MVP The Next Rock?

[gitarguyhhh]

I think MVP Has All The Credentials To be better than The Rock, But Not As Big As A Superstar. Nobody Will Ever Reach the Heights That The Rock Had. MVP Is More Talented Than Almost Anyone On The Smackdown Roster Right Now and with a major push could be THE top heel on smackdown. Hopefully WWE Will recognize his talent and not waste It like they are with Matt Hardy.

 

[Skullz Crack'Em]

I am a fan of MVP and I do think he will match The Rock's calibur at being a great Superstar in the very near future. He is great on the mic and can actually wrestle, which is hard to find in the WWE today. IMO, he is the biggest reason to watch SmackDown, but the whole feud with Matt Hardy has to soon stop because it is getting repetitive. People may say Taker is the biggest reason to watch SmackDown which is something I will not argue about because he is an excellent Superstar and the most popular guy on SmackDown(and possibly the whole WWE), but MVP brings a fresh side to SmackDown that attracts the fans because he is an interesting character that can go a long way in this business. I just hope WWE don't be stupid and keep him in the midcard division because that would be a huge loss on the WWE's part since I feel MVP will be one of the top main eventers in the years to come.

 

[RadioGaGa]

MVP will be a main event player but I don't think he'll eclipse the status of the Rock. His feud with Matt Hardy has been excellent and everyone is waiting for the big payoff. He, like Mr Kennedy, is very popular with the crowd despite being a heel. A face turn could bring him to new heights but I don't see that happening too soon.

 

[Labomb4]

Who the fuck would say that MVP would be the next Rock??? MVP is good. he is very good, knows the crowd, good fighter althogh more of a heel than a head but still, his skill is there. The rock was just a legend. MVP vs The Rock, Rock to win any day. MVP is as close to another rock as it gets. which can only be a good thing if he does it right

 

[HBK-aholic]

I've never been a big fan of the Rock's wrestling ability. However, MVP I think is an amazing wrestler. He has the talent and is unbelievably skilled at certain moves.
He also knows how to move an audience. He knows how to get them round to his way of thinking even if they don't want to. Seeing MVP live is one of the best things about WWE live. You don't get half of how good he is throug the Tv, and that's saying something because even then I think he is amazingly talented.
So not the new Rock. Maybe the new Ric Flair.

 

[justinsayne]

Why does he have to be the next Rock?, Why can't MVP be the first MVP?, I think he's insanely good, and will be ME before you know it, when this guy first debuted I wasn't that fond of him, but he's grown on me, and is one of the reasons I watch SD!, do I think he's as good as the Rock, well I'll say this he may not be as popular as the Rock but his promos and matches are pretty high up there, though comparing anybody to the Rock when it comes to Promo ability is a pretty tall task, Rock is one of, if not, the best promo guy in the history of WWE, so I don't really like saying that MVP is the next Rock, but the first MVP

 

[TheOneBigWill]

Why does he have to be the next Rock?, Why can't MVP be the first MVP?

I've wondered this for a while now, actually. M.V.P. has Rock-ish qualities, but so do a lot of other people. That doesn't mean he'll be the next Rock, nor does it mean he should be compared to the Rock.

I think he's insanely good, and will be ME before you know it, when this guy first debuted I wasn't that fond of him, but he's grown on me, and is one of the reasons I watch SD!

I'm likewise. When he first Debuted, I was excited to see him.. & he kept fighting losers & no-names. Also, I'm still not crazy about the "Playmaker." I'd wish they'd give him a unique finishing move.

I don't actually think he started becoming a great personality in wrestling, until his feud with Kane took off. Since then, he's only gotten better.. & was in perhaps one of the better feuds of the years, with Chris Benoit.

 

[k/king8]

I don't know if i agree about MVP being the next rock, but it is deffinatly a possibility. MVP is amazingly talented in the ring and he is great at working a crowd. He is progressivly getting better on the mic at every show.

I can see him being a "Rock-ish" kind of wrestler, but MVP has more technical ability and at this point in his career I am more impresses with him then the Rock at this time in the Rock's career.

 

[Batista-Y2JW?]

i think mvp stands out on smackdown the only reason i watch friday nights is because of mvp but its too bad he doesnt get a lot of crowd response

 

[Novakane487]

Next Rock? Why not just the next MVP? Let the guy get his own identity. I don't see why they are being compared at all. They are really nothing alike except the fact that they are cocky and can be pretty funny on the mic. Rock was much bigger and wrestled a completely different style than MVP. MVP is pretty much something we haven't really seen yet in wrestling and I think people should not compare him to anyone and just let him become himself. I think this guy will be a main eventer real soon. Smackdown is very thin at the main event level with only Edge, Mysterio, Undertaker, and Kane. ( Batista is moving to RAW, Finlay is old and doesn't really belong in the main event scene, and Khali, and Mark Henry are useless). Once he drops the U.S. Title he will probably move on up into the main event scene. Right now Edge is the only main eventer that really works the mic so MVP will move right in there. He is definately a main eventer but it's not fair to make him out to look like a wanna-be Rock. I say just let the guy get his own identity. He isn't like Rock or anyone else and thats why I think he'll be one of the bigger stars real soon.

 

[wollymammoth_1974]

I would like to see MVP on the raw brand since I don't get the CW in Hawaii, he needs to moved to raw to feud with guys like Ken Kennedy. HBK is getting older and will eventually wrestle the PPV's like HOgan started doing near the end of his career.

 

[Audioslave]

On the "Why does he have to be the next Rock?" thing.

It's not so much that anyone's saying he's going to be the Rock or whatever. What they mean when they say it is that he could be the next big heel that gets so over that the people forcefully turn him face and he gets over as another big megastar on the roster. I see him as a mid to upper carder at times, but for some reason he's just not in that Main Event stratosphere yet. Eventually, I figure, he'll bust up into that area and be on level to where they can actually have him rival Cena.

And his character is frickin' GOLD. It's much more cool and relevant than Cena's hokey Frat Boy Who Loves Everyone And Is A Hip Hop Nerd thing he's got going for him. Hell, there's a lot of guys on the roster with those qualities. CM Punk, Burke, Miz, even Morrison to an extent, Kennedy, etc. And I think they'll be those next wave of stars that will get up there. So long as they put those guys over when the iron's hot, they'll be fine.

MVP definitely has the potential to be a huge star, but it's all in working it out. I'd hate to see him on Raw, because he'd likely play second fiddle to Triple H if he goes heel again or he'd get his ass squashed by HBK or HHH as faces. I wish they'd realize his heel potential and finally give Cena that rivalry he needs.

 

[Sh0wst0pper]

I was recently reading The Ross Report where Jim Ross was supposedly answering a question from a fan about whether or not he thought MVP was the next Rock. Now while I found this to be an interesting question, I am kind of bothered by how Ross answered it. Now during cross branded matches matches, Ross usually stays in "kayfabe" mode when referencing non-RAW wrestlers, pretending to not have alot of knowledge or historical information. That's why I found it to be odd that he offered a brief yet deep analysis of the MVP of Smackdown. To me this seemed like a good question, but rather oddly placed and seemed more like an attempt to get people to be more accepting towards MVP if the inevitable face turn occurs. And while I can see the similarities between the two, I find MVP to be the last wrestler that I would compare to The Rock for future potential.

Anybody else see this as a well placed subliminal message?

I agree. MVP does have talent in the ring but he's not in the Rock's league. The Rock was a one-in-a-million persona that isn't seen very often. The Rock, Stone Cold, Hogan, HHH, HBK, Flair, Taker and even though most people would hate to admit it: John Cena are very atypical superstars who's charisma trancends sports-entertainment into other venues. On a somewhat unrelated note, does anybody find it hypocritical that everyone crucified John Cena for the length of his title reign when he worked the entire almost 13 months, yet they praise MVP for his I-C reign even though he's spent the last 3-4 months of it injured and not defending it? Just a thought.

 

[rayray93]

i depends. mvp started as one of the worst wrestlers on the roster. When he met Chris Beniot, he got more training from him and beniot sort of took him under his wing and trained him. The rock was trained by his pop and grandpop
now to decide who will be better, Compare Beniot and the Rocks Folks

 

[Total Impact]

i depends. mvp started as one of the worst wrestlers on the roster. When he met Chris Beniot, he got more training from him and beniot sort of took him under his wing and trained him. The rock was trained by his pop and grandpop
now to decide who will be better, Compare Beniot and the Rocks Folks

MVP wasn't as bad as people make im out to be, I mean the guy didn't still doesn't have the talent around to be putting out 5 star matches. There will never be a next Rock, like there will never be a next Austin or Hulk Hogan as those guys are one in a kind. MVP can be better than the rock ring wise as he does more moves in the first minute of his match than rock does for a 30 minute match. I'm a Rock fan and a MVP fan, MVP could be one of the great heels in WWE history, but I don't see him turning face as he doesn't get that mix reaction like Rock got and he has nothing the says cheer me.I like MVP playing the TO of wrestling, keep doing that.

As for Benoit, fuck him.

 

[Cage917r]

I think that MVP has the potential to be a star and a champion down the road, but asking if he is the next Rock is not fair. The fact is The Rock is one of the greatest, if not the greatest of all time. Asking if a person at the point in his career that MVP is if he can reach the level of the Rock is asking way too much. I dont think he will ever reach the level of the Rock, as i dont think there is anybody in WWE who can do that, at least any stars who have not been there before. The Rock is an all-time great, MVP could be a champion, but is still a mid-carder and untill I seem him elevate past that level, I cant say he is going to be the next Rock.

 

[BRandonkin]

The rock ain't the greatest. The rock has great personality, but none of his matches were outstanding. MVP has the matches down, but he has a long way to go on the mic

 

[CelticPride101]

ok i love mvp hes a good wrestler good charisma nice mic skills and everything and he will be a star SOON but to compare him to the rock is unfair to both because there both diffrent mvp is cocky arrogant and will use any way to win yes rock could be cocky and arrogant when he was a heel but in a diffrent way lets just say dont compare these guys because the rock had his fair share of success and mvp will too but just not like the rock no simalarities between the two...two diffrent people..both are great

 

[Kobayashi]

This is really tough call saying someone is going to be the next guy of someone else. And don't get me wrong I like MVP I think he is fantastic athlete and is very entertaining, he talks the talk but he can slo back it up in the ring. But to compare him against The Rock and so early on in his career is a bit steep. The Rock electrified crowds all over the world, and is a true legend and a hero to the kids of that era. The Rock used talent and charisma, and has made such an impact I really don't think anyone could fill The Rocks shoes. And being dubbed the next guy can be a curse as such, always constantly being compared to that person. It can be so hard to break out and be your own wrestler, MVP is good enough and has enough potential to breakout and define his character.

 

[International Kid]

I dont think you can call anyone the next Rock, The Rock was great, and also, no one wants to be called 'the next....' because they want to get their character and themselves pushed. To call anyone, the next anyone, is a compliment but yet an insult. MVP is the first MVP, not the next Rock.

 

[FoleyIsGod]

MVP has the potential to be huge, but the idea of calling him the next Rock is a bit farfetched.

The Rock had bucketloads of charisma, something that MVP has a little of. But calling someone the next... seems a bit esarly. Are we that desperate for the Attitude days again?

 

[iceninja]

MVP is i think probably the guy to watch this year as has already been stated his skills in all areas have radically improved. He is fun to watch. I hope they have a good Y2J/MVP fude even tho they arnt on the same brand those matches could be awsome tho

if he keeps getting better he will be up there deffinatly not the next Rock as noone can replace the Rock but he will be great with the character he has

 

[MVP305]

Mvp is a better wrestler than the the rock his psychology is great, on the stick great aswell his got great charisma his character is a fantastic one. Everything about mvp says big star, the rock was my fav growing up but if there is someone to be the next rock mvp is the man.

 

[Rated K for Kennedy... Kennedy!]

I'm just hoping they keep MVP on SDown and push him as the next main eventer there, fued with Batista or Taker would be good right now, or bring Jericho/Punk over in the draft. PLEASE, PLEASE WWE DON'T SEND HIM TO RAW, and undo all of your good work.

 

[Moneymaker_90]

I believe that Rock is not nearly as good as MVP. MVP is a great wrestler and great on the mic, he just is one of a kind. The reason why people don't believe this is because The Rock was in wrestling when it had way more fans. If hipoteticly MVP would wreslte in that time, as he does now, people would see this in a crystal clear way.