ECW Champion Discussion Thread

[Mexican Geek]

Well, as many of you watched, the new contender is Elijah Burke. IMO? good choice, as you cant have the boogeyman as a contender right now (maybe never...)cause his feud with Big Daddy V, Cor Von is out indefinitely, and Kevin thorn is lost in the low-mid card.
for me, it was the most logical choice.

 

[lashley34punk]

This will be a while but in about january And if Punk still has the title they will have a Knox-Punk feud seeming they are already giving Knox a push.

 

[EPN17]

Well now with C.M Punk as the new ECW champ it looks like there will be a C.M Punk Vs. sadly...Big Boob V match at Unforgiven.

Naw they'd never do that man. Think about it, with titties that big Punk could easily defeat V by just giving him a colossal titty twister. The match'd only be like 30 seconds long before V would have to tap

Burke is the best choice, he is the most talented wrestler on the show right now and i'd rather see him fued with punk then morrison.

 

[Lil Wes]

Burke was a excellent choice IMO. I look forward to seeing a good feud between the 2. It's been teased before and never got to happen. Punk of course will get the win at UFG but maybe we'll get some sort of rematch at No Mercy. Punk/Burke should be a top canidate for MOTN..

Miz and V are more than likely future contenders. Neither were really ready yet as they have yet to get over with the fans. I'm glad they are out of the picture at least for now but it's bound to happen sooner or later.

 

[Mexican Geek]

This will be a while but in about january And if Punk still has the title they will have a Knox-Punk feud seeming they are already giving Knox a push.

I hope you are kiddin us....

Mike Knox? I ve heard loudest pops in a diva match than in a Mike Knox match!
he is maybe getting a little push, but you will see that he eventually will fade away, and I expect to see this sooner rather than later: "We wish him the best in his future endevours..."

Another contender could be....well, no one else than the FORMER ECW champion, John Morrison... just wait 30 days, and maybe 15 extra days to make Morrison pay his dues jobbing, and we will see him again in the title picture...

 

[Hart>HBK]

I would like to see Benjamin finally get a push, and what better way than in ECW. With ECW really only having Burke and Punk who are legit title contenders now (Cor Von and Morrison are out temporarily) I think that they should move Benjamin to ECW since Haas is gone too. They should give Benjamin a cocky superstar gimmick similar to MVP's where he says that he his the greatest athlete in wrestling. I don't think that The Miz is even a future world title contender and Big Daddy V is only getting oiled up for SD. Moving Benjamin over to ECW will help him reach his full potential much like Morrison's move from Raw to ECW.

 

[ACTAFOOL]

ya i have to say burke was the perfect choice, this was the feud ive been waiting to see!, they had one a while back, but now its for the gold! much more interesting, like ive said a thousand times these guys but on a great match, ive never disliked a match between them, i think they put on a better show than morrison/punk... except maybe for their last match wich i think every1 can agree was incredible

and there really wasnt any1 else to pick, big daddy v is in a feud with boogeyman, miz just sucks, thorn just sucks... sooo lets go with burke! ecw may be the c show, but it has givin me some very entertaining matches this year... im really suprised, now i think we need more talent there, its already great with punk/burke/morrison/cor von... but we need some more talented guys there also, i agree with shelton goin to ecw, it would be awsome to see him there, hes gonna get a push now on raw, but only until haas comes back so its not like its gonna give shelton an actual future on Raw...

 

[jumperpl]

Does noone understand Big daddy V is viscera jesus cjrist the guy was getting beat in singles all the time after his Undertaker feud this is just beating a dead horse, I mean come on Big Daddy V does anyone on the creative team have any mind to atleast make it less obvious. I still hold that if V gets the title I am done forever with ECW. I for one like the Punk gimmick he pulls it off pretty well, and in truth Morrison should not get the title at all hes a hack with no in ring ability in the least. Hes boring to watch and has a stupid gimmick with stupid moves. Plus he makes wrestling seem like Street Fighter when the guy gets clothslined he does a flip.

 

[San AntonioSon21]

The problem with the ECW Championship is they're simply aren't enough viable contenders at the moment. As much as I love seeing CM Punk as ECW Champion, I do realize that the lack of quality opponents somewhat devalues his title reign.

Part of that - lack of quality talent in ECW. I mean, other than John Morrison and Elijah Burke, is there really another viable contender for Punk's title?

Big Daddy V - Bidding his time in ECW until his eventual call to feud with Undertaker on Smackdown, the former Viscera will likely continue to wreak havoc on ECW, but I don't see him winning the belt or even getting to a PPV match vs Punk.

Kevin Thorn - I'm starting to like this guy as I think he's improved leaps and bounds since the days of Mordecai. I found his recent series with Stevie Richards to be pretty entertaining, and I cannot understand why you would push Tommy Dreamer (who you've buried for nearly a year) over Thorn in a 3 way match with Elijah Burke. I may be in the minority, but I think Thorn/Punk at No Mercy, would have been a much more intriguing match than Burke/Punk Pt.4,268. I think Vince probably has Thorn earmarked for an eventual move to SD as well, so why not make him a legit ECW Title threat?

Tommy Dreamer - It was kinda sad to see Dreamer wearing that bandanna to hide his bald spot. Reminds us all how much time has passed since Dreamer was last a viable ECW Title contender. I've never been the biggest fan of this guy, but after watching him basically get buried by other top guys on ECW for nearly a year, how are we supposed to believe he's suddenly going to beat CM Punk? It seems as if that rumored "Rocky"-type angle that was once pegged for Ric Flair is now going to Dreamer, the aging ECW icon looking for one last run at the belt. Sorry, but I don't buy that.

I know ECW is supposed to be somewhat of a breeding ground for younger talent instead of a legit equal to RAW and SD (I mean, has it ever been?). Well, where is the talent?

I'd love to see WWE creative shuffle some guys around the board and elevate the talent level in ECW in 2007/2008:

Gregory Helms - Although currently sidelined by injury, what better place to give Helms a sustained push than ECW? I think Helms is still young enough to make an impression and I think he could have a nice run as a heel counterpart to Punk.

Shelton Benjamin - I've always felt this guy needed to be paired with a guy that could really talk - and maybe Elijah Burke is that guy for him. We all know how talented Benjamin is - but he hasn't been able to rise above mid-carder status on RAW or SD. In ECW, pairing him with Burke as they both chase CM Punk for the belt could finally bring out the best in this guy. It could be the spot to finally elevate him to main event status.

Santino Marella - Before they bury him completely as a new version of Nick Dinsmore, why not send a vengeful Marella to ECW to work a stiff, MMA style gimmick? We know the guy can be a funny heel on the mic, why not give him the chance to do more? While some may not see him as an ECW Champion, he could definitely elevate the talent level and do much more than he's doing now.

SuperCrazy - An ECW original, he proved during a short RAW push in 2006 that the legendary luchador can still go. He would be much more fun to watch than The Miz or Balls Mahoney. I think he could help the younger talent improve by his example alone, and like Marella, while maybe not a future ECW Champion - he would improve the qualiy of the show.

There are also signed talent like Derek Neikirk, Colt Cabana and Sinn that could all make ECW more enjoyable, more watchable and help the young talent learn to perform in front of crowds, and on television, before they're moved to either RAW or SD.

While I would love to see WWE pursue guys like Bryan Danielson, Chris Sabin, Mistico, Claudio Castagnoli, Chris Hero and especially Samoa Joe (adding all these guys would make ECW the fan boy show of choice) - I think there is enough currently under contract to make ECW a better show and elevate the quality of the ECW Championship.

The belt and CM Punk as champion will only be elevated when the talent around him is elevated as well.

 

[markquitco2882]

yup, the word going around is the push won't last for long. And with the rumored interaction with tony atlas which may have been the reason he was squashed by BDV during NO MERCY. I do hope they give him a little more mic time as he really does well with a live mic in hand. He needs to freshen up his move set by adding a few more variations since his move set is getting a little more predictable. The cyber sunday match will basically be a a choice depending on your preference, if your looking for a quality match, it should be morrison, if your looking for a fresh match-up it could be the MIZ, Big V can provide for an interesting david vs. Goliath match but I doubt they'd let BDV loose clean to Punk since I've heard their preparing him to Feud with Taker...well I hope they see the light that PUNK is really really good and they should push him to that mega star level.

 

[Jack bruce]

me nor none of my friends like punk so there i said it, i want him to lose the title to anyone but BDV so i can start watching ECW again. He was good when he strated out but now hes just dull and boring to watch, (except with burke and sometimes morrison but other than that he puts me to sleep) maybe he shouldve stuck in the indy scene wwe aint for everyone, when he won that title i knew i was threw with ecw. So i have a question i need to be answered whats so great about cm punk?

 

[Trumike]

I think CM Punk will do better on Smackdown. ECW is getting to boring. We see the same matches. Punk vs Miz isn't ppv quality. Now we should vote for Morrison who we saw be Punk in a non title match for free on ECW. BDV needs to hurry up and go to smackdown. Maybe Mark Henry should come over. Henry beating up on Balls. Its something new and then he can feud with Boogyman. Then maybe Punk will be recognized as a true talent. As for Tony Atlas, he showed himself to be arrogant and not even now who is champion. Come on. If you get a guest speaker shouldn't they update them on the current storylines.

 

[Showtime]

The MIZ, thats right the Miz should be ECW champion, and u should vote him to fight CM Punk at CS. I can give u ten reasons why u should. #1, he's the MIZ, #2 John Morrison was caught buying steriods, #3 BDV would just injure CM punk, something that doesn't need to happen, #4 BDV doesn't want to win, he wants to squash and get DQed, #5, if the didn't want the miz they'd have pushed burke, #6 same with thorn, #7 they need to show something came good out of TE4, #8, its someone the fans could see Tommy Dreamer beating, and wouldn't that be awesome, #9, the Miz continues to annoy JBL, and #10, it would be awesome if the fans could vote in the least likley candidante. So vote for the MIZ!!! and lets see if the impossible CAN HAPPEN!

 

[RMS13]

well i think that big daddy v should win the title from CM punk and have kane feud with him for a long time! i think i will be very interesting and they could have a lot of good matches with stimpulations such as inferno matches, casket matches, buried alive, etc.

 

[BigMike1994]

CM Punk might be some of the best natural talent WWE has to offer. he's a great in ring competitor and a great showman. He manages to keep the littlies entertained while still entertaining the more mature WWE fans.

As for punk as a champion I would rather see John Morrison as the champ I really like morrison he would probably be one of my favourite ECW superstars with CM Punk up there aswell.

 

[SteaktimeWWE]

You know what i think?
1. Morrison is talented and his mathces aren't boring, but i cant stand his Gimmick, with him using big fancy words. His Mic skill is good but not main event.
2. Punk has no mic skills at all: hes like bobby lashley, its his In Ring Abilities. to tell you the truth, fans only like punk cuz of his in ring skills and cuz hes a face
3. ECW Champion should be given to a star that is as big as like Batista or Kane(pun) and let the new stars try to get it, much like Bobby Lashley and Big Show. They'll give ECW Champion more prestige and its Champion more push. A new star beating a new star isn't the right thing.

EX for #3
- imagine Cody Rhodes being the New ECW Champ, and the Miz beat Rhodes. The Miz wouldn't be considered as a great champion.
- other way around. If The Undertaker is the new ECW Champ and The Miz beat him, then the Miz would be considered as a greater champion than if he beat Cody Rhodes. ( no harm to Rhodes)

 

[justinsayne]

2. Punk has no mic skills at all: hes like bobby lashley, its his In Ring Abilities. to tell you the truth, fans only like punk cuz of his in ring skills and cuz hes a face

What in ther blue hell are you talking about, Punk has no mic skills?!?!?!, are you kidding me, Punk is great on the mic, WWE just hasn't given him the chance to cut a classic promo like the ones he cut back in his ROH days, fans like Punk cause they realize he has talent, unlike most of the other shitty wrestlers in the company, and yes he's a face, but so was Cena and a lot of people booed his ass out of the arena when he was champ, Punk is nothing like Lashley, Lashley is a huge waste of talent, the guy has a lot of potential, and if WWE would use him right he could be great, he could be like Lesner, but WWE isn't allowing that to happen for Lashley, and Lashley has very week mic skills, the guy is in desperate need of a mouth peice, but back to Punk, if WWE would just let Punk be himself, then you would see what your missing, Punk is great on the mic, he just needs a little freedom from the writers and be able to cut his promos his way

 

[King-Aldo]

I couldn't agree more with BigMike1994's views on CM Punk. At the moment he has to be my favourite wrestler, as he has the complete package. As for no mic skills? Thats not right. He's not been in WWE for long, so give him chance.

I think that CM Punk would be very better on SmackDown! to whoop Edge's ass after ECW this week lol! CM Punk is the future of WWE. But he would be better with a different title on him.. But thats a long way away yet.

 

[drnitro]

well who would i like to see a champ would be someone other than punk just cause he's had the title so much i feel i like him and all but wana see that around someone else’s waist
who should get a shot though and or a feud with him would be S.Benjamin have him turn on burke go and win the title 3-way feud with Burke and punk this would only work though if they gave them time on tv like 15min on ECW and mabey17-20 on a PPV but it would be cool i think

 

[kilva]

From WWE.com
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – On the very first edition of ECW on Sci Fi in 2008, Chavo Guerrero made a personal oath to earn championship gold this year, promising that CM Punk would be his “stepping stone” to achieving that accolade. Tonight in Virginia, Chavo made good on his resolution and became the new ECW Champion, with a decent amount of help from his newfound “familia” – a family that includes the Rated-R Superstar.

What do you guys have to say for this? I think its kinda great that Chavo finally deserved a push like this, but I think it wont last too long. Chavo is good enough though. He carries almost the same in-ring/mike experience like Eddie Guerrero's(RIP)

 

[hurrakaingvc]

i personally think its awesome. chavo has always been a fav of mine. im glad he is getting a shot at the lime light. maybe he can get out of the large shadow of uncle eddie. he has tremendous potential and is a great heel. i hope it lasts to at least wrestlemania, maybe loosing it to the rumored for one last big push tommy dreamer. they can work the familia as a 4 horseman like group that help edge and chavo keep the titles underhandedly. they could even give ryder and hawkins the smackdown tag belts to make the group more legit. just some thoughts, but anyway its great to see chavo get what he deserves.

 

[jman314]

i'd like to say congrats to chavo, finally winning a singles title OTHER than the "vacant" cruiserweight. I personally love the fact that wwe gave him the ecw championship for 2 reasons. One they needed to take the belt of cm punk before he became the cena of ECW, and secondly chavo has been thru so much with eddie and benoit (RIP), and its kind of poetic to have him win the title chris was supposed to win before he died

 

[A.J.]

Chavo Guerrero​

Chavo Guerrero capitalized on a timely spear from Edge in a No Disqualification Match against CM Punk to become the new ECW Champion. ​

 

[A.J.]

Chavo Guerrero​

Chavo Guerrero capitalized on a timely spear from Edge in a No Disqualification Match against CM Punk to become the new ECW Champion. ​

I have to admit I was not shock to see Chavo win the gold tonight on ECW. You knew that once Chavo was with Edge and Vickie that he soon be holding some gold, and that gold is non other than the ECW Championship. I see Chavo holding the for awhile possibly losing it at Mania to Punk or Benjamin in a three way match. Though i guess we can now see Punk chase the title and this should let him be in the rumble but lets see how Chavo runs with the gold though it dont mean much.

 

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

I was 50% surprised tonight. At first I thought he had no chance when they started the feud and it was just some filler due to the Royal Rumble needing some extra build. Then, with the whole Edge stable, that's when you have to know that they'll be gathering some gold.

Watch out for the Edge-heads to become tag team champions soon.

As for Chavo? Other people deserve it ahead of him, I feel, but he's just a transitional champ anyway. He won't have it too long.