their GM roles in the
storyline at the same time is said to be part of a plan according to
F4Wonline.com.
The belief is eventually Vince McMahon will return on-air to fire both GM's and bring in a big name who will run both shows.
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Exclusive: WWE Officials Consider Bringing Back Nexus
Wrestling Universe has learned from sources that WWE officials have spoken this week about the possibility of reforming the Nexus stable.
WWE was shocked to hear the Nexus chants last Monday during the match between Wade Barrett and Justin Gabriel. On Friday, one of the top stories on WWE.com was a story talking about if Wade Barrett would ever bring back Nexus.
A source said, "the only reason for putting up a top story on the
website about a glorified squash match, is to hear more from the fans."
WWE wants to gauge the general opinion and memory of Nexus from the WWE
Universe.
There are two main reasons WWE officials have given thought to bringing back the stable. The first being they feel it would provide another opportunity to have Barrett in a lead role and they will be very aggressive in showcasing him to look as strong as possible. The second reason is the Nexus name and brand sold a lot of merchandise the first time around.
As of now, the current plan is to hear if the chants continue as well as develop possible creative ideas IF they were to move forward with it.
There is no confirmation of the group coming back but as of this week the idea has been put on the table.
WWE was shocked to hear the Nexus chants last Monday during the match between Wade Barrett and Justin Gabriel. On Friday, one of the top stories on WWE.com was a story talking about if Wade Barrett would ever bring back Nexus.
A source said, "the only reason for putting up a top story on the
website about a glorified squash match, is to hear more from the fans."
WWE wants to gauge the general opinion and memory of Nexus from the WWE
Universe.There are two main reasons WWE officials have given thought to bringing back the stable. The first being they feel it would provide another opportunity to have Barrett in a lead role and they will be very aggressive in showcasing him to look as strong as possible. The second reason is the Nexus name and brand sold a lot of merchandise the first time around.
As of now, the current plan is to hear if the chants continue as well as develop possible creative ideas IF they were to move forward with it.
There is no confirmation of the group coming back but as of this week the idea has been put on the table.
PHOTO: John Cena's Elbow After Surgery
John Cena posted a photo on Twitter of his elbow after surgery. He notes that he will be at Raw tonight.
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