Can The Brian Kenderick make it big

[HereComesThePain101]

So i was on youtube and i was looking at tributes for random superstars(very bored)
and i looked at a tribute for briank kendericks whole career(not counting the mascot gimmick),
since he was a tag champ to when he became the brian kenderick.
i have always been impressed by him, so what do you think do you think that the brian kenderick will ever become more than a mid carder?

 

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

Sadly, no. I think TBK is a talented guy, but two things are massively holding him down: size and attitude.

Now I know people use the "what about Rey Mysterio" excuse whenever you talk about a guy being too small, but is Mysterio really THAT much of an example? He's widely considered a guy who shouldn't have been world champion and is better suited for the midcard. Granted the guy does have fans, but when you align him with opponents that are 2x the size of him, on a frequent basis, and you consistently try to bank off the "David vs Goliath" concept which is so heavily overdone, your result is a bore.

But the bigger reason Kendrick doesn't have much of a shot in my mind is because of his backstage problems. We continue to hear that he's a total pothead and refuses to change that about himself, despite how the company looks down upon it. We also hear that he doesn't really listen too well. These things are going to keep him in the doghouse and prevent Creative from giving him a push, and without that push, you're not going to make it.

I wouldn't be too incredibly surprised to see him as an Intercontinental champion in the future, but I doubt he'll go too much further than that, unfortunately.

 

[Smark Henry]

I could see him as the ECW Champion. But he hasn't done much on Smackdown. Plus he won't stop smoking pot and we saw what that did to RVD's WWE career. ECW would be a good place for Kendrick to hone his skills and prove to the higher ups he can change. If he really wants to that is.

 

[Fratelli]

yea i agree tbk's size can pose as a disadvantage. but he has every right to be pissed off with vince and co. he produces solid matches every time and was fantastic in his two main matches in the ladder match at armageddon and the scramble matches imo. i also think he should have been in MITB insted of henry or kane or finlay.

i am a big fan of kendricks and hope he wins the u.s title as him being a world champ is to unbelievable, but i think vince will get tired of him begging for his chance and will release him within the next two years.

i just hope im wrong on this one

 

[Bluezone]

In the current state of affairs, no way he'll make it big. Way too unreliable.

 

[DJ-LyRiX]

Yeah, his unreliability is a factor. His size is another. But his gimmick is excellent and I think the cocky swagger he has might surprise a few people. He has, after all, challenged for the WWE Title before, so that is something.

Does this kid have the charisma? Yes. The in-ring talent? Absolutely.

Size can be overcome, and so can addictions/drug use. If he can stop smoking pot, and try and loosen up a bit to listen more and take more advice, there's hope.

Don't forget, 6 years ago, people said the same thing of Jeff Hardy.

 

[Mr Wrestlemania]

When it comes to Kendrick, the only word that comes to mind is politics. I think the most he could ever be is upper midcard, due to people looking down on his size but his ability is unquestioned. He can grapple as well as mix it up with high spots. I think his problem with not listening to agents as well as the smoking weed thing is holding him back a bit though. The other tough part is pushing through other guys that hold the spot that he could potentially have. Guys wrestle for years beat the hell up because they don't want to sit on the shelf and lose their spot, and I believe some guys will say and do anything in order to keep their spots. It's to my understanding from all the crap I've read that Kendrick needs to re-earn his respect in order to even make it medium, before worrying about making it big.

 

[The Palace of Wisdom]

He is still young. We get a little rushed trying to make the next generation sometimes. Right now, he is a good Intercontinental/U.S. title range guy, who can have good matches and has a very solid gimmick. Him being small doesn't matter if he's heel, because (right now) he has Zeke to help him. Much like HBK had Diesel. After all, He has won a pinfall in a WWE title match! I think that shows that they have a little faith in the guy.

 

[Mr Wrestlemania]

He is still young. We get a little rushed trying to make the next generation sometimes. Right now, he is a good Intercontinental/U.S. title range guy, who can have good matches and has a very solid gimmick. Him being small doesn't matter if he's heel, because (right now) he has Zeke to help him. Much like HBK had Diesel. After all, He has won a pinfall in a WWE title match! I think that shows that they have a little faith in the guy.

I agree with you to a point. Right now he has Zeke so it's not a factor, but this is a little predictable and I'd bet the farm that they're using Kendrick to put Zeke over (he'll eventually turn on him, like HBK/Diesel) rather than Kendrick break away from the big man. Assuming this scenario happens then what comes of Kendrick? He was getting a fantastic push, that was in my opinion halted very abruptly. I mean, he just got the trademark jobber intro i.e. he was in the ring without a televised entrance. I really hope he lets go of the pot thing and opens his ears up to agents. Even kiss up a little if need be. He's too talented to be the next Super Crazy.

 

[klunderbunker]

I'd say no right now. He's rapidly turning into a jobber which is never good. This gimmick is about as good as he's ever going to be given since it seems perfect for him. However, apparently he can't stop getting high and unless you're RVD, that's going to cause some issues for you. Either way, I'm saying no here. Too much attitude and his size limits his potential anyway. As bad as it sounds, if he was 6'3, his chances would be much better.

 

[ivanb06]

i think he had his shot. and he blew it.

if anything he can be on ECW and try be something there.
but not on Raw/Smackdown

 

[nthomas504]

I dont think its a good reliable choice for the WWE in my opinion. He his kinda skinny and short if u ask me. When u look at rey, he doesnt look at all skinny, while shawn michaels is kinda skinny, but he has height to his advantage over TBK. I think he'll be given a push to The Intercontinental Title/US Title. but thats all in tha current future

 

[LayneStaleyLives]

Of course THE Brian Kendrick can make it. Mind you, I've liked this kid ever since his days as Spanky... but the whole "The Brian Kendick" definitley has potential. However, like what has already been mentioned here is politics... and that would be the only thing stopping him from actually getting somewhere. But I reckon they should give him the whole "Climb the ladder and prove yourself" thing - where he's this arogant young kid who has nothing to show for, so he's challenged to win a title... so he goes out and wins the U.S title or something, and over the years he gets built up into a main-eventer.

Size? As far as size goes, I think if he has the charisma and talent (which he certainly does) then eventually size wont matter... and also, it may work quite a wonder for the WWE's outside reputation to not have a muscley, over-sized man at the top. Previously, that's what wrestling's been about - (look at Andre, Hogan, Goldberg etc) - but that was at a period in time where wrestling was more about competition. It's not anymore. It's about character, charisma, personas and ratings. Sure, it helps if youre a good wrestler (he might not be the best, but TBK surely isnt as bad as some) - but if guys like Cena can sell without having half the wrestling skill of TBK in my opinion, then it wont matter and Kendrick can sure as hell do it if he's given the right chance.

He has potential and right now the WWE's wasting it. I'm not saying, stick him in a title match next week... but the least they could do is try to build him up.