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With Cena fighting Lesnar, it seems like The Rock is gone for now. However, he stated in his farewell address that he'd probably be back and will aim at contending for a major title. With Punk as the WWE champion, and with it just being a matter of time before Orton takes the World Championship back, who do you think The Rock should face (and likely put over)?
I bring these two into contention, because both Punk and Orton make a decent claim at the number 2 face of the business right now and, after beating The Rock, could take their spots beside Cena at the very top (that, and they both made negative comments about The Rock in interviews that could be used).
Punk is the WWE champion, and he's among the best with both his mic work and ring skill, and I think he's be going no where but up. There are enough people around here that appreciate Punk for what he has done and what he brings, so I'll focus on Orton.
Orton's importance goes understated. Since Undertaker has left, Orton has apparently been the most significant locker room leader at Smackdown. He usually carries that brand whether he has the title or not. He is among the top 3 best technical wrestlers in the E today. What most people will point out is his ground-and-pound methodical style, but when he and his opponent are both standing, I think he has the most explosive style in the business among main event talent. That, and the guy can hit his finisher on anyone from practically any position (I still remember when he reversed Cena and Bourne's finishers into the RKO), which can always work as a huge, though arguably cheap, pop. Despite the limitations that his current character brings on the mic, I'd argue that he is a much better speaker than a lot of you seem to think. During his "legend killer" gimmick, he was awesome on the mic, and I'm fairly certain that skill didn't just disappear.
Personally, I'd pick Orton. Despite the praise you see one paragraph up (and trust me, I could have praised him so much more, but I thought I'd spare you guy
), my opinion isn't as one sided as you might think. CM Punk is seemingly headed in the direction of Austin, and honestly, his style, character, and mic skills will probably get him to that top level on his own. While I would LOVE to hear CM Punk and The Rock pseudo-shoot promos against each other (no sarcasm), I think Orton needs it more and has a style that would probably work better with The Rock's newfound in-ring limitations.
I fully expect most people to say that they think CM Punk would be the better option here (hopefully without bashing me for thinking differently), but I think it would be fun to discuss why you think one would be more suited for it than the other. Let me know what you think.
Also, I would have added a poll, but I don't know how to do that...
I bring these two into contention, because both Punk and Orton make a decent claim at the number 2 face of the business right now and, after beating The Rock, could take their spots beside Cena at the very top (that, and they both made negative comments about The Rock in interviews that could be used).
Punk is the WWE champion, and he's among the best with both his mic work and ring skill, and I think he's be going no where but up. There are enough people around here that appreciate Punk for what he has done and what he brings, so I'll focus on Orton.
Orton's importance goes understated. Since Undertaker has left, Orton has apparently been the most significant locker room leader at Smackdown. He usually carries that brand whether he has the title or not. He is among the top 3 best technical wrestlers in the E today. What most people will point out is his ground-and-pound methodical style, but when he and his opponent are both standing, I think he has the most explosive style in the business among main event talent. That, and the guy can hit his finisher on anyone from practically any position (I still remember when he reversed Cena and Bourne's finishers into the RKO), which can always work as a huge, though arguably cheap, pop. Despite the limitations that his current character brings on the mic, I'd argue that he is a much better speaker than a lot of you seem to think. During his "legend killer" gimmick, he was awesome on the mic, and I'm fairly certain that skill didn't just disappear.
Personally, I'd pick Orton. Despite the praise you see one paragraph up (and trust me, I could have praised him so much more, but I thought I'd spare you guy
), my opinion isn't as one sided as you might think. CM Punk is seemingly headed in the direction of Austin, and honestly, his style, character, and mic skills will probably get him to that top level on his own. While I would LOVE to hear CM Punk and The Rock pseudo-shoot promos against each other (no sarcasm), I think Orton needs it more and has a style that would probably work better with The Rock's newfound in-ring limitations. I fully expect most people to say that they think CM Punk would be the better option here (hopefully without bashing me for thinking differently), but I think it would be fun to discuss why you think one would be more suited for it than the other. Let me know what you think.
Also, I would have added a poll, but I don't know how to do that...