But of course~! That is the WWE way, isn't it? Give the title to someone who either a) never deserved it, or b) isn't ready for it.
Not sure which Nowinski classifies under though. I'm tempted to say a), but b) sounds nicer and something J.R. would say.
a) it is then.
I'd say both right now. His career's only been like a little over a year, so he doesn't deserve it yet and isn't ready for it, either.
Of course, that's only the IC title I'm thinking of. I could buy Nowinski as a tag team champ.