Should the WWE re-sign Rikishi?

[TheKingofKings20222]

Last night, Rikishi returned and squash The One Man Band, Heath Slater. The crowd was very happy to see Rikishi back. They even started a big "RIKISHI" chant. After the match, The Uso's came down and danced with their father. This got me wondering, should the WWE re-sign the big man back? I think so. Even if he doesn't wrestle on a weekly basis, he could be used as a manager for the Uso's and help them get over. I think it would be a very smart move by the WWE to have Rikishi back. Not only did he look good for a man his size, but he didn't show any ring rust at all! What do you think?

 

[MCMG]

No. I really enjoyed his return and I loved the dancing with the Uso's but no I doubt he has that much to offer. I like the idea of him returning to help the Uso's get over but there is only so much that he could do and if it means another dancing segment every single week than i would avoid signing him.

That being said i wouldn't be surprised if he has a dance off with Clay on the 1000th Raw.

 

[DamienM855]

I'd love Rikishi to come back, but only if he was used to get the Uso's over, and was used in a way that meant he didn't overshadow his sons.

The WWE fans love Rikishi though, and it would be very easy (not to mention it would make good television), to eventually do an attack angle on Rikishi, and have the Uso's go out to get revenge. The emotional touch these kind of angle's bring has been missing from the 'E for a while, and I really feel something like that could really elavate the Uso's status in the company, not to mention get really good heat on the rival team, be it the prime time players or someone else.

So in short, I'm all for it!

 

[Mustang Sally]

Not only did he look good for a man his size, but he didn't show any ring rust at all!

He showed plenty of ring rust, and a lot of it was necessitated by the strong possibility that any effort on his part might have brought on a coronary. He expended hardly any effort in the match and Heath Slater catered to it by not moving around too much, as was surely planned. If anything, Rikishi looked even slower and more immobile than Vader, which is really saying something.

In fact, Rikishi seemed to use more effort in his dance routine than in the match.

It was good to see him again, but re-hiring him as a wrestler would be a bad idea.....and possibly a dangerous one.

One "Back That Ass UP!" cameo a decade is enough.

 

[rerun406]

yes, I say bring Rikishi back with the sole purpose to build into an epic dance battle with Brodus Clay at Wrestlemania 29

 

[2Sweet_4Life]

I would like Rikishi as an occasional wrestler but a manager/enforcer for the Uso's it would give them some star power and after every match they could dance like last night they could get over because their good in the ring and they would be entertaining dancing with their Dad.

 

[VonErichVonErich]

bring Kish back, stick him with the Usos. that is all. no need to have any real matches or one on one feuds. just have him try to get his kids over and then go away again

 

[rage72]

bring Kish back, stick him with the Usos. that is all. no need to have any real matches or one on one feuds. just have him try to get his kids over and then go away again

This is what I would do. Make him the manager of his sons to help get them over. After they win a match all 3 can dance. Getting a rub from The Rock wouldn't hurt either.

 

[Trance Metaphor]

I think there was something special about his appearance and it wasn't his victory over Heath Slater. It was the fact that he got to be in the ring with his sons. I don't think he should return to full-time competition because he really serves no purpose today. He could put others over, but what's the point? He doesn't have as much star power as "legends" (why is every past superstar called a legend now?). It was a one off appearance, and it should be kept that way to keep it special. It was good to see him perform four moves (although I wish he still used the Rikishi driver). Short and sweet.

 

[Skinsley]

I dont think WWE should hire him as a full time wrestler. But as a manager for his sons he could be a great asset to the Tag division.
And having the three of them dance every now and then after a match would get the Target child audience on the Uso's side and in turn cause the Tag division to become relevant again.
And they could also relegate Brodus to smackdown full time or change his Gimmick.

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

I'd be fine with him coming back if he didn't wrestle. Rikishi seemed to have a hard time moving around out there. It was nice for him to get to have a moment with his kids though.

 

[tomthebodz]

I'm in two minds about this. I really liked Kish, he was agile for a man of his size and he was entertaining, unfortunately he wasn't always booked right. I think if he went to the gym, lost a few pounds and work on his ring skills.

However, I don't think that WWE need to re-sign him, their roster is already saturated and adding him back to the active roster would mean that someone else doesn't get a push that they deserve.

 

[DX Mols]

Absolutely not. Rikishi sucked in the '90s and he still sucks today. His disgusting @$$ does not need to be anywhere near my eyes or on my TV screen.

 

[trashboy]

He showed plenty of ring rust, and a lot of it was necessitated by the strong possibility that any effort on his part might have brought on a coronary. He expended hardly any effort in the match and Heath Slater catered to it by not moving around too much, as was surely planned. If anything, Rikishi looked even slower and more immobile than Vader, which is really saying something.

In fact, Rikishi seemed to use more effort in his dance routine than in the match.

It was good to see him again, but re-hiring him as a wrestler would be a bad idea.....and possibly a dangerous one.

One "Back That Ass UP!" cameo a decade is enough.

Yeah, and he looked like he struggled to lift his leg for that super kick. Rikishi looked terrible, so no, he shouldn't come back. There's nothing for him, unless they brought him back as a manager or something for the Usos, then i'd say great. But as in ring performer / superstar, I say no.

 

[SuperKick36]

He showed plenty of ring rust, and a lot of it was necessitated by the strong possibility that any effort on his part might have brought on a coronary. He expended hardly any effort in the match and Heath Slater catered to it by not moving around too much, as was surely planned. If anything, Rikishi looked even slower and more immobile than Vader, which is really saying something.

In fact, Rikishi seemed to use more effort in his dance routine than in the match.

It was good to see him again, but re-hiring him as a wrestler would be a bad idea.....and possibly a dangerous one.

One "Back That Ass UP!" cameo a decade is enough.

Rikishi is too old and out of shape to come back as a full-time wrestler.

Mustang Sally is 100% correct; he was rustier than Heath Slater's hair.

While I would love to see him more, I'd prefer to see him in a capacity to push the Usos, who I beleive are extremely talented, but need some guidance very badly. I think Rikishi would add to the samoan dance/chant they do in their entrance as well.

However, I would be fairly suprised to see Rikishi sign with WWE... just a feeling though.

 

[Workrate]

I liked Rikishi, but they have Brodus Clay now. Why the need for both? You may say, "well, Rikishi's pop was bigger than Clay's," which would be true, except that he only got the pop he did out of nostalgia. If you run Rikishi out there for the same routine every week, those pops will soon weaken to crickets -- either for Rikishi, Clay, or both. Basically, while it was nice to see him, there's no real need for him to be on the show every week.

 

[BigLuther]

As most are saying, I wouldn't mind seeing him back in a managerial role with the Usos. WWE has been trying to push them as faces recently, but it hasn't been working as strongly as they had probably hoped. Stick them with Rikishi for a while until they get over, then have a team savagely attack Kish to write him off TV and presto, you have a team the fans care about.

 

[smizzy]

Mustang Sally is 100% correct; he was rustier than Heath Slater's hair.

Standing O on that one.

Anyway, as much as I marked out when Rikishi's music hit, that's the last appearance that I feel is necessary for him. I understand everyone gets worked up about "returns" but that was only a visit from Rikishi. In no way with the shape he's in, should he put forth any physical efforts whether it be as a wrestler, manager, or whatever ideas there are to get home on tv. He needs to get some rest. He should probably just have a seat..

 

[mace87]

I actually thought this when Uso's first came into WWE that Rikishi could play a manager roll and lets be honest the tag team division needs all the help it can get right now i think. (no stupid dance segments though).

 

[Firewall_Philip_Hanan]

Yes, Rikishi should make a comeback. He needs to fued with Brodus Clay and beat him then face Ryback, but lose. Or he should somehow interfere with the Cena Vs Rock match and claim, "I did it for The Rock."

 

[LashXIX]

Sure the segment was fun last night, but we can't have a dancin' Funkosaurus (the only one known to be in captivity) and the World's largest Asslete in the same federation. They couldn't coexist, can you imagine the gimmick dance off matches we would get.

Lets not forget the return of the Godfather which would force Clay and Rikishi to team up and fight for the freedom of Clay's hoes who unbeknownst to us were actually the property of the Godfather.

 

[Kizzani]

Oh hell yeah Bring Rikishi back. Then we can bring back doink, Black Machismo, Repo and and all the rest of the fun loving heart loved characters. BUt at the same time let's get rid of all the other guys who are actually serious.

Seriously this idea could really work. I mean Kids don't like mean guys, and be a star wants to stop ALL bullies. So yeah lets go and fill the rosters with over grown men dancing around in there underroos. Hell yeah, Lets turn the wwe in to a fun loving hug fest of dancing instead of wrestling. Fire Del Rio, Orton, Punk, Bryan and the real talent that holds the WWE on top. We will just keep the Ego and his dance partners.

(hold on need top shower all the stupid sarcasm off me)

With Santino, Reks/Hawkins, Funkasaurs, Usos, Little Jimmy, Slater, Hornswoggle, and the GOD Awful Zach Ryder. Do you think the WWE needs more crap? Look at all these morons I just listed and what they have done or are doing. NOTHING less Santino who is making a title look stupider than the NXT title. The rest are come out play stupid games and maybe Funk will pick up the US title but if he goes further than that it is true Vince McMahon has gone mental.

I am the first to ask for gimmicks, but good gimmicks not Dancing with the fans gimmicks. The only thing worse than this crap is weddings. (wink Smackdown)

 

[#BabyFace]

Not to wrestle as he is 46 years old and there is no place for him and he would just take time away from superstars that deserve time.

The only way I would like to see him back on a weekly basis is , as many have said, as the Uso's manager. This is a very smart idea. He would get them over. And it would be another step in the right direction in the tag team division.

 

[Macskye]

there's already one dancing fat man with Brodus clay, they don't need another. However i wouldn't mind seeing him return as a manager for his sons the uso's, might help to elevate there popularity.

 

[vampirek]

I would have said no as it would conflict with Brodus Clay. However Rikishi in a role that helps the Usos would be a benefit. Get the Uso's over, get the tag team division over at the same time. Have a storyline where the Uso's are struggling to get a win and Rikishi coming in as a mentor and from time to time get involved in 6 man matches.