It is one thing to talk on social media, which anyone can do. It is admirable that Ziggler speaks the truth about backstage stuff. But what good does that do if he isn't developing his character personality?
Keep in mind that this is an era where if people aren't in the top tier Main event then they still have to follow a script instead of improvising like in the previous eras.
Like I pointed out before, Ziggler is not the first WWE performer to be shafted by the system. Look at Sheamus. He was heavily pushed on ECW, promoted to the main roster, and then demoted after the whole "King Sheamus" gimmick. He has since rebounded rather nicely and has always managed to both perform in the ring and be a standout personality. Which is again my point about Dolph. He lacks the star power and inate oozing of personality that makes one a top star & company face.
Ok, first off Sheamus got pushed again because he became a workout buddy for HHH ala Batista.....atleast in part. So whether or not Kevin Dunn liked him (because he doesn't) he was going to get pushed again. But honestly, you might disagree with me but even though Sheamus is popular, his character has been ruined by being turned into an Irish John Cena as a face. Which is probably why his booking became directionless during the summer and he was relegated to feuds with Damien Sandow instead of being in the title pictures. Sheamus is very talented but again the superhero face thing is working for him.
That's a cop-out and you know it! Big name stars have always risen up and showcases their own talent and personas whether or not the machine was behind them. Look at Steve Austin. He was "the RingMaster" which was quite possibly the worst gimmick ever and he floundered around doing nothing and was stuck doing lower card obscurity feuds. He then got his opportunity, became Stone Cold Steve Austin, and regularly showcased his unique personality. Austin is proof that the WWE machine may not see main event status in you, but if you are good enough you will rise up and become a star. Dolph hasn't done this though he is very skilled in-ring. His personality is sorely lacking and I'd like to see him show us exactly who Dolph Ziggler is and what he is about. Calling himself a catchy name and saying very little on the mic will not translate and smart fans notice things like that. The fact is Dolph Ziggler has no charisma at all and his promos are quite often very boring. Can't you even remember one big promo from him? I sure can't
Yes "smart" fans noticed things like that. It's funny that you mentioned that because at first people were calling him a smark darling and now casuals are into him as well for some reason. Whatever it is, it's gotten people behind him and as I said before when you're promo time is under 1 minute, the opportunities for an "amazing" promo is few and far in between. Did I say he's in the Stone Cold, Hogan class in terms of "charisma" no? Because I'm not holding him to that standard but I still think he's a good performer with lots of charisma especially off screen.
Again, this is the PG era. The crowd will get behind Ziggler or anyone else being overcome by odds or doing flashy moves. That proves nothing to me. Show me who your character is. Take action. It is that simple and Dolph hasn't really broke out and done that.
So now you're discrediting the audience for liking him?...Brilliant. On top of that this is a copout answer and you know it. If what you said was true then Tyson Kidd, R-truth, and Justin Gabriel whom have flashy moves would be more over than they currently are. Obviously, Ziggler's character is a show stealer that's determined to do what he can to entertain the crowd and has a lot of confidence in himself. If you want to argue the dimensions of the show-off character(on screen) then he shows why he's good and doesnt always tell. simple, effective, and regardless of the elements you try to argue. The crowd is behind and has been for a while now.
There are guys whom you can remember certain phrases or entire promos from because they were that good. Miz did that as a heel. Ziggler hasn't yet, to which I'd like to see that change.
Now true Ziggler doesnt often use catchphrases outside of spinoff material for WWE but when he does that "show.....OFF" thing the crowd will and has said it along with him.
You can post hundreds of Zig videos and they are all just reinforcing my point. Ziggler is not deep enough as a character and if he doesn't start showcasing what makes him a "Show Off" he'll be just another flash in the pan to which wrestling and entertainment has had plenty of in its history. Trust me, I have been watching wrestling for awhile and I am now 30. I have seen legends, future legends, current stars, and flukes alike. If Dolph hopes to put himself in the same category with bonafide stars, he's going to have to go all in and start developing a very relatable persona that resonates with fans!
I have been watching wrestling since I was 6 years old and now I'm 22...I've seen material from the 80s, early 90s, Ruthless Agression, Attitude Era alongside WCW, JCP, and ECW stuff. So chances are I've seen all the legends, future legends, current stars, and flukes that you have seen. So what's your point?....This isnt a pissing contest for who has been a wrestling fan longest, is it?
Either way, the reason his character is a show-off is because he steals the show with his work in the ring and his stuff obviously resonates with the fans already.
Regardless the point of those videos was to show you the stuff he's managed to do with his character with the same name on things that arent on WWE television. He's shown that he can be witty in a cocky but likeable way, develop his own catchphrases and even shows traces of Ric Flair in his delivery on that spin-off he was hosting.Yet he hasnt done any of that on TV. Which I again point to the fact that even when he's more popular than ADR, he was getting less promo time than him when he was in the WHC feud. THAT would have been the time to bring in the confident wittyness, the Ric Flair influenced verbiage, and the super determined aspect of his character. I showed you the videos because I feel THAT is good groundwork to incorporate more into his face character. I hope you arent just undermining that intended point solely because it doesnt fit the agenda you are trying to get across.
Really, it is sad how WWE has screwed up the World Title for Smackdown. It used to be the WCW World Heavyweight Title and had a lot of well known legends hold it. It is now nothing more than a glorified mid-card belt used to test up-and-coming potentials. While Dolph has all the potential in the world, he has yet to have that definitive breakout moments in which years later people point to it as his moment that he made it to the top. Most fans these days are under the age of 13 and will cheer for anything. Whether it is cartoony characters like Santino Marella or a guy like Ziggler who does amazing moves in the ring. The real test is what he can do as WWE Champion and the fact that he hasn't won the big one yet tells you I am not alone in my assessment of Zolph!
Sure, he hasnt won the WWE championship yet BUT he most likely would have kept the WHC if it wasnt for the concussion, double turn, and them coming up with a sensible way to break him from Langston and AJ Lee.
Also, Are you saying that if you're not in the main event for the WWE title then you aren't either good or going to be popular? All I'm saying is I'm not so much worried about him being in the WWE title picture but am opened to it. I'm moreso saying that he deserves the Smackdown title more than anyone that's currently pursuing it. I liked guys like Jake The Snake, Mr. Perfect, Ricky Steamboat etc despite them never winning the WWE gold and yet they are still memorable characters even to this day. I think Ziggler again should be at the top of Smackdown's title picture not Raw's because he's not up there with Punk, Bryan, and Cena on the mic just yet but he can easily change my mind. So no obviously you arent alone in your assessment of Ziggler because no matter how good a wrestler is, he or she will always have critics. Some harsher than others but still he has critics and he/she might silence some of them but not all of them ever.
