Now this just doesn't just apply to the Smackdown EC, but the RAW one, as well... but does anyone feel like there was no rhyme and or reason for putting these specific wrestlers into their EC matches? I mean, it was just simply decided upon after the Rumble by Vince (kayfabe)
Why not, after the announcement that Cena would cash-in at NWO, have the 6 come out and cut promos over who deserves the WM title shot? Maybe even have a couple of them ruin some matches in progress to get their point across (Austin's sit ins anyone?) Have them end up brawling, which leads to an enraged Regal or McMahon announcing the EC.
I mean, we're still really scratching our heads over 1/3 - 1/2 the Smackdown EC. What are Khali and Viscera even doing in this match? Mark Henry would have been fine, Kane would have been perfect. MVP should be in there, and Finlay is fine, but the real question is, why were they selected? There's no storyline reason for any of this. I mean, Finlay seems oblivious to the fact he's even in the EC about 95% of the time we see him.
This all just feels thrown together and just lacks what the WWE just a few years ago was doing damn well at.
Instead of a nice lead in we got pre-set matches followed up by a week where RAW was the same damn show as Smackdown... except instead of Hornswoggle being the freak, you had Vickie Guerrero.
On both shows:
All of the EC contestants came down, cut promos in order, brawled, and viola 6-man tag match. Did anyone else not notice the deja-vu? Come on, WWE, this time of year is the lead up to the culmination of any wrestling year, Wrestlemania.
The WWE needs more *REASON* for each contest. They need people to do what Austin/The Rock/Angle/Taker/hell even Cena did/do on the mic, with promos, and backstage stuff. Anyone else remember Austin filling McMahon's car with concrete, Austin-Booker at the Piggly-Wiggly, the 24/7 Hardcore Matches? Now we've got Jamie Noble, and Chuck Freakin Palumbo revving his motorcycle for a good 5 minutes... not to mention Mike Adamle.
Now, back to the Smackdown Chamber;
Undertaker is going to WM to face Edge, there's just no real doubt about it. Though, just knowing Taker is the favorite is enough to tempt me to buy this PPV... I mark out big-time for the Deadman. 13 years goin and still my favorite wrestler (the bad-ass stint sucked though).
These are all valid points which I completely agree with dude, although I believe they set the RAW chamber up well enough (with the exception of JBL it's clear why the 6 men are in the chamber as they are all basically 'equal' at the moment in terms of momentum, popularity and position on the roster).
However the Smackdown chamber seems to be a mess! The Khali (I will never use the word great in the same sentence as Khali, except in this particular circumstance) doesn't deserve a position on any wrestling card (mabye the circus) let alone a near annual treat for the fans, Big Daddy V has been around for years and though hes never really received a push im quite happy with things to stay that way. While hes nowhere near as crap as The Khali, he is nothing special and in no way deserves a shot at a shot at the title, especially at WM of all PPV's! Kane should deffinitely have been used in his place, apart from anything else hes already been in an EC and gave a good showing in it, not to mention the fact Big Daddy V (who im actually a fan of despite his limited ability) won't have the conditioning to last very long in a match were there is a set time b4 new opponents appear!
To replace The Khali they could have used any number of superstars from Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison (though his current storylines may not have made this a great choice), CM Punk (could have been using it to get a shot at his title again) or the best of all a now ready to return Matt Hardy! This would have been a great addition to the match and could have set the rivalry between himself and MVP back on a physical path heading towards Wrestlemania and the US title match we all know is probably gonna happen!
As for the other guys in the EC I feel they've all got something to add and will make this an enjoyable match, if the two monsters get eliminated quickly (which they won't)!
Batista: - After the year he's had, he deffinetely deserves this position and will no doubt deliver, as even though he may have a limited move-set etc, he is a
beast who can take and dish out some serious punishment!
MVP: - Whether you hate or love (I love and hate) this guy, you have to recognise his talent and how much hes improved over the past year both on the mic and in the ring. You should also recognise his ability to 'hang with' the main eventers and how the fans
always except him in such a position.
Finlay:- Since his all too short rivalry with mysterio I have nothing but respect for this 50 year old man who can still deliver great matches when given the right opponent. Okay, hes no HBK or Bret Hart but he does have more
wrestling talent than both men and is now firmly over with the fans. Plus, a rivalry with the boss automatically qualifies you for a main-event spot and title shot! Being from Belfast myself I may be bias however (even though WWE lie about Finlay as hes actually from Carrickfergus, a small town outside Belfast)!
Undertaker: - You don't even need to explain why 'Taker deserves to be in the EC and anyone who thinks he doesn't deserve to be there isn't a wrestling fan! Anyway, it's a near shoe-in hes gonna win to face Edge at Wrestlemania which if they go all out should be match of the year (and possibly career, of at least Edge and possibly 'Taker too)
Finnaly, I wasn't looking forward to this match very much until I started this post but now i'm quite excited and while the RAW EC will no doubt be better (even though we know who's gonna win it too) I feel this is shaping up to be a very gd match!
