Who Would You Push In 2012

[Abe]

Pushes for 2012

Cody Rhodes- He's been busting his ass. His gimmick is just so awesome. He has a mean streak that's great to see.

Dolph Ziggler- Just like Cody Rhodes, he's been busting his ass. Again love his gimmick. He reminds me of Ravishing Rick Rude with the arrogance and body.

Wade Barrett- This guy is fun to watch. He reminds me of Triple H. Wade was the leader of 2 groups : Nexus and The Corre. Triple H was the leader of Evolution, co-founder of DX. Wade is great on the stick, his in ring work is way better, he has that blue blood attitude. Love it

 

[S.J. Maximus]

Christian needs to return to where he has belonged since 2005 - the uppercard of the WWE. When Christian returns I'd like to see him join the RAW brand as a face and take on Jericho who, in my fantasy world, would've won the title from Punk at WM28 in a grueling contest. I know we've seen it before in 2004 but fans of today probably don't remember the feud and it'd be bigger now that it's for the title.

 

[#1Dobz92]

Rhodes: Would put him on RAW. Keep him with the Intercontinental Championship for the whole year (to break Honky Tonk Man's record). Would give him a quick transitional WWE Championship reign but get screwed by whoever wants the Intercontinental Championship (giving Cody that run will also help elevate the IC). (US Champ would have to be drafted too though)

Ziggler: He'd be the guy I swap with Rhodes in the draft. That would also be how he and Vickie split. On SD he'll be able to craft his showoff character while hiding any lacking heat for the most part. A summer world title reign would be good. Orton vs Ziggler at Summerslam would be a damn good match imo.

Barrett: Firstly, he should win the World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble, not Elimination Chamber. Barrett/Orton should be the Wrestlemania World Heavyweight Title match imo with Wade walking in as champion but losing to a momentum-wielding Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton (not sure anyone has won the Rumble in their hometown. Correct me if I'm wrong). After that he could benefit both on RAW and Smackdown but leave him on SD to be top heel with Ziggler.

Sheamus: Problem with Sheamus is the guy can't catch a break with his feuds. Great wrestler, immensely over face, decent on the mic and I still can't see him winning a world title unless he moves to RAW so that's what I'll do. As to who he swaps with, if Cena does indeed turn heel, it'd be interesting to see Miz moved to Smackdown as a face.

Miz: This leads on from Sheamus. I'd draft him to Smackdown and turn him face. The B show would be good for him to get used to being a face. I could see a fall rivalry with Ziggler panning out very well and I'd also be interested to see Miz vs Barrett as either a title or non-title feud (think of the promos).

Drew Mcintyre: The guy has improved tremendously. The guy's not really main event great imo but with Rhodes and Ziggler in my list to push to the main event, WWE needs midcard staples. Enter, Drew Mcintyre. Keep him on SD.

 

[The Deadly Viper]

I'd pick 3 people to push for the main titles-

Drew McIntyre - I really like this guy, and I think he needs more showing to prove himself, I mean they pushed him big, got the IC title, and then they just seemed to abandon him, I'd love this guy as world champ.

Cody Rhodes- This guy has impressed me a lot, I think when he puts his work in, he's top notch, I love him on the mic and I want him as a world champ too.

Wade Barrett- The Barrett barrage has been amazing so far, he is looking great, and easily up there in the superstars who deserve a world championship, he's topped Orton in a feud, who is easily a top superstar in the company at this time, so I feel he will be there in 2012, watch out for this guy.

 

[CMSawall]

Who? Dolph Ziggler
Why? This guy can perform, and take bumps well #Heel
Where? Bragging Rights
How? He wins 'Mania MITB match, and threatens WWE & WH Champions, eventually to cash in on the World Heavyweight match at the Bragging Rights PPV (I dont see Dolph being a guy to carry around the WWE title yet.)

Who? Cody Rhodes
Why? This talent can make the stupidest gimmicks great, I love his current gimmick. Him on the mic and in-ring is also very entertaining.
Where? Over the Limit.
How? After the draft he gets sent to RAW w/IC Title. Never loses the IC Title( I see him holding it for a very long time), But chases after the WWE title, trying to unify the title's and bring prestige back to both, eventually winning the WWE title and dropping the IC title in the same night.

Who? Drew McIntyre
Why? He has potential and I loved his fued's on SD, keep him on SD and give him a fued with Ryder for the US title
Where? Bragging Rights
How? After Ryder gets drafted to SD w/ US title, have Drew get some build while ryder gets some credibility with the US title on SD, eventually to drop it the rising Drew.

Who? Joe Hennig
Why? Been a fan of the Hennig family since i was a wee lil' boy.
Where? Smackdown
How? Give him a gimmick change, and make him fued along with the US Title picture. Dont need to give him a huge push just enough to get recognized as a Hennig.

Who? The Miz
Why? He headlined WM and did a damn good job at it too. Most must see WWE Champion of all time.
Where? Royal Rumble 2013
How? Wins the rumble to headline WM, and picks up an unclean victory.

 

[Suibon]

Cody Rhodes, but not straight-away, not least because there's no other credible mid-carder for him to drop the IC title to. Have him hold the belt for most of the year (the better for him to boast something about him having a longer title reign than most of the main-event title-holders of the past few years), then drop it at some late-year PPV to

The Hidden One Drew McIntyre, which is the second man I'm going to push this year if I had the power to do so, though very very reluctantly, given how The Hidden One managed to hide himself after an auspicious debut and a good gimmick and a decent title reign into Superstars. I dislike The Hidden One for that, but what can I do? Would you have Sheamus stoop to Cody? T_d D_B__s_? Justin Gabriel? Santino (and I L-O-V-E Santino Marella)?
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[The A]

How about push everyone? Give everyone a chance to shine. Make stars everywhere on the card. I'm tired of push this person push that person and chances are they've had a shot or are being pushed right now. Why can't someone in the middle card be enough of a star to move up and down between the ME and mid card. Why don't tag teams matter yet? Push the whole division. Everyone being mentioned is being pushed. Too much favoritism. The wwe title isn't any more special than the tag belts if you ask me and dont get me started on the world title. They need to push EVERYTHING

 

[Suibon]

How about push everyone? Give everyone a chance to shine. Make stars everywhere on the card. I'm tired of push this person push that person and chances are they've had a shot or are being pushed right now. Why can't someone in the middle card be enough of a star to move up and down between the ME and mid card. Why don't tag teams matter yet? Push the whole division. Everyone being mentioned is being pushed. Too much favoritism. The wwe title isn't any more special than the tag belts if you ask me and dont get me started on the world title. They need to push EVERYTHING

You push someone not because you pity the fool, but because he has worked his butt off AND because he draws (heat, bucks, et cetera). It ain't favoritism, just business.
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[TempestH]

How about push everyone? Give everyone a chance to shine. Make stars everywhere on the card. I'm tired of push this person push that person and chances are they've had a shot or are being pushed right now. Why can't someone in the middle card be enough of a star to move up and down between the ME and mid card. Why don't tag teams matter yet? Push the whole division. Everyone being mentioned is being pushed. Too much favoritism. The wwe title isn't any more special than the tag belts if you ask me and dont get me started on the world title. They need to push EVERYTHING

I agree. This is one of the things I liked about the Attitude Era. Everyone was over to an extent. WWE DOES need to give everyone a chance to shine. If everyone is a star, then guys like John Cena can get their well deserved rest instead of working their ass off because the company is in a panic that the show will tank without him. I marked like hell when Zack Ryder finally got his chance, but it pisses me off that they're going about it the wrong way by making him the only midcarder to care about.



Now, in regards to who I would push..

Alex Riley & Jack Swagger. I put the two of them under a single listing because I feel that their push could come by feuding with one another. This could be done with or without the United States Championship (should they have Swagger take the belt off of Ryder). Riley's comeback would essentially be a Cinderella story about trying to redeem himself by beating the man who symbolically knocked him off the ladder.

Drew McIntyre. I would pair him with the COO Triple H. Triple H would start heavily backing Drew, and re-christen him as The Chosen One, with the intention of "continuing the vision" that Vince McMahon originally had.

Zack Ryder. Ryder is already the United States Champion, but I was thinking that due to his chemistry with John Cena, Cena could take a step down and two could have a tag title run (which would actually be Cena's first title reign with someone he wasn't feuding with). Put Cena in a pair of trunks with U Can't C Me on the back and give them a matching color scheme.

 

[badnewzxl]

I would make Alex Riley Cody Rhodes' top contender for the IC title; having him win the belt three months into the feud, which would be two months and three ppvs after Mania (I'd start their feud after after Mania....

 

[Scofield]

I will get flack for this but whatever, The Miz.

The guy has huge potential in my opinion. Keep him as heel, keep him doing all the mainstream media appearances working his ass off...keep him as a heel that is a true heel. In my opinion he did a great job in the early part of 2011 only to drift off into mid-card obsecurity to pick up a little more momentum towards the end of 2011. I say give the guy the complete ball to run with in 2012, he's already proven he is better than one time World Champions like Swagger or 2 time World Champion Del Rio.

 

[ATLMIATEX]

Who? Primo, Epico, and Rosa Mendez.
Why? I love tag team wrestling.
When? After they get Rosa more talented in the ring, then Primo and Epico could win the Tag Titles, and Rosa could be Divas Champion. A perfect little stable.

Also, I would love to see Alberto Del Rio join them, and make a full stable.

Who? Drew McIntyre
Why? He's Fn talented! In my opinion, he's more talented in the ring than Dolph Ziggler, and more talented on the mic than Y2J. IMO.
When? ASAP

Who? The Uso's , Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins , Air Boom , ALL TAG TEAMS!!!!!

 

[Daniel]

Two names immediately come to mind: Alex Riley and Mason Ryan. Both of these guys scream money like no one else who aren't currently being pushed.

Let's start with the slightly (but only slightly) less contentious pick of Alex Riley. Riley feuded with The Miz in June 2011. He became instantly over, something which I then attributed to The Miz's popularity as a heel. But the thing is, he stayed over. Long after the summer. Fuck it, he's still over. If you watch Superstars, which you probably don't (I mean, why the hell would you?), you'd see him get excellent reactions. And these aren't just piped in, as far as I can tell, these reactions are real. Whenever A-Ry (killer nickname, by the way) enters an arena, people stand up, applaud, shout - YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THEIR MOUTHS MOVING! It's utterly bizarre that someone so over is wrestling JTG on WWE.com.

I think it's fair to say that Mason Ryan is hated by the IWC. But the the people who deride him are stupid. Sure, he was previously pushed because of his look - but he's proven himself to be more than just some muscles. In about two matches as a face, he got himself over. Seriously, go back and watch his matches from a couple of months ago - the crowd fucking love it. That's a combination of his great look (the fans like big guys, what can I say?), and fantastic energy (something which he shares with Riley).

The only reason I can find to explain why these guys aren't currently being pushed is because of their in-ring ability. And I'm not talking about their ability to put on good matches (that doesn't really matter), I'm talking about their ability to work safely. If there's one thing you can say about WWE, it's that they (quite rightly) want their wrestlers to be as safe as possible between the ropes. Provided that these two gentlemen can become safer workers (if that is indeed the problem), I see no good reason for them to not be pushed hard in 2012.

 

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

Everyone. No seriously, everyone. Contrary to popular belief, due in large part to the way most wrestling fans today are programmed to think, there is a way to make everyone on the card look awesome. It is important to note that I did NOT say everyone has to win titles, or even win matches. I remember when Funaki jobbed every single match, but the fact is I still know who Funaki is in 2012. He still went out there and made his opponent's look awesome. There is a magic formula, a sweet spot if you will, to making everyone look good. WWE just needs to stop being so cut-and-past, so dry and formulaic and figure it out.

But, if I'm NOT being a high-and-mighty idealist, and come back down to reality where all the normal people live... I would make it so the focus in 2012 was on the following people:

John Cena - He's going to get focussed on all the time anyways, so get over it. This year I hope to see a pointed focus, to where his momentum and feuds actually mean something. I'd like to see a continuation of Cena making other people look good, now that he's won 12 world titles and has pretty much done everything he could ever hope to do. You know, except turn heel... That would also be a good decision.
Dolph Ziggler - Everyone's favorite choice for future main eventer. I don't think he needs to be World champion just yet, but a strong focus proving he is a top star would be wonderful. Save the WWE title run for when it means more; for when he's really worked for it.
Zack Ryder - I don't like him, and I don't get him. But he's super popular, and they've spent all this time to build him up the right way and give him the US title. It would be a shame to waste that pop, and let him slide back down the card when he could be used to draw...
Wade Barrett - I like Orton, but he's just not as compelling when he's a face. Regardless, he could take Barrett all the way to the top. Had he not gotten injured, I believe that is what would have happened. In 2012, Barrett could be a world champion. In fact if he's not, the fans are going to riot... I'm still a fan of "slow and steady" and feel that he could benefit from another year on top without the title. Because once you've won it, what's next? Fans move on to the next up-and-comer. Better to hold off and make it really mean something special.
CM Punk - The guy really could help to change the WWE. But not if they pull the mat out from under him and send him back down the card because of a small ratings drop... DOn't just push him...let him loose!
Tyler Rekks - Once Barrett goes all the way to main event status, build Rekks the same way you brought in Wade. I mean, you don't need the Nexus, just make him a credible big guy in the WWE. Incredible talent, horrible under-used.
The Usos - Please WWE, push the one tag team I really love on your roster! Those kids are some of the best wrestlers they have right now!
Drew McIntyre - I don't know how much I want him in the main event, but I do like listening to his promos. Throw him a few mid card feuds, and get him out of that doghouse!
Sheamus - Sheamus is the huge Smackdown face that Orton needs to step aside for. I'm still waiting for the Sheamus/Henry feud that will take the Great White all the way to Smackdown's top face, because he is INCREDIBLY OVER! Lately his push has been plagued by meaningless squashes that aren't helping anyone. Build him up to that top position, and let Orton go back to his heel character.
Cody Rhodes - When I say "push" him, I mean keep in the IC title picture and allow him to continue bringing honor back to that title. He doesn't need the World title, because he's good where he is. It'd be WAY too much, WAY too soon. DOn't get me wrong, I love the kid, but not everyone good wrestler needs to be put in the main event title picture! Let him continue growing in the mid-card, making that IC title mean something. Eventually, just like Randy Savage, his status as the IC Champ will mean almost as much as WWE champ. That is what they need to do with Rhodes in 2012.

The only reason I can find to explain why these guys [Alex Riley & Mason Ryan] aren't currently being pushed is because of their in-ring ability. And I'm not talking about their ability to put on good matches (that doesn't really matter)

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[142568]

For me, I'd like to Push Tyson Kidd. I'd Like to give him atleast a U.S.A Standard. He would be perfect because he can pass on the Hart legacy and He's a great High-Flyer.

 

[josh4worldchamp]

considering the fact that cm punk will be the top guy and its no surprise that dolph ziggler cody rhodes and wade barrett will become world champions this year and sheamus is already a top guy so im not gonna name them so im gonna name:

R Truth: hes worked his ass off and deserves the title

Kofi KIngston: hes done everything there is 2 do in the midcard hes paid his dues and deserves to be a world champion

Shelley/Sabin/Kaz:yea their tna guys but its 2012 and they deserve to be pushed theyve all been there from the beginning and have the skills and charisma 2 be main eventers

Austin Aries: another tna guy whos a big fish in a small pond that is the interest losing x division (excluding the return of shelley) he has every skill it takes to be a main eventer and for some reason i can see him taking tna to knew heights as world champion ps. can you imagine the matches he would have with kurt angle?!

Gabriel/Slater:i liked them as a tag team last year and thought they were the only good things about nexus and could see them as strong players in the upper mid card ie ic champions

Drew Mcintyre: when he 1st showed up in 2009 i didnt like him but he impressed me and hes paid his dues and suffered enough and deserves a shot at being a main eventer

Seth Rollins: if they debut him with a strong gimmick and let him be him he can become a huge player in 2012

Dean Ambrose: see Rollins

Antonio Cesaro: his in ring and promo skills are gold and so is his gimmick hell be a champion by the end of 2012

 

[Heel Randy>Face Randy]

Wade Barret- He's athletic, good mic skills (better than Orton's) and is surprisingly funny. I think if used as a face he could use his comedy skills. Don't believe me? i dont blame you if you can't stop laughing though. See yourselves;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siN54G024LY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMNpNWhDztg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_0iyE8kfuk

 

[theBec2101]

R-Truth - he's getting over as a heel and he's was getting over as a face. it a differnt gimick and he's pullin it off. He really good on the mic (as long as he know what arena he's at). He has good in ring skill and when he needs be be a high flyer and flashy, he can do that aswell.

Jack Swager - the guy can actually wrestle. just that alone I would push him. He's mic skills arnt bad either, I would just drop the Viki and lisp thing.

Dolph - I would push him but he would have to lose viki and also he sounds whinny. He needs a new gimick. Maybe a Mr. Perfect or Rick Rude.

Ryan Mason - I would push him, but i would make him a heel maybe put him in a stable, kinda like batista at first and then unlesh him.

ezekiel jackson - I would push him, there's not alot of big guy like him and Mason anymore. Just people like, show, Henry, Clay, etc.

 

[The Future Rises]

Drew McIntyre - Simple, have him lose yet another match and when Teddy Long comes in to fire him, the same thing that happened with Randy Orton and Vince McMahon happens. "Drew, You're.." And then just when Teddy is about to finish it Drew smacks him down to the ground and then starts pummeling him viciously and gives him a sick Future Shock DDT on the floor. Then Drew, decided to be kept around by Vince after showing that great attitude, starts a psychopath-like gimmick where he shows no remorse what-so-ever. He would eventually go on to reclaim the Intercontinental Title and then his push continues on.

Why would I push McIntyre? He's been jobbing for too long now. And he has improved his in ring skills up to the point where Bret Hart praised his talents.

Alex Riley, Kofi Kingston, and Jack Swagger are others that I would push but I don't have any good ideas in mind for them right now. They were all pushed in some point of their careers and showed they can be more than what they are right now and pull it off pretty good.

 

[DRP]

id like to see Ted Dibase pushed, i know they tried bringing the million dollar belt gimick back but maybe he could buy his way to the the i/c belt pay a couple of heavys to take out rhodes and have a feud with cody rhodes, it could work as dusty had a feud with Ted back in the day when he took sapphire from him

 

[DodgingFate]

Sheamus. Because he gets a big pop everytime he comes out. I would have him win the rumble