Politics in wrestling SUCK!

[Trill Co$by]

Ok, keeping past experience behind... I figured that I would start a topic that needs to be done. Politics in Professional Wrestling suck, and here's why.


Over the past decade, we have seen countless of people become 10 time World Champions... why is that? Why must someone become a multi-time world champion to prove they're the best?

In my opinion, once you've won the World title the first time, you've got nothing left to prove. Sure, it's not exactly bad to have another title run or two, but to go crazy with 8-13 title reigns is ******ed. Have promotions begun to stop trying and just gave up in making new talent?

In WWE alone, there's over 100 wrestlers. I am quite sure that in the last decade, more than half of those wrestlers would've made a great WHC for at least 3 months.

More so, where has the longevity of being a champion gone? I admit it WWE, TNA, and ROH have done it great with their world titles, but for WWE's self-named title... the belt has switched hands four times since September amongst Sheamus, Orton, and Cena. Why? What ever happened to having a champion that was dominant. A champion that could hold a title for YEARS before getting defeated. The last champion to hold his belt for a year was John Cena. And even though I hate that he's spawned a league of wanna be thugs... he managed to keep the fanbase growing while he was champion. On Smackdown, Edge and Taker have been holding the belt for the past two years, with Batista and others getting short reigns here and there.

Lastly, whatever happened to wrestling attire? Nowadays we see people like Luke Gallows, John Cena, Cryme Tyme, R-Truth, Jeff Hardy, and more so come out in street clothes. Whatever happened to the old fashion tights, knee pads, boots, and wrist tape. For heels, why are they all of a sudden wearing bright colors? Where did the black tights go? And why are the faces wearing said black tights? Not sure if that's politics doing, but still...


Anyway, I guess that was more of a vent, but I can't be the only one that hates how wrestling has become when it comes to the world titles. I mean seriously, winning it once already proves you're one of the best.

 

[Gerald Brisco]

In my opinion, once you've won the World title the first time, you've got nothing left to prove. Sure, it's not exactly bad to have another title run or two, but to go crazy with 8-13 title reigns is ******ed. Have promotions begun to stop trying and just gave up in making new talent?

Sheamus/Miz/Mcintyre currently hold 3 of the 8 belts avalable, all 3 have been in the WWE television how long? under 3 years?

Maybe the idea is you have to bust your ass and they want a seasoned campaigner representing the "top" spot in their wrestling company, instead of some 23 year old who might make a jackass out of himself in public or has questionable work ethic outside the ring, Carrying the belt is representing the company and them putting trust into you to carry it and be the best around,

and just gave up in making new talent?

In WWE alone, there's over 100 wrestlers. I am quite sure that in the last decade, more than half of those wrestlers would've made a great WHC for at least 3 months.

Great? What do you define as great. Half would have done a sucessful job, but great? Let's not throw out words like that around to cheapen "greats" like Bret Hart, the Rock, Austin, Benoit and Sheamus (Oh see what i did there?!)

Your suggesting that half a roster wears the title for 3 months or so? Way to cheapen the strap and ruin the idea... only the best of the best wear it. Is your last name Russo by any chance?

More so, where has the longevity of being a champion gone? I admit it WWE, TNA, and ROH have done it great with their world titles, but for WWE's self-named title... the belt has switched hands four times since September amongst Sheamus, Orton, and Cena. Why? What ever happened to having a champion that was dominant. A champion that could hold a title for YEARS before getting defeated. The last champion to hold his belt for a year was John Cena. And even though I hate that he's spawned a league of wanna be thugs... he managed to keep the fanbase growing while he was champion. On Smackdown, Edge and Taker have been holding the belt for the past two years, with Batista and others getting short reigns here and there.

Because the Fans get bored? Ill agree with you that the whole Orton/Cena winning the title back every PPV a few months ago was silly, Possibly because the company want to reward stars without forcing guys to become stale. You're kidding yourself if you think we could have a champion nowdays which can hold the title for more then 2 years. It just gets stale and people tune out.

Lastly, whatever happened to wrestling attire? Nowadays we see people like Luke Gallows, John Cena, Cryme Tyme, R-Truth, Jeff Hardy, and more so come out in street clothes. Whatever happened to the old fashion tights, knee pads, boots, and wrist tape. For heels, why are they all of a sudden wearing bright colors? Where did the black tights go? And why are the faces wearing said black tights? Not sure if that's politics doing, but still...

Cena/Cryme Tyme/R-Truth. 3 out of the 5 their attire suits their gimmick. You can nearly add 4 with Gallows being portrayed as a hard Type of Enforcer with the army style pants and everything.

Why does every wrestler start wearing black about 10 years ago? What happened to the colorful, purple tights? Times change.

Anyway, I guess that was more of a vent, but I can't be the only one that hates how wrestling has become when it comes to the world titles. I mean seriously, winning it once already proves you're one of the best.

Unless you lose it. Then you're not the best, are you?

 

[Trill Co$by]

Sheamus/Miz/Mcintyre currently hold 3 of the 8 belts avalable, all 3 have been in the WWE television how long? under 3 years?

Maybe they idea is you have to bust your ass and they want a seasoned campaigner representing the "top" spot in their wrestling company, insted of some 23 year old who might make a jackass out of himself in public or has questionable work ethic outside the ring, Carrying the belt is representing the company and them putting trust into you to carry it and be the best around,

Miz has been active in WWE since 2006, giving him four years. And with the in-ring performance that he shows, he damn well deserves the US Strap.

I agree that Sheamus and McIntyre got pushed to fast, but how about someone who's been there long enough yet hasn't had the strap? Someone like Shelton Benjamin, even if he was a transitional champion.

Although with those two being champions so fast, WWE is doing a good job of putting over young talent... unlike their so called competition.

Great? what do you define as great, half would have done a sucessful job, but great? Lets not throw out words like that around to cheapen "greats" like Bret Hart, the Rock, Austin Benoit and Sheamus (Oh see what i did there?!)

Ok, so maybe great isn't the word. But you can't say that people like Williams Regal, Matt Hardy, and Mark Henry wouldn't have at least been a suitable champion at one stage in their careers. Regal is without a doubt one of, if not the best, heels in WWE period.

Your suggesting that half a roster wears the title for 3 months or so? Way to cheapen the strap and ruin the idea only the best of the best wear it, Is your last name Russo by any chance?

I said they were suitable... nothing about them having to wear the belt. At least switch it up so the same four people don't have it.

Because the Fans get bored? Ill agree with you that the whole Orton/Cena winning the title back every PPV a few months ago was silly, Possibly because the company want to reward stars without forcing guys to become stale, Your kidding yourself if you think we could have a champion nowdays which can hold the title for more then 2 years, it just gets stale and people tune out.

So give someone the title for at least 9 months. I mean, look how long it took for Triple H to lose the World title. And all the time he had the belt, everyone kept tuning in to Raw to watch him. Even Edge, on Smackdown, has been a great champion for the long period that he's had it. As long as there's no decent challengers being lined up, and propper storylines in place, fans won't get bored.

Cena/Cryme Tyme/R-Truth. 3 out of the 5 their attire suits their gimmick, you can nearly add 4 with Gallows being portrayed as a hard Type of Enforcer with the army style pants and everything.

Why does every wrestler start wearing black about 10 years ago? What happened to the colourful purple tights? Times change.

The Miz (up until recently) and John Morrison didn't/don't exactly wear old school gear... just to name a few more.

I guess it's just the old school fan in me, even though I'm only 18, that actually likes the idea of easily finding out who's heel and who's face.

Unless you lose it. Then your not the best are you?

But you've held it. You've proven that you have what it takes to get there, and let's be honest, the only title wins/reigns that matter to a wrestler are their first world title and their last title period.