First, let me say that Shockmaster does a GREAT job with this thing (when the hell are you going to get rid of the current username anyways?). It's fun, and a great thing.
But, let's be honest. What is it really accomplishing? What are we really doing with this? Is it kayfabe? Is it based on skill? Is it based on popularity? Hard to tell. Sometimes it's skill while also kayfabe.
Additionally, some of the results in this thing have been ludicrous. Kane over Hart? HHH over Hogan? Simply ridiculous. While I understand that is the nature of the beast, and everyone is able to vote how they feel, in no world would Kane ever go over Hart, nor would HHH beat Hogan. Finally, it's clear that this tournament favors current wrestlers, and hamstrings all-time greats. Mostly because so many voters started watching wrestling during the Attitude Era. While that is fine, it also gives votes to those like HHH and HBK in places where they don't really deserve them.
So, here's my suggestion for the next tournament thing. Keep in mind, this is only a suggestion, and since I have ZERO interest in running it, take it as you will:
1) Bar any active wrestler from participating. An active wrestler would be anyone who regularly appears on programming in a wrestling capacity. Obviously there would be a couple problems with this. Such as where the Undertaker fits in there, and Ric Flair being not allowed in. But, I think it's the only way to have a fair tournament.
2) Limit the gimmick matches, and use the same gimmick matches. So, start the gimmick matches later, and stick with the basic ladder, cage, I Quit, 2 out of 3 Falls, etc. matches. Leave matches like Inferno matches, First Blood, Ultimate X, etc. out of it.
3) Clearly define the criteria for voting. Is it based on kayfabe? Is it based on who we like overall? Is it based on skill? You could even do different versions of the tournament based on the different criteria. For instance, this year would be in kayfabe, next year based on skill, and third year based on simple popularity.
4) With the elimination of current wrestlers, drop the number of wrestlers participating.
5) If you DO have current wrestlers performing, put all of them in the same bracket, or same side of the bracket. If you have overflow, put those who are way past their prime such as Flair, in with the older guys. This will level the playing field.
These are just suggestions, and again, take them for what they're worth. I just think it would help eliminate some of the silly things.
But, let's be honest. What is it really accomplishing? What are we really doing with this? Is it kayfabe? Is it based on skill? Is it based on popularity? Hard to tell. Sometimes it's skill while also kayfabe.
Additionally, some of the results in this thing have been ludicrous. Kane over Hart? HHH over Hogan? Simply ridiculous. While I understand that is the nature of the beast, and everyone is able to vote how they feel, in no world would Kane ever go over Hart, nor would HHH beat Hogan. Finally, it's clear that this tournament favors current wrestlers, and hamstrings all-time greats. Mostly because so many voters started watching wrestling during the Attitude Era. While that is fine, it also gives votes to those like HHH and HBK in places where they don't really deserve them.
So, here's my suggestion for the next tournament thing. Keep in mind, this is only a suggestion, and since I have ZERO interest in running it, take it as you will:
1) Bar any active wrestler from participating. An active wrestler would be anyone who regularly appears on programming in a wrestling capacity. Obviously there would be a couple problems with this. Such as where the Undertaker fits in there, and Ric Flair being not allowed in. But, I think it's the only way to have a fair tournament.
2) Limit the gimmick matches, and use the same gimmick matches. So, start the gimmick matches later, and stick with the basic ladder, cage, I Quit, 2 out of 3 Falls, etc. matches. Leave matches like Inferno matches, First Blood, Ultimate X, etc. out of it.
3) Clearly define the criteria for voting. Is it based on kayfabe? Is it based on who we like overall? Is it based on skill? You could even do different versions of the tournament based on the different criteria. For instance, this year would be in kayfabe, next year based on skill, and third year based on simple popularity.
4) With the elimination of current wrestlers, drop the number of wrestlers participating.
5) If you DO have current wrestlers performing, put all of them in the same bracket, or same side of the bracket. If you have overflow, put those who are way past their prime such as Flair, in with the older guys. This will level the playing field.
These are just suggestions, and again, take them for what they're worth. I just think it would help eliminate some of the silly things.