So what Happens to Barrett?

[Hovertical]

As everyone has said, he only has 2 maybe 3 choices.
First he realises that Punk is better than him and takes a back seat in the Nexus.
Secondly he makes a face turn and helps Cena take out the Nexus and possibly elevates him more.
Third he goes to Smackdown and leaves it alone.
Of those choices I like them all, one under a condition, If Barrett was to join Nexus I think he should attempt to play the "destroy them from the inside" thing, because I really don't think that him taking a backseat to Punk will help his career and that is a shame.
If he joins with Cena it will be kind of awkward because as much as I would like to see him as a face he probably plays a better heel. Not to mention that kinda just discredits the whole Cena/Barret fued atleast in my eyes.
Now if he goes to Smackdown, he gets to really jump start his career facing people like Edge, however can WWE really let him not be in what could possibly be the biggest story of the stable he founded?

 

[MMSoldier]

I doubt that wade will turn face, It just won't work. I see two possibilities that could happen.
1. Wade stays in Nexus and is Punk's right hand man, eventually become upset that he's not the leader anymore.He attacks Punks and starts the self-destruct of the Nexus.
2. Wade partners with cena to take out nexus. They do what cena did when he was "fired", taking all the members out. Then at the rumble or EC, They fight Punk, Wade turns on cena and rejoins nexus.

 

[WWEFAN_100]

I get the feeling Wade just may join forces with Cena in taking nexus down. Wade reasoning, he will be pissed off that Nexus replaced him and wants revenge.

 

[brochester8]

I liked Punk becoming the leader but was wondering this also. What about Wade Barrett? He's been a top Raw Heel since Nexus began. I don't see him turning face that just wouldn't make any sense. I don't know about moving him to Smackdown and leaving everything with Nexus behind but it may happen. I for one think he will return to Nexus and take a backseat to CM Punk maybe even as co-leaders. I think he will be the mastermind behing Nexus like they spoke about after they debuted.

Either way Punk as leader and THe ? about Barrett baffles me and I can't wait until next Monday.

 

[Darin Zion]

I really hope they don't just "axe" Barrett. He's done a great job this year with what he's been given. I hope they really have a CM Punk v. Wade Barrett side feud which will enhance Nexus really quick. They have the opportunity to push Barrett into his own and give the Nexus a fresher storyline.

 

[Huggie-Bones]

First of all, Wade Barrett has not been wiped off the face of the Earth. He's been gone for two weeks, relax.

Also, how in the hell do you view Nexus as the most dominant faction in WWE history? No member of Nexus even held a World title. They were in the main event scene, but I think many factions were more dominant (DX, The Corporation, Evolution, The Alliance, The Hart Foundation (1997), etc.).[\QUOTE]

Corporate Ministry ftw

But as for Barrett, I echo the desire to see him resurface on Smackdown and refine his art a bit more at the mid-card level before they bring him back to play in the main event scene

*quote box jacked up...weird*

 

[prowl2k11]

why am i the only person who feels like this is the same/faction/story line that caused the split in WCW of the NWO to the NWO Wolfpack/Red & Black and the NWO Black and White?!

 

[The Pizzaman]

Is this Straight edge society take 2? C M Punk becoming the new member of Nexus. Well I saw this coming ever since Punk started getting involved with attacking Cena. Its going to quite a ride for Nexus now Punk is leading them. However, I don't trust him in any way. I just want to know where Barrett fits into this New Group. He did not exactly respect the other members of Nexus and Otunga was fed up with Barrett telling him what to do. I feel that Barrett will be thrown out of the group. Is this a face turn for Barrett or is this just another twist?

 

[LitasRevenge79]

As I've said before, I'm a little unsure of this. Everyone on here knows me well, and knows I'm a HUGE Barrett mark. I have been since NXT season 1. However, I'm not doubting Punk's abilities as a leader. I do know that the SES was a good idea, however Gallows and Serena, maybe not the best workers in the biz. Nexus are proven to be good workers. But, given the recent circumstances surrounding the NXT season 2 winner, Kaval, and his recent release, would it be a bit early to be worried? I know that seems a bit rash. But it has been shown before that sometimes the ball has been dropped on very dominant performers being moved out of great factions too soon, RKO from Evolution circa 2004. Granted, RKO is now flourishing, but still, I'm not quite sold on Barrett kind of in limbo. I'd probably be a bit less worried if it was more in stone what his future held, and even if Punk is the 'set leader' of Nexus now, another question looms, what's to stop Otunga from acting out against Punk's orders? He seemed pretty confident last night in the ring barking out orders, there's still too many variables, and it seems too early still to say "He's the leader!" So I'm still behind Barrett and got my fingers crossed hoping for the best for him, I want at least one winner of NXT to have a successful future in WWE.

 

[chapman_001]

I wanted to start a thread about this but I guess it fits in here. I was wondering whether anybody thinks it is feasible for both Barrett and CM Punk to 'lead' Nexus? Other than that, personally I think that the best thing for him would be to be moved to Smackdown, maybe by winning the royal rumble and announcing that it is Edge's Heavyweight Championship that he wants, and not the WWE title. This would also have the advantage of refreshing the title picture on Smackdown, which on my opinion has become a little stale since the Kane feud.

 

[LSN80]

I wouldn't say he was the leader of the most dominating faction ever in that they only won the tag team titles while he was in control. The Four Horseman, Evolution and the NWO to name a few may have something to say about that. They made a great impact with Barrett at the helm, Barrett couldn't even capture the WWE title despite multiple opportunities. The feud with Cena became more about Barrett and Cena then it did about Nexus and Cena, which really accentuated one of Barrett's strengths: His poise on the mic regardless of the situation. Barrett's ability to handle a face to face promo center ring showed ability far beyond his "rookie status" in the business.

What should be next for Barrett is to stay as far away from Nexus as possible. This is a battle he cannot possibly win, as Punk generally doesn't take well to someone challenging his authority. A beatdown would likely ensue, which would benefit noone. Nexus are heels, so they won't, nor they shouldn't be, cheered for giving Barrett his comeuppance. It wouldn't benefit Barrett as he just finished losing a feud with John Cena, and being made to look weaker wouldn't be in his best interest. Punk would verbally undress him on the mic before ordering Nexus to beat him down. They were already about to mutiny and throw him out, so its not as if he couldn't see something like this possibly happening.

Still, Barrett needs to remain quite relevant. Maybe it was a red herring, but its also possible that the WWE creative team has decided to go in another direction after the Tyson Kidd squash last night, and the subsequent beatdown of his bodyguard. So Id let said match play out, perhaps even on the next edition of Raw. Bryan successfully defends the title, and Barrett emerges to attack him afterwards. Barrett may or may not have been ready for the WWE Title, but thats really irrelevant here. Creative didnt think so. But the US Title at this point isn't that far of a step down considering the man holding it beat the current WWE Champion by submission to win it. So having Barrett feud with Bryan for the US title would be a great logical progression for Barrett.

What needs to happen here is that Barrett needs to win this title however. As much as Bryan's been a great champion, Barrett needs to win the title to show he can make it on his own. He needs to show Nexus that they were the ones who needed his leadership, but he doesnt need them to be successful. What better way to do this in a match-up against a former(albeit short-lived) Nexus member. That alone could sell the feud. Barrett is already a star on the mic, and Bryan has shown to be quite adept on it as well. Barrett could hammer home how he gave Bryan a chance to be a part of something special, or that Bryan broke the "all for one" mentality they pledged when they first started since he felt remorse over his actions. Either way, it would allow Barrett to reference his time in Nexus, remain a heel at the same time, and create a good storyline. One that should end, in the near future at least, with Barrett winning the US title. This could make for a good Wrestlemania match, or rematch(for Bryan) if done properly. This is how I would book Barrett from here on out.

 

[shankit231]

I don't think much is going to happen to Barret he will probly come back because of the GM(remember Cena was supposed to be fired from WWE!!!!). So I'm pretty sure they will make it so he gets his job back some how then have Barret vs CM Punk(not CM sucks sorry that was kinda gay and annoying!!) and either have Nexus join sides with Barret or stay with CM Punk. I wonder to if they might also try to throw CM Punk making Nexus into the S.E.S and that could possibly be what brings back Barret.

 

[AYR Fool?]

What if Wade Barrett turns face? Now stay with me on this. What if Wade Barrett tries to get NEXUS back and lead them, but they beat on him. Barrett continues to try to get NEXUS back, but he gets denied etc. etc. Then what if Barrett thinks what he can do to stop NEXUS. He brings back Skip Sheffield, Michael Tarver, and Darren Young to help defeat NEXUS in a new group. But wait, it's 5 vs. 4 and what better way could it be if Y2J becomes leader of Wade's group to save the WWE from NEXUS. Now I know what you all are thinking turning Wade Barrett face, but he could eventually go to Smackdown and turn heel when the draft comes. This will also build up Darren Young, Michael Tarver, Skip Sheffield, and other NEXUS members before the draft and hopefully will bring these stars in the mid card and tag team division. The only thing I don't know is how John Cena would fit into all this.

 

[Kosugi19]

Barrett returns, Punk makes Otunga vs Barrett loser leaves. Barrett is about to win Nexus jumps Barrett. Barrett to Smackdown.

Or Barrett,Sheffield,Tarver form a heel stable On Smackdown and on a PPV Nexus rejoins with the other 3 claiming all the belts! Punk WWEChampion,Barrett World Champ.

Just a thought I always thought having Stables is the most intresting thing and love WWE finally has a legit one again.

 

[darbare]

I really like Barrett....I think alot of people have grown tired of Nexus....I think WWE made the decision to boot him from Nexus because he is the most ready to probably main event and be on his own....also with Mania around the corner they needed to freshen up the marquee match which will be most likely be CM Punk vs John Cena in a grudge match....I dont see Cena in a title match this year....Barrett could feud with Taker on Smackdown because of what he did to him at Survivor Series...or he could feud with Daniel Bryan for the US title which makes sense...either way he has a bright future as a strong US champion or a fixture in the main event scene on Smackdown.....they could even have Taker return for a segment against Kane and "destroy" him somehow, only to have Barrett return and beat the hell out of Taker like Nexus did...

 

[Eyeyball Nipple]

Nexus is the biggest stable to hit WWE in a while, but biggest ever? No way. Evolution, Corporation, Ministry of Darkness, Corporate Ministry, DX were all more successful from a title standpoint and how dangerous they were. Nexus just happens to be in the biggest storyline in the WWE right now with its biggest star, and Wade Barrett has been fantastic as their leader, so they get recognized as a legit badass stable, but certainly not the cream of the crop, some of which also gets evaluated down the road when individual success is later realized or squandered.

Anyway, Barrett's gonna be a tough one with Punk at the reigns. I really hope they don't try to make Barrett a face already. I'm liking the idea of him going to Smackdown with Sheffield and maybe a few others and working Nexus over there, all under the Umbrella of Punk. This way Barrett stays as a top dog, and still has his little lackies to boss around.

I can't see the WWE just taking Barrett completely out of the picture. He has been the best new persona/breakout star in WWE in 2010 barring possible Del Rio and he has a huge future.

I think he'll remain in the Nexus storyline in some capacity without turning face and fighting against them, I'm just not sure how, unless they write in the bigger picture/Undertaker squash with Punk very cleverly.

 

[Tech N9ne]

It might go anywhere...

But I think it only COULD go 2 directions. I think he will either turn Face on Raw or move to SmackDown and stay Heel.

I just can't see it going anywhere else for him. That seems to be the best of his options at this point, whatever those options are.