The Wrestling Thread Never Thought About Being The Second Coming Of Anyone! -Part 213

[Pink Ranger]

The Observer is reporting that Del Rio is the second highest paid full time guy behind Cena. WWE must have zero belief in Kalisto if they're willing to pay Del Rio this much to be their top latin star. He's not that big a deal to me.

They probably feel they "owe" Del Rio something because of how he left the company, though their hands were tied at the time. Also, unless you're Rey Mysterio, a masked lucha who rarely talks is midcard in WWE at best. Del Rio is a versatile enough character who can appeal to both Latino-Americans and Latin Americans.

 

[Wheels]

Kailsto is a decent talker though. His english is really good as well.

 

[The Batman]

Del Rio's getting paid more than Orton?

 

[Wheels]

Del Rio's getting paid more than Orton?

Yeppers.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Has Del Rio ever been a draw for WWE? With so much young, very capable talent, it seems weird to throw so much money at him.

 

[Uptown Finest]

Crews preferably. It would get him over huge if Crews, a beast of a man himself, could come up from NXT and best THE beast. That said, I think Corbin would be good a good choice too.

Alternatively, Cesaro and Lesnar would put on a damn good match. Potential Match of the Year candidate, provided they didn't have Lesnar just dominate him.

Apollo Crews could be WWE's version of Alberto Del Rio in terms of being pushed so he can be the top black wrestler on the roster to bring in the black demographic to the WWE.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Apollo Crews could be WWE's version of Alberto Del Rio in terms of being pushed so he can be the top black wrestler on the roster to bring in the black demographic to the WWE.

Only he seems to connect to fans a lot better than Del Rio already.

 

[sweetre15]

Has Del Rio ever been a draw for WWE? With so much young, very capable talent, it seems weird to throw so much money at him.

No, they used to give him preferential treatment almost solely because of the POTENTIAL money he could bring in if he connected with fans as well as simply fitting Vince's preferences for a top guy.

ADR has managed to atleast have a smark following now that he's come back due to his work in ROH, LU and the nature of how his departure from WWE happened.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Granted, 2011 was during one of my extended breaks from wrestling, but it just seems like, from what I have seen, he's never really been that over as a face or heel.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Am I the only one who thinks that if the Wyatt family expands anymore, they need to diversify their body types? Right now, they are all big monsters, but I'd like to see a small feral guy that they have to like keep restrained.

 

[The Batman]

Yeppers.

WWE must really have a sizable hispanic/latino demographic.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Just watched the SD main event. That Cesaro... obviously NO connection with the fans, am I right?

That might be one of the dumbest things Vince has ever said in public.

 

[Uptown Finest]

Am I the only one who thinks that if the Wyatt family expands anymore, they need to diversify their body types? Right now, they are all big monsters, but I'd like to see a small feral guy that they have to like keep restrained.

Yeah I agree they need a couple smaller guys who are mad dogs types.

 

[sweetre15]

The Briscoes would have been a great addition to the Wyatts if they would have been signed. Different body types but that have that whole "country boy" vibe to them

 

[Donnie Darko]

Yeah I agree they need a couple smaller guys who are mad dogs types.

Exactly what I was thinking. I keep picturing the Age of Apocalypse versions of Sabretooth and Wild Child, where Wild Child was basically a feral animal and Sabretooth kept him on a leash.

Or at least a Spike Dudley type, where you get the runt of the Wyatt Family.

I wouldn't say go full "Raven's Flock," where at least half of the group is just cannon fodder/jobbers, but some diversity in the looks of these guys would be good.

 

[PyroChamber]

Did anyone else hear that Jerry Lawler and his girlfriend were in a car accident yesterday?

 

[Uptown Finest]

Exactly what I was thinking. I keep picturing the Age of Apocalypse versions of Sabretooth and Wild Child, where Wild Child was basically a feral animal and Sabretooth kept him on a leash.

Or at least a Spike Dudley type, where you get the runt of the Wyatt Family.

I wouldn't say go full "Raven's Flock," where at least half of the group is just cannon fodder/jobbers, but some diversity in the looks of these guys would be good.

Daniel Bryan came to mind that brief moment he was in the Wyatt Family for a few weeks. Someone like that who is unstable and cannot be easily controlled.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Exactly what I was thinking. I keep picturing the Age of Apocalypse versions of Sabretooth and Wild Child, where Wild Child was basically a feral animal and Sabretooth kept him on a leash.

Or at least a Spike Dudley type, where you get the runt of the Wyatt Family.

I wouldn't say go full "Raven's Flock," where at least half of the group is just cannon fodder/jobbers, but some diversity in the looks of these guys would be good.

Fortunately, NXT is full of good "small" workers who can fulfill that role. It's easy enough to have one of them "mysteriously disappear" from NXT and then reappear as a Wyatt on the main roster.

 

[Uptown Finest]

Fortunately, NXT is full of good "small" workers who can fulfill that role. It's easy enough to have one of them "mysteriously disappear" from NXT and then reappear as a Wyatt on the main roster.

Wyatt Family just need one more guy and they be fine with 5 guys, they shouldn't be an army like the NWO.

 

[Wheels]

I'm fine with Reigns possibly winning the title soon. WWE found a way to eat away at my enjoyment of Seth Rollins as champion over time. Please. Triple H, make Rollins vs Reigns about your corporate guy proving himself to you and your wife again...I'm begging you. /sarcasm

 

[Uptown Finest]

I still do not think Reigns is ready for a WHC run. He should dominate as a upper midcarder first with a good run with the IC or US belt. At this point I keep the title on Rollins until WM and have him drop it.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

I'm hoping Ambrose turns on Reigns at Survivor Series, Seth retains and holds the title until Wrestlemania where Reigns finally wins it.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Daniel Bryan came to mind that brief moment he was in the Wyatt Family for a few weeks. Someone like that who is unstable and cannot be easily controlled.

True. Plus, that segment with him turning on Wyatt in the cage is probably the best/most memorable Raw segment of the last few years.

 

[Wheels]

I just need something to break up the monotony. Where's Russo? Let him produce some bat **** insane stuff for all I care.

 

[Uptown Finest]

How RAW was last week I would like to see that continue every week. Just a lot of in ring action with some promos and segments involved. Russo would just make the shows worst, we do not need to relieve WCW 99-00 again. And Ambrose should stay face for a little while longer, I wouldn't consider turning him heel until sometime next year like the summer or fall.