Daniel Bryan US Title Shot...Too Soon?

[AlwaysHasBeen]

Seems to me Daniel Bryan has quite a cult following. His release from WWE recently definitely caused a stir, at least throughout the prowrestling internet community, with many hopeful he would get his chance to shine on the grandest prowrestling stage of them all, WWE, again. Then WWE brings him back at Summerslam, which was quite a nice surprise for me. My problem is this...

WWE gives Daniel Bryan, who was not close to a main event spot prior to his release, a big surprise return in the main event at SUMMERSLAM. This should obviously mean big things are in store for him. Or not...

Since then, they have given him no real mic time. His feud with the Miz cements him as a face/good guy, and yet all he really has been the victim/ instigator of are attacks involving the Miz (and Alex Riley). He has built up no real rapport with the crowd as I can barely hear any real pop for him other than an occasional few guys cheering his name ("Daniel Bryan!")every now and then.

His wrestling skills are obviously the most integral part of his successful indy career so far and yet WWE has not given him the opportunity to display his in-ring potential in exhibition matches. WWE seems to believe that when you are in a feud, you must only be involved in segments/matches with your rival. I don't think pitting Bryan against some mid-card guys like Bourne, Goldust, R-Truth, etc. would be a bad idea...it would showcase his abilities and further his connection with the fans and his longevity with the business.

However, the way I see it, WWE is underutilizing his talent. I never thought someone like him would fit in with this new WWE era just because he is an actual WRESTLER and WWE doesn't really favor wrestlers over entertainers anymore. But since they hired him back I figured they saw a star quality, and yet they seem to just be peppering him in for a few minutes on RAW in rather forgetful moments, esp. in the triple-threat-tag match last week with KAVAL, which seemed like it should have been a way better match than it was. My concern is that they are going to waste his time and ours.

IDK, what do you guys think?

 

[titadab05]

Seems to me Daniel Bryan has quite a cult following. His release from WWE recently definitely caused a stir, at least throughout the prowrestling internet community, with many hopeful he would get his chance to shine on the grandest prowrestling stage of them all, WWE, again. Then WWE brings him back at Summerslam, which was quite a nice surprise for me. My problem is this...

WWE gives Daniel Bryan, who was not close to a main event spot prior to his release, a big surprise return in the main event at SUMMERSLAM. This should obviously mean big things are in store for him. Or not...

Since then, they have given him no real mic time. His feud with the Miz cements him as a face/good guy, and yet all he really has been the victim/ instigator of are attacks involving the Miz (and Alex Riley). He has built up no real rapport with the crowd as I can barely hear any real pop for him other than an occasional few guys cheering his name ("Daniel Bryan!")every now and then.

His wrestling skills are obviously the most integral part of his successful indy career so far and yet WWE has not given him the opportunity to display his in-ring potential in exhibition matches. WWE seems to believe that when you are in a feud, you must only be involved in segments/matches with your rival. I don't think pitting Bryan against some mid-card guys like Bourne, Goldust, R-Truth, etc. would be a bad idea...it would showcase his abilities and further his connection with the fans and his longevity with the business.

However, the way I see it, WWE is underutilizing his talent. I never thought someone like him would fit in with this new WWE era just because he is an actual WRESTLER and WWE doesn't really favor wrestlers over entertainers anymore. But since they hired him back I figured they saw a star quality, and yet they seem to just be peppering him in for a few minutes on RAW in rather forgetful moments, esp. in the triple-threat-tag match last week with KAVAL, which seemed like it should have been a way better match than it was. My concern is that they are going to waste his time and ours.

IDK, what do you guys think?

Considering this push for him against Miz has been in the works since episode 1 of NXT, I disagree whole heartidly. Couple the fact that Miz never really does anything with his US Title aside from wearing it out for promos and the fact that he has Money In The Bank and has gotten the third biggest push (behind Orton & Barrett) lately and it makes perfect sense to get the US Title off of him and to take him from mid-card to the top-tier.

Maybe it makes less sense to put the belt on Daniel Bryan than to take it off of Miz, but my guess is Miz loses the title and then cashes in Money in the Bank at NoC to become the new champion, and it makes perfect sense, imo.

Of course, knowing WWE, they'll probably have Miz keep the title (loss by DQ?) and keep the money in the bank to cash in at a later date continuing his feud with Daniel Bryan...

 

[darqknyt]

Way to soon

Don't people get banned for such responses??
Daniel Bryan situation is similar to that of CM Punk.When Punk first debuted on ECW, they didnt give him a decent push because he didnt fit the "superstar" mold.But Vince clearly learnt his lesson after how big an asset Punk became(& still is).There is a growing acceptance of the role the IWC plays when it comes to people's perceptions of wrestling.So giving Bryan a push may not be what they want to do, but what the need to do.
Unlike the other NXT rookies, Bryan has real experience and has already proven himself outside of WWE.Had he simply been pulled from Nexus, but not released, he'd probably be in the same position he is right now.

As for the Miz, it makes sense to take the U.S title of him, because its simply being wasted.Putting it on Bryan would help revive the mid-card on RAW.

 

[fb481777]

I do not believe that it is too soon for Daniel to have a title shot. The timing is right. Do I think that Daniel should have some *Successful* matches before then? YES! With this title shot though, The Miz should NOT lose cleanly to Daniel O'Brian. I mean think about it, how can you have The Miz lose cleanly to Daniel and then The Miz become world champion? So, Yes, have Daniel win the belt, as the timing is perfect to give excitement to the belt again, especially given Daniel's recent popularity push. Daniel O'Brian though, needs to win the US title belt by DQ or cheating; just something crazy so that The Miz does not look weak win The Miz wins the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!

Now, obviously, I still want to see (apologies for switching here, just making a statement); I want to see The Miz and Alex Riley TAG TEAM CHAMPS, The Miz the US Title and World Heavy Weight Champion! All at the SAME TIME! That would be a great story line. Then, let Daniel OBrian win the US title. At least during this amount of time that would have passed, Daniel O'Brian would have had a chance to wrestle some great matches!

 

[JuviJuiceIsLoose]

Absolutely not. I don't think it's too soon at all. Matter of fact, before the creation of NXT was created, I was saying that Danielson should beat The Miz for the U.S. Title in his very 1st match.

So, IMO, I think they're behind schedule.

I don't think it's too soon because Daniel Bryan is a known commodity. I'd have a problem if Daniel Bryan was challenging for the WWE title this early like Sheamus and Wade Barrett, but he's challenging for a Mid-Card Title.

Daniel Bryan and The Miz have been feuding off and on since NXT 1st aired in February. That's 6 or 7 months. Plenty of time for build up to them finally having their match on Pay Per View.

You think that this has only had a couple weeks build up, and that's not true. IMO, this is the longest running feud in the WWE all year.

 

[420killer]

Alright lets start with the fact that I like Bryan as a wrestler. However it is way to early for this Im going to adress why briefly. First yes this fued has been going on since febuary but during that time Bryan has only won one time in the WWE and that was on paperview with cena winning after he had been eliminated. He is like 1 and 5 for his WWE carrer. I know what your thinking he's a known property, only to the internet community and we make up maybee a quarter of the audience if that much. To the rest of the WWE audience he is the guy that lost every match on NXT. His promos are painful at best so what I would do is at NOC I wold make a triple threat with Riley, Bryan, and Miz. Miz would think this is to advantage but have Riley take advantage of Bryan's work and pin miz. Then you free Miz for better things you set up a new fued with Bryan and Riley and you let bryan actually win a couple of matches before beating Riley for the belt.

 

[CrossRhodes]

Well I think they are pushing him the complete wrong way. I think they are making him lose so noone will expect him to win at NOC and then he will win the United States championship. They should of atleast built him up for a month before the title match.

 

[JuviJuiceIsLoose]

Alright lets start with the fact that I like Bryan as a wrestler. However it is way to early for this Im going to adress why briefly. First yes this fued has been going on since febuary but during that time Bryan has only won one time in the WWE and that was on paperview with cena winning after he had been eliminated. He is like 1 and 5 for his WWE carrer. I know what your thinking he's a known property, only to the internet community and we make up maybee a quarter of the audience if that much. To the rest of the WWE audience he is the guy that lost every match on NXT. His promos are painful at best so what I would do is at NOC I wold make a triple threat with Riley, Bryan, and Miz. Miz would think this is to advantage but have Riley take advantage of Bryan's work and pin miz. Then you free Miz for better things you set up a new fued with Bryan and Riley and you let bryan actually win a couple of matches before beating Riley for the belt.

Win-loss record in Pro wrestling means absolutely NOTHING!

Guys like Chris Jericho, and C.M. Punk probably have more losses than wins in the WWE and it doesn't matter a bit.

Sheamus and Wade Barrett have a lot more wins than losses, but they're still green as a blade of grass, IMO.

Daniel Bryan may not be the best on the mic, but Sheamus is the WWE Champ and he's a lot worse on the mic.

I don't understand you saying it's too soon for Daniel Bryan to challenge the Miz, but it's OK for Alex Riley to beat him???

What the hell has Alex Riley done? If Daniel Bryan hasn't done much in the WWE, Riley's done nothing!

All he's done is embarrass himself and the company after the bullshit he pulled on NXT last week.

He shouldn't even be on WWE television, let alone challenging the Miz for the U.S. title and beating him!

 

[WHAT?]

I think it's a great idea. They need to get the belt off of Miz and who is the best they could get to hold it, Daniel Bryan.
He could very well be on his way to winning the supposed unification of the Intercontinental/U.S. titles. I wouldn't doubt it.

 

[Auxlz]

Considering Daniel Bryan was suppose to go right to the WWE roster at first, and chose to stay back and do NXT first before going right to RAW or Smackdown! I don't think his title shot is to soon at all. If he had not asked to stay back and do NXT first he probably would of already gotten either the US title or been on SmackDown! with the IC title.

Maybe it makes less sense to put the belt on Daniel Bryan than to take it off of Miz, but my guess is Miz loses the title and then cashes in Money in the Bank at NoC to become the new champion, and it makes perfect sense, imo.

The problem I see with this is, how does it look when u have someone lose a midcard title to another midcarder, but then beat a main event superstars for the WWE Title.... The only way to do it is have the person be beat down bad b4 cashing in, and still Miz would look like a weak champion then because he lost to DB first and needed the person to be beat down ahead of time in order to get another title.

 

[anthonyavent]

Has nobody thought about Miz losing MIB lately? Shouldnt the storyline be Daniel Bryan makes Miz tap out, then Miz cashes in MIB only to be the first to lose? I mean, with all the build up of Miz saying how people finally respect him in the locker room, what better storyline than for him to lose it all? Then Miz can finally snap, since he has been slowly becoming an angrier and angrier character. I think it would be better for his character to lose it all, then build back up until he wins a championship clean...

 

[CarlSinclair]

I thin it is far to soon. The reason being I totally do not rate Danielson at all. Ok he was a big shot in RoH. I accept that it is more pure wrestling. I however think the product stinks.

I have watched it on and off for years and there has been some cool stuff but mostly its in MY opinion garbage. Its better than TNA I will give them that.

Anyway Danielson is not as big of a deal as the internet wishes he was. I think its totally ridiculous for him to be called 'the best wrestler in the world' at this stage. If anything its probably AJ Styles... MAYBE.

Regardless of that, is it too soon? Yes I don't think the WWE universe (you the millions of kids who watch this) really care about him at all.. and therefore its too soon to put a major belt on him.

Will WWE do it anyway? Most likely.

 

[ally1988]

Has nobody thought about Miz losing MIB lately? Shouldnt the storyline be Daniel Bryan makes Miz tap out, then Miz cashes in MIB only to be the first to lose? I mean, with all the build up of Miz saying how people finally respect him in the locker room, what better storyline than for him to lose it all? Then Miz can finally snap, since he has been slowly becoming an angrier and angrier character. I think it would be better for his character to lose it all, then build back up until he wins a championship clean...

Yeah this would be a great way of really building the Miz as a true top star. Have him climb all the way to the top to just fall short and then have him rebuild and do it all again before finally achieving. To build him up twice would only make him look stronger. As you say making him angrier and angrier is a great way to improve his character. Now I'm not saying give him another 6 years of building but to spend another few months soul searching and becoming more ruthless looking would do his persona a load of good.

The problem I see with this is, how does it look when u have someone lose a midcard title to another midcarder, but then beat a main event superstars for the WWE Title.... The only way to do it is have the person be beat down bad b4 cashing in, and still Miz would look like a weak champion then because he lost to DB first and needed the person to be beat down ahead of time in order to get another title

That's the whole way of MITB though, everyone who does it, with the exception of RVD, has looked weak in getting it. It's what they do afterwards that proves their strength or weakness. For me Miz just needs a little bit more before he's ready to hold the title successfully. Losing the US title and spending time kicking about the main event is what he needs and Daniel Bryan is perfect to carry the belt. No it's not too early the guy is a great wrestler who could put on a match with anyone.

 

[XXJJ]

No I dont think it is too soon for Daniel Byran. He stole the show on NXT season 1. He is pretty over with the crowd. In a weird way he probably became more popular when he got fired. Fans started that Daniel Byran chant. Thats probably why they brought him back. If they can make Sheamus an over night WWE champion. I dont see why they cant do the same for Byran with the US Title. Hopefully if he wins he has a nice long reign and some good fueds with the belt and really establishes himself.

 

[Rayne]

He's over enough with the crowd to make it work. Should Bryan Danielson win the US title (still not ready to call him Daniel Bryan) at Night of Champions, it sets up Miz to use his MitB at the end of the night, after a five-man match, in that kind of oh-so-predictable-but-not-entirely swerve that the WWE loves.

Don't expect Bryan Danielson to get a long US title reign; this would be his 'credibility building' title reign. The W will get to see how he does holding one of their championships, and the mark crowd will see him as a plausible midcard contender.

 

[The Doctor]

Hmm, let's count the ways Bryan is ready for the US Title: He gets some very good cheers, which is impressive for someone who's been back on TV for less than a month. This storyline has been building itself since NXT, so that's about six months of buildup. Bryan has been shown to be a viable contender ever since his return and has put Miz in the LaBell Lock and made him tap. On top of all that, there is NO ONE else who could contend for the US Title and possibly win. Miz has crushed all of his possible contenders in Bourne, Truth, and Morrison. He's riding the hot streak right now and the only midcarder who has been shown to even stand a chance against Miz is Bryan.

Hell no it's not too soon. In fact, it's perfect. It's probably better that Bryan got fired and came back as the seventh Team WWE member. It intensified the feud and fits in perfectly with the Night of Champions PPV, killing two birds with one stone.

 

[TellMeWhy]

Anyway Danielson is not as big of a deal as the internet wishes he was. I think its totally ridiculous for him to be called 'the best wrestler in the world' at this stage. If anything its probably AJ Styles... MAYBE.

Regardless of that, is it too soon? Yes I don't think the WWE universe (you the millions of kids who watch this) really care about him at all.. and therefore its too soon to put a major belt on him.

Will WWE do it anyway? Most likely.

Wahlaaah. I've been saying it all along. The IWC lives in an imaginary world where they think Daniel Bryan is over in the WWE Universe that they spam my usercp with red rep. NO Bryan is NOT over in WWE! He is over on the IWC but not with the women, mothers, and children that make up the WWE fanbase. He gets 0 reaction when he comes out. Do I think he's ready for the US title. No I don't. He's been built as a NXT jobber and now he's supposed to beat Miz? If he beats Miz clean, Miz is a joke

 

[vampirek]

Wahlaaah. I've been saying it all along. The IWC lives in an imaginary world where they think Daniel Bryan is over in the WWE Universe that they spam my usercp with red rep. NO Bryan is NOT over in WWE! He is over on the IWC but not with the women, mothers, and children that make up the WWE fanbase. He gets 0 reaction when he comes out. Do I think he's ready for the US title. No I don't. He's been built as a NXT jobber and now he's supposed to beat Miz? If he beats Miz clean, Miz is a joke

Argh yes the typical response, anyone who loses clean is a joke or a jobber. It's no surprise there are less and less clean finishes anymore.
As for Daniel Bryan not being over? Do you watch wrestling on silent because he gets a much better reaction than the majority of the midcarders. When was the last time you heard chants for R-Truth (outside the crap intro), Morrison and so on?
Plus the fact, I'm sure a rematch would be on the cards The Miz could easily help the process of making Danielson a credible champion (unlike The Miz who has done nothing with the US title).

As for all these comments about if Miz loses how can he become WWE champion? Well just look at his promos, he keeps talking about how everyone doubts him and doubts how he can achieve the next stage. This one is rather simple for WWE. Miz can cash in at any time, the next Raw talks about how he proved everyone wrong again and then lead him to his first title defence. He wins it and you have a credible champion with ease.
A title can do a lot to someone, just look at Kane. Look how they changed Swagger, how Edge went from midcard whiner to super heel and so on. One thing WWE doesn't tend to do and that mention the past.
Nobody mentions HHH jobbed to Warrior in seconds, that Orton was a kid with his on tv clip thing and so on. Why? because they can make anyone the top bill if they have the raw material to do so.

 

[TellMeWhy]

Argh yes the typical response, anyone who loses clean is a joke or a jobber. It's no surprise there are less and less clean finishes anymore.
As for Daniel Bryan not being over? Do you watch wrestling on silent because he gets a much better reaction than the majority of the midcarders. When was the last time you heard chants for R-Truth (outside the crap intro), Morrison and so on?
Plus the fact, I'm sure a rematch would be on the cards The Miz could easily help the process of making Danielson a credible champion (unlike The Miz who has done nothing with the US title).

As for all these comments about if Miz loses how can he become WWE champion? Well just look at his promos, he keeps talking about how everyone doubts him and doubts how he can achieve the next stage. This one is rather simple for WWE. Miz can cash in at any time, the next Raw talks about how he proved everyone wrong again and then lead him to his first title defence. He wins it and you have a credible champion with ease.
A title can do a lot to someone, just look at Kane. Look how they changed Swagger, how Edge went from midcard whiner to super heel and so on. One thing WWE doesn't tend to do and that mention the past.
Nobody mentions HHH jobbed to Warrior in seconds, that Orton was a kid with his on tv clip thing and so on. Why? because they can make anyone the top bill if they have the raw material to do so.

Who are you kidding? Daniel lost 13 weeks in a row on NXT and then got fired. He cameback at Summerslam, eliminated a few Nexus members and then lost. And ever since, he still hasn't won a match in WWE.

maybe you watch wrestling on silent: Look at Daniel Bryan coming out to the ring. He absolutely got no reaction.

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When R-Truth music hits, 90% of the time, the crowd pops. And he doesn't need an independant followers coming to WWE shows to chant his name because I guarantee you no child, mother, or father is chanting Daniel Bryan randomly at WWE shows.

All I'm saying is Daniel needs to be built up a bit before going for the US title. When he wins the US title, I doubt it will turn around for him and cause him to be instantly over in the WWE because WWE fans do not care about Bryan at this point. I feel they should build him up with some more victories instead of losses.

 

[Rammsteinerteen]

I actually look at it this way, from the beginning of NXT Season 1. Daniel Bryan had some sort of feud with Miz since febuary. This drew the crowds attention for quite some time. He made great promos already! Like you said what WWE wanted. He was impressive in SummerSlam, and his matches lately on Raw. Last night he cut a good promo also. Miz doesn't give a crap what happens to his US title. He never defends it because WWE creative team or Miz himself is an idiot. Daniel Bryan has made a very good feud with The Miz for a very long, I won't be surprised if Daniel Bryan wins.

 

[Dropkicked]

Carlito and Santino. Both won mid card titles in their very first WWE match. Hell, Santino did it while in Italy.

This isn't DB's first match. He's had the NXT matches, the summerslam matches and others (taggign with Kaval, etc). This by no means is out of the ordinary.

The guy is polished - end of story. And it abotu time they brough wrestling back to the belts. I say hand it over. Are there other Mid Carders who could hold it, probably, but not many credible ones come to mind.

However. I doubt he will win it already. Wont be suprised if it does, but it cannot be clean. Miz has a lot in front of him and losing to Bryan clean wont help.

 

[localcompetitor]

I terms of 'deserving' a U.S. Title shot I think there's about a half a dozen guys on the RAW roster who probably ahead of Daniel Bryan in the queue for a title reign (Evan Bourne, Ted Dibiase, Morrison)
But a Daniel Bryan/Miz pay-per-view match has always been on the cards even before Bryan was let go a few months back. The only reason the U.S. Title is on the line is because the next pay-per-view is Night of Champions and the title has to be on the line.

 

[Travaje]

It makes sense on a multiple of fronts.

-It gives the Miz something to do. He is NOT, repeat, NOT going to cash in that Money In The Bank briefcase anytime soon. He is not going to be feuding with Cena or Orton anytime soon. WWE is going to continue to build him up. Having a program with Bryan is the logical choice, as they already have a bit of history.

-If Bryan wins, it gives him the US Title, a Title has the Miz has put over rather than put over the Miz. I certainly forget that he's the US champ. Bryan can branch off and have programs with other guys wrestling for that title. It won't hurt the Miz....he's already way over and has lots of things going on, where Bryan does not.

-It's the Night of Champions. Miz was going to have to defend against somebody. Who? John Morrison? R-Truth? Wouldn't you rather see Bryan? Why should people have to wait? That strategy doesn't work anymore, you can't build up programs for long periods of time...people will simply not care, forget, move on, etc.

-If the Miz wins, it doesn't necessarily mean the Bryan/Miz feud is over. They could have another match.

-Alex Riley being in the picture could lead to several tag team matches in the near future, which will also give the Miz (and Bryan) something to do and build himself up. It's pretty obvious that they're trying to make you forget that Bryan was once part of the Nexus....he's had nothing to do with them since Summerslam.

Seriously, this match up was a no-brainer. If WWE is smart, it won't be a one time affair.

 

[LigerBomb]

Alright, "DBD US title shot too soon" lets see what ya got…

Seems to me Daniel Bryan has quite a cult following. His release from WWE recently definitely caused a stir, at least throughout the prowrestling internet community, with many hopeful he would get his chance to shine on the grandest prowrestling stage of them all, WWE, again. Then WWE brings him back at Summerslam, which was quite a nice surprise for me. My problem is this...

I thought WrestleMania was "The Grandest Stage of Them All"? But I guess in terms of wrestling companies WWE is the top global promotion. Understood.

WWE gives Daniel Bryan, who was not close to a main event spot prior to his release, a big surprise return in the main event at SUMMERSLAM. This should obviously mean big things are in store for him. Or not...

Huh? DBD was in NEXUS before he got released. He was spitting in Cena's face and probably would've been the co-leader or second in command behind Barrett. Since NEXUS was also in the ME at SS if DBD stayed he'd have not just been "close to a main event spot" but it would've been guaranteed. Granted, he'd've been on the other side of the ring but he was always going to be a part of that match.

Since then, they have given him no real mic time. His feud with the Miz cements him as a face/good guy, and yet all he really has been the victim/ instigator of are attacks involving the Miz (and Alex Riley). He has built up no real rapport with the crowd as I can barely hear any real pop for him other than an occasional few guys cheering his name ("Daniel Bryan!")every now and then.

Let's see now, he's only been back post SS 3 full weeks and already interrupted The Miz on the mic setting up his NoC match. As far as mic time is concerned I think he's doin' fine.

I don't get your "cements him as a face and yet…" comment at all. Sorry. And as for the pop? I think for a guy his level it's more than adequate. Granted it's not Cena/Orton level but it's not nearly as quiet as the cricket chirps you allude to either.

His wrestling skills are obviously the most integral part of his successful indy career so far and yet WWE has not given him the opportunity to display his in-ring potential in exhibition matches.

Really? How so? Forgetting all of NXT season 1 for a moment, he practically clowned out two of his ex-stablemates at SS and was made to look like a million bucks ('til the Miz's cheap-shot). Then he was put in a match on the following MNR and displayed his skills in the ring again (until another Miz interference). Over the following weeks he: easily ties up Miz in the LeBell Lock; wrestles in a 2on2on2 tag match; clowns Miz and Riley in the ring (again). They may not all be exhibition matches but I'd say he's done a fine job displaying his vast wrestling acumen.

WWE seems to believe that when you are in a feud, you must only be involved in segments/matches with your rival. I don't think pitting Bryan against some mid-card guys like Bourne, Goldust, R-Truth, etc. would be a bad idea...it would showcase his abilities and further his connection with the fans and his longevity with the business.

The guy is a decade plus vet so far so his longevity is pretty good all things considered already, but I guess you mean WWE longevity. Also on his first post SS show back, rather than bothering with Miz at all DBD went after former NEXUS stablemate Michael Tarver. If anything Miz instigated the whole thing by interfering with the match. So in that case I don't think he should be wasting his time on matches with other faces at all. Especially not when the US champion seems to ruin all his matches and keeps bashing his skull in with briefcases. I'd probably deal with that guy first. But hey, that's just me. I find I can focus on other things more when people aren't dropping me head first onto metal attaché cases.

However, the way I see it, WWE is underutilizing his talent. I never thought someone like him would fit in with this new WWE era just because he is an actual WRESTLER and WWE doesn't really favor wrestlers over entertainers anymore.

"Underutilizing his talent"? The man has been involved with NEXUS the main storyline of the whole summer. He got the rub from John Cena et al. as the Mystery Man of team WWE. He has wrestled or been involved in segments on every RAW since his SS return and has just set up a US title match against a man he has been in a heated feud with since his WWE debut back in FEBRUARY. But yea, you're right WWE is totally letting him go to waste.

But since they hired him back I figured they saw a star quality, and yet they seem to just be peppering him in for a few minutes on RAW in rather forgetful moments, esp. in the triple-threat-tag match last week with KAVAL, which seemed like it should have been a way better match than it was. My concern is that they are going to waste his time and ours.

See the above.

IDK, what do you guys think?

You're right, you don't know, finally something we agree on.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I think Daniel Bryan is ready for a title shot for a variety of reasons. A big reason is because Daniel Bryan is already pretty well over with the crowd and there are reasons for that. The entire 1st season of NXT was practically weaved around Daniel Bryan and Michael Cole's consistent barrage of attacks have only helped Bryan in the long run. Bryan's confrontations with Michael Cole during the 1st season of NXT, particularly the one in which he attacked Cole and called him a poor man's Jim Ross, only further elevated Bryan. Then, there's The Miz. The Miz and Bryan were the only NXT Pro and Rookie that had tension. And, of course, there was the firing of Daniel Bryan which I still say was nothing but a huge work. The internet was on fire that weekend and had people practically foaming at the mouth that he'd been released. However, the fact that the WWE allowed Bryan to work independent shows and basically chucking the 90 Day No Compete Clause should have been the first sign that this wasn't an actual firing.

The Miz needs to drop the United States Championship and soon. Now, that doesn't automatically mean that Bryan will win it at NOC. I do believe he'll win it soon, but I do think it's important for people not to go all ape shit crazy if they do decide to save the title change for another time.