Recent content by Okay Fabian

Right now, I don't think there is a face on Smackdown that has been built up enough to take the title off of Cody Rhodes, excluding those who are "above the Intercontinental Title" (namely Sheamus). So, unless someone gets a HUGE push or unless Cody turns face or another superstar turns heel, I...

There are only 240 minutes of time to be had at Wrestlemania, and that's being generous since most (if not all) WWE pay-per-views end 10-15 minutes early. Now, only about half of that is actual in-ring match time. The rest of it is eaten up with musical acts, backstage skits, entrances, exits...

I definitely think WWE should start using the "local" "enhancement talent" "jobbers" more. Every WWE Superstar is a marketable brand and that brand gets damaged when the Superstar gets jobbed out. There is no way Curt Hawkins and Tyson Kidd should have been fed to "The Funkasaurus". That's...

It is my opinion that WWE should either reduce the number of championships or make the championships more distinct. Right now we have too many titles: WWE, WHC, IC, US, Tag, and Divas. What is the difference b/t WWE Champion and World Heavyweight Champion? What is the difference b/t...

During his Wrestlemania run I hated him and I wanted to see Lawler put him in his place. That is "good heat" the kind of heat that puts butts in the seats. Now, I hate him and I want to see him replaced as the play-by-play guy. This is a "bad heat" an "I'm turning the channel" kind of heat...

Every Superstar in WWE is essentially a "brand": 1) Look (costume) 2) Theme music 3) Titantron (logos & lighting) 4) Moveset 5) Catchphrases Catchphrases round out the brand quite nicely. They make a superstar unique. They create a mystique for that superstar. They are also great to...

Thought experiment: You are now in charge of WWE talent recruitment and development. Vince McMahon gives you a blank check and asks you to clean up and re-structure the "WWE Developmental System." What do you? What does your system look like? I'll post my plan after this thread gets a few...

Booker T could be a HUGE addition to the Smackdown roster, if only for a short time. I just wonder if he'll remain a commentator when he isn't wrestling. I could see Booker T put Cody Rhodes over in a short feud. They already have some fuel to the feud with Cody's Baggers always giving one...

Mason Ryan: PROS: 1. Great look 2. Great ring name 3. Believable as a "force to be reckoned with" 4. An exotic quality (because he's Welsh) CONS: 1. Slow and robotic in the ring 2. Poor mic skills (that I've seen so far) 3. Unremarkable run with the New Nexus 3. Injury...

I really think they dropped the ball with Mahal. The marriage / blackmail storyline was far too convoluted. They really should have had Mahal simply pay Khali to be his bodyguard. Money talks. I know I'll get flack for this, but I think Mahal would have been a great interim challenger for the...

I hope WWE decides to continue with NXT as a season-less show. NXT is the bridge between FCW and the main roster. To be honest, I think they are headed in that direction. They've pretty much dropped everything that was set up at the beginning of NXT: Redemption. There are no more hard and...

Does "The Fall of Humanity" fit? Yes, I think it's a great finisher. And although the cross-body is essentially "The Fall of Humanity" (as Brodus falls on his opponent), the move is more of a combo move w/ the corner splash set-up. It is perfect for a man of his size (and shape). It...

When I ask "How does WWE compare to other sports organizations (like UFC, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, WBA, PGA, etc.), I am of course asking about how "WWE" (the fictional on-screen sports entity) compares, not how WWE, Inc. (the entertainment organization) compares. I realize pro wrestling is...

Great questions! Why do wrestlers (superstars) change their names? This is a tricky one to answer in kayfabe. I know in the real world, WWE, Inc. likes to own trademarks on all their names, thus Joe Hennig becomes Michael McGillicutty. This was a big issue during the CM Punk signings...

UFC vs. WWE is an interesting opposition. Yes, they are different products, but they are competing for the same audience. The target demographic for UFC and WWE is identical (Males 18-35). This is the same demographic that watches Monday Night Football. Fans of WWE can be fans of UFC and...