Why Cessaro?

[GOOZEKING]

First things first this is not a hate thread just something that has been on my mind a while..... Why are so many people interested in cesaro? Now I have asked many people this question and their answers are always the same.

1. Oh he is an amazing wrestler... Ok so is half the roster.

2. He has the swing.... Ok santino puts someone on his shoulders and spins around like an idiot does that mean he should get pushed too.

3. He is really strong.... So is henry and big show and big e doesn't seem like it is getting them anything.

As I was saying I just don't understand what people see in cesaro and why he deserves to have an amazing manager such as heyman at his disposal?

 

[Softcore Holly]

1. It's a combination of things. Being a amazing wrestler, putting on some outright fantastic matches(This year alone had amazing matches against Cena and Orton) and his great strength being a factor as well. That puts him well above most of the roster.

2. Just about every popular guy has a popular move, his is the swing.

3. Henry/Big Show had long successful careers, granted Henry's push came really late. Both of those guys are nearing retirement age so it's natural that they're not getting much anymore, although it wasn't that long ago where Show was fighting for the WWE title. Big E is the current IC champ and probably has a bright future ahead of him as well.

If you don't like him that's perfectly fine, but it's not that hard to see why people like Cesarp.
As for Heyman he needs a full time guy on the roster since Brock will be away most of the time, and Cesaro fits the bill well enough.

 

[OYDK]

*Cesaro

I think your overlooking something that all main event talent has. Presence. Some people just bring a presence into a building that makes people take notice. Goldberg and Chris Benoit just to name a couple of the guys that got over purely on their presence and skill.
Also, he is not just a great wrestler, but arguably the best wrestler on the roster who can put together a great match with literally anybody whether it be Rey Mysterio or The Big Show.

The Swing itself didn't get Cesaro over either. The fact that Cesaro can swing The Great Khali 25 times is what got him over.

Cesaro being freakishly strong opens many opportunities for him. You think if Cena didn't pull off his impossible feats of strength throughout the years that he would be where he is today? A mid sized guy who looks like Cesaro and possesses THAT much strength is a very special thing.

Cesaro needed a mouthpiece and Heyman needed a new client while Lesnar is off TV and based on how over Cesaro is, it was a great move on WWE's part.

 

[JoeyJoeJoe]

1) I'm going to say that half of the roster could NOT have put on the match that Cesaro put on with John Cena on RAW a couple of months ago. I think that was a world class effort.

2) Yes, he has the swing. Right now, it's eye-catching, it's unique and it's an impressive feat of strength. But it's just one move of several that has made him standout.

3) Cesaro's strength is also something that needs to be considered along with his build; he's not a monster. He's not a Mark Henry build or a Big Show in terms of stature. Pound for pound he might be the strongest guy on the roster. Pairing that with his quickness and technical ability is a pretty unique and special combination.

 

[KitsuneDreamer]

I think a lot of people are high on Cesaro because he is a super talent, and only 33. Massive Long-Term Potential

He is one of those "Indy Darlings". (Always loved that Very Mysterious Ice Cream Mask,lol)
A lot of people like myself have been following or have seen things from his Castagnoli days, where he had an incredible Tag Team run as the Kings of Wrestling with Hero, where he displayed the type of athlete he was, and showed you early on he was the real deal.

As said above and on WWE televison, he may be the strongest guy pound for pound in professional wrestling today. Lifting a guy from the apron, to vertically in the air while on the turnbuckle, and crashing down to the mat is an impressive feat, and not many can pull that off. And that swing while very gimmicky is a crowd-pleaser and it shows you what kind of power he controls.
That Gotch Neutralizer is impressive at times, especially tonight on smackdown where he had The Big Show up in it.

Lastly, it's obvious he is not the best on the mic. he is not horrible, but not where they want him to. ENTER PAUL HEYMAN.

"The King Of Swing" has arrived.

 

[The Eighties]

Supremely talented in the ring, freakishly powerful and can pull of stuff in his matches you just don't see from other wrestlers, has a good rugged look and seems to have the support of a lot of key guys in the company. I've read that Triple H digs him, Cena put him over and Nikki Bella said Cena is very excited by Cesaro's rise, and Flair said he loved him at Axxess.

I think when you combine these things you get the answer, none of this should make you like him though, personal taste is not dictated, or at least shouldn't be, by what other people think.

 

[Aquaman6686]

I'm a big fan of Antonio Cesaro (I don't care what Vince thinks, just "Cesaro" sounds stupid), but I don't think he's the future megastar he's being made out to be. I think he's going to have a good midcard career, which is something to be proud of. I don't see "top star" potential in him.

Oh and I HATE the swing. It's one of the most idiotic moves in wrestling history. Stick with the Neutralizer and Very European Uppercut. The swing is just plain stupid.

 

[JJ15776]

First things first this is not a hate thread just something that has been on my mind a while..... Why are so many people interested in cesaro? Now I have asked many people this question and their answers are always the same.

1. Oh he is an amazing wrestler... Ok so is half the roster.

2. He has the swing.... Ok santino puts someone on his shoulders and spins around like an idiot does that mean he should get pushed too.

3. He is really strong.... So is henry and big show and big e doesn't seem like it is getting them anything.

As I was saying I just don't understand what people see in cesaro and why he deserves to have an amazing manager such as heyman at his disposal?

By this logic, you could dismiss everybody on the roster and wonder why people like them. Nobody in the company stands out head and shoulders above everybody else in every way possible like you seem to be expecting Cesaro to do.

By the way, did you notice that none of hpthe wrestlers you listed fit into all three categories besides Cesaro? None of the "half the roster" that are amazing wrestlers are really strong, nor are those you listed as really strong among the "half the roster" that are amazing wrestlers. So I'm not sure how you got to here end of the post and post and hit submit without realizing you'd partially answered your own question.

 

[Pedigree1]

Cesaro is the future plain and simple.. Awesome amateur wrestler,so so strong,P4P IMO,the strongest guy in the WWE.. Plus he can put on great matches,anyone remember that match with Cena a couple of months ago?? Or hell shall i say even Kofi? Cesaro is just a rare breed of Strength,agility,and Technical ability!

To the OP,maybe you should really just pay attention to Cesaro,see how the crowd reacts to him.. His ability,his strength

 

[zomigosh]

Your logic is stupid and could be applied to anybody in reverse. "Big E is strong but so is Cesaro, why should Big E be pushed?", "Tyson Kidd is a good wrestler but so is Cesaro, why should Tyson Kidd be pushed?", "Daniel Bryan's kicks are cool but they could give that to anyone", etc. I guess nobody should get a push, everyone be on the same level as each other. No titles, all matches end in draws.

As what others have said, Cesaro has a unique presence to him. A certain charisma that makes him stand out from the rest. Plus he's fairly over with the fans. I'd say he's also insanely good in the ring and freakishly strong, but apparently that doesn't matter because others are good in the ring and strong too.

 

[JWGunslinger]

I love Cesaro, and there are many reasons why myself and everyone else in the WWE Universe do. For one he's got a fresh and unique presence, as long as I can remember there haven't been any majorly popular Swiss wrestlers. The guy has a great look, he has the appearance of being supremely jacked but not the jacked you see coming out of a Golds Gym. When I think of Cesaro I think of some tough as nails european super athlete who trains in a barn with kettle bells and tractor tires, and that brings us to his strength.

The guy is obviously strong as an ox, now in regards to the things he can do it doesn't come off as just pure strength but that he's using other muscles that others don't build or work out. Now I haven't heard anything specific in regards to how he trains but that's just the impression I get, and that's not discounting the fact that he is in fact very strong in general. But the things that he can do are things you don't see every wrestler doing, and for a guy to be innovative like that and to have the ability to do those things is enthralling to these people and myself.

Lastly there's a certain IT Factor he has that I can't quite describe. To me the closest I can come to do it justice is he reminds me wrestlers of the past. He has a certain thing about him that is a throwback to the early days, he doesn't need to be a great talker because his abilities in the ring beyond make up for any shortcomings there even though there are few. He's just a different breed than the rest of the pack and that's what makes him so interesting, whatever the future holds for him I'm excited to watch.

 

[A11oftheLights]

The only problem have with the swing is that you can't win a match with it but now he is the 'king of swing' so he has to do it

 

[Fire Marshall Bill]

*Cesaro

I think your overlooking something that all main event talent has. Presence. Some people just bring a presence into a building that makes people take notice. Goldberg and Chris Benoit just to name a couple of the guys that got over purely on their presence and skill.
Also, he is not just a great wrestler, but arguably the best wrestler on the roster who can put together a great match with literally anybody whether it be Rey Mysterio or The Big Show.

The Swing itself didn't get Cesaro over either. The fact that Cesaro can swing The Great Khali 25 times is what got him over.

Cesaro being freakishly strong opens many opportunities for him. You think if Cena didn't pull off his impossible feats of strength throughout the years that he would be where he is today? A mid sized guy who looks like Cesaro and possesses THAT much strength is a very special thing.

Cesaro needed a mouthpiece and Heyman needed a new client while Lesnar is off TV and based on how over Cesaro is, it was a great move on WWE's part.

Not sure who you're quoting but the guy can't speak for shit. Plain and simple. That's why he's needs Heyman/Coulter.

Cesaro is the future plain and simple.. Awesome amateur wrestler,so so strong,P4P IMO,the strongest guy in the WWE.. Plus he can put on great matches,anyone remember that match with Cena a couple of months ago?? Or hell shall i say even Kofi? Cesaro is just a rare breed of Strength,agility,and Technical ability!

To the OP,maybe you should really just pay attention to Cesaro,see how the crowd reacts to him.. His ability,his strength

I'm trying to be nice, but Tyson Kidd and Ypshi Tatsu can put on a great match in the IWCs eyes.

 

[Hem]

Cesaro has it all, he has the look, the in ring skills and with Heyman he's got the mic skills. Guys like Santino, Big Show, Mark Henry, Big E. don't have the total package thing that Cesaro has more of. Cesaro isn't perfect, but he is one of the best guys going in WWE and is possibly a future wrestlemania main eventer.

Big E. like you said isn't going anywhere and I agree. The guy has the look and is decent in the ring but something just doesn't click with him being a big deal.

 

[Uncle Sam]

Big E is a fair (ish) comparison; Mark Henry and Big Show aren't. Big E's a powerlifter, unlike Cesaro, and he's built like a god damn truck, unlike Cesaro - but he's not a giant (like Cesaro). Henry and Show are freaks of nature - for Cesaro to have strength like that at his size is truly exceptional.

Otherwise, yeah, fuck you, Cesaro. Oh, you're an amazing wrestler! How great for you! Since when did being an amazing wrestler matter in professional wrestling, eh? Oh, you're fantastic at your job! Oh, you keep have brilliant matches and you're ridiculously entertaining to watch! Here, have a prominent place in the show! What sort of fucked up logic is that? WWE management is crazy sometimes. Mental.

 

[OYDK]

Not sure who you're quoting but the guy can't speak for shit. Plain and simple. That's why he's needs Heyman/Coulter.

What do you mean who am I "quoting"? I'm answering the OP.... And when did I ever say that Cesaro was even a subpar promo guy? All I said was Cesaro needed a MOUTHPIECE (because he's NOT a great promo guy) and Heyman fills that role. Why the hell did you quote me if you have no clue what I said?

 

[Mustang Sally]

The guy has come a long way since his early days with WWE. I wasn't impressed with him back then; his movements seemed hesitant and awkward.

No more. He's come into his own, with a well-established, though quirky personality and a ring repertoire that has caught the fancy of the fans, particularly some of those strength moves that belie his relatively slight physique.

Thing is, his demeanor in the last month with the Real Americans seemed to suggest he was becoming a face, especially when contrasted to Jack Swagger. Instead, he joins forces with Paul Heyman who, to my knowledge, has never allied himself with good guys. In the ring last night against Big Show, Cesaro behaved like a good guy.....with Heyman's approval.

Even as I'm enjoying the contradiction, I'm wondering: what gives? And face it, when a performer has us guessing, that can only be a good thing. If Cesaro can establish himself as a fan favorite who's being controlled by Paul Heyman, he will have hit on a unique formula; one that might take him very far.

 

[AegonTargaryen]

First things first this is not a hate thread just something that has been on my mind a while..... Why are so many people interested in cesaro? Now I have asked many people this question and their answers are always the same.

1. Oh he is an amazing wrestler... Ok so is half the roster.

2. He has the swing.... Ok santino puts someone on his shoulders and spins around like an idiot does that mean he should get pushed too.

3. He is really strong.... So is henry and big show and big e doesn't seem like it is getting them anything.

As I was saying I just don't understand what people see in cesaro and why he deserves to have an amazing manager such as heyman at his disposal?

You've got to be kidding me! I'll preface my exposition by saying that I've been finding myself in a similar situation as you, except that for me it's Daniel Bryan who baffles me but for logical reasons. But even I know that Daniel Bryan is an extremely talented/unique wrestler and one of the few best technical wrestlers and essentially in the league of Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Owen Hart, among others. I have disliked him for non-athletic factors but you are like "Who the hell is Cesaro. Oh god he is muscular, tall, charismatic, a great wrestler and does a few good moves SO WHAT!? " .

Cesaro is one of the very few actually great wrestlers WWE has today, and essentially similar to how Daniel Bryan is. Forget The Miz's and John Cenas and there's Cesaro who belongs to an entirely different league. And he doesn't exactly look like a skinny/fat Indy wannabe but is legitimately strong/muscular which comes with years of training and proper diet. Essentially, he is a different version of Brock Lesnar- strong, powerful, agile, athletic , showman, and MORE. So why won't WWE want to capitalize on his talent!! ?

As for your assertion that "So is half the roster", you're totally wrong in that. The wrestling world/roster has always largely comprised of terrible and awful wrestlers, decent wrestlers, and very good/technically gifted wrestlers. I'd include John Cena, Miz, Mark Henry and Big Show in the first list. Why? Because it's true. You could say Dolph Ziggler, Wade Barrett, Sheamus, etc. in the second list. Very few wrestlers ever belong in the third category of superb wrestlers as far as pure wrestling and ability to entertain goes- Shawn Michaels, Cesaro, Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, and so on. It'd be gross injustice to include Mark Henry/Lex Luger/ Big Show or other 'Strong" men in that category which Cesaro belongs in solely based on brute strength/physique.

If you want to know why people are behind him, watch his match with Daniel Bryan from Throwback Thursday, and Sami Zayn from Nxt, among others. Other noteworthy mentions are his tag-team matches with Chris Hero from ROH.

 

[Bookerkingston]

I like Cesaro alot. Only thing I can't stand is the crowd's stupid mis-count when he does the swing. They can't even actually count a complete freakin swing, they just keep counting as fast as they can. EVERY crowd does it. By the time they counted to 25, he only did it like 14 times if you actually look at it.

 

[closet_fan]

If you ask me, putting Cesaro with Heyman is going to backfire big time. The guy was getting a good face push, so you put him with one of the most heelish managers the WWE has? It makes no sense. So now every time a wrestler has good qualities except good mic work, you put him with Heyman?

Just the reaction from last night's crowd told me everything I need to know. This is going to kill any push Cesaro was going to have following Wrestlemania.

 

[OYDK]

Just the reaction from last night's crowd told me everything I need to know. This is going to kill any push Cesaro was going to have following Wrestlemania.

Completely agree, it seemed like they were all confused because Heyman was TRYING to put him over as a heel which is very dumb imo. When he came out I was screaming no because I felt like I was witnessing the death of Cesaro. That was the worst reaction he's gotten in a while. It wasn't even cheering or booing, it was silence because the crowd was confused as to what to do.

 

[LuckyLouie]

Now why would I ever want to watch amazing wrestler wrestle during a wrestling show......

He has IT.
He just need to sharpen up on the mic and he is the bold and better wrestling John Cena level superstar.

 

[LuckyLouie]

Completely agree, it seemed like they were all confused because Heyman was TRYING to put him over as a heel which is very dumb imo. When he came out I was screaming no because I felt like I was witnessing the death of Cesaro. That was the worst reaction he's gotten in a while. It wasn't even cheering or booing, it was silence because the crowd was confused as to what to do.

Sadly I agree. There was no music for him if I recall. I was wondering what the hell was going on. Hopefully next week he will have a much better match. Him and RVD could pull off some great moves. IF RVD doesn't botch.

 

[L@RISANO]

I am pretty sure that Cesaro and Lesnar will have a confrontation at some point near to WM31. By that time, he will also become a babyface.

Sadly, his mic work outright sucks, and I think that will hold him back. Sometimes it seems like he is unsure of how to talk English properly and is clueless and lacking confidence in his delivery. If he sorts out his mic work somewhat, I think he can make it as a Main Event star because his in-ring work is arguably in the top5 out of the current roster members, and because of his build and abilities, he has a unique skill set.....but that mic work...

 

[closet_fan]

Now why would I ever want to watch amazing wrestler wrestle during a wrestling show......

He has IT.
He just need to sharpen up on the mic and he is the bold and better wrestling John Cena level superstar.

It's not about being a great "wrestler" anymore. It's what you do in the ring and on the mic.

As far as sharpening his mic skills; he had that chance before he latched on with the Real Americans.

Very few wrestlers can strengthen their mic skills. The Rock is an example, but not the norm. Nowadays you either have it or you don't.

Cesaro is good in the ring, but he's just not "all-around" good enough. He'll be the next Ziggler, Kingston and Sandow.