Which midcarders from WWE would be instant TNA champions?

[Uncle Sam]

The real question should be "Which career midcarders from WWE wouldn't be instant TNA champions?". But it's not. God help you if you answer that question.

Let's be honest for a second. Scott Steiner was nothing more than a WWE midcarder - maybe less - when he joined TNA. Then again, he never won the title. Christian and Booker T (I don't care how many times he was WCW champion) did though. As did, oh my God, Kurt Angle.

I've lost my train of thought. Somebody carry this on.

 

[DD84]

Shelton Benjamin

He would fit perfectly there. He would be so great in the X Division and Heavyweight Championship scene. Image him in the Ultimate X or King of the Mountain. I would love to see him wrestle Kurt, Joe, AJ, Sting and even Jay Lethal. He would win the TNA Championship for sure.

Carlito

Same as Shelton. Both are very athletic and under used. I know they both hold gold and all, but they aren't Main Event wrestlers in WWE. They both would fit in there perfectly.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Depends, I'm not even sure what a WWE mid carder is there days. I thought Big Show was, now it looks like he'll be headlining WrestleMania.

Obvioulsy if anybody was to make the jump.....down to TNA. They'd have to do what WWE are doing to Christian now, which is showing them who's boss. By that I mean a 6 month feud with Bobby Roode. You have to show the talent that what they achieved in WWE doesn't mean a thing once you get to the big leagues.

Kane, 40+, crap, wouldn't be called Kane. Yeah they'd probably give him the title AND creative control. If it worked in WCW, well, it'll work now.

Rey Mysterio, not as chipper as those more charismatic X-Division wrestlers. He'd win the belt, and then have a hair vs. Mask match with Kevin Nash, or something along those lines. Did I say it was also Rey's hair?

Chavo Guerrero, they pushed Hector didn't they? Chavo is 100 times the name he is, seriously.

Kizarny, he's like Matt Morgan. Me & Disco are baffled as to why they don't have Kizarny on TV more.

R-Truth....wait.

 

[JBK2008]

Shelton and Carlito for sure. Young and athletic these two would have great matches with Angle, Styles, Sting and Joe.

Punk, Kingston, and MVP would also have great matches with TNA's brass. TNA at least knows how to use their mid card and wait...they actually showcase their titles!!!

 

[I_Like_All_Wrestling]

Is this a TNA bashing thread?

I don't think they would simply take WWE midcarders and give them the title unless that person is someone who SHOULD be at a higher level. Angle will always be a main event talent and was so in WWE, it's ridiculous to even question. If he went back he'd be back in the main event. Christian I felt should be at a higher level and achieved it with TNA though I don't think they used him to his full potential. Rhino was a name, I doubt he'll get the title again. I don't think Booker or Steiner have held the title have they?

I'm fairly certain TNA wouldn't give the title to Carlito, Chavo or Benjamin, they probably wouldn't give it to MVP or Kennedy either at this point. They might give it to Kane or Mysterio but I doubt it. Kane would be believable even though I hate his matches, and Mysterio who I also think is nothing special currently would probably help they draw a little.

The question again is who is a mid-carder. Are Jericho and Punk mid-carders? I think they are the only two that TNA would consider coming with a title run...and even with Punk I think they'd wait a while.

 

[Agent-67]

I agree with you all on your picks. However, most mid card tallent in WWE would garner a title in TNA. A better question would be which ones would gain the TNA world title? I know I'm probably going to get bad reaction on this one, but how about Dolf Zigler???? He is an amazing talent. In my opinion he is the new Mr. Perfect gimmic. Great looks, hes in shape, from the 5 minutes wwe has given him to speak he seems to have potential & he can preform in the ring. I die each time I hear him yell "I'm Dolf Zigler!" WWE is doing everything in their power to not push this guy. Zigler vs Styles match would be a great one. I know he needs time, but hopefully WWE will at least give him a chance & not bury him like they do with other prospects(Santino).

 

[Smart Mark]

No one named Jamie Noble? He left the WWE for a year and a half and became one of the top guys in the Indy circuit, was named wrestler of the year by pro wrestling insider, held numerous titles, than WWE hired him back so he can play almost no presence on tv but teaches guys like Shawn Michaels better mat wrestling.

 

[I_Like_All_Wrestling]

No one named Jamie Noble?.

Let's be honest, we all know Jamie Noble wouldn't be given the TNA title. Sure he would be a great X title holder but he certainly wouldn't be a top guy. I love Jamie Noble and would love to see him wrestle in worthwhile matches, just not in the cards here.

This thread isn't a "who do you think TNA should give the title to" it's asking who do you think they would give the title to instantly after jumping over (at least that's how I understand it). Noble is great, but he's not getting the title, neither is Shelton.

 

[wwenba]

The thread starts by saying "The real question should be Which career midcarders from WWE wouldn't be instant TNA champions?'" Well clearly most of them would not. No need to bash TNA.
People act like WWE midcarders can be instant TNA champions yet this has only happened ONCE from what i can remember.
Christian is the only "midcarder" from WWE to ever be TNA champion. Booker T has never won the title, Scott Steiner has never even been in the title picture.

Other former WWE midcarders that TNA has choosen to sign are the likes of BG James, Kip James, and Matt Morgan none who have ever really made a run at the title. And I think most would consider Team 3D and Rhino ECW guys not WWE. Rhino won awhile back but he's an ECW guy.

So out of all these "WWE Midcarders" to make the jump I can only think of christian. Angle was clearly not a wwe midcarder. Therefore, history shows most guys wont be able to become TNA champion. Guys like Shelton and Carlito would probably be pushed more towards X-division. I'd go with MVP considering the in-ring and mike skills.

 

[Uncle Sam]

The thread starts by saying "The real question should be Which career midcarders from WWE wouldn't be instant TNA champions?'"

Yes. Yes, it does.

Well clearly most of them would not.

I could go through the WWE roster and say about each of them. I can't honestly be bothered though.

No need to bash TNA.

There's much need. I watch this shit.

People act like WWE midcarders can be instant TNA champions yet this has only happened ONCE from what i can remember.

TNA's pretty much exhausted all its options in the champions department at this point. After Styles, they'll have to start actually pushing talent. They'll have to, but they won't. But instead of passing the belt around their existing big names - i.e. back and forth between Angle and Sting - they could just as easily tempt over some midcarders that have been in a WWE main event here and there to hold the strap for a few months.

Christian is the only "midcarder" from WWE to ever be TNA champion. Booker T has never won the title

He walked around with it on for a month. Good enough for me.

Other former WWE midcarders that TNA has choosen to sign are the likes of BG James,

Undercarder.

Kip James,

Undercarder.

and Matt Morgan

Who?

And I think most would consider Team 3D and Rhino ECW guys not WWE.

Rhino? Maybe. 3D? No. Hardly anyone would give a shit about them if it weren't for the E, and it was the E they came from.

Rhino won awhile back but he's an ECW guy.

Yeah, but he's not, is he? Steve Austin, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit were on ECW too.

So out of all these "WWE Midcarders" to make the jump I can only think of christian.

You're still not answering the question.

Angle was clearly not a wwe midcarder.

Well, ECW doesn't really have a midcard.

Therefore, history shows most guys wont be able to become TNA champion.

Common sense says something different.

Guys like Shelton and Carlito would probably be pushed more towards X-division.

Nah.

I'd go with MVP considering the in-ring and mike skills.

Him, Kennedy and Punk, definitely.

 

[wwenba]

THis doesnt disprove any of my points. Christian is still the only WWE midcarder to win the TNA championship. And it doesnt matter if ECW doesnt have a midcard because Kurt Angle is still a multiple time WWE Champion. And I did answer the question cause I picked MVP.
???

 

[Smart Mark]

So wwenba....your saying that the over ten years the dudleys spent in wwe and the atleast 6 years rino spent in wwe just don't count? Sure they were top guys in ecw, but ecw is over, the wrestlers have moved on with their careers, they came from wwe, rino held the title, and what about raven, same thing. Rino, Raven, Booker T, Christian, tna has a bad habit of taking people coming from wwe realizing they have any minor talent and pushing them like crazy due to them being worth more than their current roster, thats not bashing, thats fact. They have done it in the past, they continue to do it now, look at the top guys in tna, how many of them were in wwe before hand? Mick Foley, Booker T, Angle, Morgan, Kip and BG James, Dudleys, Rino, Davari, and now they might bring in Stevie Richards. With Rave and Williams leaving tna origionals are slowly becoming the minority and tna is keeping its solid position of second wrestling promotion. Again, not bashing, just facts.

 

[Steamboat Ricky]

I don't think any current WWE midcarders would instantly win the TNA Championship. Look at the guys at the top of the card currently...you've got Angle and Sting...right there should be evidence enough that no midcarder would "instantly" win the strap. MVP is not going to sign on the dotted line and then go over Angle (logically, though with Russo booking...I guess it could happen). He wouldn't go over Sting either. There would need to be some kind of logical buildup for a guy like MVP or Kofi Kingston to win the TNA title. And they are certainly not more over than TNA's main-event guys.

I rescind...I could see ONE guy doing it...and that's Punk. He is upper-midcard, but midcard nonetheless. I guess Rey could...but I don't consider him midcard.

 

[supergav67]

Im kinda thinking about something TNA havent got already,besides money & ratings (owch!).& as you didnt mention WorlD title I cant see past Jimmy Wang Yang.in danger of a being substitute FuNaki type jobber.Sure James Storm is similar in gimmick & could bring him on but TNA dont have an oriental type since Curry Man.An excellent addition to X division & tag.
& although he,s being preened for a solo career,Festus has been in tag with Jesse seamingly forever now in modern tv times,,with a mouthpiece by his side Fest could be TNAs own unpredictable Kane type (who he once imitated remember) without the psycho hardcore side Abyss offers.(cant believe he hasnt met Foley yet!)

 

[wwenba]

smart mark u mention a lot of names who made the jump but the thread is about winning the tna championship which less than half the names u mentioned have done. By the way booker was nvr tna champion.

 

[kingofmyworld]

I'd say right now the WWE "midcarders" who would be "instant" champions would proobably be noone because I don't see anyone jumping and also over the past couple years TNA have gotten so many big names where they aren't giving the belt to guys like Rhino. The guys that would get it if they did jump would definitely be Punk just because of his reputation on the indies and ROH with Joe and he fits their style.
Guys like Kennedy, Shelton, MVP, Morrison, Carlito would all deserve a title run if they were there, but they all deserve a shot in WWE, but dont get it although injuries and BEL3 have been getting in the way of Kennedy's recent pushes(MITB, I think he was supposed to win KOR, and I think he was supposed to be Vinces "son" originally until Horny stepped in). The thing with even them guys is I dont know if they would get a shot and I remember a little while ago Bill Behrens wrote an article questioning TNA and them not bringing up their own guys and he mentioned that he brought in Kennedy and MVP before their WWE runs for shots and weren't given it, but WWE found a spot for them
So to answer this question just dont expect it to happen

Also Angle wasn't a midcarder when he was put on ECW it was for schedule purposes because he was in bad shape and WWE did that as a favor to him before he up and left

 

[Smart Mark]

smart mark u mention a lot of names who made the jump but the thread is about winning the tna championship which less than half the names u mentioned have done. By the way booker was nvr tna champion.

My point isn't that they won, just that right now all those people are in the spotlight and the focus is on them, not people who got to tna otherwise.

 

[EVAN BOURNE=WWE Ledgend]

I think that Mr.kennedy would be used as a maineventer in tna. He would use his mic skills to win over the tna audience and be way over. He might be able to keep his name, Mr. Kennedy because his name is kenneth Anderson. His run in tna would be like christians, therefore he probably would get the belt.

 

[2012isbs]

I would expect it to be someone like Matt Hardy if you consider him midcard going with Jeff was super over in TNA and they are pretty similair in styles when Matt bulks down. I could picture Angle issues an open challenge you hear Jeff TNA music Matt runs out hits a twist of fate on Angle and 1..2..3 new champ Matt Hardy
Another that hasn't been mentioned comes to mind, is Boogeyman TNA loves gimmicks like that and he's a decent wrestler compared to some of the TNA roster The Main Event Mafia is slowly dissapearing and Kurt says he will have a title match with the man who attacked his family. Boogeyman somes out Angle is too terrified to move Boogey hits a Choke bomb gets the pin and feeds angle worms.

 

[MikeKillam]

Kurt Angle was not a WWE mid-card talent. He is an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the best pure wrestlers in this business. Remember Angle vs. Brock Lesnar? Eddie Guerrero? Big Show? Team Angle? Team Angle and Brock?

But Angle is not the point here...this is actually quite a good question. As much as people say TNA is where failed WWE mid-carders go to become champions, I don't think it's that true. Booker T was a former World Champion, and left at the height of his success in WWE. Angle was big. Kevin Nash and Scott Steiner were never THAT big, but I would say at one point they were bigger than mid-carders.

But in answer to your question, I think there are some guys that could make it big in TNA. If Hurricane Helms were to go over to TNA, he would be an instant X-Division champion. Matt Hardy would probably be given a shot at the TNA Title. Jeff and Christian going back would get an instant title run. Rob Van Dam would have been a good TNA champion. I think in two or three years Jack Swagger could have a great TNA champion.

*Goes to WWE.com to look at the roster*

CM Punk...golden. William Regal, maybe. He's too pure blood WWE anyway. Big Show for sure. Kane is getting too old, but they might push something anyway. Mike Knox probably would fail too much on the mic...meaning he would be great for the job. I would love to see what TNA could do to Santino Marella. Rey and Kofi would be great as X-Divisions. Evan Bourne...greatest X-Division Champion in history...

Man...you were right. The list does go on and on...Chavo Guerrero, Koslov, Shelton Benjamin, Carlito, Brian Kendrick, Umaga...alright...point proven.

 

[KillBill]

Punk, Kingston, and MVP would also have great matches with TNA's brass. TNA at least knows how to use their mid card and wait...they actually showcase their titles!!!

You guys do know that both CM Punk and MVP were already in TNA? WWE did to those guys what TNA does to most WWE guys. Turned them into big time players. Hell, MVP only had one match to my knowledge, and he jobbed to Monty Brown.

 

[Christian Battlez]

Let's see who could leave the WWE Midcard and instantly beat Sting for the title seeing as how Sting is the current champion. Well it would have to be an established name. Someone who has enough credibility to beat a man like Sting who has been around awhile. Here we go.

Kane: Comes to mind first. He's jacob fucking goodnight for christs sakes. He has won the WWE championship before even though it was only for a day. If he jumped people would go wow Kane is in TNA now too. I could see him winning the title at his first ppv with the company.

Mysterio: If Angle was champion I'd say Mysterio could do it. He is mad over and would thrive in TNA. They tape here in Orlando and there is a huge spanish following. LAX gets huge pops. But against Sting. They'd never do it.

CM Punk: I could see him beating Sting or Angle as TNA would realize he could be a huge commodity to them as his straightedge gimmick is great and kids go to theme parks. So thus kids watch alot of TNA. Also Smarks love him ( I think they still do...) and smarks love TNA ( I think...)

 

[Andy Awesome]

That's a simple Answer right there, Here is what I think will be instant TNA Champions:

Knug Fu Nuki
D.H. Smith
Jamie Noble
Zach Ryder
Curt Hawkins
Doplh Ziggler
Paul Burchill
Charile Haas
And, We can't Forget..
Carlito and Shelton Benjamin

 

[HEEL Blazy]

Really people. Ok TNA doesn't just give the people they get from WWE the title. As it has been stated before. Stinner never got the title. Booker T has yet to get the title. Kevin Nash hasn't had it either. The only people I can truely see that is a mid carder right now that could get it is. CM Punk, Rey Rey,and possibly John Morrison. Other them three I wouldn't see it happen. The WWE Mid-Carder to get a belt are ones who should have gotten it in WWE i.e Christian.

 

[mrarmageddon]

What a load of rubbish on this thread, there is no way TNA would put the belt on Carlito or Shelton Benjamin. Why do people insist WWE is still so good...oh great another Triple H title reign, exciting times. What next a McMahon family feud? Same rubbish,different week (or is that year? or decade?).

Only guys TNA would consider putting belt on who are not mian event all the time are Mysterio and CM Punk. Not Kane as they'd have to give him a new name/gimmick as it's copyrighted and it would inevitably suck as everyone knows him as Kane.

If I could choose the next TNA champ it'd be RVD. Just think he'd be awesome in TNA as they'd push him like crazy.