How Will WWE End 2007?
We're heading into the end of a rough year for the WWE. They've had a ton of controversy coupled with injuries, resignations and suspensions or firings. So this is the last month for them to finish strongly. It's been tough but the returns of guys like HBK, HHH, Taker, Rey Edge and have been helping. Here's some more thoughts on recent events and stories as we head to 2007's close for WWE.
Not sure how anyone else finds the current Hornswoggle "cartoon" style segments. At times it was funny, but then it became a bit too much. The concept of he and Finlay working together is a good idea, but the concepts of Looney Tunes style humor can become a problem. On this past week's Raw, he did a Roadrunner style routine where he painted his own door to escape from Carlito in the locker room. At first the leprechaun jokes and various pranks were funny. It would seem best if WWE changes that storyline up, especially if Hornswoggle is not the real son of Vince McMahon. I think it may appeal to a younger audience, but WWE must keep in mind the big picture.
There's been word that Lashley will return next month to in-ring action. If he returns to Raw, you'd have to wonder who he will feud with. A feud with Snitsky seems like a great idea, due to the size and intensity/power of both guys. There's not much else left after that for Lashley, unless he is thrust into the already complex title picture. It also seems as if lately Jeff Hardy is the sole owner of the IC belt and nobody is going to challenge for it. So that may be the direction Lashley goes.
ECW is always interesting to me, because it has the smallest roster and some argue the weakest. They also have a lot of room to improve and be creative. They now have the WWE Tag team champs with Miz and Morrison. They recently added Shelton Benjamin to the roster from Raw. Also they have Smackdown superstars wrestling on the show regularly. So now fans of various Smackdown stars may tune into ECW more regularly. It's all in a big attempt to strengthen the brand and it just might work.
John Cena's injury is surely the biggest setback as the year comes closer to an end. So as we head into the final month of 2007, the WWE can continue to climb back from controversy and finish strongly as it continues the recovery process.
Not sure how anyone else finds the current Hornswoggle "cartoon" style segments. At times it was funny, but then it became a bit too much. The concept of he and Finlay working together is a good idea, but the concepts of Looney Tunes style humor can become a problem. On this past week's Raw, he did a Roadrunner style routine where he painted his own door to escape from Carlito in the locker room. At first the leprechaun jokes and various pranks were funny. It would seem best if WWE changes that storyline up, especially if Hornswoggle is not the real son of Vince McMahon. I think it may appeal to a younger audience, but WWE must keep in mind the big picture.
There's been word that Lashley will return next month to in-ring action. If he returns to Raw, you'd have to wonder who he will feud with. A feud with Snitsky seems like a great idea, due to the size and intensity/power of both guys. There's not much else left after that for Lashley, unless he is thrust into the already complex title picture. It also seems as if lately Jeff Hardy is the sole owner of the IC belt and nobody is going to challenge for it. So that may be the direction Lashley goes.
ECW is always interesting to me, because it has the smallest roster and some argue the weakest. They also have a lot of room to improve and be creative. They now have the WWE Tag team champs with Miz and Morrison. They recently added Shelton Benjamin to the roster from Raw. Also they have Smackdown superstars wrestling on the show regularly. So now fans of various Smackdown stars may tune into ECW more regularly. It's all in a big attempt to strengthen the brand and it just might work.
John Cena's injury is surely the biggest setback as the year comes closer to an end. So as we head into the final month of 2007, the WWE can continue to climb back from controversy and finish strongly as it continues the recovery process.
Labels: Bobby Lashley, Commentary, ECW News, Hornswaggle, Hornswoggle, Shelton Benjamin, Vince McMahon
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