Does anyone else think that it was stupid for the superstars to come straight out once they were drafted? I know that they were selected before hand. But WWE made a point of saying that it's completley random. If it's so random how come there music went of straight after they were announced? It's a small thing but it would have added more realism.
[Official] Draft 2007 Discussion
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These are some oth the other wresthers I think will get drafted tomorrow:
Raw Superstars:
Johnny Nitro/ECW: I only think he's moving because I read something about him and Melina splitting up. He was on Smackdown last year (not that, that stops Khali & Daivari changing shows every other week) so I see him in ECW. It's a better choice I feel. I think he can get himself really over.
Umaga/Smackdown: There's nothing left for him to do on Raw. I dont think ECW needs him.
Super Crazy/ECW: I didn't see the point of moving him from Smackdown orignally. I know he's injured but he wont do anything on Raw when he returns.
Smackdown Superstars:
William Regal/Raw: I read it, I dont see any need to move him. What will happen to Dave Taylor anyway? Keep him on Smackdown as a tag tram. there division needs him.
Paul London Or Brian Kendrick/Raw: They've been hinting at them splitting up for months. I dont see any of them turning heel so this would be an easy way to separate them.
Finlay/ECW: He's done eveything he can on Smackdown. I see him goint there so he can help mould some of the younger talent.
Jillian Hall/Raw: The womens division needs all the help it can get. And why else would they move Torrie.
ECW Superstars:
C.M. Punk/Smackdown: He's going to be a player in the future, so this is the next logical step.
Little Guido/Smackdown: They've got to move somebody else so they may as well move him back to where the Cruiser title is.
Raw Superstars:
Johnny Nitro/ECW: I only think he's moving because I read something about him and Melina splitting up. He was on Smackdown last year (not that, that stops Khali & Daivari changing shows every other week) so I see him in ECW. It's a better choice I feel. I think he can get himself really over.
Umaga/Smackdown: There's nothing left for him to do on Raw. I dont think ECW needs him.
Super Crazy/ECW: I didn't see the point of moving him from Smackdown orignally. I know he's injured but he wont do anything on Raw when he returns.
Smackdown Superstars:
William Regal/Raw: I read it, I dont see any need to move him. What will happen to Dave Taylor anyway? Keep him on Smackdown as a tag tram. there division needs him.
Paul London Or Brian Kendrick/Raw: They've been hinting at them splitting up for months. I dont see any of them turning heel so this would be an easy way to separate them.
Finlay/ECW: He's done eveything he can on Smackdown. I see him goint there so he can help mould some of the younger talent.
Jillian Hall/Raw: The womens division needs all the help it can get. And why else would they move Torrie.
ECW Superstars:
C.M. Punk/Smackdown: He's going to be a player in the future, so this is the next logical step.
Little Guido/Smackdown: They've got to move somebody else so they may as well move him back to where the Cruiser title is.
jokeboy624
Pre-Show Stalwart
The music playing right after a pick was selected didn't throw me off, but the fact that the person immediately came through the curtain was a little "staged".
All in all, I loved the draft, and I think them including the Boogeyman and Torrie Wilson was to make it actually look random. There couldn't have been ten big moves on the show or it would have looked, again, "staged". I'm hoping the draft on Wednesday actually means something.
I'd like to see Shelton Benjamin go to ECW where he could have more exposure and possibly move up in the ranks, wishful thinking, I know.
All in all, I loved the draft, and I think them including the Boogeyman and Torrie Wilson was to make it actually look random. There couldn't have been ten big moves on the show or it would have looked, again, "staged". I'm hoping the draft on Wednesday actually means something.
I'd like to see Shelton Benjamin go to ECW where he could have more exposure and possibly move up in the ranks, wishful thinking, I know.
Cracker5000
Great Khali Mark
They should've done what they did a couple of years ago when they showed the wrestlers reactions in the locker room ie; Triple H when he spat out the water all over the other guys.
WWE covered themselves with that. Don't you guys remember at the end of the night, when McMahon walked through the curtains to the backstage. All the wrestlers were all lined up. So basically the writers meant it as once they heard their music they'd go out to the stage.
IrishCanadian25
Going on 10 years with WrestleZone
Great point joet, but when Jonathan Coachman came out to strip Lashley of the ECW title, he did so immediately after Lashley came out and claimed he had "just come from Mr. McMahon's office." That was poorly done.
Jake, I can't see Nitro getting moved. He's over, and his team with Dykstra may strike. I'd sooner see the Women's title and Melina moving to Smackdown and having the Women's title there. I remember after a draft a few years back there was also a "trade." You could theoretically trade the non-wrestling divas to Raw for the wrestling divas if you wanted to.
I still say break up the tag division on Smackdown, let London and Kendrick go for the Cruiser, and draft the Smackdown tag teams to Raw.
Jake, I can't see Nitro getting moved. He's over, and his team with Dykstra may strike. I'd sooner see the Women's title and Melina moving to Smackdown and having the Women's title there. I remember after a draft a few years back there was also a "trade." You could theoretically trade the non-wrestling divas to Raw for the wrestling divas if you wanted to.
I still say break up the tag division on Smackdown, let London and Kendrick go for the Cruiser, and draft the Smackdown tag teams to Raw.
impact11686
Occasional Pre-Show
I can see Umaga being drafted to ECW on Wed. Benoit needs someone to feud with over the ECW title. I can also see Finlay going to ECW because he and Benoit could have good matches to help out ECW.
Does anybody else see a Edge and Flair feud happening after Vegeance. I could see this happening. Especially since Flair will probably get one more title run. If he beats Edge for the title after Batista loses at Vengeance it will make Flair look good because he did something Batista couldn't.
Does anybody else see a Edge and Flair feud happening after Vegeance. I could see this happening. Especially since Flair will probably get one more title run. If he beats Edge for the title after Batista loses at Vengeance it will make Flair look good because he did something Batista couldn't.
As a result of the shocking turn of events involving Mr. McMahon as Raw went off the air, the Supplemental Draft scheduled to take place tomorrow has been postponed. The Draft will now take place Sunday at noon ET right here on WWE.com.
I'm a bit pissed about this. That means they are having a whole Smackdown show dedicated to McMahon, I just know it. It also means that there will be no build for Vengeance on ECW or Smackdown. I'm glad I had no intention of getting it anyway.
I'm a bit pissed about this. That means they are having a whole Smackdown show dedicated to McMahon, I just know it. It also means that there will be no build for Vengeance on ECW or Smackdown. I'm glad I had no intention of getting it anyway.
Mexican Geek
It's good to be back!
im still shocked about what happened last night, and im not talking about Vince this time(GREAT though..), but the assault, the bare-hand robbery, the dismantling of Smackdown! i know that they have tomorrows complementary Draft, and unless they get at least 2 mid-upper card picks(CM Punk and Johhny Nitro will work) they are going to be fucked up in the star-power department. I dont want to see Edge stucked with Fucking Mark Henry or Khali!!! hopefully, Rey Mysterio is returning soon, so they can have a decent feud. Also, they kept Matt Hardy(for now) and he seems to be on the right path, i've heard matt talking more this last month than the entire first half of the year, i guess that's good for him!
Another question, this one regarding RAW... we have the next lineup(just a sample, and excluding some low card wrestlers...)
-WWE champ, Superman
-Lashley(the steel superman..)
-King Bookah
-Randy Orton
-Mick Foley(ok, he might be only a temp, but now im assuming hes back...)
-Mr Kennedy
-Umaga**(see below)
-Snitsky**(see below)
and dont forget your "Average Joes" recovering right now...
-the HBK Shawn Michaels
-and TRIPLE H...!
dont tell me that any of this guys is a low card wrestler (and please, im not talking about in ring skills and other attributes, so stay calm on this...). And as the things are right now, WHERE IN THE HELL are you going to put HHH and HBK when returning? you CANT have a Battle Royal for the WWE belt every single PPV (mmhhmm, wait....) and if you bring Mr Kennedy to your A Brand, i can only assume that they are not going to give him any crap program (it doesnt make sense bringing Kennedy to feud with fucking Kenny Dykstra or even Snitsky...)Good luck to creative department, they are going to be busy for a LOOOOOOONG time...
Sooo... ECW...well, well, they got Benoit.. seems like a new champ is on the way,but i can see a Hardy on the map too(i would go with Jeff of course...)and if you add the actual roster you could have a fair,good show, with Benoit feuding Elijah, Punk, corVon, etc... even you can have Benoit joining the Originals and Boogeyman the NB <--LOL! I think they could get another good pick, and again, my bet is on a Hardy. Anyway i dont want to talk to soon, i prefer to wait till tomorrow...
Bottomline: Imagine a Chris Jericho Return...(im hoping too high here?well, i dont care!LOL) where dou you put him? ECW? until they get a 2 hours show, no.(so, no...) RAW? and let him JOB Cena? nope... Smackdown?and let him have amazing Feuds with Edge, Rey Mysterio, Matt Hardy, MVP?? i think you have guessed my choice...
Another question, this one regarding RAW... we have the next lineup(just a sample, and excluding some low card wrestlers...)
-WWE champ, Superman
-Lashley(the steel superman..)
-King Bookah
-Randy Orton
-Mick Foley(ok, he might be only a temp, but now im assuming hes back...)
-Mr Kennedy
-Umaga**(see below)
-Snitsky**(see below)
and dont forget your "Average Joes" recovering right now...
-the HBK Shawn Michaels
-and TRIPLE H...!
dont tell me that any of this guys is a low card wrestler (and please, im not talking about in ring skills and other attributes, so stay calm on this...). And as the things are right now, WHERE IN THE HELL are you going to put HHH and HBK when returning? you CANT have a Battle Royal for the WWE belt every single PPV (mmhhmm, wait....) and if you bring Mr Kennedy to your A Brand, i can only assume that they are not going to give him any crap program (it doesnt make sense bringing Kennedy to feud with fucking Kenny Dykstra or even Snitsky...)Good luck to creative department, they are going to be busy for a LOOOOOOONG time...
Sooo... ECW...well, well, they got Benoit.. seems like a new champ is on the way,but i can see a Hardy on the map too(i would go with Jeff of course...)and if you add the actual roster you could have a fair,good show, with Benoit feuding Elijah, Punk, corVon, etc... even you can have Benoit joining the Originals and Boogeyman the NB <--LOL! I think they could get another good pick, and again, my bet is on a Hardy. Anyway i dont want to talk to soon, i prefer to wait till tomorrow...
Bottomline: Imagine a Chris Jericho Return...(im hoping too high here?well, i dont care!LOL) where dou you put him? ECW? until they get a 2 hours show, no.(so, no...) RAW? and let him JOB Cena? nope... Smackdown?and let him have amazing Feuds with Edge, Rey Mysterio, Matt Hardy, MVP?? i think you have guessed my choice...
impact11686
Occasional Pre-Show
I kinda knew the rest of the draft would not happen on Wed. Smackdown is taped on tuesday. The tapings would spoil who was being sent to smackdown and who was leaving smackdown. WWE wants this to be a surprise. To me that is y they moved the draft.
Alright, so here are my thoughts on the Draft, and I'll try to be as unbiased as possible with it.
Pick #1 - The Great Khali (to Smackdown) This is getting very aggravating. It reminds of when the Big Show showed up in 1999, and the WWE couldn't figure out what the hell to do with him. He had at least three heel turns in one year, gotta be a record. I understand why they are doing this, It is taped, and It will cover the shit that is Khali with heavy editing. He did his job, he came to Raw, and was fed to Cena, move along. Good move by the WWE here, keep him here damn it.
Pick #2 - The Boogeyman (to ECW) The Boogeyman shouldn't have a job, but ECW will work I guess. It's A Sci-Fi channel and Sci-Fi wants some more whacky characters to get onto the show. It gets the Boogeyman away from any titles, so I'll take this move as well.
Pick #3 - King Booker with Sharmell (to Raw) I like Booker, and Raw is in big time need of over heels. It sucks because he is going to be force fed to John Cena within 2 months. This is an Ok move in my book.
Pick #4 - Chris Benoit (to ECW). Perfect choice, I love this one. I'm glad to see he's not going to Raw and getting buried in the midcard. I can't see how Benoit doesn't win the ECW strap right away. He's the only name talent on that show right now. Benoit is going to push these younger guys to the limit and bring out their best. Hell, he made MVP look good, and I thought he got a good match out of Lashley on Raw, so probably the best move of the night.
Pick #5 - Torrie Wilson (to Smackdown) Who cares honestly? It gets her off of Raw because she can't wrestle worth a shit. I don't Care about htis one.
Pick #6- Chris Masters (to Smackdown) Odd move, since Smackdown has a heel champion in both the World Title and US title. I have a bad feeling that something I don't want to see is going to happen at Vengeance. Questionable move.
Pick #7 - Bobby Lashley (to Raw) How can someone move to Raw when they were on it everyweek this year anyway? Everyone saw this coming from a mile away, and I don't mind it, just gives me more of a reason not to watch. Good move.
Pick #8 - Ric Flair (to Smackdown) Very Good move, very good move. Batista has been shit in the ring since hes came back, and since he's been on his own away from Triple H and Flair. With Flair back in the locker room, it might get Big Dave refocused. Dead Air Dave sucks, don't get me wrong, but you may see him be a little more watchable with Flair around. Plus with the Undertaker getting injured, it adds that much needed Veteran leadership to the locker room. Good move.
Pick #9 - Snitsky (to Raw) Good move, it keeps him as far away from the ECW world title as possible, and you know he won't beat Cena. Snitsky has been getting groomed for months to either be squashed by Cena or Lashley. With those three on one show, plus Umaga, I really have no incentive to watch Raw ever again. Good Move.
Pick #10 - Mr. Kennedy (to Raw) Here comes the Royal Fuck up to end all Royal Fuck ups. This is just the raping of Smackdown for the sake of the Raping of Smackdown! Kennedy already has a built in feud when he comes back against Edge, but they move him to Raw. Kennedy now not only has to come back from injury, but he's going to have to jump over, Lashley, Cena, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels to start to sniff that belt. This is a horseshit move that I see being used to try and bury Kennedy down a little longer and keep Cena up. Horseshit horseshit move, bad call.
Pick #1 - The Great Khali (to Smackdown) This is getting very aggravating. It reminds of when the Big Show showed up in 1999, and the WWE couldn't figure out what the hell to do with him. He had at least three heel turns in one year, gotta be a record. I understand why they are doing this, It is taped, and It will cover the shit that is Khali with heavy editing. He did his job, he came to Raw, and was fed to Cena, move along. Good move by the WWE here, keep him here damn it.
Pick #2 - The Boogeyman (to ECW) The Boogeyman shouldn't have a job, but ECW will work I guess. It's A Sci-Fi channel and Sci-Fi wants some more whacky characters to get onto the show. It gets the Boogeyman away from any titles, so I'll take this move as well.
Pick #3 - King Booker with Sharmell (to Raw) I like Booker, and Raw is in big time need of over heels. It sucks because he is going to be force fed to John Cena within 2 months. This is an Ok move in my book.
Pick #4 - Chris Benoit (to ECW). Perfect choice, I love this one. I'm glad to see he's not going to Raw and getting buried in the midcard. I can't see how Benoit doesn't win the ECW strap right away. He's the only name talent on that show right now. Benoit is going to push these younger guys to the limit and bring out their best. Hell, he made MVP look good, and I thought he got a good match out of Lashley on Raw, so probably the best move of the night.
Pick #5 - Torrie Wilson (to Smackdown) Who cares honestly? It gets her off of Raw because she can't wrestle worth a shit. I don't Care about htis one.
Pick #6- Chris Masters (to Smackdown) Odd move, since Smackdown has a heel champion in both the World Title and US title. I have a bad feeling that something I don't want to see is going to happen at Vengeance. Questionable move.
Pick #7 - Bobby Lashley (to Raw) How can someone move to Raw when they were on it everyweek this year anyway? Everyone saw this coming from a mile away, and I don't mind it, just gives me more of a reason not to watch. Good move.
Pick #8 - Ric Flair (to Smackdown) Very Good move, very good move. Batista has been shit in the ring since hes came back, and since he's been on his own away from Triple H and Flair. With Flair back in the locker room, it might get Big Dave refocused. Dead Air Dave sucks, don't get me wrong, but you may see him be a little more watchable with Flair around. Plus with the Undertaker getting injured, it adds that much needed Veteran leadership to the locker room. Good move.
Pick #9 - Snitsky (to Raw) Good move, it keeps him as far away from the ECW world title as possible, and you know he won't beat Cena. Snitsky has been getting groomed for months to either be squashed by Cena or Lashley. With those three on one show, plus Umaga, I really have no incentive to watch Raw ever again. Good Move.
Pick #10 - Mr. Kennedy (to Raw) Here comes the Royal Fuck up to end all Royal Fuck ups. This is just the raping of Smackdown for the sake of the Raping of Smackdown! Kennedy already has a built in feud when he comes back against Edge, but they move him to Raw. Kennedy now not only has to come back from injury, but he's going to have to jump over, Lashley, Cena, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels to start to sniff that belt. This is a horseshit move that I see being used to try and bury Kennedy down a little longer and keep Cena up. Horseshit horseshit move, bad call.
impact11686
Occasional Pre-Show
I think the reason the moved Kennedy was to feud with Cena once he gets back. At Vengeance Cena will beat everyone who he could feud with in one match. Then Kennedy will feud with him for the title. I can actually see Kennedy beating Cena for the title at Summerslam establishing Kennedy as a big time talent.
Mexican Geek
It's good to be back!
i can see Vince returning from death and hiring Hogan as his new Henchman, preaching the UNWO (ultimate new world order) first...
there's NO WAY Cena is losing the belt this summer (dont get me wrong fellows, i hate Cena...)but he has to be at the very top for Triple H returning for the title..that means he is going to feud everyone but Kennedy. personally, i would love to see Kennedy vs Orton instead Randy vs Triple H; if someone has to job Hunter, that someone surely responds to the name of Bobby...
are you saying that doesnt make any sense??... What does, my friend??
This draft took away main eventers from Smackdown and Raw just got even more star powered. They have up to ten possible main eventers now in John Cena, Bobby Lashley, Triple H, HBK, Randy Orton, Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, Booker, Carlito, and Jeff Hardy while SD has Batista, Edge, MVP, Rey, Khali, Matt Hardy and Kane leaving ECW with Chris Benoit to carry the show. I think that they better move a lot of Raw guys over to ECW because ECW needs more stars and SD already go raped in this draft. SD lost main eventers and Boogey while Raw lost a giant, a diva, a soon to be retiring legend, and a mid-carder. On Sunday, it would be a good move for the WWE to move over Jeff, Nitro, Henry, and Umaga to ECW. SD should get guys like Carlito and WGTT. Raw should just get mid carders like maybe Chavo who could finally get better storylines and beat Santino. Finally, this would be the perfect time for the WWE to turn Cena heel and make him feud with Lashley. Maybe Cena can teach Lashley how to talk on the mic better and Lashley's presence can make Cena a top thug heel instead of Superman. Overall, this draft was pretty good and the Raw ending was pretty surprising to me. However, SD got raped in this draft and the only good thing JBL could talk about was Torrie Wilson. Shows you how SD writers do all the work to make stars famous and Raw takes them away.
showtyme27
The New Mr.WWE, Beat Me if You can!
Here's my VERY biased thoughts aboutb The Draft.....
Pick#1: The Great Khail (SD!), What in the fuck is Vince McMahon and the WWE writting team thinking this move made me cringe and I just knew that SD! wasd going to get fucked over (which they did, IMO), you know maybe this is what SD! really needed yet another talentless jackass loser that doesn't belong in a ring (Heavy Sarcasm), but you know in hindsight it set the mood for the entire shitty ass fucked up draft moves that have yet to come.
Pick#2: The Boogeyman (ECW), I mean who really fucking cares where this loser goes, he jobs on SD!, he will be jobbing on ECW so fuck him and fuck this sorry ass pick.
Pick#3: King Booker (SD!), Yet another bullshit, really fucked up choice, Booker couldn't even catch a break on the very depleted SD! roster never-the-less the stacked roster on RAW, i'm going to make a bold prediction Booker will never be the WWE Champ again and will only be used to get over RAW's lesser stars (Like um.....Lashley, Umaga, Ect...).
Pick#4: Chris Benoit (ECW), This is the only fucking pick I liked Chris isn't getting his due on SD! so why not send him over to ECW to work with the young up and coming talent of ECW, like stated before he brings instant crediblity to that brand, hope he gets that champship run he really deserves.
Pick#5: Torrie Wilson (SD!), At this point SD! has lost two Main Event Superstars and in return they get Torrie "No Fuckin' Talent What So Fuckin' Ever Except Lookin' Pretty In A Swimsuit" Wilson, at this point I was fucking disgusted and wanted to fucking kill everyone that made these choices possible.
Pick#6: Chris Masters (SD!), You know if SD! had received some earlier good picks then I wouldn't have minded this pick very much but seeing as Henry and Khail is now on SD! I don't see Masters getting a very good puch, but then again it's not exactly like he deserves one.
Pick#7: Bobby Lashley (RAW), What the Fuck!!!??? how can you be traded to the brand you've been on for the last three months!!!??? it would have been like Matt Hardy being traded to RAW, you know what fuck Booby Lashley i'm tried of his SUPER push and maybe just maybe he'll get a dose of reality on the bigger pond of RAW.
Pick#8: Ric Flair (SD!), Of all the useless ass moves in this shitty ass draft, this one fucked me up the most, why in the fucking hell would the WWE think it's a good idea to trade old ass crusty Flair to SD!? I what to know who in the fuck thought this was a good move it made me sick to see just how far WWE is willing to go to keep RAW as being considered the A-Show.
Pick#9: Snitsky (RAW), I mean I didn'y really fucking care either way as I don't consider him super talented anyway, but he made it to the A-Show(Now Byfar...IMO) Good for fucking him.....
Pick#10: Mr Kennedy (RAW), Tell me I didn't just see that shit, WWE just traded SD!'s most promising up and coming megastar to RAW where he has little chance to make it as the top star on the brand, this pick made me want to say fuck WWE and become the biggest TNA mark on this fucking site (If at all possible, LOL)
Overall: WWE fucked up pretty fucking bad this was byfar the worst moves I have ever fucking seen, their was lots of talent on RAW that desperately needed to be traded like Shelton Benjamin, Carlito, Nitro, Kenny, Haas, Eugene/Dinsmore, ECT.....but WWE choose to fuck over SD! making RAW and even ECW a little better, I really hope SD! gets something in the trades because if not they have been super dry fucked hard in the ass with out a drop of lube in sight and that's me making it sound pretty.
Pick#1: The Great Khail (SD!), What in the fuck is Vince McMahon and the WWE writting team thinking this move made me cringe and I just knew that SD! wasd going to get fucked over (which they did, IMO), you know maybe this is what SD! really needed yet another talentless jackass loser that doesn't belong in a ring (Heavy Sarcasm), but you know in hindsight it set the mood for the entire shitty ass fucked up draft moves that have yet to come.
Pick#2: The Boogeyman (ECW), I mean who really fucking cares where this loser goes, he jobs on SD!, he will be jobbing on ECW so fuck him and fuck this sorry ass pick.
Pick#3: King Booker (SD!), Yet another bullshit, really fucked up choice, Booker couldn't even catch a break on the very depleted SD! roster never-the-less the stacked roster on RAW, i'm going to make a bold prediction Booker will never be the WWE Champ again and will only be used to get over RAW's lesser stars (Like um.....Lashley, Umaga, Ect...).
Pick#4: Chris Benoit (ECW), This is the only fucking pick I liked Chris isn't getting his due on SD! so why not send him over to ECW to work with the young up and coming talent of ECW, like stated before he brings instant crediblity to that brand, hope he gets that champship run he really deserves.
Pick#5: Torrie Wilson (SD!), At this point SD! has lost two Main Event Superstars and in return they get Torrie "No Fuckin' Talent What So Fuckin' Ever Except Lookin' Pretty In A Swimsuit" Wilson, at this point I was fucking disgusted and wanted to fucking kill everyone that made these choices possible.
Pick#6: Chris Masters (SD!), You know if SD! had received some earlier good picks then I wouldn't have minded this pick very much but seeing as Henry and Khail is now on SD! I don't see Masters getting a very good puch, but then again it's not exactly like he deserves one.
Pick#7: Bobby Lashley (RAW), What the Fuck!!!??? how can you be traded to the brand you've been on for the last three months!!!??? it would have been like Matt Hardy being traded to RAW, you know what fuck Booby Lashley i'm tried of his SUPER push and maybe just maybe he'll get a dose of reality on the bigger pond of RAW.
Pick#8: Ric Flair (SD!), Of all the useless ass moves in this shitty ass draft, this one fucked me up the most, why in the fucking hell would the WWE think it's a good idea to trade old ass crusty Flair to SD!? I what to know who in the fuck thought this was a good move it made me sick to see just how far WWE is willing to go to keep RAW as being considered the A-Show.
Pick#9: Snitsky (RAW), I mean I didn'y really fucking care either way as I don't consider him super talented anyway, but he made it to the A-Show(Now Byfar...IMO) Good for fucking him.....
Pick#10: Mr Kennedy (RAW), Tell me I didn't just see that shit, WWE just traded SD!'s most promising up and coming megastar to RAW where he has little chance to make it as the top star on the brand, this pick made me want to say fuck WWE and become the biggest TNA mark on this fucking site (If at all possible, LOL)
Overall: WWE fucked up pretty fucking bad this was byfar the worst moves I have ever fucking seen, their was lots of talent on RAW that desperately needed to be traded like Shelton Benjamin, Carlito, Nitro, Kenny, Haas, Eugene/Dinsmore, ECT.....but WWE choose to fuck over SD! making RAW and even ECW a little better, I really hope SD! gets something in the trades because if not they have been super dry fucked hard in the ass with out a drop of lube in sight and that's me making it sound pretty.
The rules of the draft made no sense.
How does the ECW Champion Lashley get drafted, but RAW Champion Cena and Smackdown Champion Edge do not?
It seems like the point of a Draft is to select the most valuable or promising competitors first. But here, we get The Boogeyman No.2 overall to Smackdown!, but Randy Orton doesn't make it in the Top 10?
The Draft was really frustrating. I don't care that RAW got better and Smackdown! got worse, I'm just bothered how it was done. They could have at least gotten Teddy Long, The Coach, or some ECW guy to come out and make the selections.
How does the ECW Champion Lashley get drafted, but RAW Champion Cena and Smackdown Champion Edge do not?
It seems like the point of a Draft is to select the most valuable or promising competitors first. But here, we get The Boogeyman No.2 overall to Smackdown!, but Randy Orton doesn't make it in the Top 10?
The Draft was really frustrating. I don't care that RAW got better and Smackdown! got worse, I'm just bothered how it was done. They could have at least gotten Teddy Long, The Coach, or some ECW guy to come out and make the selections.
ThaCandyMan
Dark Match Jobber
I dissagree with everyone! Goddamn! Mr. Kennedy to RAW is perfect. Yeah I feel bad for smackdown being raped. NOT! MR. Kennedy is the next Rock in the making. Everyone get over it. Plus the draft's not even done. Anything could happen. It would be real sweet if cena gose to smackdown along with ortan and bring Edge and Undertaker to RAW. I mean that prolley wont happen though. Face it Shawn Michales is prolley done. And Bobby Lashley to raw was a stupid move. They should of kept Lashley on ECW. Why you might ask? Well 1st off He has less moves then John Cena, And his mic skills suck. He sounds like Mike Tyson on the mic. Look They should of kept Lashley on ECW . RVD is prolley going to TNA along with Sabu. ECW is gonna have crap. Well the new ECW is crap anyways. The Old ECW was the shit. Untill Vince and his story writers burchered it to hell. And if anything when Vince does return i bet u all a million dollars that the Undertaker brings him back to life. The Only 3 decent dessicions that happend on RAW last night was RICK FLAIR TO SMACKDOWN. KENNEDY TO RAW AND BENTIO TO ECW!
Downward Spiral
I'm Not From Your Country
I honestly cannot believe what they did to SmackDown in this draft. Fair dinkum, it's like they set out to cripple this brand. Kennedy is NOT needed on Raw, first off, and let me set that straight. Kennedy WAS the future of SmackDown, and that should have been his home. But again, Raw is so high up on the priority list that they have to have him on there, which basically wrecks any possibilities he had on SmackDown. Is there a point in moving him to Raw to be promptly fed to Cena? And don't say he's going to win the title because for God's sake, when Cena is holding that title, someone like Kennedy is going to go nowhere, and he deserved to be built up on SmackDown and give them a fair go, and he had more chance at that title than he does on Raw, and we all know that.
Like someone above said, SmackDown was raped at this draft. Credibility flew out the window ever since it was announced that the Great Khali was their first draft. Wow, the Great Khali. He's going to send ratings through the roof. It's guys like him that should be on ECW in place of guys like Punk. Kennedy going to Raw will get him more limelight, but he's not going to hold that title anytime soon, period. So when Kennedy is feuding for the Intercontinental title or against Jeff Hardy, then maybe some people will learn that his move is going to have dire effects on his immediate future, and for SmackDown.
And even though we knew it was happening, another low point of the night (other than the pathetic ending) was when Benoit was drafted to God-forsaken ECW. JBL said it best when he said that 'This sucks'. He's damn right it did, and this further crippled SmackDown. After Batista, he and Kennedy were the last people SmackDown had to feud for that title, and they've been taken away because the WWE can't give one fuck about SD. One bright light is that Benoit is getting a World Title (despite the fact that it is the ECW title) and will be given a shot to spearhead a brand, which he obviously wasn't going to do on Raw or SmackDown. Still, I know for a fact that SmackDown needed him, and yet again, they get 'raped'.
On to King Booker. I think his World Title opportunities are gone on SmackDown, so I guess a move to Raw could benefit him, but he is main event material, and main event material that has been stolen from SmackDown. I am looking forward to seeing him on Raw, and hopefully he can have a halfway decent program with John Cena.
Boogeyman leaving to ECW? I couldn't care less. Stick him anywhere for all I care, but again, he was a popular guy on SmackDown, but since when does the WWE care about that brand?
And now away from who SmackDown lost, to who they gained...which is quite possibly their worst part of the night.
Let's run down these simply AWESOME gains...first and foremost, the man everyone loves to see...the man whose skills send shivers down the spines of anyone lucky enough to watch him...the man the IWC adores, and wishes the WWE would offer a lifetime contract to...the man who still is unable to talk coherently in whatever language he speaks...the GREAT KHALI!!! What a pick. Replacing Boogeyman with Khali. What a move. I think Khali is the worst of two evils, and having Khali cripples SmackDown nearly as much as losing Kennedy did. Stick this man on ECW at the most, or do what we all want, send him back to India.
Secondly...with no more sarcasm this time, Torrie Wilson. This was honest to God, the worst pick of the night. There was absolutely no point to this move, as this woman is hardly an asset to any brand, and whatever the hell she will do on SmackDown is beyond me. What a great void-filler for Booker, Kennedy and Benoit. Utterly, utterly disgusting, infuriating, pathetic, pointless, ridiculous, agonising and moronic.
Thirdly, the Nature Boy, Ric Flair. Again, someone who is definitely not going to spice up SD's wrestling skill, but definitely is a drawing card for them. I suspect he will fill a main event role, and as much as his wrestling skills are sliding, no one can say that he isn't one of the top faces in the company. Hopefully, he can aid a very depleted brand in any program he goes into. I didn't expect this one, but it's the only draft pick of SmackDown's that I seem to not hate.
Chris Masters. Just what the brand needs. Another midcard heel. Masters probably needed the move more than anyone, but I still think he's just not the guy that's needed. Masters, MVP, Khali, Finlay...not great faces here. Hardy seems to be the lone face standing in the midcards now on SmackDown.
On to the pig of the drafts, the always gluttonous Raw. Looks like they came out of it unscathed, of course. They didn't lose one wrestler to ECW, nor did they lose anyone important to SmackDown, other than Ric Flair, and even he wasn't giving much. What they gained, was just beefing up their title divisions even more. Yes, they have a champion who's not going to be unseated anytime soon, and they definitely need Booker, Kennedy, Lashley and Snitsky, and hell, maybe they'll strengthen the IC title division by stealing a few other people in the Supplementary Draft. Hell, I just remembered that Raw also has HHH and HBK returning after this as well. Great.
ECW gets Boogeyman. Well, that's awesome for them. At least he wasn't anything special. They also get Benoit. ECW is Benoit's home for now, but hopefully not long. Benoit doesn't deserve to be on ECW, but I guess that's just how his career is going right now. He's going to be the face of ECW, and hopefully that will get him back in WWE Main Event favour. He should be main eventing on SmackDown, and honestly, it sickens me that ECW has to get him, but I guess he's needed there.
They lost Snitsky to Raw, and that sends shivers down my spine not because he could have been main event material on ECW, but because it could mean Snitsky/Cena is likely. Lashley was a big loss, but he was moving on to bigger or better things, and was more prominent on Raw than he was on ECW the last few months. He should have stayed on ECW as that brand needed him as much as he needed it, because like Benoit, he should have stayed at his proper home.
All in all, this draft was a complete load of shit. I would have much rather that they cripple ECW, but what they did to SmackDown was revolting. It's sickening how much McMahon and the WWE love Raw right now, and it showed. What I thought would be a night that SmackDown would be revitalised was thrown out the window when Khali was their first pick. It was an omen that it would be a giant load of bullshit fed up to us for the whole night. Say what you want about this, but the champion makes the show, and I'll be damned if I'm going to love the WWE making everything perfect for Cena and his challengers, while leaving Edge's reign in the shitter, simply because they don't even care about his show anymore.
Like someone above said, SmackDown was raped at this draft. Credibility flew out the window ever since it was announced that the Great Khali was their first draft. Wow, the Great Khali. He's going to send ratings through the roof. It's guys like him that should be on ECW in place of guys like Punk. Kennedy going to Raw will get him more limelight, but he's not going to hold that title anytime soon, period. So when Kennedy is feuding for the Intercontinental title or against Jeff Hardy, then maybe some people will learn that his move is going to have dire effects on his immediate future, and for SmackDown.
And even though we knew it was happening, another low point of the night (other than the pathetic ending) was when Benoit was drafted to God-forsaken ECW. JBL said it best when he said that 'This sucks'. He's damn right it did, and this further crippled SmackDown. After Batista, he and Kennedy were the last people SmackDown had to feud for that title, and they've been taken away because the WWE can't give one fuck about SD. One bright light is that Benoit is getting a World Title (despite the fact that it is the ECW title) and will be given a shot to spearhead a brand, which he obviously wasn't going to do on Raw or SmackDown. Still, I know for a fact that SmackDown needed him, and yet again, they get 'raped'.
On to King Booker. I think his World Title opportunities are gone on SmackDown, so I guess a move to Raw could benefit him, but he is main event material, and main event material that has been stolen from SmackDown. I am looking forward to seeing him on Raw, and hopefully he can have a halfway decent program with John Cena.
Boogeyman leaving to ECW? I couldn't care less. Stick him anywhere for all I care, but again, he was a popular guy on SmackDown, but since when does the WWE care about that brand?
And now away from who SmackDown lost, to who they gained...which is quite possibly their worst part of the night.
Let's run down these simply AWESOME gains...first and foremost, the man everyone loves to see...the man whose skills send shivers down the spines of anyone lucky enough to watch him...the man the IWC adores, and wishes the WWE would offer a lifetime contract to...the man who still is unable to talk coherently in whatever language he speaks...the GREAT KHALI!!! What a pick. Replacing Boogeyman with Khali. What a move. I think Khali is the worst of two evils, and having Khali cripples SmackDown nearly as much as losing Kennedy did. Stick this man on ECW at the most, or do what we all want, send him back to India.
Secondly...with no more sarcasm this time, Torrie Wilson. This was honest to God, the worst pick of the night. There was absolutely no point to this move, as this woman is hardly an asset to any brand, and whatever the hell she will do on SmackDown is beyond me. What a great void-filler for Booker, Kennedy and Benoit. Utterly, utterly disgusting, infuriating, pathetic, pointless, ridiculous, agonising and moronic.
Thirdly, the Nature Boy, Ric Flair. Again, someone who is definitely not going to spice up SD's wrestling skill, but definitely is a drawing card for them. I suspect he will fill a main event role, and as much as his wrestling skills are sliding, no one can say that he isn't one of the top faces in the company. Hopefully, he can aid a very depleted brand in any program he goes into. I didn't expect this one, but it's the only draft pick of SmackDown's that I seem to not hate.
Chris Masters. Just what the brand needs. Another midcard heel. Masters probably needed the move more than anyone, but I still think he's just not the guy that's needed. Masters, MVP, Khali, Finlay...not great faces here. Hardy seems to be the lone face standing in the midcards now on SmackDown.
On to the pig of the drafts, the always gluttonous Raw. Looks like they came out of it unscathed, of course. They didn't lose one wrestler to ECW, nor did they lose anyone important to SmackDown, other than Ric Flair, and even he wasn't giving much. What they gained, was just beefing up their title divisions even more. Yes, they have a champion who's not going to be unseated anytime soon, and they definitely need Booker, Kennedy, Lashley and Snitsky, and hell, maybe they'll strengthen the IC title division by stealing a few other people in the Supplementary Draft. Hell, I just remembered that Raw also has HHH and HBK returning after this as well. Great.
ECW gets Boogeyman. Well, that's awesome for them. At least he wasn't anything special. They also get Benoit. ECW is Benoit's home for now, but hopefully not long. Benoit doesn't deserve to be on ECW, but I guess that's just how his career is going right now. He's going to be the face of ECW, and hopefully that will get him back in WWE Main Event favour. He should be main eventing on SmackDown, and honestly, it sickens me that ECW has to get him, but I guess he's needed there.
They lost Snitsky to Raw, and that sends shivers down my spine not because he could have been main event material on ECW, but because it could mean Snitsky/Cena is likely. Lashley was a big loss, but he was moving on to bigger or better things, and was more prominent on Raw than he was on ECW the last few months. He should have stayed on ECW as that brand needed him as much as he needed it, because like Benoit, he should have stayed at his proper home.
All in all, this draft was a complete load of shit. I would have much rather that they cripple ECW, but what they did to SmackDown was revolting. It's sickening how much McMahon and the WWE love Raw right now, and it showed. What I thought would be a night that SmackDown would be revitalised was thrown out the window when Khali was their first pick. It was an omen that it would be a giant load of bullshit fed up to us for the whole night. Say what you want about this, but the champion makes the show, and I'll be damned if I'm going to love the WWE making everything perfect for Cena and his challengers, while leaving Edge's reign in the shitter, simply because they don't even care about his show anymore.
I was really happy Ric Flair got drafted. He can get a good push there and soon become World Heavyweight champ. Chris Masters was another good choice to send there. Maybe they can actually put a belt around his waist. Mr. Kennedy on Raw is gonna be good. I can see him becoming champ soon.
I wasn't happy that Torrie was drafted cuz she is a good wrestler. They should have sent Maria to smackdown instead of torrie. Snitsky should have stayed on ECW cuz now i can see snitsky feuding with Cena soon and that gonna be boring.
I wasn't happy that Torrie was drafted cuz she is a good wrestler. They should have sent Maria to smackdown instead of torrie. Snitsky should have stayed on ECW cuz now i can see snitsky feuding with Cena soon and that gonna be boring.
I have to agree with Downwards great post. WWE have done everything bar take Smackdown out the back and shoot it in the head. Losing Booker and Benoit was bad enough (even though I expected one but not both to go). But then to lose Kennedy as well? What the hell is the WWE thinking? They had a great feud with Edge ready made for Kennedy when he returns from injusry. But oh no send him to Raw to be more than likely fed to Cena when he returns.
So they lose 3 great performers (and one ordinary one in the Boogeyman). So who do we replace this talent with... why not the least talented man in the WWE and one that can hardly move in the Great Khali, Chris Masters who has failed to get over on Raw, but hopefully will do something on Smackdown. Ric Flair who really should be nearing the end of his great career and who may just be there to try and help Batista along. Why not add the cherry to the top by making the only woman changing brands be going to Smackdown? Why not make it Torrie Wilson? Why? Well maybe Ric needs someone to keep him warm at night.
I think ECW did well with just one acquistion in Benoit. Nevermind the Boogeyman. Though ill admit I would of liked a Benoit and Lashley feud, for a little while at least, im also glad that Lashley has gone to Raw as well as Snitsky. The young guys like Punk, Burke, Cor Von and even Thorn now get to learn from one of the best ever in the business in the ring and I think Benoit can help these guys careers immensly. It also gives ECW someone to carry the title well (an orginial to). I have seen many people liking the thought of a Punk and Benoit fued. While Im looking foward to that, I must admit I am excited about a possible Cor Von and Benoit feud. Why? Jus always like Cor Von/Monty Brown.
Now onto Raw. Well its a crowded ship over there. One week we are wondering who else can be fed to Cena no we have a whole swag to choose from. Snitsky, Booker, Kennedy and maybe even Lashley in a battle of the Supermen. With HHH and HBK due back in the future things are way crowded at the main event level. So what then?? I dont wanna see Booker or Kennedy back in the midcard, but once everyone returns that may be their fate.
One thing that strikes me as odd is that every title holder on Smackdown is a heel..... but there doesnt seem to be a whole lot of faces on the brand anymore. Especially with Taker and Mysterio out, even if Rey is due back soon. I mean there is only so many times Batista can be the only face in the main event, or is there. It will open some great oppurtunities for a guy like Matt Hardy but who else?? A face Kane?? no way he was always better as a monster heel.. now he is elmo.
Im looking forward to the suplementary (sp?) draft. I hope there is some movement from Raw to both brands but definately Smackdown. To at least try to appear like the WWE gives a damn about all three brands and not just one.
So they lose 3 great performers (and one ordinary one in the Boogeyman). So who do we replace this talent with... why not the least talented man in the WWE and one that can hardly move in the Great Khali, Chris Masters who has failed to get over on Raw, but hopefully will do something on Smackdown. Ric Flair who really should be nearing the end of his great career and who may just be there to try and help Batista along. Why not add the cherry to the top by making the only woman changing brands be going to Smackdown? Why not make it Torrie Wilson? Why? Well maybe Ric needs someone to keep him warm at night.
I think ECW did well with just one acquistion in Benoit. Nevermind the Boogeyman. Though ill admit I would of liked a Benoit and Lashley feud, for a little while at least, im also glad that Lashley has gone to Raw as well as Snitsky. The young guys like Punk, Burke, Cor Von and even Thorn now get to learn from one of the best ever in the business in the ring and I think Benoit can help these guys careers immensly. It also gives ECW someone to carry the title well (an orginial to). I have seen many people liking the thought of a Punk and Benoit fued. While Im looking foward to that, I must admit I am excited about a possible Cor Von and Benoit feud. Why? Jus always like Cor Von/Monty Brown.
Now onto Raw. Well its a crowded ship over there. One week we are wondering who else can be fed to Cena no we have a whole swag to choose from. Snitsky, Booker, Kennedy and maybe even Lashley in a battle of the Supermen. With HHH and HBK due back in the future things are way crowded at the main event level. So what then?? I dont wanna see Booker or Kennedy back in the midcard, but once everyone returns that may be their fate.
One thing that strikes me as odd is that every title holder on Smackdown is a heel..... but there doesnt seem to be a whole lot of faces on the brand anymore. Especially with Taker and Mysterio out, even if Rey is due back soon. I mean there is only so many times Batista can be the only face in the main event, or is there. It will open some great oppurtunities for a guy like Matt Hardy but who else?? A face Kane?? no way he was always better as a monster heel.. now he is elmo.
Im looking forward to the suplementary (sp?) draft. I hope there is some movement from Raw to both brands but definately Smackdown. To at least try to appear like the WWE gives a damn about all three brands and not just one.
Well I think it is pretty hillarious, the extreme raping that smackdown got. I'm not at all sorry, i've never enjoyed smackdown that much.
I didn't expect kennedy AND booker to go to raw, very harsh. Snitsky to raw was pointless.
I think in the extra draft, jillian to raw, finlay or m.v.p to ecw, hbk to s.d. I know it's unlikely, but they can't have a main event scene of cena, trips, hbk, kennedy, booker, snitky and lashley and orton. Orton wont go as he's feuding with trips soon and the others have just come. HBK has nothing but a possible feud with edge for the title. I can see taker and kane going after mark henry and probably khali when taker's back, rather than for the title straight away, we're pretty sure batista is going to lose to edge, so he wont get another shot. SD needs another big heel so unless they get punk, which I hope they wont, I can't see it happening. It's also a bit stupid that lashley can't hold the ecw title on raw, but matt could hold the tag title
I didn't expect kennedy AND booker to go to raw, very harsh. Snitsky to raw was pointless.
I think in the extra draft, jillian to raw, finlay or m.v.p to ecw, hbk to s.d. I know it's unlikely, but they can't have a main event scene of cena, trips, hbk, kennedy, booker, snitky and lashley and orton. Orton wont go as he's feuding with trips soon and the others have just come. HBK has nothing but a possible feud with edge for the title. I can see taker and kane going after mark henry and probably khali when taker's back, rather than for the title straight away, we're pretty sure batista is going to lose to edge, so he wont get another shot. SD needs another big heel so unless they get punk, which I hope they wont, I can't see it happening. It's also a bit stupid that lashley can't hold the ecw title on raw, but matt could hold the tag title
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It's good to be back!
Here's a poll from WWE.com that just made me laugh...
This shows a little how Smackdown is in a deep shit-hole right now, i mean... The Great Khali the best Pick?? mmhhmmm... I agree with the idea of Ric Flair being the only "decent" pick, as he is going to be a good Backstage leader. And maybe he could help Shelton the same way he helped Carlito once and for all!!
About Torrie, all i can see for her is being the new Valet-girl of the Nature Boy, that's all..
Poor Chris Masters, at least he's not going to be alone, as i'm sure he's going to feud Chuck Palumbo, Daivari, Funaki and all the "gang". Good Luck with the Masterlock dude!
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Expectation Level for Any Change on Smackdown Roster: 30%
(Havent heard a damn thing about Jericho, so i dont expect to raise the level...)
and yes, i'm still hoping for a god damn Jericho Return! Does that makes me a Mark?
This shows a little how Smackdown is in a deep shit-hole right now, i mean... The Great Khali the best Pick?? mmhhmmm... I agree with the idea of Ric Flair being the only "decent" pick, as he is going to be a good Backstage leader. And maybe he could help Shelton the same way he helped Carlito once and for all!!
About Torrie, all i can see for her is being the new Valet-girl of the Nature Boy, that's all..
Poor Chris Masters, at least he's not going to be alone, as i'm sure he's going to feud Chuck Palumbo, Daivari, Funaki and all the "gang". Good Luck with the Masterlock dude!
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Expectation Level for Any Change on Smackdown Roster: 30%
(Havent heard a damn thing about Jericho, so i dont expect to raise the level...)and yes, i'm still hoping for a god damn Jericho Return! Does that makes me a Mark?
I disagree with the people who say Kennedy to RAW was a bad move. Personally, I don't think it's a bad thing that he won't get to hold the title right away. In fact, I think you have a golden opportunity for what would be the best Wrestlemania main event since the Benoit/HBK/HHH match several years ago in Kennedy vs. Edge, and there's no way you could've pushed that back until mania if Kennedy stayed on Smackdown, and Edge isn't going anywhere.
This way, you save that match for wrestlemania and give both individuals new opponents to face until that point, it's actually quite perfect.
As for Smackdown getting ransacked, not quite. Khali can't wrestle a good match but he draws tremendous amounts of heat and puts over who ever he loses to.
It's always a delight to see an Edge vs. Flair program.
Edge vs. Henry wouldn't be too unbearable to watch either.
Edge vs. Hardy is bound to happen as well.
Edge vs. Mysterio, hello?
I think Smackdown is pretty much set for main events until after the Rumble, when kennedy wins it and moves to smackdown to exact his revenge.
It's actually the perfect plan, I don't see why people can't wait until wrestlemania to see Edge vs. Kennedy.
This way, you save that match for wrestlemania and give both individuals new opponents to face until that point, it's actually quite perfect.
As for Smackdown getting ransacked, not quite. Khali can't wrestle a good match but he draws tremendous amounts of heat and puts over who ever he loses to.
It's always a delight to see an Edge vs. Flair program.
Edge vs. Henry wouldn't be too unbearable to watch either.
Edge vs. Hardy is bound to happen as well.
Edge vs. Mysterio, hello?
I think Smackdown is pretty much set for main events until after the Rumble, when kennedy wins it and moves to smackdown to exact his revenge.
It's actually the perfect plan, I don't see why people can't wait until wrestlemania to see Edge vs. Kennedy.
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what the fuck did smackdown do 2 deserve this it lost count em 3 of its top stars i didnt mind booker goin but benoit and kennedy it shows how much raw sucked lately im slowly becomin a tna fan y send kennedy 2 be cena's next whippin boy when he and edge could light up smackdown wit a kic ass fued unless the post draft brings smackdown jeff and punk maybe cor von i could be watchin impact alot more than raw
Downward Spiral
I'm Not From Your Country
It's not so much that the Edge/Kennedy feud we'd hoped for is out of the question for now, but just that he really should be staying on SmackDown because he's someone that is needed to carry that brand. It's like SmackDown is just being used to breed young talent up to superstars, at which point they are just shipped to Raw and it's been like that for years. Look at the calibre of guys that SmackDown has given to Raw/ECW and where they've gone:
Johnny Nitro: No need to say that he was much, much better off on SmackDown as either a singles wrestler or with MNM.
Randy Orton: Was a main eventer on SmackDown and doing well, and now, as soon as he started getting popular again, he was moved back to Raw, and we all know about the mess he's gotten into now.
Kurt Angle: This was a while ago, but he and Edge had one of the most awesome feuds on SmackDown when it first came in. Then, when Edge was injured and Angle went on to feud for the WWE Title against Lesnar in another awesome feud. Surprisingly, he stayed on SmackDown until 2005, when he was traded to Raw, and went absolutely nowhere, losing to Cena and losing a lot of credibility. His last ditch move to SmackDown again couldn't be saved because Raw had blown another of what should have been SmackDown's superstar. The rest, is history.
Just a few in a long line of people that the WWE killed by moving them off the brand, which doesn't include people that were killed on Raw, and just shoved over onto SmackDown. I'd suggest that Kennedy is next, which is why I dreaded this move since it was first brought up. He has the chance to be main eventing on SmackDown, yet because he is so popular, Raw have to have him, and that move could prove dire.
Yes, I want to see a WrestleMania 24 feud between him and Edge, but he needed to stay on SmackDown. He has potential, but that potential is going to be for nothing when Cena, Booker, HHH, HBK, Lashley and Snitsky are in the main event frame. He doesn't need to be on Raw, and they could have saved the feud for a later time on SmackDown without moving him off, now I fear that he is going to be killed on a brand that is packed with other stars, when he was really a shining light at his home on SmackDown. He deserved to stay there and develop further, which is why I am disgusted that they made the move to Raw for him so soon, knowing full well that SmackDown is down on starpower.
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