Post by Mr. Hendrickson™ on Aug 11, 2003 20:35:15 GMT -5
Chris Jericho
Why he should win: Because he is the best full-time performer on the Raw brand. Jericho has had good-great matches most weeks on Raw (his matches with Michaels and Van Dam were the best matches on the show this year). More importantly, Jericho wrestles a full schedule, something many of the participants in this match don't. Make no mistake, having the World Champion on house shows makes a difference to the general audience.
Why he shouldn't win: Despite his strong performances, Jericho hasn't been booked to look like a potential champion. Kevin Nash tore him to pieces last week, and he did a clean pinfall job to Rob Van Dam (who isn't even in the title hunt) last night. When he was the World Champion, he was perhaps the only titleholder to be pushed DOWN while holding the belt. It doesn't appear the creative team has any more faith in him now.
Triple H
Why he should win: Because he is the only "star" in the eye's of the creative team that works full time. Rock, Austin, Michaels and Goldberg are seen as "stars" (at least, for now) but don't work house shows. Triple H does, and that is as good an argument as any to keep the title on him. While this is definitely not a concern of WWE, Triple H losing the title in an Elimination Chamber could bring more snickers from the Internet, pointing out how Triple H only loses the title in a gimmick match.
Why he shouldn't win: One of the reasons we are looking at an Elimination Chamber bout is because Triple H may not be a hundred percent for the match. To leave the title on someone who may not be able to wrestle makes no sense at all. In addition to that, there is the usual reason to take the belt off of Triple H. He simply has held it too long.
Shawn Michaels
Why he should win: Having HBK win would be an interesting storyline to pursue. After all, Michaels won the title from Triple H last year in the first Elimination Chamber match. Michaels could be "King" of the Chamber if he were to win again, or announcers could then claim that Triple H is "cursed" when it comes to the Elimination Chamber and HBK. Plus, with Michaels as champion, we would at least get good World Title matches during his reign.
Why he shouldn't win: Some might say that Michaels winning the title in an Elimination Chamber match would be the wrestling equivalent of a "rerun". After nine months, they replay the same scenario? Also, Michaels doesn't work house shows, which means if Michaels were to win the title, the reign would have to be short.
Randy Orton
Why he should win: What better way to elevate a piece of talent than by giving him the World Championship in his first Pay-per-view main event? This would also open the door to an eventual Triple H-Orton feud, and give the company some fresh matches. Plus, Orton works a full schedule of house shows, and is at the beginning of his career, not the end (like some participants in this match).
Why he shouldn't win: He's too green to even be in a PPV main event, much less be given the World title. There already appears to be a Rock-like backlash to Orton's push amongst the fans, and giving him the World Title now might bring him the wrong kind of heat from fans.
Kevin Nash
Why he should win: A win for Kevin Nash would be a huge boost for his faltering career. He has been anything but impressive during his recent run, but WWE seems focused on rebuilding him as a monster, as shown by his destruction of Chris Jericho last week. Giving Nash the title might also open the door for a Kane-Nash feud, one that could go a long way in helping Kane in his role as a monster (should Nash put him over)
Why he shouldn't win: He was the worst drawing champion in WWF history when he was Diesel. Since then, he has gotten older, slower, and what little popularity he has left from the glory days of the NWO has faded away. Nash should be used in mid-cards to build up new stars, not towering above them as World Champion.
Bill Goldberg
Why he should win: This is why WWE signed him, isn't it? Goldberg cost a lot of money, and WWE had to agree to a limited-dates contract, but it was all supposed to be worth it to have this star as the World Champion and top gun in the company. The whole point of Goldberg being brought in was to have "star power" on top. He's been given clean wins over Rock and Chris Jericho, and it only makes sense for him to become World Champion.
Why he shouldn't win: Thanks in large part to WWE's booking, Goldberg is not nearly as over as someone with his track record should be. The fans are not salivating over the thought of Goldberg as World Champion, and truth be told, they shouldn't be. Due to his contract, Goldberg doesn't have to work house shows, so the actual wrestling appearances of the champion will be limited. Plus, if Goldberg's infamous reluctance to do a job rears its head, we will have a World Champion that is unwilling to "pass the torch" to anyone.
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Why he should win: Because he is the best full-time performer on the Raw brand. Jericho has had good-great matches most weeks on Raw (his matches with Michaels and Van Dam were the best matches on the show this year). More importantly, Jericho wrestles a full schedule, something many of the participants in this match don't. Make no mistake, having the World Champion on house shows makes a difference to the general audience.
Why he shouldn't win: Despite his strong performances, Jericho hasn't been booked to look like a potential champion. Kevin Nash tore him to pieces last week, and he did a clean pinfall job to Rob Van Dam (who isn't even in the title hunt) last night. When he was the World Champion, he was perhaps the only titleholder to be pushed DOWN while holding the belt. It doesn't appear the creative team has any more faith in him now.
Triple H
Why he should win: Because he is the only "star" in the eye's of the creative team that works full time. Rock, Austin, Michaels and Goldberg are seen as "stars" (at least, for now) but don't work house shows. Triple H does, and that is as good an argument as any to keep the title on him. While this is definitely not a concern of WWE, Triple H losing the title in an Elimination Chamber could bring more snickers from the Internet, pointing out how Triple H only loses the title in a gimmick match.
Why he shouldn't win: One of the reasons we are looking at an Elimination Chamber bout is because Triple H may not be a hundred percent for the match. To leave the title on someone who may not be able to wrestle makes no sense at all. In addition to that, there is the usual reason to take the belt off of Triple H. He simply has held it too long.
Shawn Michaels
Why he should win: Having HBK win would be an interesting storyline to pursue. After all, Michaels won the title from Triple H last year in the first Elimination Chamber match. Michaels could be "King" of the Chamber if he were to win again, or announcers could then claim that Triple H is "cursed" when it comes to the Elimination Chamber and HBK. Plus, with Michaels as champion, we would at least get good World Title matches during his reign.
Why he shouldn't win: Some might say that Michaels winning the title in an Elimination Chamber match would be the wrestling equivalent of a "rerun". After nine months, they replay the same scenario? Also, Michaels doesn't work house shows, which means if Michaels were to win the title, the reign would have to be short.
Randy Orton
Why he should win: What better way to elevate a piece of talent than by giving him the World Championship in his first Pay-per-view main event? This would also open the door to an eventual Triple H-Orton feud, and give the company some fresh matches. Plus, Orton works a full schedule of house shows, and is at the beginning of his career, not the end (like some participants in this match).
Why he shouldn't win: He's too green to even be in a PPV main event, much less be given the World title. There already appears to be a Rock-like backlash to Orton's push amongst the fans, and giving him the World Title now might bring him the wrong kind of heat from fans.
Kevin Nash
Why he should win: A win for Kevin Nash would be a huge boost for his faltering career. He has been anything but impressive during his recent run, but WWE seems focused on rebuilding him as a monster, as shown by his destruction of Chris Jericho last week. Giving Nash the title might also open the door for a Kane-Nash feud, one that could go a long way in helping Kane in his role as a monster (should Nash put him over)
Why he shouldn't win: He was the worst drawing champion in WWF history when he was Diesel. Since then, he has gotten older, slower, and what little popularity he has left from the glory days of the NWO has faded away. Nash should be used in mid-cards to build up new stars, not towering above them as World Champion.
Bill Goldberg
Why he should win: This is why WWE signed him, isn't it? Goldberg cost a lot of money, and WWE had to agree to a limited-dates contract, but it was all supposed to be worth it to have this star as the World Champion and top gun in the company. The whole point of Goldberg being brought in was to have "star power" on top. He's been given clean wins over Rock and Chris Jericho, and it only makes sense for him to become World Champion.
Why he shouldn't win: Thanks in large part to WWE's booking, Goldberg is not nearly as over as someone with his track record should be. The fans are not salivating over the thought of Goldberg as World Champion, and truth be told, they shouldn't be. Due to his contract, Goldberg doesn't have to work house shows, so the actual wrestling appearances of the champion will be limited. Plus, if Goldberg's infamous reluctance to do a job rears its head, we will have a World Champion that is unwilling to "pass the torch" to anyone.
www.1wrestling.com/columns/buck/default.asp?B1=View+Column&articleid=10723