Make Otunga the leader of The New Nexus

[Mighty NorCal]

Punk is gone now, one way or another,as far as the New Nexus are concerned.


Sure he is shit, but has a huge persona, fine mic skills, and a great look. He has the overall aura of a star, may as well just go ahead and do it. Bring back Hunky Harris and add another guy from one of the other seasons, and have them use nothing but gang tactics while Otunga talks shit.

Bring back the raising of the fist and the sparkly cool hoody. Success written all over it, and better than anything else that could be done with this lot as of now.

 

[HorsemenNo4]

I don't think he has the star power to lead the group. People won't buy Nexus merchandise if Otunga is leading the group.

He should break out on his own at this point. Continuing Nexus would be like NWO 2000; milking an old cow trying to get cash for very lost drop.

If Punk really is leaving, disband Nexus and give Otunga a run on his own. He could do well in the mid-card going for the US title.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Like you said, the look, a half decent talker, I'd certainly make him the leader of The Nexus. It's a nothing group now anyway. A storyline in which he's the leader who kills the group because of his ineptitude would be interesting. That can lead to him being removed and Barrett coming back into the group, along with Sheffield. Probably get rid of McGillicutty, keep Ryan and add some fresher faces and the group could be worth watching again.

I think the initial invasion was too good for them to give up on the group, even a year on.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

I don't think he has the star power to lead the group. People won't buy Nexus merchandise if Otunga is leading the group.

How do you know, when he has hardly had the chance to step up and show what he can do? It looked like it was all but a certainty back last winter when he was having Alpha dog issues with Barrett in the original.

Especially that hoody. Shit, I want to buy one right now.

 

[Monkey_Mania]

Well, with Punk on the outskirts. I think that it might not be a bad idea. Like you said, he does have the look, and the decent enough mic skills. So why not? Husky Harris like you said needs to be back on my screen, and Skip Sheffield is due to make a return. Get rid of Mason Ryan, and you might be on to something here. I just don't know if the people that aren't the 10%ers would believe Otunga as the leader.

 

[The Crock]

I actually like this idea. He's a good mouthpiece, so he'd make sense as the leader. I'd see him as a coward-like leader, but an effective one. Like you said, he'd certainly focus on gang beat downs and keep his own ass out of the line of fire. It makes sense to me. There's no reason for guys like Punk to have to stay with Nexus, let them be a stable of young guys led by a young guy, they can fend for themselves. Hell, I liked Nexus more before Punk anyway, I was very excited when Otunga was "rebelling" from Barrett too, it could totally work.

For those saying that Otunga doesn't have the "star power," you're totally wrong. That's basically all he's riding on, star power. He just has an aura about him, the way he acts, he makes fans buy into his star power... That's why he'd be a good leader. He'd make us fans believe what he's saying, he'd make Nexus an entity on its own again.

 

[HorsemenNo4]

How do you know, when he has hardly had the chance to step up and show what he can do? It looked like it was all but a certainty back last winter when he was having Alpha dog issues with Barrett in the original.

Especially that hoody. Shit, I want to buy one right now.

It's just an observation from the slivers of time he's had on his own. The segments where he was in the hotel hiding from Cena or going against Barrett didn't stand out to me.

You're quite right when you said he hasn't had a chance to step up. If he was to take over Nexus, he would need more time in the spotlight to take over. Right now I don't think he has the drawing power Nexus needs to be successful wherever they are taking that group.

Given some actual time on camera, something he hasn't received in awhile, he could lead the group. At this time with the little opportunity given, I don't think he should lead the group.

Hope you at least see my point whether you agree or not

 

[Mighty NorCal]

What I am obviously drawing on here is when the Rock stepped up as leader of the NOD. Obviously the Rock was about ten times as advanced as Otunga is now, but its the same concept. Pretty boy talking shit and leading the renegade group. As long as they keep them to short matches with lots of intereferance in one on one situations, and team matches, it will cover up their in ring shortcomings until they have become more seasoned. Itll be far more about segments and character development than actual matches.

 

[FSWWE]

People usually bash Otunga, but he has been improving a lot in the ring and that is the few reasons for the existence of WWE Show Superstars, to see guys working well in the ring.

Otunga has good mic skills, he walks and speaks like he was Brad Pitt or something, in the beginning he was so good as Barrett and I also loved the "rebellion" from him and I was looking forward to see Otunga helping Cena, but well WWE is misusing him too.

If CM Punk is really leaving after MITB (and he is, 'cause he isn't advertised for no show after that) he is going to be the one to step up in the Stable and probably Mason Ryan will destroy him.
I can see Otunga being US Champion or IC Champion on his own, he just needs to lose some pounds, he is too small for his arms

Like a few guys in the WWE he has the tools, but nobody gives him a chance.
He isn't in the WWE because of Jennifer Hudson, I think that they never said anything about his wife.
And one more thing, he looks like a guy that could be easily be a "Divas" favorite, you know like The Miz and stuff x)

 

[billm75]

Punk is gone now, one way or another,as far as the New Nexus are concerned.


Sure he is shit, but has a huge persona, fine mic skills, and a great look. He has the overall aura of a star, may as well just go ahead and do it. Bring back Hunky Harris and add another guy from one of the other seasons, and have them use nothing but gang tactics while Otunga talks shit.

Bring back the raising of the fist and the sparkly cool hoody. Success written all over it, and better than anything else that could be done with this lot as of now.

What? WHAT?!!!!! Otunga is a turd in the punchbowl that was the Nexus. Of all the NXT guys he was and still is by far the least interesting, talented and athletic of the group. I have never seen anything in this guy. I don't care who the hell he's married to, is she wrestling? no? No need for Otunga. He flat sucks.

 

[LegendK1ller]

Punk is gone now, one way or another,as far as the New Nexus are concerned.


Sure he is shit, but has a huge persona, fine mic skills, and a great look. He has the overall aura of a star, may as well just go ahead and do it. Bring back Hunky Harris and add another guy from one of the other seasons, and have them use nothing but gang tactics while Otunga talks shit.

Bring back the raising of the fist and the sparkly cool hoody. Success written all over it, and better than anything else that could be done with this lot as of now.

I agree, I really think if Otunga was given the opportunity to lead Nexus, he could possibly get over. He could talk about how Barret and Punk were weak leaders etc... The problem is WWE Creative is kind of stupid with things like this, if he does get the lead, hopefully they play it smart and figure out ways to have Nexus get over once again.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

I think, of all Nexus members not named CM Punk, he has the mic skills to lead a crew. However, what about actual wrestling?

I think once he gets in the ring, it's over with. The guy hasn't put on a decent match since... well, ever. He is a natural talker, but that's where it ends. I suppose if he were to improve, leaps and bounds, in the ring, he'd have a shot. If not, no thanks.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

thats why I said keep it short, and keep the other members heavily involved via interefereance.

I mean, what shot does anyone have with 5 against 1 odds? If the group is out there working as a whole, it lightens the load on Otungas woefull ring ability.

 

[billm75]

thats why I said keep it short, and keep the other members heavily involved via interefereance.

I mean, what shot does anyone have with 5 against 1 odds? If the group is out there working as a whole, it lightens the load on Otungas woefull ring ability.

Ok, if I concede that he's ok on a microphone, where does your plan lead to? At some point, the group has to dissolve and he has to prove himself as a singles competitor, correct? No faction has ever lasted an entire career, consistently. DX was a pet project for HHH and HBK, that doesn't count.

When Otunga has to deliver in the ring, that's when he's out of the business, and frankly I don't see the point in paying this turd any longer than you have to. Ask the average, non-IWC fan who David Otunga is, and chances are they won't have a clue. Or if they do, it will be a very vague recollection of the name, but they couldn't even tell you he's a tag team champ. (which is another post altogether).

Why are people so high on Otunga? I don't see it. Someone please, please PLEASE explain to me what you see in this guy?

 

[Mac Attack]

Punk is gone now, one way or another,as far as the New Nexus are concerned.


Sure he is shit, but has a huge persona, fine mic skills, and a great look. He has the overall aura of a star, may as well just go ahead and do it. Bring back Hunky Harris and add another guy from one of the other seasons, and have them use nothing but gang tactics while Otunga talks shit.

Bring back the raising of the fist and the sparkly cool hoody. Success written all over it, and better than anything else that could be done with this lot as of now.

Although I think that this would be interesting television I wouldn't want Otunga being the beneficiary of it. I would love to see if any of the Nexus members have what it take to make it out on their own and I would say No. I would love to see this as a method for someone who has been around for a while get a push. I think that Otunga is not good enough to derserve this and I think that if anybody I think this should go to Del Rio. But having a stable around just to keep the new younger guys remain new is just stupid and could be put to a better use.

 

[billm75]

Skip Sheffield makes a comeback as the de-facto leader of what's left of the Nexus....which isn't much to be honest. That's a great way to re-introduce someone who actually has what it takes to succeed in this business. Leave Otunga backstage washing out jock straps or something.

 

[Dagger Dias]

I couldn't agree more, Norcal! I have been suggesting the same thing in other threads. Nexus was the best thing in years before Punk took over it. Not that Punk himself isn't good, it's that Nexus got overshadowed by him and suffered from bad booking. Otunga was more or less the second in command during Barrett's version of Nexus. He led them onto Smackdown without Barrett once and they caused chaos there too. Otunga taking over Nexus would be great because it would take them out of Punk's shadow and they could begin invading both shows again like they should have never stopped doing. Slater and Gabriel could be recruited again now that Punk is gone (they left due to his initiation, remember?) and Skip could also be brought back in. There's your REAL "new" Nexus. Under Otunga's leadership they could try once again to make an epic impact and perhaps go after the championships all at once. I would like to see the Nexus Hoodie return too. That thing was awesome.

 

[fenfool]

Otunga needs some actual wrestling time...be it FCW, Superstars, whatever. He has done little more than stand around for a year now. If Nexus is to stay around, they need a little star power, and more numbers. 5 guys working together takes down anyone. 3 can get beat up by a tag team. Bring back Gabriel and the Wendy's chick, and put a pissed-off Drew McIntyre in as the leader...maybe have him go nuts on the Wendy's chick to show he belongs as the leader, then go back to their roots of ganging up on whoever they come across. Otunga was in all iterations of the group, but hasn't really done much. Maybe build some tension in him thinking he should lead...but IF they are to stay around and be at all relevant, you can't make Otunga the leader straight off.

 

[WWWYKI777]

I don't know , it might work to have Otunga as the leader.

Nexus has been ruined since it was handed over to CM Punk and had its Corre members removed.... w/o even CM Punk I donno , maybe its time to end Nexus

Then again maybe Nexus w/o punk would be a return to the root of its purpose , NEW guys getting themselves over through ridiculous means

 

[gwumusic10]

Otunga Sucks enough said.

In my opinion the whole nexus thing has run its course. It was dead when Barrett got traded to Smackdown.

If the whole crappy Nexus thing has to continue then Mason Ryan I feel has the most momentum and he should be the new leader.

 

[cm ben]

Not a bad idea, but I almost feel like they should just kind of let the Nexus fizzle out at this point... it started strong, of course, with the original seven or eight; then it got a little bit confusing with the Nexus and the Corre; then it got squashed by Randy Orton and group members started randomly disappearing; now I really don't know what it is--it doesn't seem like a unified group anymore, and the Nexus as a whole doesn't seem to be accomplishing much of anything.

Unless he did an AMAZING job and completely turned the group around, having Otunga take over would just be another weird, pointless turn in the history of what was originally an awesome stable. And, hey, maybe he would do an amazing job, but until he proves that to me, I'm gonna stick by my guns and say they should just let all the Nexus guys go their separate ways and distance themselves from what the Nexus is right now.

 

[TopOfTheTron]

I can see what your talking about in my head and I really like the idea of it, but I think it's an idea that would have been tried before CM Punk took over. To me it looks like Nexus is over and will disband soon. they have gone from a group of young violent guys who would kick the crap out of anyone who stands in their way, to a small group that just interferes in CM Punk's matches every week. I don't think a new leader can turn that around now.

 

[Loganity]

Not a terrible idea. I think WWE screwed up the concept when they made Punk the leader. When Barrett was the leader of the group it was young fresh faces and they were dominant. Honestly I thought they were the most interesting group since the original NWO.

I was also very interested in the New Nexus when it first started as I am a huge fan of Punk. But slowly he just got pushed to mid-card status which obviously lessened the credibility of the group.

If punk is truly done with the Nexus and in all likely-hood he is,then I think the Nexus/New Nexus angle has ran its course.

A possible idea would be Otunga leader but rename it perhaps?

 

[iwinulose]

-otunga as the leader of the nexus..... sir/ma'am that is a bad idea. once punk is gone nexus should be over or a new star should take over like the miz (cause we all know he needs people around to win), or del rio (cause he cant wrestle either....)...... yeah i went their and i aint coming back.

-the issues with otunga is that he has no star power, his boos arent the kind of boos heels get, its more a vickie boo (yes i think there is a difference so shush). uh he is crap in-ring and talking is nothing if you dont back it up every so often to remind people why you can trash talk and get away with it. barret had to do it, punk had to do it, which means otunga should have to do it (but he cant wrestle for shit so that cancels that out). actually i only really like mason ryan from the new nexus, the other guys are pretty awful to be honest.

-once punk leaves the new nexus should disband, the tag team champs should hold the title for another month or so then lose the titles, maybe have a feud with whoever wins the titles, then otunga should be released from contract. justin should be given a shot, and mason should be given a shot as well, maybe even husky harris if he returns should be given an opportunity to shine. sorry but thats my outlook on things as far as the new nexus are concerned.

 

[Uncle Phatso]

Someone said that Mason Ryan diserves to be the new leader? HOW? This dude has the looks, the moveset, and everything else. He even gets to work with one of the E's best tallents atm in Cm punk. And he has done nothing but not impress anyone. He could of had a rocket shoved up his ass right at the begining and still would have fallen flat on his face. Why? Because that's all he has. Looks, he was terrible from what I saw in Fcw on the stick and in the ring. Guess what? Think why they don't give him the mic.... Because he's garb. He has a powerhouse moveset to build off, and he can't even do that. Jesus how hard is it to slam someone right and drop a few elboes on him?

Otunga on the other hand has sort of impressed me since last year. He has a long line of work ahead of him. But for sure he has the look and some allright mic skills to back that up. He needs to work out a small moveset for himself and perfect it and I believe he would do fine mixing in new moves from time to time outside of that moveset. Stomps and punches just won't cut it in a match, even if it just is to further the Nexus.

Outside of that I think it could be a great small group atm to be in the mid card scene to work on growing into the superstars of tommorrow.