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Post by Haulk on Feb 17, 2007 19:46:14 GMT -5
For those of you who wish punk was in benoits league, you will be disappointed
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2007 19:50:32 GMT -5
Benoit is the type of wrestler they should have moved to ECW, rather than more hosses.
Heel Benoit would be helpful in ECW in a roster lacking some credible heels. If the fans want to cheer him even though he's a heel, that's fine too.
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Post by Austin's Middle Finger on Feb 17, 2007 19:55:07 GMT -5
I only want him to be released so he can go to TNA and have matches with Joe, Austin Starr, Chris Daniels, Petey Williams, etc. For three minute matches with no clean finishes? Possibly involving a pole??? |
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Post by G✇JI☈A on Feb 17, 2007 19:56:36 GMT -5
Benoit is the type of wrestler they should have moved to ECW, rather than more hosses. Heel Benoit would be helpful in ECW in a roster lacking some credible heels. If the fans want to cheer him even though he's a heel, that's fine too. I would love to see that. Benoit saying he is above the ECW guys cause he does not resort to hardcore type tactics. |
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Post by The Line on Feb 17, 2007 20:00:22 GMT -5
Benoit is the type of wrestler they should have moved to ECW, rather than more hosses. Heel Benoit would be helpful in ECW in a roster lacking some credible heels. If the fans want to cheer him even though he's a heel, that's fine too. I would love to see that. Benoit saying he is above the ECW guys cause he does not resort to hardcore type tactics. that would have worked a few months ago, but no NO ONE resorts to hardcore means on that show it seems, anymore |
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Post by mrpink on Feb 17, 2007 20:00:24 GMT -5
Careful. Suggestions like that are not taken well from the IWC.
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HRH The KING
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Post by HRH The KING on Feb 17, 2007 20:03:30 GMT -5
He's done all he can in the WWE.
He should go to TNA
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Post by lildude8218 on Feb 17, 2007 20:09:10 GMT -5
Chris Benoit used to be my favorite wrestler. But he's been phoning it in ever since he won the World Title at WM20. Every match he's been in after that has been pretty much exactly the same to me. I don't think he should be released but he hasn't exactly been a reason to watch the program for me in quite a while.
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Post by mrpink on Feb 17, 2007 20:11:43 GMT -5
Benoit is the type of wrestler they should have moved to ECW, rather than more hosses. Heel Benoit would be helpful in ECW in a roster lacking some credible heels. If the fans want to cheer him even though he's a heel, that's fine too. I would love to see that. Benoit saying he is above the ECW guys cause he does not resort to hardcore type tactics. I agree with these sentiments. Especially since Benoit really was ECW. He probably should hve gone over instead of Angle, but he wasn't active at the time. Yes Benoit in TNA would be great, but at this point once he leaves a company he should retire and rest his body. The WWE will not fire him based on the many good points already made. However, I do think that they have let his character get stale because they honestly don't give a damn about actual wrestlers. Benoit needs to return to the Crippling Heel he was in his youth. I love the guy and he should be hurting people. Oh and to the DVD comparison with Hogan or Flair. I bought Benoit's DVD the day it came out. Sam ething with Flair's. I do not own Hogan's, do not want Hogan's and could care less about Hogan's. The only reason I have his book is because I got a free coy of the paperback version. You should get it. It makes a wonderful coaster. Benoit is Wrestling. |
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Post by ldavis on Feb 17, 2007 20:27:32 GMT -5
No. They don't want him on TNA even if they absolutely refuse to do anything good with him. For other examples of this see: Hardy, Matt and Heyman, Paul.
Could they do something with Benoit? I think they could. Will they? I doubt it. He got his one championship run. Back to midcard hell he goes, and back to midcard hell he stays.
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Post by Harmonica on Feb 17, 2007 20:29:46 GMT -5
It's not like he's that over with the casual fans. And chances are, he probably won't be anytime soon. From a financial standpoint, Benoit is pretty much worthless to the company at this point.  |
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Post by Loki on Feb 17, 2007 20:40:56 GMT -5
If we're actually asking ourselves whether Benoit should be released or not, then WWE's "brainwashing" technique is working better than expected, even among the (self-proclaimed) competent minority of the fans.
Benoit isn't over enough to been given a World Title run or a main-event spot ---> he should get the release.
HELL NO!!!
Performers like Benoit are even more needed than the overhyped superstars... Without the Benoits, we wouldn't have the Batistas or the Cenas.
Sure, he won't probably reach again the peak of his popularity, he may not be in WWE plans when it comes to World Titles, but Benoit (and many other not-yet-Legend-but-only-Veterans) is a safe bet for: crowd reaction, above average match, good storytelling, credibility given to his opponent.
But now it seems like we're falling for the "if it's not main event, it's worthless" policy WWE have been promoting for years... Bravo!!!
The list of people not over enough to headline is long, but they are there to "test" the new guys and eventually to give them a rub.
MVP gained a lot from the feud with Kane. Having MVP steamrolling over Funaki or Vito wouldn't have been the same...
Imagine a CM Punk v Carlito: it's not the same of CM Punk v Benoit (or Carlito v Benoit for that matter)
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Dave FCIC
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Post by Dave FCIC on Feb 17, 2007 21:10:29 GMT -5
Yes...get him off my tv
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Post by MichaelRBoh on Feb 17, 2007 21:31:22 GMT -5
i would hate to see him get released then wasted on tna on there 1 hour show and only be able to watch him on ppvs. he isn't doing much lately but thats just happens sometimes, you don't have to use everyone on the roster like tna does every week.
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Post by amishassassin on Feb 17, 2007 21:35:06 GMT -5
If they would use him properly and have him to break in and put over new talent this wouldn't be an issue at all. Another title run to solidify his main event status and then he would once again be a very valuable peice of smackdown to work with the young guys.
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Post by HMARK Center on Feb 17, 2007 22:10:53 GMT -5
We have a winner.
The lack of a midcard is one of the biggest reasons I can't bring myself to watch WWE. A solid midcard should be a proving ground for young talent, and a place where fans know they can get good, entertaining, quality matches before the main event. For the past few years, the WWE has had their's on life support.
Releasing a guy because "he won't draw like <insert current champ's name here> anymore" is indicative of a lack of understanding concerning the business. If I had my way, Benoit would be main eventing; he's certainly talented enough, and has a good enough mind for the business to do it well.
However, if WWE wants to use him to teach and get over younger talent, there's nothing wrong with that, either. If a younger guy beats him, that's a reason for fans to take note and say "Wow, he beat Chris Benoit! He must be legit!". Even if the younger guy loses the feud, he still gets to be a part of some solid, quality matches, getting to show what he's capable of against one of the best in-ring talents of the last twenty years. Fans take notice of that.
Selfishly speaking, I do kind of hope Benoit gets let loose...not that I want his family to lose a ton of money or anything, but I'd love to see him wrestle like he's fully capable on a more full-time basis, and perhaps get another run at the top before he calls it a career. I doubt it, though.
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Post by EvilShadow76 on Feb 17, 2007 22:12:55 GMT -5
Why on earth would they release him? Benoit's always been popular with crowds and he's one of the few guys they've got left who can produce a good match with just about anyone.
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Post by Andrew is Good on Feb 17, 2007 22:39:45 GMT -5
We have a winner. The lack of a midcard is one of the biggest reasons I can't bring myself to watch WWE. A solid midcard should be a proving ground for young talent, and a place where fans know they can get good, entertaining, quality matches before the main event. For the past few years, the WWE has had their's on life support. Releasing a guy because "he won't draw like <insert current champ's name here> anymore" is indicative of a lack of understanding concerning the business. If I had my way, Benoit would be main eventing; he's certainly talented enough, and has a good enough mind for the business to do it well. However, if WWE wants to use him to teach and get over younger talent, there's nothing wrong with that, either. If a younger guy beats him, that's a reason for fans to take note and say "Wow, he beat Chris Benoit! He must be legit!". Even if the younger guy loses the feud, he still gets to be a part of some solid, quality matches, getting to show what he's capable of against one of the best in-ring talents of the last twenty years. Fans take notice of that. Selfishly speaking, I do kind of hope Benoit gets let loose...not that I want his family to lose a ton of money or anything, but I'd love to see him wrestle like he's fully capable on a more full-time basis, and perhaps get another run at the top before he calls it a career. I doubt it, though. To be fair, the Smackdown midcard scene has really picked up. Though last night not as much because of the arrival of the Raw guys and such. But Smackdown's midcard roster is pretty solid. Chris Benoit shouldn't be US Champion, and should be going for the World Title. They should have the US Champion be someone like MVP, Finlay, Matt Hardy, Joey Mercury, Ken Kennedy, Chavo Guerrero and others who are on Smackdown. But no, it's not time to release Benoit. Besides, I'd rather see Chris Benoit in a good 20 minute tv match on Smackdown then a 3 minute one in TNA. |
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Post by BrianZane on Feb 17, 2007 22:40:54 GMT -5
IT'S TIME! IT'S TIME! IT'S FIRING TIME TIME TIME TIME...
Seriously though, I don't think he should be fired, I just wanted to say that.
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Post by adamclark52 on Feb 17, 2007 23:18:42 GMT -5
No, I'd say he's one of the very few good wrestlers they have left. But on the other hand, if the WWE wants to keep catering to the 12-17 year old market good wrestling isn't important. Good mic skills and marketability are what counts, and Benoit isn't known for those two traits. So maybe it is time...
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