Managers In WWE - William Regal Should Manage Wade Barrett

[Otacon]

With the WWE pushing Vicki Guerrero as a manager and her having a stable, I was hoping we would see a few more manager roles in WWE. I noticed the RAW they did from Mexico had a lot of escorts come out with the wrestlers.

I'd really like to see William Regal used more in WWE, besides jobbing out, I bet he could be an awesome manager type roll for Wade Barrett. Two brash Englishmen.

The right manager can hype your match and just make it more exciting to watch, I hope the WWE brings more in in 2012

 

[Mustang Sally]

I like this idea. The European connection between the two can be used to full advantage; two smarmy, overbearing Brits working in tandem to take down the Americans. Regal is devious and cerebral, he can still move well enough to interfere in matches and deliver some cheap shots when necessary.......and face it, he's not doing anything in the company, anyway.

Besides all that, these guys have two of the best "sneers" in the business.

 

[RealGardenStateSaint]

I'd love to see Regal back on TV regularly but I feel as if Regal would maybe overshadown Barrett as Regal is tons more established. I see where you're coming from but in this case the wrestler needs a far less known person, if a manager is in fact needed, in my opinion.

 

[Remix]

With the WWE pushing Vicki Guerrero as a manager and her having a stable, I was hoping we would see a few more manager roles in WWE. I noticed the RAW they did from Mexico had a lot of escorts come out with the wrestlers.

Managers are crutches to get people who can't cut a promo over. Honestly, in todays WWE, they're obsolete because simply put WWE don't need to get any one guy over. They've got a large enough flock of tallent that if he fails they can try someone else while that guy sinks to the bottom. WWE has no real reason to put the effort of getting someone over by proxy so they aren't likely to do so any time soon.

I'd really like to see William Regal used more in WWE, besides jobbing out, I bet he could be an awesome manager type roll for Wade Barrett. Two brash Englishmen.

Yeah, Wade Barrett needs a manager like The Pope needs a ****e.

The right manager can hype your match and just make it more exciting to watch, I hope the WWE brings more in in 2012

Because Wade would find it oh so difficult to cut a promo to make his match seem important. It's not like he demonstrated that he can carry a storyline on his back while he was in the Nexus or anything. Oh wait...

I like this idea. The European connection between the two can be used to full advantage; two smarmy, overbearing Brits working in tandem to take down the Americans. Regal is devious and cerebral, he can still move well enough to interfere in matches and deliver some cheap shots when necessary.......and face it, he's not doing anything in the company, anyway.

There's a reason for that. He's had his time in the sun and putting him in Barrett's spotlight in a role which Barrett doesn't need him for. Regal's place now is going to be putting people over. Barrett's already above him and a need for a manager.

Besides all that, these guys have two of the best "sneers" in the business.

Yes. That is an excellent reason to give Barrett a manager.

 

[Justin Satiable]

The above poster has it right. Wade Barrett doesn't need a manager since arguably his best attribute is his skill on the mic anyway. Barrett should move away from being under people and surrounded by people and continue making it by himself.

There's no reason why Regal couldn't manage someone else, but in all honesty, I don't see how he's going to get anyone over. Argue all you want for Ziggler and Vickie, but I think Dolph's broken out by himself and didn't/doesn't need Vickie to get over. I think the day of the manager has passed.

 

[D-Man]

Kotre said it all.

The art of managers was used primarily for representing wrestlers on the microphone because they don't have enough personality to do it themselves. However, there used to be exceptions to this rule: Managers like Bobby Heenan and Jimmy Hart had so much of their own heat that association with another wrestler would get them over. Then again, these guys were two of the all-time greats and were anomalies of the system. In today's wrestling world, NO ONE besides Vickie Guererro has the kind of heat that can bring a wrestler back from the dead.

As for Barrett, regardless of the fact that both men are from England, he might be one of the best talkers on the roster right now. He doesn't need any help from a manager in getting himself over. All he needs are some well-written storylines and Barrett will propel himself to the top.

Just because something looks like it SHOULD work doesn't mean that it's GOING to work.

 

[Ellye]

Sin Cara is the one current wrestler that needed a manager, if he was to be pushed, since he doesn't speak English.

 

[Dowdsy McDowds]

As strange as it may seem at first, Regal managing Drew might make a bit more sense.

Wade has been improving a lot lately and becoming more consistent on his own after his stints with Nexus and Corre. Therefore there's no real reason to put him with anyone at the moment, be it a tag partner or manager. Drew McIntyre on the other hand...

The general consensus on the boards seems to be that he has an aggressive style, isn't that great on the microphone and couldn't get his Chosen One gimmick over even though it was set-up well. Oh and his entrance was awesome. In-ring, he seemed to be a bit sloppy with moves and looked a wee bit dangerous on occasion. Overall, he has age and potential on his side, but needs something to help him regain some momentum, which is where I can see Regal being of some assistance.

Regal as an obnoxious heel is perhaps his best role, so why not see him use his heel powers to help out Drew? Using Vickie with Ziggler took some time to get him to where he is now, and like I said before, time is on Drew's side so if time is what it takes then put him with a manager who the fans will love to boo.

 

[TheLoneCharles]

I would like to see Regal and Barrett in an Evolution-esq type stable. Regal can be the crafty, snarmy vet. Barrett could be the HHH of it, and two other guys can be fitted into there my suggestion would be Mason Ryan and McIntyre.

 

[harrythem]

So, because they're both English, you want to hamper one of the few new(ish) wrestlers that can actually get across his point on his own with a manager? Fuck it, let's wait till Cena turns heel and give him Vicki Guerrero as a manager then, seeing as a manager would be able to help hype up a match greatly.....

I'd look at giving someone like Ezikiel Jackson or even someone like John Morrison a manager...Having a Heenen or a Jim Cornette with one of those would help a limited mike worker massively....hell, I could see Cornette working wonders getting Jackson (or Brodus Clay) over as a monster heel.

Regal seems to work best with a guy that comes in as a heel and ends up a face (or a lower level guy).

Regal would go well with Tyson Kidd in my view

 

[poppycock]

I don't think it would be a great idea personally. I may have done at one point just because I would have stupidly gone down the both being English concept and also William Regal is one of my alltime favourite wrestlers and Wade is one of my new favourites. Now I am not so hot on the idea. I really don't think Wade needs a manager... If anything he could do with a "servent" or sombody to carry his robe, clean his shine his shoes, hold the ropes open for him. Sombody who he can use to get his smugness over even more. I don't think Regal would fit that role very well at all. I don't really think Wade needs anybody right now though, he is doing a great job on his own and I can see him being Champion in 2012. I would love Regal to be on TV more and he would be a great manager but for me it should be with sombody else.

I think they would work better as a Tag Team like a new version of The Blue Bloods but really I think Wade Barrett should stay solo for a while.

 

[Viggo]

I'd like to see more managers in the WWE. Regal and Barrett would be great. Barrett doesn't need a manager, I get that, but with Regal he could cause even more mayhem. I like the "United Kingdom" idea from WWE 12, but with Sheamus as a face, that's not going to happen. Regal managing McIntrye and Barrett would be a great idea.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I agree with Kotre, but I'd still love to see Regal put in this sort of role with Barrett anyhow.

Just as a fan, I'd enjoy seeing William Regal on television again in a role in which he's not only relevant but could contribute. Barrett wouldn't necessarily need Regal as he's already a talent that's over, but I do think that Regal is someone that could be a potential boon to some young talent on the roster, like Drew McIntyre perhaps.

 

[jdolla417]

In WWE12 they have a stable called United Kingdom where Regal Barrett Sheamus and Drew Hold all the titles and crumble in the end i think that stable could work if done correctly jist sub Mason Ryan for Sheamus

 

[ThinkinSmart]

The two could be in a stable with a few others but bottom line is Barrett is the last guy on the roster who needs a manager. Managers are supposed to cut promos because the wrestler cant, or get a reaction because the wrestler cant. Dolph couldn't get any reaction or cut a decent promo when he was paired with Vicky and his carrear really took off when the pair was made. But i could defiantly see a HHH and Flair dynamic between the two worked on tv, thats something I'd love to see and would help elevate both wrestlers.

 

[dashthestanpeat]

If managers were only needed for poor speakers, then why did the Horsemen need JJ Dillon when they had Flair? I'm just sayin. Not all managers make up for poor mic skills. There are plenty of ways you could use a manager to make some interesting storylines.

 

[Dagger Dias]

Regal and Barrett could be a deadly duo. Regal has been a power hungry heel GM. Barrett led the original Nexus. Imagine what they could accomplish together! Although Barrett is already skilled on the mic, managers do not have to be used to help someone get over when they are bad at promos. The idea of someone like Regal helping Barrett sounds interesting to me because it would mean Regal would be back onscreen doing something worthwhile and I also often support older guys helping out younger talent. Working with Regal might give Barrett a chance to pick up on some more moves in the ring too. This is a pairing that WWE should really consider.

 

[NaughtyPelican]

Wade is going great.. he needs no manager. William Regal is someone I've always loved... and as sad as it is to admit, my best memory of Regal will be him yelling "YooMaaanga" (umaga).. Regal has been such a character for so many years, and so underutilized. I'm just happy that he isn't another sad statistic... he's been run over and dismissed, yet stayed true to the company. Regal rocks....

Managers in the WWE just don't make sense anymore... which is terrible. Cole could have been, but wasn't. Ricardo could have elevated, but didn't. I mean.. all we really have is vicki... and well, i usually just change the channel...

edge could be. JR could be...cole could be.. the opportunity is there, but with the way things have been progressing, managers just dont make sense anymore.

 

[Headman]

Wade can talk on his own so why on Earth would he need a manager? Not to mention all he and Regal have in common is that they both come from England. Perhaps they should have Matt Striker manage John Cena because they are both Americans. Nevermind the fact that Cena doesn't need a mouth peace, the country of origin link is far too interesting to pass on. Sarcasm.

With that said I am all for managers, but only when that person needs them. Right now Dolph Ziggler needs Vickie. When the day comes that he draws more heat than Vickie he'll be ready to go off on his own.

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

Why? Because they're somewhat similar? Barrett doesn't need a manager. Keep regal in the back "helping" guys like that. Regal won't help Barrett as a manager. Barrett is pretty good in the ring already and is a better talker than Regal was and objectively is very over. What's the point?

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

Wade is going great.. he needs no manager. William Regal is someone I've always loved... and as sad as it is to admit, my best memory of Regal will be him yelling "YooMaaanga" (umaga).. Regal has been such a character for so many years, and so underutilized. I'm just happy that he isn't another sad statistic... he's been run over and dismissed, yet stayed true to the company. Regal rocks....

Managers in the WWE just don't make sense anymore... which is terrible. Cole could have been, but wasn't. Ricardo could have elevated, but didn't. I mean.. all we really have is vicki... and well, i usually just change the channel...
edge could be. JR could be...cole could be.. the opportunity is there, but with the way things have been progressing, managers just dont make sense anymore.

REALLY? I doubt that. Vickie is one of the most over people in the WWE. So if you were using "I usually change the channel" to try to prove that she's somehow bad at her job...you really made yourself look bad. Vickie is doing it right because she's over, that proves it. Objectively she's doing her job. If you legitimately change the channel (hard to believe) then it just shows how little you understand about wrestling.

 

[rge2010]

Managers are crutches to get people who can't cut a promo over. Honestly, in todays WWE, they're obsolete because simply put WWE don't need to get any one guy over. They've got a large enough flock of tallent that if he fails they can try someone else while that guy sinks to the bottom. WWE has no real reason to put the effort of getting someone over by proxy so they aren't likely to do so any time soon.

So Vicki Guerrero hasn't helped take Dolph Ziggler to that 'next level'? No reason why William Regal cannot do the same for Wade Barrett. Barrett is getting there, but Regal would speed up the process.

If I remember rightly, Paul Bearer was brought back around a year ago to help push Kane as an interesting champion. Did Kane need a manager? No. Did it help? Yes.

 

[The Gribbler]

As far as I am concerned, Barrett doesn't need anyone to talk for him. And in addition to this, what do they really have in common apart from being English? Seems a bit like a waste of time, Regal would be a great manager, but not for Barrett.

Maybe for someone like Swagger who is a great Wrestler, but not the best talker.

Just My Opinion

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

So Vicki Guerrero hasn't helped take Dolph Ziggler to that 'next level'? No reason why William Regal cannot do the same for Wade Barrett. Barrett is getting there, but Regal would speed up the process.

If I remember rightly, Paul Bearer was brought back around a year ago to help push Kane as an interesting champion. Did Kane need a manager? No. Did it help? Yes.

Explain how Regal helps out Barrett?

A manager helps get a guy over and covers his flaws. Regal can't get in the ring and wrestle for Barrett, so the one thing Regal does better than Barrett, he can't do as a manager. Barrett is over, adding Regal won't make him anymore over. If you say "well he could mentor him and make him better in the ring". Well, regal can do that without being on screen. Regal can do a lot more good for the company staying backstage as an agent and helping more guys.

Paul Bearer was a voice for Kane. They needed someone there to explain why all this crazy shit was happening and to help tie it all in with the Undertaker. Kane couldn't talk.

Your logic is decent enough, but you've applied it to the wrong situations. What you're saying is like saying having Usain Bolt drive a Ferrari will make it go faster just because he's fast. Barrett already excels at all the areas that a manager helps with, so adding one does nothing.

 

[IWChampion]

I liked the idea of Regal and Barrett together several months ago but it no longer fits his character. His character now is based around trying to make the most money by winning. Having to pay a manager equals less money. They are also using his "Barrett Barrage" angle in which he is winning a lot of matches. Him having a manager help him wouldn't make sense unless he was losing. Regal can't make him more interesting right now. The only way I could see Regal helping Barrett as manager is if Regal comes out and tells Barrett he sees potential in him and wants to manage him and wants to be in his corner that night in his match. Then later have Barrett dominate his opponent and then when Regal steps in and raises his hand Barrett turns and destroys Regal. Maybe a wasteland through a table followed by a quick "I don't need yours or anyone elses help". But even that would barely help him at all.