Who Will Win The Big One First? Kofi Or Morrison?

[ABMorales787]

Both of these guys are being pushed high right now. John is having a slow and steady climb while Kofi suddenly went from a shuffled mid-carder to feuding with the big boys. The question is who will make it first? Morrison has had a few shots already, not to mention his impromptu reign as ECW Champion (If it means anything). Kofi has held a few belts already, but in my eyes the only belt he won in credible fashion was the U.S. Title.

In my eyes, it will be Kingston. RAW's main event scene is incredibly stale. The fact that Sheamus made it there in the blink of an eye, shows just how true this is. So who will complete the breakthrough (And Triple Crown) first?

 

[Remix]

Personally I have no Idea. Morrison could drop the IC belt and win the rumble or EC (same result instant title shot at mania), or Kofi could score an upset win over Cena at the royal rumble. Anything can happen and if I'm honest I dont want to know. either way, they'll be getting the title sooner rather than later.

Personally I hope Morrison wins it first because I prefer him to Kofi. Anybody who has an enterance that awesome (slow-mo pyro ftw), can do an Asai moonsault and land on his feet, able to sell week old beatings, and able to cut a workable promo deserves a push. He's probably about as closeest thing to the total package that WWE's has at the moment.

 

[JJ "the Devil's Advocate"]

i'd say Kofi, first off they seem to be more high on Kofi than Morrison and second-ly, Kofi is on Raw and Morrison is on SD, i'm guessing taker will hold the title till sometime AFTER mania while on Raw, kofi chould win Money in the bank, then again i have a felling morrison will win money in the bank at mania.

so to answer: i'll go out on a limb and say THEY BOTH WIN THERE BRANDS TITLES ON THE SAME NIGHT (hey, it could happen)

 

[Alex]

a few months ago i would have said John Morrison but now Im not so sure, it could be anyone at the moment, Kofi's fueding with Orton which could give him a main-event spot anytime soon, and Morrison might drop the IC title soon by the looks of things meaning he could move up to main event status anytime. I think its to early to tell at the moment we might have to see what the new year holds

 

[TLC]

Right now i'd say Kofi will. Reason being that the main eventers on there are made out to be easier to beat on Raw unlike on Smackdown where Batista is looking powerful as fuck and Undertaker rarely ever loses. Plus Kofi looks alot hotter right now compared to Morrison right now who has been on a sort of losing streak. I do expect them both to become world champions but as of right now Kofi looks like its alot closer.

 

[The Con Volt]

Yeah I gotta say Kofi too. Because there is a noticeable ladder for stars to climb.
1)Jobber
2)FCW
3)ECW(possibly win the belt)
4)Prime time debut
5)Midcard competition
6)Second-tier title reign
7)Dropping said title and hopefully starting a feud with a more established talent.
8)World title

Of course, this isn't how it always goes, but this seems to be the norm. most guys don't make it past FCW it seems. And where as Kofi is on step number 7, Morrison is just biting at his heels at number 6. Now, they're actually being very smart with Kofi right now. They haven't buried him(yet). And he now is in the top 3 in terms of face pops. which is awesome, keep it up and I would say there's a slight chance he can challenge the WWE champ at mania.

Now Morrison. While he is very exciting, doesn't seem to have the same electricity as kofi does right now. As the IC champ, its natural for him to go from feud to feud, but there's just not the same tension that there is with Kofi right now.

So final verdict? KOFI

 

[SAMBOLIEWWE]

Im a big fan of Kofi, but in this case I am going with Morrison . That is if all pans out the way it is rumored to be going.

If the WWE is going to do Cena vs Taker at WM26, Taker will drop the belt to big Dave at the Rumble. Then who will challenge Batista at WM for the title. This could be the opening Morrison needs. I see him dropping the IC belt to Drew McIntyre soon anyway.

I see Morrison winning the Rumble or Elimination Chamber, and headlining WM 26 with Batista.

 

[The Con Volt]

I see Morrison winning the Rumble or Elimination Chamber, and headlining WM 26 with Batista.

Not that I wouldn't love to see that, really I would. But Wrestlemania is what WWE banks on to get new fans. And to do that, he needs to have a headliner that people who hate wrestling know of, know what I mean? And Neither Batista or Morrison especially are at that level yet. Not saying Morrison can't under any circumstances headline at Mania, but its more likely to be against a Jericho or an Orton.

 

[The Best At What I Do]

I agree with Volt's logic that Kofi is further along but I think Morrison will actually get it 1st. I would actually prefer Kofi to get the 1st shot but Morrison makes more sense looking at the roster. There's a good chance of Batty taking the belt off Taker soon and there's no main event face on SD! to challenge him. Easy opening for Morrison. Raw on the other hand has Sheamus with a 0.01% chance of taking the belt off SuperCena. With a face champion, there's not really a chance for Kofi's promotion.

 

[Mark0820]

It's gonna be Kofi. He's working with Raw's top heel and is HUGELY over. The only knock I'd have on him right now is he's very small. Even smaller than HBK was. Unfortunately for Morrison he's in no mans land on Smackdown doing nothing.

 

[The Con Volt]

I agree with Volt's logic that Kofi is further along but I think Morrison will actually get it 1st. I would actually prefer Kofi to get the 1st shot but Morrison makes more sense looking at the roster. There's a good chance of Batty taking the belt off Taker soon and there's no main event face on SD! to challenge him. Easy opening for Morrison. Raw on the other hand has Sheamus with a 0.01% chance of taking the belt off SuperCena. With a face champion, there's not really a chance for Kofi's promotion.

Good point all around. When you look at the roster, it does indeed make more sense that Morrison could challenge Dave before Kofi would get a shot at a Heel WWE champ, whomever that may or may not be. But with how we saw Sheamus leap frog from step 5 to 8 in one night, who's to say they wouldn't do the same with a midcard face on smackdown? You want my honest opinion? I think they're gonna do such a slow build with Morrison that he might just dethrown honky tonk man. Cuz lets face it. Batista is supposedly going to take the belt from taker at royal rumble, right? That means no rumble for Taker to win. So not only will taker most likely not be in the title contention for Smackdown, but he also can't just challenge Cena on raw. I could be wrong. But I see Taker vs. Jericho at mania. And Batista would be more likely to face someone like Kane or Matt Hardy at mania, I know that sounds so stupid, but what else can they do? Smackdown has such a small amount of face talent, they'd have to turn a top heel just for a Mania world title match to make sence.

 

[M-Eklipse]

While I am a bigger Kofi fan then I am Morrison, I would have to say that the latter will get it first. Although Kofi is more over with the crowd, for some reason I see John as the one who is more ready. But then again, Kofi has got more wins over more high profile people, I think. It's really hard to say for sure, but my gut tells me it will be Morrison. However, Kofi comes in at a close second.

 

[chidodger]

I think that Morrison will win it first, but not for some time, perhaps 2011. However, injuries happen, amongst other things, so who knows how soon it will be. I think Wrestlemania will have Edge winning the money in the bank match, and I'm guessing Kofi will, and Morrison won't be in the MITB match. I wouldn't be shocked to see Morrison vs The Miz in some way, shape or form at WM, but it won't be for the "big one".

 

[HHHDiedForOurSins]

I think Kofi will reach the top first for the simple reason that he has a connection with the audience which Morrison just doesn't have.

Kofi has momentum on his side, he's in arguably the most entertaining feud in wrestling right now and his popularity is going up each week, even before his recent push began he was already easily the most popular mid card wrestler, but he's even moreso now, the pop for him at Survivor Series when he pinned Punk & Orton was huge. Also, this is a great time of year for a babyface to be gaining such momentum with the Royal Rumble so near...I wouldn't rule out him winning that, I have a feeling there going to have a surprise winner this year, at the very least I can see him getting the money in the bank at Wrestlemania, so I think his time will come soon.

Morrison on the other hand is in the exact same spot he was 3 years ago, IC Champion who is exciting to watch in the ring but isn't really over, fans pop for his finisher but don't really seem to get behind him during his matches, he gets a tepid reaction at best, I don't know what it is, but he's lacking something to make it to the next level, for one it's hard to get over as a babyface with the cocky prettyboy type gimmick unless you're hugely charismatic, which I don't think he is, the only way I can see him getting close to reaching main event status in the next year or so is if he turns back heel, if he doesn't I can see him continuing to tread water in the mid card.

 

[Midnite Express 2009]

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Kofi somehow makes it to TLC Himself and wrestles John Cena. Why? The WWE loves to make people believe one thing is going to happen when it has NO intentions of it actually panning out that way (case in point, when people thought Cena was going to lose to Orton a few months ago because of his movie commitments). Now, back to Kofi. I do predict he'll be the 1st of the two. I read some reports that the reason why he's being pushed so hard right now is that the WWE wants a top African American babyface. Let's face it, Cryme Time, MVP & Mark Henry are fine, but with the possible exception of MVP, none of them will be WHC or WWE champion, just ain't gonna happen.

Plus, with Kofi being on Raw, he has the ability to be in a position to lead the brand into the next few years. You have Morrison on Smackdown and don't get me wrong, the man is a fantastic watch, but I think he will be champ also, just not before Kofi. Figuring how this program with Orton ends up, I could see him beating Cena for a quick two month run, possibly dropping it to Randy before Mania setting up Orton defending it at Mania. Just all depends on the brass at WWE.

 

[classicviolence]

How can people say that Kofi is further along when Kofi just started feuding with Orton and had 2 successful mid card title runs? Granted Kofi has been on fire ever since coming to the WWE but the higher ups are going to develop his character more and Kofi may just be a title chaser for the next 2 years. He is a great talent no doubt, but I feel the reasons for his sudden push is convoluted.

JoMo on the other hand is a 5 time Tag Champion, 3 time IC champion and a former ECW world champion which gives him alot more credibility and experience in big time performances. WWE has faith in JoMo and if they would just let the man cut his on promos he could be HUGE for WWE. JoMo could win MITB ala Punk and build up his WWE title run like how Edge did it his first time.

Neither man though will headline WM no time soon but JoMo is ready NOW for the push if WWE wanted to start pushing younger main eventers.

Also expect Christian to win the Rumble.

 

[INDYjon22]

Kofi Kingston.

I love John Morrison but as of late he is in the IC division and I do not see that changing anytime soon. He is a great IC champ and he has done wonders for the belt but he has not taken that next step into the mainevent scene yet. Whereas Kingston has made that leap by feuding with Orton. His leg drop at MSG on Orton MADE Kingston, the dude is so over with the crowd right now that it is ridiculous. After his feud with Orton I completely see him being a top guy and a title contender. I think if the WWE were smart they would make him the next babyface champion, to see how he does with the belt, after Cena loses the belt to some heel.

 

[2rowdy4u]

it is all gonna depend on how morrison drops the i.c. tittle. if he gets squashed by someone like mcintire or knox he will not be the first. i hope he losses it the way he won it in awsome long match against someone like mysterio or truth. if i had to pick now i say kingston. either way its gonna come dwn to these 2 at wm 26 in the mitb ladder match

 

[Suneeboy]

It is tough to judge because the WWE has their own agenda that they follow. Based off what they've been giving us we can easily say Kofi. He is more over right now than Morrison. His pops get louder every week. Morrison's on the other hand have tapered off. I think he gets more of a pop because he does Starship Pain not because he's John Morrison. A few months ago that was way different. It is all about momentum and character build. If they had to put a title on either of them right now I would say Kofi. Over time, I don't know who would be first. They could have them both win in the same night like Cena & Batista.

 

[MachoMan4Ever]

I will go with Morrison. He s a better athlete and a better ring general. I really hate Kofi. I hated him since he came to raw. I didnt like jericho droping the ic title to him. I didnt like the fact he held on to the us title as long as he did. i dont think he deserves the push he s getting. I can only hope orton punts him in head and puts him out.

 

[Mr. TM]

Kofi Kingston.

While Morrison is getting beat in his feud with The Miz, Kingston has been dominating a multi time World Champion in Randy Orton. I can see Kofi continuing to be a fresh face in the main event, as he seems to have the fan support, and the support of the company on his side. He is not the biggest guy, but in the age of smaller guys, he will be dominant. I can see him facing Edge in a feud for the title and winning in the Summer.

 

[The_Killswitch]

Id love to say Morrison winning the World Championship first would be awesome. But as talented and over as he is on Smackdown theres no way he could just climb into the title picture with Batista ,Punk and Jericho on that level.

Kingston seems a likelier choice. Raw has DX still working as a unit, Orton could wind back into the picture with Kingston himself. A Three way between Cena,Orton and Kofi would be awesome. Youd have Kofi the top face ,Cena the controversial superstar,and Orton the heel.

Thats just my thoughts,alot changes on smackdown and I could see Mcintyre ,Escobar or Ziggler winning the Intercontinental championship in a month or two..therefore leaving Morrison to escalade.

 

[crotchknocker]

Kofi is definitely hot right now, but as so often guys will get a huge push and then slow down due to the talent above them. Kofi is behind Cena, HHH, and Shawn Michaels as babyfaces, while Morrison is only behind Undertaker and maybe Mysterio on Smackdown. Edge should come back as a face, but Taker will not be a mainstay in the title picture after he loses it before Mania to set up him vs. Cena.

You're crazy to think either of these guys will be headlining WM this year. I see Morrison winning the MITB which obviously will lead to him winning it. I see Morrison and the Miz both battling at the top of the ladder and while the Miz has been winning the feud JoMo will get the last laugh when he gets the briefcase.

The only hitch that could cause Kofi to win it before Morrison is him getting drafted to Smackdown! I agree with most of you he is further along, but Smackdown's ME scene is weak with faces right now. I'm really having a tough time figuring out what the mania title match will be for Smackdown? Maybe Mysterio vs. Batista?

 

[RavensFlock1990]

Kofi for sure. Kofi is better in every way right now. He has a great finisher and he's very good on the stick. Plus he gets real pops. Morrison has a weak ass finisher and just sucks as a babyface. Plus his pops are alot smaller than Kofi's and he gets more of the *cheer for the face* pop than the *cheer cause we care* pop.

 

[The Doctor]

Personally, I hope it's Kofi. Don't get me wrong, I like Morrison, but he has a lot to improve on in terms of mic- and in-ring skills. He's getting there, but he's not as far along as Kofi.

Kofi gets mad pops, and is currently feuding with RAW's biggest heel. He's great on the mic and in the ring, and seems to have a lot more momentum than Morrison. He doesn't even have a belt he needs to lose before upgrading to the big one.

Kofi for sure. And I hope it happens, because I'm a Kofi mark.