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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Nov 26, 2007 15:01:28 GMT -5
Upon his first arrival in the WWF, I thought Jeff Jarrett had tons of ability, a unique charisma, and a noticable, if crappy, gimmick. (using the WWF to advance your country music career?) I thought his IC title win was deserved, but I never thought he'd go any higher than that.
As soon as he jumped to WCW, though, I started to forget what it was that I saw in him. I still thought he was a solid mid-carder, and even would have made a credible Horseman to some extent (he did a great job carrying his team and subsequent feud with Mongo McMichael, I'll give him that) but as soon as he was pushed to the WCW title (I think it was his second go-round in WCW) I was sure he had friends in high places. Turns out I was right, as I found out Vince Russo was the one pushing for him to come back, and then pushed him to the title.
As of right now, I'd give him a C+/B-, if I were to grade him overall. I think he's good at what he does, but he is not now nor has he really ever been "World champion material," in my opinion. I know we have some Jarrett marks - and some Jarrett haters - on the board, so I wanted to see what the overall opinion was.
Oh, I will say this: any man who will take as much time off to be with and then mourn his cancer-stricken wife is a stand-up guy in my book, but that had no bearing on my grading.
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Post by ddt on Nov 26, 2007 15:10:57 GMT -5
I respect JJ for his ability and mic work, and for all the work he did (along with others, of course) to make TNA a reality. Seeing him at the top of TNA for so long was frustrating, and gave the impression that there was a glass ceiling in his organization. But when he came back after a six-month absence and said that it was time to give back (then proceeded to job to Roode), it came across as very legitimate and honest. I respect that.
If he comes back as a performer, I would have no objection as long as he continued the 'giving back'. If it is only to go to the top of the card as a constant main event performer.....well, I'd rather not see that again.
Jarrett still has the ability and charisma; if he uses it to work on passing the torch by working with younger talent, it would be great for TNA and its fans.
As a booker, he could probably do better than Russo and Mantell. Put him with Raven and TNA could probably come up with some even better material.
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Post by bob on Nov 26, 2007 16:26:52 GMT -5
he was holding the TNA belt hostage for all those years because of his stroke, he's a midcard performer at best, if he wants to book keep him away from the ring, and if he wants to return to the ring keep him away from the book (I know, wishful thinking on my part)
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Nov 26, 2007 16:29:18 GMT -5
I like him and he plays a damn good heel. Don't see anything wrong with him as a maineventer, but that's just me I guess.
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Post by skiller on Nov 26, 2007 16:41:03 GMT -5
I like him. But I never liked his constant main event stints. That's not to say I think he's a permanent mid-carder, but I don't buy him as the face of a promotion.
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Post by maxx420 on Nov 26, 2007 16:50:34 GMT -5
I'm a HUGE fan of Jarrett in just about everything he does. I like him as a main-eventer & the guy can always put on some exciting matches. He even had a good match with the (supposedly) broken down & completely knackered Kevin Nash a few years ago (something a certain Mr. P. Levesque of Greenwich, Connecticut couldn't do).
I do think Jarrett is better suited as a challenger than as a champion, though. His crazy paranoid period when Impact was broadcast only on the internet was probably the best he'd been in ages.
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Post by thestinger on Nov 26, 2007 17:17:18 GMT -5
I had a bit of a chuckle at the option "If he went away today I wouldn't notice."
Because he DID go away. A long time ago, and apparantly 23% of you didn't notice!
He's wrestled two matches and made three or four appearances in the past year.
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Post by Beebs is the Final Girl on Nov 26, 2007 17:24:49 GMT -5
i think jarrett is perfect as a main eventer. he is also one of the nicest guys i've met. and as for being the face of TNA-well, he is a very attractive man.
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Post by Error on Nov 26, 2007 17:28:43 GMT -5
I see him as guy that is a upper mid-carder and a main eventer if he has someone strong to work with. I like the guy but, I wouldn't build around him as my main star.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 26, 2007 17:29:02 GMT -5
I like him alright, I've got it on good authority he's a decent dude, he can wrestle well, BUT I still always see Double J. Decent midcard champion, occasional main event threat.. don't buy the multiple world titles.
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Post by bubbles on Nov 26, 2007 18:02:27 GMT -5
I like him as a midcarder maybe with the occasianal main event slot but I don't think he should ever be a permanent main eventer or have all those world titles he gave himself
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Post by Kash Flagg on Nov 26, 2007 20:48:55 GMT -5
I think he's a good main eventer. I know a lot of the flak he gets was because of the looooooong world title reign, and rightfully so, but he's a damn good worker and doesn't get enough credit for it.
I mean, if most of you can buy Christian as a main eventer, then why not Jarrett?
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Post by Rube on Nov 26, 2007 21:10:41 GMT -5
I'm a big Jarrett fan. He's great on the mic and in the ring. Definitely belongs in the main event scene.
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Post by The In-Crowd on Nov 27, 2007 8:43:21 GMT -5
Voted Other
He would be good if he didnt wear white pants after labor day
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Post by britishbulldog on Nov 27, 2007 16:24:50 GMT -5
I have always like JJ. I wonder what the boards oppinion of him would have been had Austin worked a program with him. I thought Vince dropped the ball with him.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 27, 2007 16:27:02 GMT -5
Not bad in the main event, but never will be seen as a major player by me, unless there were some big change.
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Post by robferatu on Nov 27, 2007 16:56:21 GMT -5
I don't like him, but respect his ability/workrate, but also don't think he's main event material.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 27, 2007 17:21:14 GMT -5
I think he's a good main eventer. I know a lot of the flak he gets was because of the looooooong world title reign, and rightfully so, but he's a damn good worker and doesn't get enough credit for it. I mean, if most of you can buy Christian as a main eventer, then why not Jarrett? There's another guy I still can't see as a main eventer. I'd take Jarrett over Christian in that slot most any day. And I like Christian. BUT...
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Post by thestinger on Nov 27, 2007 18:06:35 GMT -5
I'd take Jarrett over Christian in that slot most any day. And I like Christian. BUT... If you don't mind my asking: why? Is is just an issue of physical size? I'll admit, I was a little taken aback when I met World Heavyweight Champ Christian to find I outweighed him by 30 lbs. But still, he's a great wrestler, gets reactions from the crowd, and is amazing on the microphone. What criteria (other than giant ridiculously ripped body) isn't being met?
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 27, 2007 18:18:32 GMT -5
I can't explain it much beyond personal taste really. He's good on the mic, and good in the ring, but that's about it to me. Jarrett IMO is better in the ring, not nearly as good on the mic, but they're fairly interchangeable to me. I like Christian, he's decent to very good. But he's never blown me away either talking or wrestling. I understand that's a weird viewpoint for some, but I can't really justify it more than that.
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