SuperJerk

Hey, how about a spoiler warning next time, buddy?

No...a Kurt Anlge DVD must happen.

Thanks for clarifying. The suggestion I was agreeing with, though, was to not just put the US belt on Benoit, but have him feud with JBL over it. Everybody wanted to attack the individual portions of the plan I was endorsing without seeing how the different components COMBINED might accomplish the desired goals. Those goals are to (a) get 2 top guys in a high profile feud, (b) while at the same time giving the show an additional device to use (an elevated title) to build future storylines around. I acknowledge that the WWE's track record with elevating titles is piss poor, but that doesn't mean that it HAS TO BE piss poor in the future. Whenever I suggest something I'd like to see the company do, I'm implying that I'd also like for them to do it it correctly.

I think the word they were using last week was "annulment", rather than "divorce". I think maybe they're trying to imply that an annulment is easier to get. Since Edge and Lita ran out before the ceremony was over, I would also assume they're not married.

You're not the first person I've hear complain there was no plot. Except that there was. The plot was that Napoleon was trying to get a girlfriend, and Pedro was trying to become president. I don't see how so many people can continually miss that.

Hogwash. You can NEVER see "Office Space" too many times. That movie owns. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've never even seen it once. I tried watching it because I'd heard how good it is ... didn't impress me, and I didn't make it long into the movie. And I've seen bits & pieces on TV since, and found it to be pretty 'meh'. Maybe a case for "the hype was so much it couldn't help but disappoint" but ... you all can have your Office Space. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't pass judgment until you've seen it all the way through.

Is right up there with Jericho spilling coffee on Kane in the "really stupid justifications for feuds" category. Honestly, the best choice for the US title right now is Mohammed Hassan because at least, AT LEAST, he can cut some good promos regarding the irony of someone that has been so screwed by the US is now representing them as US champ (or something to that effect). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> First of all, maybe its just me, but I don't consider Hassan a top name. His ringwork is terrible, and he only gets heat because he has a stereotypical "I hate America" gimmick. Second, that rationale for the feud is just an example (although it does fit JBL's character). Pick another reason for them to feud. I don't care. The reason for the feud isn't the point. The point is to get 2 top guys feuding for the title. But, according to you, it would take two guys feuding for the title to elevate it. JBL can't feud with Batista forever. This would give him something to do. Which is why I thought a Benoit/JBL feud for the US Title was a good idea. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not until the belt has been elevated. Two top SD names fighting over a cold belt that has no value just brings down the names. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They could get the belt more over before the feud starts if the creative team chose to put some effort into it. That way it wouldn't be a "cold" belt.

Which is why I thought a Benoit/JBL feud for the US Title was a good idea.

Hogwash. You can NEVER see "Office Space" too many times. That movie owns.

Believe it or not, it is possible for someone to disagree with your opinion and still have some knowledge on the topic. I'll admit that maybe Benoit's not the guy to elevate the belt, but it seems like the gist of Rudo's argument is that belts can never be elevated, and the gist of your argument is that the US Belt is 100% worthless. Everyone else who is posting on this thread since I made my initial statement (except for CanadianChick) is just falling in line to back up one of you two. But, despite the fact that I'm outnumbered, I still think my 2 points (that belts can be elevated and making the US Title a strong midcard belt is a good idea) have merit. I disagree with Rudo because I think that RVD did elevate the Hardcore belt, so it is possible to elevate a belt. The fact that the belt went back to the undercard after Undertaker lost it doesn't mean that for a time the Hardcore belt was considered a desirable title by the fans. And I also know that there have been other times a belt was held in higher esteem because of the person holding it. I disagree with you because I don't think one bad champ can completely ruin a belt. Sure, belts have low points, but I think it would take a succession of poor champions (such as in the case of the European Title) before all hope was lost. The WWE has gotten a lot of fans to buy into the idea that this is the old WCW US belt. Given the lineage of the US belt (a belt that was held by several former World champions from both companies after they lost their world titles...such as Ricky Steamboat, Sting, Booker T, Ric Flair, Bret Hart), I don't see that this belt is worthless.

Would you know I was kidding if I told you to kiss my ass?

I can't be the only person here who thinks that either: (a) belts can be elevated (b) making the US Title a strong midcard belt is a good idea. Yeah, you guy's are right. That's just crazy talk.

First, I'm not a fan of Uncle Ted, so whatever. Second, everyone, Uncle Ted included, assumed that they would actually fund the program. Policy without funding is nothing more than discussion about how the world would be better if we only did _______. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No amount of funding is going to keep parents from letting their kids stay up until 1am playing PS2.

That's an excellent analysis.

People really can't tell when I'm kidding, can they?

This is one instance when I think the polling is totally wrong. If it is proven (which it has not been) that Bush lied about the reasons for going to war with Iraq, how could only 42% want him removed from office? Especially after as many casualties as there has been? Maybe a lot people didn't understand they were answering a hypothetical question, and thought they were actually being asked if they thoguth Bush should be impeached right now? I don't know, but I can hardly beleive that 58% of the population wouldn't want Bush impeached if it is proven that he actually did lie. (Not that I'm saying he really lied, I just mean hypothetically if he did.)

I thought you were from Puerto Rico. That makes you an American citizen. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No I'm dominican but my girlfriend lives in P.R so I go every weekend. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So why do you hate Mexicans?

So we only have Russo's word for it then?

Holding a title for a long time makes it seem like a big deal (or, at least like it SHOULD BE a big deal) when it finally changes hands. It actually bothered me when Benjamin lost the belt after such a lengthy reign. Orton had quite a memorable feud with Foley, although I'll admit the IC belt didn't play that big of a part in it. Everyone's completely ignoring my RVD/Hardcore Title example.

I thought The Rock came up with that on The Rock's own.

I didn't mean LITERALLY "forget about", I meant "forget about ever wanting to be with".

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Given the criteria you laid out, shouldn't that say Legacy vs. Employment? If I was Matt, I'd be more likely to hold a grudge because it got him fired (seriosuly jeopardizing his career), than because he lost a no-good girlfriend he'll forget about in a few years.

Given that there's a segment of the audience that cheers for Angle whether he's a heel or not, and given there's a deeply deluded segment of the audience that cheers for Triple H, neither guy shuld have to turn in order for a feud to work. Both guys make crappy babyfaces anyways.

I still think some of the belt's value would come back just by getting it off of him and onto someone talented. Whether Benoit is the one to do it or not, the belt SHOULD BE elevated.