WWE held their 2008 Draft on Monday night and I was zero and whatever in picking who was to be drafted. I'm ok with that. So, some of the big names changing brands include HHH to Smackdown, Batista to RAW, Matt Hardy to ECW, Umanga to Smackdown, Kennedy to Smackdown and Kate to RAW. The biggest surprise of the night was the announcer swap of Jim Ross to Smackdown and Michael Cole to RAW. I can wrap my brain around the swap because Cole is the person to shoulder the announcing duties of the WWE for the next ten years. Corporate just needs to find the modern day equivalent of Jerry "The King" Lawler to do color commentary. I like having Mick Foley doing the color duties on Smackdown as he is very knowledgeable about the biz and I think Foley and Ross will do well with each other. I just hate not having Good Ole JR on Monday Nights.
HHH going to Smackdown makes sense as Stephanie runs the show and with her about to have a baby, HHH will most likely take over some of the creative duties. Which leads to this Sunday's Night of Champions PPV.
Now that almost every title holder (save Edge) has switched brands, this Sunday's PPV should see oodles of title changes. The marquee match (HHH vs. Cena) will most likely see a title swap and maybe an injury angle on HHH's part as he is expecting a new child (Mozel Tov!). Edge vs. Batista could see a title change as well to get a main title on each show.
The Tag Team Championship (Bob Holly & Cody Rhodes) should change hands to Teddy Jr. and his secret partner (rumored to be the son of Davey Boy Smith). I think the WWE should create a stable of the sons (and daughter) of WWE Legends. Have Randy Orton be the leader and then bring back their parental units (Davey Boy RIP) to battle it out.
-Wrestling Geek
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Thoughts on the 2008 WWE Draft
Here are just a few things that I would like to see with tonight's (June 23) WWE Draft.
1) Cena goes to Smackdown - for some reason, the more charismatic talent excels on Smackdown. The Rock had his heyday on Smackdown and even Cena rose to fame on the Blue Brand. I think he can excel again despite male contingent who insists on boooing him at each venue.
2) Edge goes to RAW - Adam belongs on RAW and this would bring a logical end to La Familia on Smackdown.
3) Michelle McCool goes to RAW - Michelle wants to wrestle, let her. Let her compete for the Women's Championship.
4) John Morrison to Smackdown - I know John and The Miz show up on Smackdown all the time anyway, but John has shown (at least on TV) that he has what it takes to run with the big dogs.
5) Teddy Long to RAW - TL has been on the DL as of late, but give him the GM slot and have him work an angle with the Vicky, the GM of Smackdown, that leads to Summerslam.
I'm sure there will be shocks and surprises at the draft which is why I enjoy watching.
1) Cena goes to Smackdown - for some reason, the more charismatic talent excels on Smackdown. The Rock had his heyday on Smackdown and even Cena rose to fame on the Blue Brand. I think he can excel again despite male contingent who insists on boooing him at each venue.
2) Edge goes to RAW - Adam belongs on RAW and this would bring a logical end to La Familia on Smackdown.
3) Michelle McCool goes to RAW - Michelle wants to wrestle, let her. Let her compete for the Women's Championship.
4) John Morrison to Smackdown - I know John and The Miz show up on Smackdown all the time anyway, but John has shown (at least on TV) that he has what it takes to run with the big dogs.
5) Teddy Long to RAW - TL has been on the DL as of late, but give him the GM slot and have him work an angle with the Vicky, the GM of Smackdown, that leads to Summerslam.
I'm sure there will be shocks and surprises at the draft which is why I enjoy watching.
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