Sid Vicious returning next month to WWE? [Archive]

OIL

08-15-2008, 10:05 AM

Gunnar Eudy, the 28-year-old son of four-time World Heavyweight Champion Sid Vicious, as well as indy wrestler Rage (a friend of Sid), are saying that Sid will be back in WWE next month.

If that is true, then this can only be a short term thing for the WWE. Similar to what Sting is for TNA, only, this return is argubaly bigger.

If Sid does return, he should go to RAW because if he does to SD! then it will become too packed with high profile superstars as SD! already has a lot (HHH, Kennedy, Hardy, Benjamin, Khali, Edge, Taker).

However, what storyline he gets involved in would be the main question. I mean, he could easily become involved in the Mysterio/Kane fued, maybe saving Mysterio or teaming up with Kane. (Sid & Kane would own btw).

What you guys think?

Hailey Rose

08-15-2008, 10:15 AM

OIL

08-15-2008, 10:24 AM

They could involve him in that whole stage accident thing. Not sure how, but it would be interesting to see what they do with it just because it's been so long since we've seen him.

Deffo see him winning the WHC at some point because it would fit the perfect return. Allthough he shouldn't win it straight away, because Punk is a good champion at this point. His matches are solid and his mic work, isn't great but better than some. Maybe hold off his title reign until sometime next year.

Cena vs Sid is also something i'm VERY interested in. That match would be awesome, just because they're two huge names and I can see them having a quality match. Next year at SummerSlam prehaps?

Hailey Rose

08-15-2008, 10:31 AM

AFC1986

08-15-2008, 11:05 AM

OIL

08-15-2008, 11:30 AM

Punk is a great champ and I think Sid should hold the belt, but I wouldn't want to see Sid take it from Punk. Maybe if they had him drop the belt to someone like Cena or JBL and then have Sid challenge for it. Cena and Sid would be great because it wouldn't have to be a big stretch for either of them, I think they would probably have great chemistry.

That's where I agree with you. The chemistry. While they have never wrestled together, for some reason I think they're match would be awesome. Wrestling wise, Sid can teach Cena a few things which will hopefully improve him in the future while also improving his wrestling ability now.

However, Sid has to go over Cena in their match because since it's his last year or 2 wrestling, he needs that huge win which will make his return actually mean something.

OIL

08-15-2008, 11:33 AM

He might not even be coming back to wrestle, as he could be coming back to be a road agent or a trainer but if he does wrestle, I think he should go to ECW as I would love to a match of pure strength between him and Mark Henry

He's already made his wrestling return on the indy scene, so why would he go from wrestling (which he has been training to do for a long time since his injury), waste all of that training and become a road agent? It dosen't make any sense because it would just be one huge waste of talent.

ECW isn't a big enough brand for Sid's return, because it's clearly behind RAW and SD! as both the other two brands have the better time slot, better channel and better wrestlers. Basically better everything, so it would be pointless.

Hailey Rose

08-15-2008, 11:59 AM

That's where I agree with you. The chemistry. While they have never wrestled together, for some reason I think they're match would be awesome. Wrestling wise, Sid can teach Cena a few things which will hopefully improve him in the future while also improving his wrestling ability now.

However, Sid has to go over Cena in their match because since it's his last year or 2 wrestling, he needs that huge win which will make his return actually mean something.

You are absolutely right. If they were to put Cena and Sid together when Sid returns, they couldn't put Cena over him. That would totally go against the huge buzz that would surround his return. Plus having Sid beat Cena would just make everyone even that more excited to see what he'd do next and get everyone firmly behind him again.

mattg0728

08-15-2008, 12:09 PM

FoleyIsGod

08-15-2008, 12:15 PM

Sid is washed up, sadly. His best years were 10 years ago, now he is just a broken down shell of his former self :(

His name value might increase the ratings slightly, but I doubt the WWe would offer him anything long term, especially as he has had problems with many of the current WWE backstage staff(Arn Anderson is just on of them that spring to mind).

To be fair, I would have rather the WWe spent the money on retaining Shannon Moore, or maybe spending the cash on younger stars that are doing the rounds on the indy scene.

Big Sexy

08-15-2008, 01:02 PM

If Sid comes back there is no way he's going to win the Heavyweight Title. Even back when he was in his prime he only won the title twice. If he does come back I could see him feuding or teaming with someone like Kane, but that would be as far as any push he gets would go.

OIL

08-15-2008, 02:34 PM

I honestly do not think the return of Sid is going to be as big as others are believing. Most of these younger fans who love Cena weren't alive or fans then to know who he is, just look at the return of D-Lo recently, he didn't get half the reception I thought he would get. I'll be excited to see Sid wherever he'll end up, but I can't say that a majority of current WWE fans will really care.

Totally agree with you there. When D-Lo returned I couldn't believe the rubbish reception he got. I was just sitting there like "WTF! CHEER!?!". Also at RAW's XV Aniversary show, when half of the superstars came out they were just sitting there, doing fuck all. Pissed me off. Gonna change a line Roy Keane once said, "Those fans can't even spell wrestling, let alone understand it".

I think the WWE needs to educate today's audience, not sure how but they need to. Either that, or reach out to the past fans. Get them interested in the product again.

Matt Fox

08-15-2008, 04:16 PM

I highly doubt Sid is coming back, for one WWE wouldn't give what he thinks he is worth, because he won't wrestle a fulltime schedule for them, as he likely just isn't that good anymore and is past his prime, thought I never really thought he was good anyways. He looked like a bumbling moron to me in the ring.

Also it appears the WWE is involved in some sort of youth movement with their younger talent, trying to build them and push as they should because they are the future of the company. WWE has no reason to bring Sid, he won't add anything to the WWE, he'll just take some of the spot light away from younger talent who needs to be developed.

Mattyboy

08-15-2008, 04:22 PM

It would be cool to see him back, though i agree that maybe the WWE should focus on the younger talent, but then again who? Punk is a good performer but he lacks charisma for me, and with the exception of Benoit, skill doesnt get you far as champ these days.

If Sid came back id love to see him in battles with Kane and Taker, and given the backstory HBK. Should get a title run too. Has Sid ever been champ?

Big Sexy

08-15-2008, 05:13 PM

Sid has been champ 2 times, he beat Shawn Michaels at the 96 survivor series by hitting him with a camera. Then he lost it to Michaels at the 97 rumble, but Michaels gave up the belt due to injury and Sid beat Bret Hart with help from Austin on RAW. Then Sid lost the title to Taker at Mania 13

Esteban Ochocinco

08-15-2008, 05:50 PM

Meh, that's all I got at this point. I'm a big fan of Sid, and I know that's not exactly the coolest thing to say on an IWC forum, but I didn't mind him.

However, when was the last time anyone saw Sid. Oh yeah, it's when he grew a third knee cap and tried to get his leg to go the other way. Guys, the man is pushing 50, and has been away from a big company and the spotlight for 8 years now. It's not exactly like Sid was the most easy thing to watch in the ring during his last run, how could it be any better this time?

Plus, whose going to remember the guy besides the smarkiest of smarks. The guy was wrestling pre-Attitude Era WWE, then went to ECW, and then went to WCW in it's dying days, no one is going to remember him to give him the pop he deserves.

I'm all for Sid, but father time has certainly passed Sid by at this point.

RadioGaGa

08-15-2008, 07:16 PM

A Sid return would be decent. When I'm trawling through YouTube and Dailymotion for wrestling vids, I'll always take a look at a one with Sid in it. A return to WWE would probably good for a nostalgia pop, not much else. After a look on google I've noticed that these rumours have been around for a year or two so I genuinely don't see it happening. I will say that he sold Hogan's hulking up better than anyone I've ever seen.

KillBill

08-15-2008, 09:03 PM

Personally, I think you guys are wrong. Its been a while since we've seen a big time veteran come to WWE. Last one was Jericho, before that? Its something new, and people are so against and for Cena at this point, it would be perfect for him to come out and destroy Cena. I'm a big fan of Sid, its a damn shame he broke his leg, but after that, I think he deserves a chance to come back one last time. Do not compare him to D-Lo brown. Sid is way bigger, and has done a lot more in wrestling. Hes a scary dude who could make things very interesting. If anybodies worried about age and rust, check his recent matches on youtube. Hes in awesome shape, and i hope he comes back!!!

Big Sexy

08-15-2008, 09:37 PM

Its been a while since we've seen a big time veteran come to WWE. Last one was Jericho

Jericho was only gone for 2 years, Sid has been gone from wrestling for 7 years and from the WWE for 11 years. There are some long time fans who will remember him, but a lot of the WWE fans won't care at all because a lot of them are too young to remember Sid when he was any good.

"Cool Guy" Jensen

08-15-2008, 10:35 PM

I wasn't much of a Psycho Sid fan much, but I would be excited to see back. I've seen him wrestle on WCW in a rivalry with Kevin Nash and I thought it was pretty good. His powerbomb is a pretty effective move. ONly problem is that I don't think that he should return on the RAW brand, being because all the other supposedly retired wrestlers who have returned after so long have always been a part of RAW. There's The Rock, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold, Roddy Piper, etc. all came back only on RAW. I don't see Sid having success on RAW, now on Smackdown,if he's a heel can have a good feud with Jeff Hardy, Triple H, Undertaker, or Big Show and if he's a face, he can wrestle Umaga, Edge, or maybe Vladimir Kozlov. E.C.W. would do absolutely nothin for him.

KillBill

08-17-2008, 04:17 AM

I know Jericho was only gone 2 years, but Sid is different. He's big, scary, and a good big man who put in the right angle would make a big enough impact to have even people who don't know who he is take notice.

Y 2 Jake

08-17-2008, 04:34 AM

Sid was limited anyway, so a return for him will be met by me with fanboy ecstasy. Only recently have I gone back over some of the older WWE PPVs and come to the realisation that Sid was awesome. Those promos where he sounds like he's on the brink of exploding are awesome.

Hogan needs a proper retirement match. I can't really think of anybody for him to face. Hogan shouldn't lose in his final match like Flair. Him walking to the back like an old man just won't work. He needs to win. Who else on the roster would really work? Nobody in my eyes. Sid arrives at Unforgiven. Takes out some people, and pretty much does that for a couple of months. No need for him to wrestle, powerbombs is all that's needed.

But he ain't coming back, I just can't see it.

TheOneBigWill

08-17-2008, 10:02 AM

I'm met with mixed emotions over this. On one hand I agree with Jake (whether he was sarcastic or not is another story) on the note that Sid Vicious was awesome through promos and wasn't overly horrible in his matches.

I'd definately "mark out" if he did indeed return, but it'd be the type of mark out I'd likely give even if someone like Ted DiBiase (Sr.) actually returned to be a manager. It's the type you give, because they're a known "big name" but not really anything more. (Mind you DiBiase IS more)

But that's the thing, on the flip side I can't say I'm too overly joyed about a Sid Vicious return because A.) He isn't and never will be the same as he was, because he's aged. And B.) because of his injury that left him sidelined for a very long time, it's arguable that he isn't completely rusty and pure crap now.

Furthermore, there aren't many options for Sid Vicious within the company. Who'd he feud with? It'd almost have to be on Raw, because he's a big name. Could he return to side with Shawn Michaels, only to once again turn on him? It's repeating old classics, but repeating none-the-less. Could he go after Kane and give us yet another big man v. big man match that seems great on paper, but ultimately turns to crap in the ring?

Honestly.. I would like to see him return, but I know if/when he does.. it'll get old quick, and I could regret it.

Big Sexy

08-17-2008, 12:29 PM

If Sid really does comeback in September I could see him joining forces with Shawn Michaels to help him in his feud with Jericho and Lance Cade. If they put him with Shawn Michaels then that would help some of the newer wrestling fans cheer for him so it won't be like when D'Lo returned and didn't get that great of a reaction at first.

Mr-excitement

08-17-2008, 12:50 PM

I honestly do not think the return of Sid is going to be as big as others are believing. Most of these younger fans who love Cena weren't alive or fans then to know who he is, just look at the return of D-Lo recently, he didn't get half the reception I thought he would get. I'll be excited to see Sid wherever he'll end up, but I can't say that a majority of current WWE fans will really care.

You nailed it, come on everytime someone is rumored to return people claim this is going to be huge and one of two things happens. The return never happens see: NWO or the return is botched, Chris Jericho.

If Sid did come back, the WWE creative would have no problem allowing him to be pinned by the FU. The current fanbase has no connection to SID and no one even knows what kind of shape he is in.

I doubt he will be back in the WWE. If he came back and sided with Jericho against Michaels, they would at least have some history to use, but history and creative is not really the WWE's strong suit these days.

Showtime 24/7

08-17-2008, 01:03 PM

Really not all that excited about Sid Viscious returning to the WWE. The last thing we need is WWE start going after every old and fading stars, see WCW. I haven't heard about anything Sid's done since we broke his leg at that WCW payperview (which is why he never did many moves off the turnbuckle). I agree, I don't think many of the new fans now would give a shit about him, much like how D'lo's responces are so lukewarm (which is a shame, he was always one of my fav low-mid carder). The fans now have a short memory and I'm sure Sid's not as in shape as he was in his prime in WWE so I don't see him making a big impact in the ring. I don't really have too much knowledge of Sid in his WWE days so i can't really comment on his promos, but they'll need to be good and he'll need to have a well planned setup/arrival/debu for him to really get over and make an impact.

Mr-excitement

08-17-2008, 01:09 PM

If Sid comes in at 48 looking like he did years ago, then that confirms my suspicions about the wellness policy. Sid was probably roiding back in the day, no way he will be in that kind of shape now.

Sid should stay home and the WWE needs to stop hot shotting and come up with real ideas to improve the product.

morrisonfan

08-18-2008, 04:20 AM

Like some people are, if indeed he does return, I will be very excited to see him back, but I will know from the start that it won't be the best return since he isn't in his prime anymore.

I think Raw will be the place he goes if he does come back, for some reason I see him coming back as a face even though I think he should be heel. But I think a feud with Kane would be interesting with the storyline, but I don't think the matches will be good as some people will hope.

But overall, I am some what looking forward to his return(if he does) and I will be very happy to see him back only to most likely be disappointed in his matches and use in the months to come.

OIL

08-18-2008, 03:31 PM

Furthermore, there aren't many options for Sid Vicious within the company. Who'd he feud with? It'd almost have to be on Raw, because he's a big name. Could he return to side with Shawn Michaels, only to once again turn on him? It's repeating old classics, but repeating none-the-less. Could he go after Kane and give us yet another big man v. big man match that seems great on paper, but ultimately turns to crap in the ring?

He would have to go to RAW, you're right, because he is that big name that's returning. Similar if it was The Rock. Looking into fueds and you're right, he is limited but there are a few which are interesting. John Cena as I've said is one of the most interesting options, because on paper it does indeed look amazing, and in the ring I can see their respective styles complementing eachother. Other wrestlers he could fued with include: JBL, Batista, CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Kofi Kingston and Kane. On the SD! side: Triple H, The Great Khali, The Big Show, Jeff Hardy, Edge, The Undertaker, MVP.

So in actual fact, he does have many fueds left which he could do.

Honestly.. I would like to see him return, but I know if/when he does.. it'll get old quick, and I could regret it.

It will only get old if the creative team fuck up his return. By that I mean after the first fued, just chuck him in some pointless fued which means nothing. That just ruins the momentum he has from returning. In any event, he should only get a 2 - 3 year deal, depending on his health and ability in the ring because you'll only be able to get him on a short term deal as he is old.

Joaquim Akaem

08-18-2008, 03:48 PM

Is he really going to return to full time wrestling on the road?
I severely doubt it, What's more feasible is that he will make a cameo appearance.

Cyber Sunday is comming up, and thats usually a platform to bring back a couple of old-timers for some nostalgic fans. I remember in 2005, Coach had Big Van Vader in his corner for a match against... either Austin or Batista. Anyway, whats relevant here is that nobody cared about Vader and he ended up looking like a jobber.

If Sid ever was to return, it would be met with some positive reaction by some of the older fans, but, as noted, the younger generation will not care for him. He could come back for a quick feud with Taker or Michaels, for old times sake, but I think this is a one time only deal at best.

FoleyIsGod

08-18-2008, 10:16 PM

Sid is not a big enough name to generate a pop.

Hogan, Flair, Piper, maybe.

But his return will be met by wtf?, just like Dlos return. None of the current audience know who he is. Hell, most people dont know any of the attitude era stars, just guys like Rock, Austin and Triple H, who kept wrestling through to 2003ish(or in the Nose's case, until the present)

Sid fucked his leg up in WCW nearly 10 years ago, thats the last time anyone saw of him

Sasha Fierce

08-18-2008, 10:30 PM

Yeah I don't think many of the new fans would even know who Sid was. If they brought him in they would need to write a proper storyline for him and book him right instead of just expecting the fans to care. I dont think Sid is a big enough name for him to come out and expect huge cheers, so it may be better for him to come as a heel. Even as a heel he would need pushed properly in order to become any kind of name. If they plan for Sid to come make sporadic appearances like Stone Cold or Piper, I dont see the fans really giving to shits, but if creative can do their part he could be come a player.

Dead Kennedy

08-18-2008, 11:41 PM

Well, WZ just more or less confirmed his signing. It'll be interesting to see how old Sycho Sid works nowadays. Haven't seen him since his WCW injury. Man, that clip still gives me nightmares.

But yeah, as remarked before, he functions in the ring and has the irresistible dark charisma. But no way in Hells Pass Hospital, South Park, CO are the fans gonna give him any pop. Half of them are kids who don't have any idea who Sid is. The other half, well, I don't know about them. But either way, I doubt it will be a hero's return - it's not like it's Stone Cold, Hogan or Bret Hart. But it'll be entertaining to see Sid back.

KillBill

08-19-2008, 12:06 AM

Your right, wrestlezone has a headline saying hes close to signing, I can't wait. The best way to have him make a big impact, is have him help shawn Micheals again like he has in the past, it will get fans interested.

Mr-excitement

08-19-2008, 10:16 AM

I will believe it when I see it. As far as placing him in the Jericho-Shawn feud. I think it will hurt it. You don't need Sid in the middle of it. That feud is the best thing in the WWE and adding Sid won't do anything but expose his flaws because EVERYONE else can work.

Sid shouldn't be on live TV, if he does come back put him in ECW or Smackdown.

hoganvsaustin

08-19-2008, 12:07 PM

I think Sid returning to the WWE is good for business. He may not be the best worker, but he has a presence that at least shadows the Great Khali.

I think placing Sid in the middle of the Michaels-Jericho feud is a classic idea. It would be great to see WWE start a stable with Jericho, Cade, and Sid. Sid being the enforcer once again. True Wrestling fans would like that I think.

Mattyboy

08-19-2008, 12:11 PM

For those of us who remember him, i guess we'll get a kick out of it. But i really cant see the logic unless he is used in the HBK/Jericho angle.

In anycase it'll be interesting to see where it goes, but im sure wwe arent expecting much mileage from Sid, he never gave more than he felt like.

A.P.

08-19-2008, 12:31 PM

Just watched his vids of his recent NWA performances, and he looks in good shape and has not aged at all. Therefore, that means he still has the only thing that he has ever had, which is his monster appearance. Can't see that this is a long term thing, but no reason why he can't be as successful as he has ever been before over the short term.

KingNick

08-19-2008, 01:31 PM

I love this! A Sid forum!

Look at how 90% of these posts are for and excited Sid is returning!

I've always been a huge fan of his. When wrestling shoot interviews, autobiographies, and such came out, I discovered a lot of other wrestlers didn't like him. Not personally, but professionally because of his in ring work, the Arn Anderson incident, and the whole softball thing.

First of all with his in ring work. Sid is no technical genius, I'll grant him that. But he doesn't have to be! I don't want to see him go hold for hold with someone. I want to see him go in the ring and beat the living crap out of his opponent. It's always worked for him (just like Hogan, right?). And guess what? The fans LOVE Sid.

So many other wrestlers have complained about him being a waste of time in story lines and all that. Guess what? Sid has been in 3 Wrestlemanias and was involved in the main event OF EACH ONE with the biggest stars in the history of the company. He fought Hogan at WM8 (which was on last and not even a title match), was at ringside for the HBK/Diesle showdown at WM11, and fought Undertaker at WM13. How many wrestlers can say that? When he's a bad a guy, he gets booed. But when he's good, man does he get cheered! I don't know a lot about his WCW/NWA history because I never really watched the shows, but I do know he was a top guy every time he was used. My point is, for this guy to ALWAYS be a main eventer, HE MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT. Now I'm not a wrestler and obviously haven't been in the ring with the guy, so I don't know what it's like wrestling him. So if wrestlers want to complain about his in ring work, fine. But the fact of the matter is I think all of these guys are JEALOUS of Sid's success either because they haven't had that much success themselves or because they don't think he deserves it.

And about the stupid softball thing, and let's not forget the whole Arn Anderson incident, why not here SID's version of the story himself rather than hearing from all these other jealous wrestlers? Here are links to two shoot interviews with Sid. A must for any Sid fan and something I HIGHLY recommend to a non-Sid fan. here's one from 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x8vKttgzUo and one from in between his WWF and ECW stint http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J80GakaYwjs . In the 2007 interview, he talks about his ideas for potentially returning to WWE

Sid's the man and I really truly hope he's coming back. The WWE needs him. I would love to see him in the ring with Undertaker, Kane, CM Punk, and even Cena, just show much people will cheer Sid and boo Cena out of the building once again. I think even the 10 year olds would take Sid's side.

OIL

08-19-2008, 03:19 PM

Sid is not a big enough name to generate a pop.

Are you nuts? Why isn't he a big enough name to generate a pop? He was huge during his prime, which may have been a long time ago, but he is still a huge name. Ask all wrestling fans who have been around a while and they know who he is, and if he returned to the ring they'd mark out.

While most of the fans today who just watch for Cena won't know who he is because they haven't been around for a long enough time, this just shows the need to educate the younger fans of today of the past starts beyond Hogan, Austin and The Rock.

Taker316

08-19-2008, 10:59 PM

Mann that return would be awesome! I think in order to get him a huge pop though, maybe show many clips, say every week on RAW and/or Smackdown, from his past matches, him beatin the crap outta people, clips from his WM match wit taker, hulk, and so on then leading upto his re-debut. Maybe get lot more fans interested, get to knowin more oof who he was back then and give him a HUGE reaction when he gets back.

DeadmanInc.

08-20-2008, 12:18 AM

I don't think he is going to do anything longterm for two reasons:

1. He is washed up. Ever since that horrendous leg injury in WCW (god, that was disgusting), I doubt that he could ever be the same. Plus he is nearing 50 years old. He is obviously way past his prime.

2. The current fans would have no idea who he is. Hell, they don't even know who D-Lo Brown is, I highly doubt they'd remember Sid, who was in his prime in the mid 90's. He would get little to no reaction at all.

If he does return, I think he'll most likely be part of the Jericho/HBK feud since that seems like the most logical angle for him to be involved in.

08-20-2008, 12:48 AM

I think his run will be very short lived. I can see him going for the title at one PPV, losing, and moving down the ladder. I can see him being like Animal, and Tatanka were on Smackdown. I think he will probably start off on Smackdown, the be demoted to ECW, where he will later be released for being fat or something like that. Hopefully he limits the compound fractures and moves around the ring alright.

chapmolly

08-20-2008, 12:52 AM

1. He is washed up. Ever since that horrendous leg injury in WCW (god, that was disgusting), I doubt that he could ever be the same. Plus he is nearing 50 years old. He is obviously way past his prime.

2. The current fans would have no idea who he is. Hell, they don't even know who D-Lo Brown is, I highly doubt they'd remember Sid, who was in his prime in the mid 90's. He would get little to no reaction at all.

He may be past his prime, but so is Finlay. In today's day and age we can see wrestlers go further into their 40's and 50's due to advances in medicine. We also know that due to his age he wants to wrestle for real and not just for the check.

The reason why D'Lo isn't getting a good reaction is because he was never that special. If the old school fans don't mark out for him no one will follow suit or even imitate a reaction. Sid has the respect of the old school fans and has done enough in his career to warrant a pop.

John87

08-20-2008, 05:58 AM

If that happens, I will mark out soooooo much!

It'll definitely be a short term thing, Sid isn't gonna be around for the long haul. I agree that he should go RAW, even though I'd love to see Sid against Edge, simply because Smackdown has a lot of the top guys on that show. Sid could help even things out on RAW. I could also see them doing a storyline with him and the McMahons upon his return.

you know what? the Sid/Edge thing your thinking about could be a really good idea. i mean, Edge is starting up with this looney personality and his vs Sid's? that would be great in the long run to watch and to see who's the craziest. imagine, all the chaos ringside, tables broken, that would definately draw a crowd. and then people would start chanting ECW again although that match would never happen on that brand. it would definately be interesting to see.

klunderbunker

08-20-2008, 06:00 AM

Sid was a huge deal back in his time and was still getting pops in his second run in WCW. He always had this way of connecting with a crowd that is so rare. Could he work in WWE again? Difficult to say. He's certainly still a name and could make an impact if done right. What I'm wondering is how he would do in the ring. He's got to be almost 50 and this couldn't be a long term thing. Maybe a run in ECW, who knows maybe even a ppv match or two. I'd certainly love to see it. One of the best chokeslams ever.

Starchild

08-20-2008, 11:15 AM

I am kind of torn on this issue. Like some have said, Sid is a big name and could be a good thing if used right like some of the other legends WWE uses from time to time (Foley, Austin, Simmons, Atlas, etc.). I do think he'll need to do a little work to get over as many fans probably don't even know who he is if they don't know who D-Lo is. He always was good with crowd reactions though, so I wouldn't doubt his ability to pull that off. I would just be concerned about his in-ring ability. Is he coming back to be a full-time wrestler? Part-time? Managerial type?
I think we have all seen that leg injury he suffered in wCw in the match against Scott Steiner. It was one of the most gruesome things I've even seen period, much less in the wrestling ring. How will that really hold up? I have to believe just a small miscalculation and that thing could snap like a twig.
On top of all that, he's 48 years old. Clearly that's not a huge problem for a lot of folks (Sting, Nash, Flair, Finlay, etc) but the issue remains. His size poses the biggest problem in that regard. Clearly Big Kev doesn't get around as well as he did back in the day, thus he has limited in-ring competition.
Do I think this can work? Yes
Do I think it will? Remains to be seen
Either way, I would be happy to get another chance to watch a legend like himself and see that awesome chokeslam again

superunknown012

08-21-2008, 10:29 PM

I definitely cannot see Sid getting a long run in the WWE. However - due to Vince's love of the big man I can definitely see him getting into a good feud with say, Kane. If he's lucky he can get a run that will top out at "semi-main event" and last til maybe past Wrestlemania. The guy though was definitely never that good and way past whatever prime he may have had.

All that said I'm still intrigued at the very least to see what kind of impact he may have.

njperfection

08-25-2008, 01:18 PM

I am all for Sid returning. I would love to see Shawn, week after week getting beaten by Jericho and Cade. So Shawn or even his wife hires him a bodyguard...then his Sycho music starts playing and the ruler of the world returns.
Would be pretty cool for a short term thing.

AngryGrandpa

08-26-2008, 01:01 AM

This gives me mixed emotions.

I think Sid used to be an amazing talent.. He used to have that IT factor, but I feel that as wrestling has evolved that it's shown us you don't need to be HUGE to be a star... CM Punk (however bad he may be sometimes) is a star now..And the guy is as tall as me (And I'm short)

Seeing Sid return would give me a markout for around the first week..And then as the storyline progresses, I know I'd wish him away.

I hate saying that, because believe me..I got a lot of respect for Sid.. It's amazing that he's actually able to return after that leg snap in wcw...

AMAZING..

Maybe they are just shaping him for the HOF? Or a sid dvd? Whatever the case may be.. I just don't want wwe to turn out like that 'Legends of wrestling' ppv that came on years ago....

I wish the guy the best though