Where Does Big Show Go From Here?

[Jack-Hammer]

On last night's Raw, I believe we saw the end of the current Cena vs. Big Show feud. Big Johnny has been "fired" and since he's been "fired, I'm hoping this means he disappears from television for a while. I believe he's still going to participate in house show matches along with Show vs. Cena but, other than that, I think he's going to be gone for a while.

Last night, Show said that he "proved" he could beat Cena 1 on 1 and that it took 6 men in total to beat him at the ppv. He then went onto say that he's moving on to "bigger and better things". I doubt that Show is going to just suddenly disappear into the mid-card picture, which leaves two probable opponents for him: Sheamus and CM Punk.

A little over a month ago, around when Show turned, I read some articles saying that WWE was considering a feud between Show & Punk over the WWE Championship. This morning in another article, I read a brief mention that there are now talks of moving Show into a feud with Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship. We're also roughly a month away from the annual Money in the Bank ppv, so I find myself wondering if Big Show might be considered for a spot in one of the MITB matches.

Show & CM Punk have a history going back a couple of years to the days of the Straight Edge Society. As we saw with Mark Henry earlier in this year, Punk is quite good in David vs. Goliath feuds & matches. As for Sheamus, I think he & Show can deliver some good, hard hitting physical matches but I don't think they'll be on the same order as Punk could give. Personally, I'd rather see Show participate in one of the MITB matches instead of jumping straight into chasing titles. Show doesn't even have to win, but can look like a dominant figure. Plus, it's fun to watch someone of his size go splat falling off a ladder. Regardless of how it happened, Show lost to Cena again and I don't think he has the heat to jump right into a World Championship feud.

While none of these three scenarios might take place, I think they're the most logical & obvious at this time. What do you think WWE should do with Big Show?

 

[The Crock]

I'm thinking we'll see Big Show vs Sheamus or Big Show in a Money in the Bank match. The Daniel Bryan/CM Punk/Kane/AJ storyline still seems to have some legs, so I can't see the WWE putting Big Show into the match, for no apparent reason. Money in the Bank is probably the likeliest scenario, though. Sheamus has a challenger already lined up, with Alberto Del Rio and I would think that's the easiest path for the WWE to take. Then again, Big Show is a main event level heel, as of right now, so I wouldn't be surprised if the WWE tried to get him involved with ADR/Sheamus, as that story still isn't fully developed, as opposed to the WWE Championship feud.

Like I said, though, Money in the Bank is a strong possibility and likely the one I feel they'll go with. They're going to have a hard time filling out the Money in the Bank matches anyway, especially with how thin the roster is, so it makes sense to put someone of Big Show's caliber in there. That way, they'll have an added bit of legitimacy from Big Show, covering up for the more ridiculous additions to the match, because there's no way they can fill two matches without added a few ridiculous people in there. I'm not sure if Big Show would win the Money in the Bank briefcase, but with his new push, I wouldn't doubt it.

 

[Aquaman6686]

Since the Brand Extension is essentially dead and rosters mean nothing, Big Show could easily be the next challenger for Sheamus. I'd love to see Big Show get one last GOOD run as World Heavyweight Champion.

 

[The Dragon Saga]

Since the Brand Extension is essentially dead and rosters mean nothing, Big Show could easily be the next challenger for Sheamus. I'd love to see Big Show get one last GOOD run as World Heavyweight Champion.

So you mean, Big Show, who is a Smackdown performer, but was appearing on RAW Supershow due to the fact WWE have the theme going whereby talents from Smackdown appear on the flagship show, can only now challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship even though he was already on that show? Odd way of thinking.

Big Show said he was onto "bigger and better things", so I perceive that as, "I'm moving onto Sheamus." Alberto didn't exactly get pushed anywhere near Sheamus last night, plus I think WWE may have caught on halfway through their angle that little to nobody wants to see Sheamus face Del Rio. I wasn't exactly salivating over Sheamus versus Ziggler, but it was helluva' more interesting in one week than Del Rio versus Sheamus was in three weeks.

I'm getting some entertainment out of the dominant Big Show. His feud with Cena was something new at the least, the final product being the Steel Cage match was decent at best, but it had the happy outcome. Sheamus is riding a huge wave of momentum, so Big Show would make a viable contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Can't see Show competing in Money in the Bank, and if he does, I don't want to see him win it, not when there are others who could make better use from it.

 

[The Wolf]

I honestly think that Big Show will end up in a feud with who ever is in power because they will try to punish him for turning his back ans knocking out Vince. A reversal of sorts instead of the power being the heel they will be the face

 

[thefutureisnow]

I think Big Show putting brodus clay over... it makes sense since a few weeks ago big show injured brodus clay

and brodus clay distracting big show in the main event at no way out.

 

[Kizzani]

I think the big show is going to do another horrible movie and go back to being the big Brokeback giant. Because nothing is cooler than a huge guy that loves everyone and wants to be nice to everyone....Like "The thing" or "The Hulk" Oh wait their were dicks. Maybe he can do the Kiss Cam.

 

[Aquaman6686]

So you mean, Big Show, who is a Smackdown performer, but was appearing on RAW Supershow due to the fact WWE have the theme going whereby talents from Smackdown appear on the flagship show, can only now challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship even though he was already on that show? Odd way of thinking.

Didn't they say something on RAW a couple of weeks ago about Big Show being traded to RAW? I could have sworn Johnny Ace said something to that end. Plus, Brodus Clay was put on SmackDown and banned from RAW to keep him from facing Big Show. That also tells me that Big Show is a RAW Superstar again.

 

[avriltt234]

I read on Wrestlezone that they were considering moving The Big Show to Smackdown and have him challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship, personally i would like to see a Sheamus vs Big Show feud with The Big Show defeating Sheamus for the title. Hopefully this time Big Show will get a nice long title run instead of a silly ten second one like at Tables, Ladders and Chairs.

 

[thesquaredcircle]

I think he might feud with Sheamus. That will give Sheamus something to do if they don't have Ziggler or Del rio challenge him. I personally think it's time for him to call it a career. I think he should of retired about 4 years ago. Now might be the time to do so.

 

[Fansince1992]

Where does Big Show go from here?

Nowhere. It took 6 guys for him to lose to Cena. This is good for both Show and Cena. Big Show looks dominant 1 on 1, and Cena isn't going over Big Show clean. Show is still looking strong and wouldn't mind watching him in a Program with either Punk or Sheamus right now. I'm liking this heel turn he has done.

 

[GrandSword]

What I would like to see happen is have Show go after Sheamus' World title. Show is a very recent title holder (although it was 70 seconds worth) and can still be seen as being in the mix of title contenders due to that fact. Having Show put over Sheamus could really mean alot for the longevity of the Sheamus character. right now he still isn't in the Orton/Cena league in terms of how (un)beatable they are. But a win over Show could do wonders for him, and give WWE a credible top guy they can count on, with Orton being out of action at the moment.


As for Punk/Show, the dynamic was different last time they faced off, and we had Show defeat not just Punk but the whole SES. So this program is reasonably fresh, (unlike Cena/Show) so this could aslo work, but I would like to see Punk keep putting on clinics with guys like Bryan and Ziggler, and have Show and Sheamus mix it up.

*Side note I was hoping Christian would come back heel and go after Punk...

But either would be a good program right now. What I wouldn't want to see is Show being put in a Money in the Bnk match. I think Show is too big a character and too big a guy to be included in it. If Show wants a title match, he should get one. While the MOney in the Bank matches should be reserved for upper mid card guys (and guys that would put on a great match- I don't like guys like Kane, Show or anyone really classified as a "big man" in a ladder match...

 

[Jack-Hammer]

One poster mentioned a program with Brodus Clay and I kinda forgot about that. Show did take Clay out a few weeks back, Big Johnny did "ban" Clay from appearing on Raw as a way to "protect" him from Show and Clay did help cost Big Show a victory at the NWO ppv.

It's not a feud that some would be into. After all, there seem to be a growing number of fans that believe that a guy can't be a good wrestler if he weighs more than 200 pounds and can't flip all over the ring like a coked up squirrel. I don't think the matches would be especially stellar, but the potential is there for the matches to be pretty physical and for good storytelling. Show's done a good job on the mic in my view and I think Clay can deliver on the mic as well, especially when he's in a serious mode. This isn't a program that'd set the world on fire, but I think it has some legit potential.

Before long, I do see Big Show heading into the WHC picture but maybe a brief feud with Clay could be a good thing. WWE can get both men over and make them look good without either one having to lose, then maybe they can pick things up later on. Clay doesn't need to come off looking weak in his first legit feud and Show doesn't need to come off week after his latest heel turn as a more dominant force. After all, why job him out if it took 6 men to ultimately beat him this past Sunday.

 

[JaceEvans]

Where does Big Show go?

Anywhere he wants to if your to believe what his character says, think about it he could of played the heel and stayed in the match vs Cena on Raw but he walked out kind of a tweener "I'll do what I want" moment. So I could see him maybe coming out while Sheamus or CM Punk wrestles and just knocks them out with the WMD. I really like him as a heel and could even see him just DESTROYING Santino for the US title and maybe renaming it.

 

[HBsam31]

I actually wouldn't mind seeing a Big Show/Sheamus feud for the World title. I think they could put on some decent power matches. I never thought of him as winning the MITB briefcase, but I guess it could be an option. I just think there are other that could make better use of it than show. I think he could easily challenge Sheamus even though he did lose to Cena. I could see Show having a dominant performance in MITB only for someone else to take the briefcase making Show even more furious. In the end I do seeing him feuding with Sheamus down the road.

 

[VeryTired1]

Honestly, Big Show has done everything he can in the wrestling business. He has won major titles in WWE, WCW, and technically, ECW. He's even starred in a terrible movie. But, every wrestler has to retire at some point. That's why when Johnny Ace (kayfabe) "fired" Big Show, I actually thought Show would retire. Big Show probably won't be wrestling in about 2 years. Now, he will probably be put in a feud for the World Heavyweight Title with Sheamus. Maybe for even 2-3 months. (depending on ADR's job status) But whatever happens, nothing will come out of it and the feud and/or story line won't help Big Show whatsoever.

 

[GameOver]

well i can tell you he's gonna continue to fued with Cena til after SummerSlam as will Johnny Laringitis.. as to when and how often is up for debate but the end of September they are still battling on tour.

Unlike Mark Henry who got the sympathy vote, Show does atleast deserve 1 decent title run, as avriltt234 said not silly 1 day runs or win the title just to be made a fool of which has happened everytime.

realistically Show doesn't have to retire, he's not broken down but is the desire still there or is there anything else for him to do? His best moments were when he debuted in WCW and then early on in WWF otherwise he's just living off his size.

 

[Workrate]

Big Show just turned 40 and appears to be in great shape. He's not on the brink of retirement. For comparison's sake, Andre the Giant wrestled until he was 46 years old and he was never as athletic as the Big Show is.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Make him Ryback's first real challenge. I mean lets face it Ryback needs somebody who actually looks like a challenge. Big show is one of the only people who can be that challenge and who will be willing to put him over. Yes Big Show has just come off a loss but they played that very well acting like He doesn't care so he hasn't lost too much momentum Imo.

 

[Workrate]

I like the idea of Ryback stepping up to Big Show, but I don't like that idea today. I would probably like it a lot more if Big Show went out and squashed Santino to take the United States Championship, then spent a few weeks, if not two or three months, dominating everyone who stepped to him for the title. I don't know why, but I feel like Ryback is the kind of guy that needs to win a mid-card title before jumping up and challenging for world championships, so that would set the stage for Big Show, built as an unstoppable force and United States Champion, to eventually put over Ryback.

Of course, the big problem with that is that it follows almost the same path Goldberg followed, first winning the United States title before moving on to the World Championship. Moron fans already chant Goldberg's name, so it may be best to avoid that avenue.