Raw Revelations: #1 Draft Pick is a MVP
Last night's Raw featuring the 2009 WWE draft was a lengthy one, complete with some entertaining interbrand matches between various stars we don't usually see tangle in the ring. It was also full of some moves many fans from the WWE Universe claimed they saw coming a mile away. In particular, Triple H was moved back to live TV on Monday nights. Three draft picks in particular look like they will receive a major push and storyline with their new brands: MVP to Raw, CM Punk to Smackdown and Vladimir Kozlov to ECW.
With the #1 draft pick, WWE Raw got its brand a true "MVP". That's right, Montell Vontavius Porter will now make Raw his home on Monday Nights. It's a smart move in general because his character is the cocky, sports star type who now has the US Championship, is the highest paid star in WWE (kayfabe) and also can state he was a #1 draft pick. Big Thangs just may be poppin' for the MVP, perhaps a run at one of the major titles now? First he'll need to drop the US title to someone, and strangely his former foe Matt Hardy was also drafted to the Raw brand. A new feud could be brewing with those two, now with them on opposite sides (face, heel).
CM Punk was brought to Raw in last year's draft and now he'll head to Smackdown as the #7 pick, and also the 2009 Money in the Bank winner. Someone on Twitter suggested a possible heel turn for CM Punk and that very well could be. It would have to come at the expense of John Cena at Backlash, or later on against someone like Jeff Hardy on Smackdown. These would be opportunities for a heel turn and briefcase cash in. Or of course we could see deja vu, with Punk once again cashing in and robbing the title from Edge. No matter what, Smackdown will now give Punk a new home to shine on.
It was nice to see Vladimir Kozlov going to ECW, as I had suggested that move in the Draft preview would make some sense. Kozlov was on a major win streak and part of the title chase on Smackdown until he hit a roadbump the past few months, and was basically derailed from a match at Wrestlemania 25. Now ECW has Kozlov and most likely he'll be a part of the ECW title picture. If Tommy Dreamer or Christian win the title, Kozlov makes a great new dominant heel to battle them. Swagger could always turn face, but not for now. Speaking of that, the Swagger versus Cena match on Raw was definitely an entertaining one and a good indication that Swagger is ready to battle with the big boys. It's too bad Swagger wasn't moved to Raw or Smackdown where he could truly shine, but that could be in the works.
Many fans were also anticipating that as Triple H got drafted to Raw, it would mean that John Cena would be the #12 pick and head to Smackdown, moving the World Heavyweight title back over. Apparently, the plan was foiled or they will have to wait for this Wednesday's Supplemental draft to see if it comes true. There's been interesting speculations already though, with several fans postulating theories that Cena is bound to lose the title to Edge at Backlash, and CM Punk may make his first big heel turn.
Other moves included The Miz getting broken away from Morrison, who basically was the reason Miz got drafted (due to the DQ in Miz's match against Kingston). Miz promptly planted Morrison into the mat and announced he was ready to move on. Rey Mysterio and Chris Jericho both moved to Smackdown along with Kane, recreating the title picture over there. You can now see that Kane, Jericho, Punk, Hardy, Edge will all be part of the chase for whatever title is up for grabs there. What I find interesting is that Vickie Guerrero and Edge have been broken apart, but again that may change in the Supplemental draft. Vickie proudly announced "her husband Edge" was participating in a rematch vs. Cena at Backlash, but now she is reunited with Big Show on Raw, so will we see a new power couple form?
It was a sad #3 draft pick as Melina was moved to Smackdown with the Women's Title, but that move was soothed in exchange for another lovely WWE diva. Now viewers and fans of Raw (and those who don't get to see Smackdown on TV) will see the French-Canadian WWE Diva Maryse bring her Divas championship and other assets to Monday nights. Oui, the WWE Universe approves...Bonjour Maryse!
With the #1 draft pick, WWE Raw got its brand a true "MVP". That's right, Montell Vontavius Porter will now make Raw his home on Monday Nights. It's a smart move in general because his character is the cocky, sports star type who now has the US Championship, is the highest paid star in WWE (kayfabe) and also can state he was a #1 draft pick. Big Thangs just may be poppin' for the MVP, perhaps a run at one of the major titles now? First he'll need to drop the US title to someone, and strangely his former foe Matt Hardy was also drafted to the Raw brand. A new feud could be brewing with those two, now with them on opposite sides (face, heel).
CM Punk was brought to Raw in last year's draft and now he'll head to Smackdown as the #7 pick, and also the 2009 Money in the Bank winner. Someone on Twitter suggested a possible heel turn for CM Punk and that very well could be. It would have to come at the expense of John Cena at Backlash, or later on against someone like Jeff Hardy on Smackdown. These would be opportunities for a heel turn and briefcase cash in. Or of course we could see deja vu, with Punk once again cashing in and robbing the title from Edge. No matter what, Smackdown will now give Punk a new home to shine on.
It was nice to see Vladimir Kozlov going to ECW, as I had suggested that move in the Draft preview would make some sense. Kozlov was on a major win streak and part of the title chase on Smackdown until he hit a roadbump the past few months, and was basically derailed from a match at Wrestlemania 25. Now ECW has Kozlov and most likely he'll be a part of the ECW title picture. If Tommy Dreamer or Christian win the title, Kozlov makes a great new dominant heel to battle them. Swagger could always turn face, but not for now. Speaking of that, the Swagger versus Cena match on Raw was definitely an entertaining one and a good indication that Swagger is ready to battle with the big boys. It's too bad Swagger wasn't moved to Raw or Smackdown where he could truly shine, but that could be in the works.
Many fans were also anticipating that as Triple H got drafted to Raw, it would mean that John Cena would be the #12 pick and head to Smackdown, moving the World Heavyweight title back over. Apparently, the plan was foiled or they will have to wait for this Wednesday's Supplemental draft to see if it comes true. There's been interesting speculations already though, with several fans postulating theories that Cena is bound to lose the title to Edge at Backlash, and CM Punk may make his first big heel turn.
Other moves included The Miz getting broken away from Morrison, who basically was the reason Miz got drafted (due to the DQ in Miz's match against Kingston). Miz promptly planted Morrison into the mat and announced he was ready to move on. Rey Mysterio and Chris Jericho both moved to Smackdown along with Kane, recreating the title picture over there. You can now see that Kane, Jericho, Punk, Hardy, Edge will all be part of the chase for whatever title is up for grabs there. What I find interesting is that Vickie Guerrero and Edge have been broken apart, but again that may change in the Supplemental draft. Vickie proudly announced "her husband Edge" was participating in a rematch vs. Cena at Backlash, but now she is reunited with Big Show on Raw, so will we see a new power couple form?
It was a sad #3 draft pick as Melina was moved to Smackdown with the Women's Title, but that move was soothed in exchange for another lovely WWE diva. Now viewers and fans of Raw (and those who don't get to see Smackdown on TV) will see the French-Canadian WWE Diva Maryse bring her Divas championship and other assets to Monday nights. Oui, the WWE Universe approves...Bonjour Maryse!
Labels: Backlash, CM Punk, Commentary, John Cena, MVP, Triple H, Vickie Guerrero, Vladimir Kozlov, WWE Draft
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