The Good Thing About Kane

[LikeABoss13]

Kane might be a jobber, but he the one guy you never hear any bad of in the back and he has worked for the WWE for a good amount of years and I think he should be given a WWE title run after Jack Swagger and it's sad that he isn't gonna get one ever even though he has done some of the most disgusting story lines in WWE like the Katie Vick story line and that story line with Matt Hardy and Lita. The last time he was gonna get a good run was when he was working that program with Edge back in July of 07 and he really has done much except what have a WWECW title run. I think WWE can give Swagger a new competitor plus give us a new match up between Swagger and Kane and I think it might be good. Kane can put on a good match and I think it's his time to win the title for once and keep it longer than less than 24 hours. You guys can agree with me or not, but I know I am right when Kane is the nicest and hardworking person in WWE besides John Cena.

 

[wtfhappened]

It is most unfortunate that Kane never got a good title reign. Along with RVD I would have loved to see the two of them as heavyweight champion while they were getting there pushes in '02. Unfortunately, considering they didn't give Kane more than 24 hours with his first and only title run while he was at his peak popularity I just don't see how they'll give him a shot now. They don't even put him in angles now. He just comes out randomly and they put him in the money in the bank. It seems like some of the nicest, hardest workers are the first ones to get shit on in the WWE. It's a damn shame.

 

[Concorne]

Extremely true, Kane is one of the men who has always stood with the WWE. And YES, Kane vs Jack Swagger would be an awesome match though it shouldn't be until maybe a few months since i want Swagger to have a good run as champion. Then Kane will come and defeat him, then once Ezekiel Jackson returns, hopefully he and Kane will feud...

 

[Hawkeye]

It is most unfortunate that Kane never got a good title reign. Along with RVD I would have loved to see the two of them as heavyweight champion while they were getting there pushes in '02. Unfortunately, considering they didn't give Kane more than 24 hours with his first and only title run while he was at his peak popularity I just don't see how they'll give him a shot now. They don't even put him in angles now. He just comes out randomly and they put him in the money in the bank. It seems like some of the nicest, hardest workers are the first ones to get shit on in the WWE. It's a damn shame.

that applies to everywhere you go.the nice guys get shitlisted,but the layabouts and brown nosers get put on a pedestal.I don't know how Johnnie made it, i bet he is an absolute pleasure to work with

 

[Greenlight13]

Yep, he's Tommy Dreamer with occasional wins. Works his heart out for the company, nobody more loyal, criminally mistreated.

I thought the ECW Title was perfect for him, it give the illusion of him being a world champion and thus he can be proud and have a place in the company, but it isn't on the level of the main two titles so they don't have to put him with the main guys. He could be portrayed as the monster he once was against lesser competition without him having to go over the guys they see big things for on the other two brands. ECW was, in my eyes, televised developmental. It was full of youngsters getting their first break, established guys who had gone a little stale, and veterans who were just jobbing on the main brands. Any of those three could get wins and they are both meaningless and meaningful at the same time. Infinite experience for the youngsters, a chance to re-tune and repackage for the stale, and the veterans can both pick up some wins to remind the fans why they have a job, and of course there's an old saying that you only improve by working with people who are better than you, so there's that too.

Kane was both stale, and a veteran, and he went to ECW and both dominated and helped elevate younger guys. It gave him something to do and re-established him as a powerful force if you ask me. It's unfortunate that there is no equivalent title for him to hold now.

Might have been nice to have had him be a pro on NXT. Sounds odd at first, but A) He looks all the more dominant when he destroys the rookies, B) It would be amusing to see him doing his pyro and scary stare thing while a green rookie stands next to him looking afraid, C) He could physically threaten his rookie if they don't succeed, really light a fire under them to to speak.

I think Kane would make a good challenger for Swagger, as he would any champion. He's been underused as an unsuccessful title challenger in recent years. I understand they don't want to put the belt on him, but he's big and bad enough to be a believable threat to a title so that when he loses the champion seems all the stronger. Despite all the losses he's had, it's easy to get him back there with a quick domination of mid-carders and a big Chokeslam on the champion.

 

[Greenlight13]

Yep, he's Tommy Dreamer with occasional wins. Works his heart out for the company, nobody more loyal, criminally mistreated.

I thought the ECW Title was perfect for him, it give the illusion of him being a world champion and thus he can be proud and have a place in the company, but it isn't on the level of the main two titles so they don't have to put him with the main guys. He could be portrayed as the monster he once was against lesser competition without him having to go over the guys they see big things for on the other two brands. ECW was, in my eyes, televised developmental. It was full of youngsters getting their first break, established guys who had gone a little stale, and veterans who were just jobbing on the main brands. Any of those three could get wins and they are both meaningless and meaningful at the same time. Infinite experience for the youngsters, a chance to re-tune and repackage for the stale, and the veterans can both pick up some wins to remind the fans why they have a job, and of course there's an old saying that you only improve by working with people who are better than you, so there's that too.

Kane was both stale, and a veteran, and he went to ECW and both dominated and helped elevate younger guys. It gave him something to do and re-established him as a powerful force if you ask me. It's unfortunate that there is no equivalent title for him to hold now.

Might have been nice to have had him be a pro on NXT. Sounds odd at first, but A) He looks all the more dominant when he destroys the rookies, B) It would be amusing to see him doing his pyro and scary stare thing while a green rookie stands next to him looking afraid, C) He could physically threaten his rookie if they don't succeed, really light a fire under them to to speak.

I think Kane would make a good challenger for Swagger, as he would any champion. He's been underused as an unsuccessful title challenger in recent years. I understand they don't want to put the belt on him, but he's big and bad enough to be a believable threat to a title so that when he loses the champion seems all the stronger. Despite all the losses he's had, it's easy to get him back there with a quick domination of mid-carders and a big Chokeslam on the champion.

 

[mister_b1LL]

Even though I still love his work to this day, at this point and time Kane shouldn't be recieving the WWE or World Title. He's way too old and has been slowly getting less and less relevant, despite still recieving a decent pop whenever he comes out. But what I definitely want to see is a singles match between Kane and Swagger fore the World Title. They've never fought before and for it to be for the title would be awesome. Sure this match wouldn't be on a PPV but it would be the perfect SmackDown main event.

 

[The Ram]

A swagger vs. kane fued would be great. Even if he doesn't when the title it would give him something to do every week in stead of taking on the NXT roster. But if he does win the title that would be great for me because like some many others he deserves a world title reign. A reign that is more than a day.

 

[Honkey_Kong]

You guys know what would be a fitting way for them to retire the Undertaker? Have Kane kill him. Then Kane himself would have the momentum for a brief WHC run only to have somebody like Morrison, Swagger or even Kofi defeat him for the strap.

But since his debut, I always envisioned Kane being the one who with the help of Brother Love and Paul Bearer kills Taker. That will be the best way they can utilize Kane.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

It's to late for Kane to win an actual World Title. He's been with WWF/E for a long time and deserved another title run but right now it just isn't happening. I think his right place is to enhance talent, sort of like he did against McIntyre. You've got your guy looking for some legitimate wins (McIntyre) against legitimate competitiors (Kane). That being said, kane could and perhaps should face Swagger for the belt at some point down the road and put Swagger over. Kane appears to be happy with where he he is and I think he's looking at his future beyond wrestling now because it (probably) won't be that long before he retires.

 

[Post]

I totally agree! Kane vs Swagger storyline would get me to watch Smackdown more. Kane seems like one of the more dependable people in the company. From most of the things I've read about him, he is a pretty responsible person (inside and outside of the ring). He takes care of his opponents physically and does not mind doing the duties to help others get over. It would add some credibility to Swagger.

Seeing Kane hold either the WHC or WWE Title would be amazing. It would be a great sign of respect for the company to let him hold either of these straps for a run. I never thought that JBL was worthy of the major title, but hell, he had a great gimmick, got a lot of heat, and really did well with it. Kane could make it work.

With that being said, I don't think a title run will. Kane is happy with his role. he is banking money, still on tv, and has the potential to still do something, if the need arises. He is a safe mid carder. Kane is NOT a jobber!

Let me repeat that for anyone that didn't pick it up the first time. KANE IS NOT A FUCKING JOBBER!

Kane probably only has a few (4-5) good years left. A title run would be a nice cap on his career.

But what the hell do I know...I always thought that HBK would go out on top, as the man.

 

[The Mark of Zur-En-Arrh]

I think they should have a Swagger/Kane fued purely as a pre-cursor to a Swagger/Taker fued. If Swagger can pull off a half decent match with Kane, then he should have no problem having a 30 minute PPV match with Taker, who usually brings out the best in his opponents (assuming they don't suck too much i.e. Khali).

A lot of you say it's too late for Kane to be winning World Titles. Well i'm sure people said the exact same thing about JBL, and he's still SD's longest reigning World Champion.

 

[lgxjames]

I understand everyone's point cuz I wanted Kane to hold the title again also....But it's been reported several times Kane has TURNED DOWN opportunities to be World Champion again...I think this is exactly what proves the point of the OP, We all should have atleast heard how he declined to go over Undertaker at WM...The guy is stand up...(Can't wait til he does some sort of shoot interview, that thing might be classic)

 

[VintageWWE]

Without a doubt Kane is a great worker. He cones off unselfish and seems to have great passion for the business and loyalty to the company. Would I like to see Kane be champ?Of course I would. Kane deserves ar least one great title reign but again I don't see it happening. I don't really have hopes for Kane to be champ again but I would like to see Kane be elevated to the title picture. He doesn't have to win I just want to see Kane feud for a title.

 

[darbare]

the good thing about Kane is that he helps over younger talent due to his past reputation...thats it.....he isnt a jobber either like so many of you state because that title goes to guys to like jimmy wang yang, goldust, funaki, slam master j....im sure kane could beat any one of those guys on any given night....hes more a midcard guy if anything...cuz on any given night he can beat any midcarder in the wwe...just not the main event talent....at least hes tryin to help mcintyre over somewhat....

 

[Ruthless-RKO]

I think we all know Kane did some amazing things in WWE, unfortunatly, most of them were all in his first 4 or 5 years from 1997 - 2003. He held the wwe champion, which I believe will be forgotton, intercontinental title, tag titles with his brother taker..

Other than titles, he ahd great feuds with many great wrestlers, HHH, Y2J, Taker, X-Pac and many others.

He will be more remembered when he wore the mask, not much happened when he took it off apart from feudingwith himself at Vengeance 2006 i think it was.

His worst feuds came after he unmasked..

Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Worst Feud of the Year (2002) vs. Triple H
Worst Feud of the Year (2003) vs. Shane McMahon
Worst Feud of the Year (2004) vs. Matt Hardy and Lita
Worst Feud of the Year (2007) vs. Big Daddy V
Worst Feud of the Year (2008) vs. Rey Mysterio

that says it all really..

 

["Cool Guy" Jensen]

Kane is one of the most loyal people who have ever step foot inside a WWE ring. He's been in the WWE for over a decade and a half, and like you said... you never hear anything bad about Kane backstage or any threats of him leaving. He's taken every single thing that WWE has thrown at him and never complained once (from what I've heard). Despite the fact that his legacy has been decaying a lot over the past 7-8 years... Katie Vick angle, removal of the mask, love angles, etc. He is still here putting work in and entertaining us on Smackdown week after week.

There are so many good things about Kane and quite frankly... he isn't given the respect he deserves. He's never been a selfish performer and he's always willing to put over younger talent if needed. Which is why I believe he deserves atleast one last championship run before he hangs up his boots. No matter what title it is.

Kane has had many, and I mean MANY championship matches or #1 contender matches over the past, what? 3-5 years. He's challenged for the United States Championship, Intercontinental Chapionship, World Heavyweight Championship, and Tag Team Championship. Oh, and the ECW Championship. In those 3-5 years, what titles has he held? World Tag Team and ECW Championships. Why?

Whether it's true or not about Kane saying that he doesn't want to be champion doesn't matter to me. Will it really hurt the WWE to have Kane as champion? No. There's been far worst in the past. He loyalty and dedication for the WWE should count for something and if he career isn't as close to over as we may think... hopefully something special will be in store.

 

[Spaceman Spif]

The good thing about Kane, well it's pretty simple really, Kane in the type of guy you want on your roster, he knows his role and it's in a good way. He comes in, does not get involved in office politics, ass kissing or anything like, he just gets his assignment and does his job. He's the perfect person to elevate younger talent as well. He's not as relevant as he once was but he damn sure is well known and is known for being a damn good wrestler. The fans love Kane, whether we boo or cheer him, we like him. Kane is a perinial workhorse for the WWE. He doesn't need nor want title wins and high profiled feuds anymore, he loves to wrestle and as long as he can do it, he will and he'll be happy.

 

[lostsoulforever]

I think the only way to re-ignite Kane's career (pun alert) is to get him back in his mask. And the only way to do that is to burn him. But I don't see that happening, because I don't see any heel with the kind of persona to do that to him.

I think Kane is in a position now where he's stuck in a rut. It's difficult to turn him heel, because all the 'mad monster' angles have been covered in the past with him.

I loved the masked monster Kane-era, but I think that was his best persona to equal success, and I can't see him going back to that, so he'll just be stuck for the rest of his career.

 

[LitasRevenge79]

Kane is one of the most kick ass guys ever. I'm surprised to see how many people recognize him just from his face, or theme music (his finger eleven). He's someone who is no-nonsense, and will still tell the truth no matter what. I think that's what is important. Being the fact he has his background in teaching, (he graduated from Truman State in Missouri)

So he knows how to be able to relate to everyone and get his point across and still be able to help everyone with what they want to achieve. I think that is what also helps in wrestling when you are bringing in younger stars. As much as I hate seeing him job to younger people, I think he sees it as a learning experience, and he's a teacher to them.

 

[thewrestleranurag900]

The only good thing about him is that he put younger talent over.

 

[Klown_Karnage]

Kane, at this point, may not be winning world titles. Nonetheless, I'd say he's still relevant and still has "got it". It's just that at this point he seems to be the sort to be...almost a gateway guy for those midcarders moving towards the main event, almost like a mid-way boss villain in a video game (bad analogy I know, but go with me on this.) He's found a great niche for him and I think he's doing well there. He's also one of the most liked guys backstage (if the candid interviews are to be believed) and thus most likely valued in a backstage "coaching" position.

I know many think he should get a world title run and maybe one day the E will give him a token world title run the way they gave DX a tag-team title run just so that they can say they won it at least once. Even so, the titles aren't what made Kane what he was and is. Kane has been involved in some of the greatest "personal" storylines in which there were a lot of twists and turns, a lot of psychology involved. Kane remains one of the WWE's best "performers" and I'm sure he's a shoe-in for a HOF spot eventually, not because of titles but because of his performance.