Ultra Violence 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I just wondered what everyone's views on the return of the US Heavyweight title are. In my opinion its good, and can be used to elevate young talent. However I believe they should have created a new title... from scratch and build it up as they have done to the Smackdown tag titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecha Mummy 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Kid, this is what some people call a 'spoiler'. Yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I hope they crown the new champion via tournament and not a battle royal like RAW did. Spoiler (Highlight to Read): With Benoit and Rhyno seemingly on the verge of feuding- maybe they could meet for the title Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Austin3164life Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I think the U.S. Title coming back is a good thing, because it gives mid-carders something else to strive for besides the WWE World Title. Since they obviously don't want to push Benoit, and they're depushing Cena (not to mention both of them are working the house shows together), they could have a tournament for Vengeance to crown the new U.S. Champ. It'd be great to see Benoit vs. Cena in the finals, with Benoit going over. Bejamin and Haas could also go for it, and if Matt Hardy moves away from the Cruiser division (to make way for Ultimo), he could also go for it. Rhyno also seems to be feuding with Benoit, so they could possibly tear it up to see who gets the belt. There are good possibilities. Who am I kidding though. We'll see A-Train vs. *insert hoss here* for that particular strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rob Edwards Report post Posted June 12, 2003 It HAS to be a tourney Bob, hopefully someone noticed the success of the tag tourney last year and realises this I'm all for the US title coming back, it's an established name and has a history you can relate to, it means more relating a belt a guy is wearing to Flair, Booker etc than talking about a super important new title imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I don't know. It seems to be getting to the point of too many titles floating around. I like the US title, but I would like to see them get rid of the cruiserweight title if they are going to do it. I would let cruiserweights in on the US title feuds and feud amongst themselves for it without the cruiser label. But I know that without the cruiserweight belt the only purpose the cruisers would have is to be fed to Albert by their logic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violence 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Kid, this is what some people call a 'spoiler'. Yeah. Shit I just realised its Thursday so SD hasn't aired .... editing now (thought today was friday) //edit this fucking board won't let me change the thread title.. can a mod do it? Apologies to all who didn't know the results. It was only made by Stephanie as an off hand comment, not like she made a big thing out of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rob Edwards Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I don't know. It seems to be getting to the point of too many titles floating around. I like the US title, but I would like to see them get rid of the cruiserweight title if they are going to do it. I would let cruiserweights in on the US title feuds and feud amongst themselves for it without the cruiser label. But I know that without the cruiserweight belt the only purpose the cruisers would have is to be fed to Albert by their logic. I'd get rid of the cruisers belt and restore the old ic titles unspoken rule that guys who've held the World title can't be champ I actually think it's a way of getting the cruisers over as equals if they do it properly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest notJames Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Considering they don't let the cruisers fight like cruisers (i.e. loads of aerial spots and whatnot), they should get rid of the CW belt and just let them vie for the US belt. Too many singles titles is never a good thing. The one good thing to come out of this is that they were smart enough not to bring back the TV title. I hate that title more than I hate HHH, HBK and Goldberg combined. BTW, F.G.B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Considering how well they're promoting the other secondary title over on RAW? It'll have no value and be totally wasted within three months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I was gonna post a thread on this but I'd figure I'd wait til SmackDown! aired, so I wouldnt SPOIL it for some people.... Anyways, a tournament is the way to go. SmackDown! seems different than RAW in a way, whereas the SD! roster has more of a wrestling theme to its show and showcases more gifted competitors. With the success of last Fall's Tag Team Tournament, there's no doubt that the United States Title should be fought for in the same way. But one slight alteration. It shouldnt be a Tournament that has televised matches each week, and leads to the Finals on PPV. It should be a one-night deal, and it should be at the 1st ever SmackDown! only PPV: Vengence. The PPV doesnt have to be centered around the entire tournament like in past PPV's, such as WMIV and Survivor Series 98. Other matches can be included in the show too. The WWE Title match, the Cruiserweight Title match and maybe even the Tag Titles match could take place as well. But overall, the Main Event should be the Tournament Finals and crowning the NEW United States Champion, presented by Stephanie herself. My idea for the Tournament: FIRST ROUND Chris Benoit vs A-Train Matt Hardy vs Spanky John Cena vs Johnny Stamboli Rhyno vs Sean O'Haire SECOND ROUND Chris Benoit vs Matt Hardy John Cena vs Rhyno FINALS Chris Benoit vs Rhyno WINNER Chris Benoit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted June 12, 2003 The one good thing to come out of this is that they were smart enough not to bring back the TV title. I hate that title more than I hate HHH, HBK and Goldberg combined. I like the idea of a TV title. I think it would be good to know that every week there will be a championship match. Of course knowing them they would book title changes every two weeks or so. Either that or give Albert a 6 month title reign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Since every title is defended on television a whole lot more than they did back in the Television title heyday, the idea is a little dated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I was gonna post a thread on this but I'd figure I'd wait til SmackDown! aired, so I wouldnt SPOIL it for some people.... Anyways, a tournament is the way to go. SmackDown! seems different than RAW in a way, whereas the SD! roster has more of a wrestling theme to its show and showcases more gifted competitors. With the success of last Fall's Tag Team Tournament, there's no doubt that the United States Title should be fought for in the same way. But one slight alteration. It shouldnt be a Tournament that has televised matches each week, and leads to the Finals on PPV. It should be a one-night deal, and it should be at the 1st ever SmackDown! only PPV: Vengence. The PPV doesnt have to be centered around the entire tournament like in past PPV's, such as WMIV and Survivor Series 98. Other matches can be included in the show too. The WWE Title match, the Cruiserweight Title match and maybe even the Tag Titles match could take place as well. But overall, the Main Event should be the Tournament Finals and crowning the NEW United States Champion, presented by Stephanie herself. My idea for the Tournament: FIRST ROUND Chris Benoit vs A-Train Matt Hardy vs Spanky John Cena vs Johnny Stamboli Rhyno vs Sean O'Haire SECOND ROUND Chris Benoit vs Matt Hardy John Cena vs Rhyno FINALS Chris Benoit vs Rhyno WINNER Chris Benoit I dig but Cena v. Stamboli wouldn't work since they're both heel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rob Edwards Report post Posted June 12, 2003 FIRST ROUND Chris Benoit vs A-Train Matt Hardy vs Spanky John Cena vs Johnny Stamboli Rhyno vs Sean O'Haire SECOND ROUND Chris Benoit vs Matt Hardy John Cena vs Rhyno FINALS Chris Benoit vs Rhyno WINNER Chris Benoit I'd put Matt over in an ultra competitive tourney then have Benoit going after a revenge win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I was gonna post a thread on this but I'd figure I'd wait til SmackDown! aired, so I wouldnt SPOIL it for some people.... Anyways, a tournament is the way to go. SmackDown! seems different than RAW in a way, whereas the SD! roster has more of a wrestling theme to its show and showcases more gifted competitors. With the success of last Fall's Tag Team Tournament, there's no doubt that the United States Title should be fought for in the same way. But one slight alteration. It shouldnt be a Tournament that has televised matches each week, and leads to the Finals on PPV. It should be a one-night deal, and it should be at the 1st ever SmackDown! only PPV: Vengence. The PPV doesnt have to be centered around the entire tournament like in past PPV's, such as WMIV and Survivor Series 98. Other matches can be included in the show too. The WWE Title match, the Cruiserweight Title match and maybe even the Tag Titles match could take place as well. But overall, the Main Event should be the Tournament Finals and crowning the NEW United States Champion, presented by Stephanie herself. My idea for the Tournament: FIRST ROUND Chris Benoit vs A-Train Matt Hardy vs Spanky John Cena vs Johnny Stamboli Rhyno vs Sean O'Haire SECOND ROUND Chris Benoit vs Matt Hardy John Cena vs Rhyno FINALS Chris Benoit vs Rhyno WINNER Chris Benoit I dig but Cena v. Stamboli wouldn't work since they're both heel. Thats true bob, I never realized that until just now. But there's a clear shortage of faces on the roster, so who else would be useful in that spot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Rikishi, he still has some value so put Cena over him clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I say leave it alone. Cena's gimmick alone would give it some heat, especially after claiming that he was down with the FBI at Judgment Day. Cena is much more over than Stamboli and would therefore become a defacto face for the match. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Rikishi, he still has some value so put Cena over him clean. Yea- Rikishi has iron clad heat- so use him to put John Cena over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Pinjockey has a point with Rikishi...especially if they play up the fact that 'Kish made it to the finals of the 2000 KOTR. Make Cena's win a big deal. I'm NOT advocating a Rikishi/Cena feud, but since Rikishi hardly jobs for some reason, I think it would be a good way to keep Cena with some heat in a tourney. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Oh, and I forgot the infamous return of........Billy Gunn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Just because they are going to push Gunn and give him the title on SD doesn't mean you need to put him in your tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EternallyLazy Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I really hope they dig into that vast WCW video library and make a short "history of the US title" video package so that the new wrestling fans can appreciate what that title meant at one time, similar to what they did when they retired and reintroduced the IC title Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Yeah, a video would be great. Just imagine if they did it perfectly and included ALL the major wrestlers to EVER hold the title. They should really take advantage of the footage and include EVERYONE who held the title to make a really respectable and presigous video package. The video should include: Harley Race, Johnny Valentine, Terry Funk, Paul Jones, Blackjack Mulligan, Bobo Brazil, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Mr. Wrestling, Jimmy Snuka, Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, Dick Slater, Manny Fernandez, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T.A, Nikita Koloff, Lex Luger, Dusty Rhodes, Barry Windham, Michael Hayes, Stan Hansen, Sting, Steve Austin, Rick Rude, Dustin Rhodes, Jim Duggan, Vader, Meng, Kensuke Sasaki, One Man Gang, Konnan, Eddy Guerrero, Diamond Dallas Page, Dean Malenko, Jeff Jarrett, Steve McMichael, Curt Hennig, Raven, Goldberg, Bret Hart, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Booker T, David Flair, Chris Benoit, Sid Vicious, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, General Rection, Shane Douglas, Rick Steiner, Kanyon, Tajiri, Rhyno, Kurt Angle and Edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Yeah, a video would be great. Just imagine if they did it perfectly and included ALL the major wrestlers to EVER hold the title. They should really take advantage of the footage and include EVERYONE who held the title to make a really respectable and presigous video package. The video should include: Harley Race, Johnny Valentine, Terry Funk, Paul Jones, Blackjack Mulligan, Bobo Brazil, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Mr. Wrestling, Jimmy Snuka, Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, Dick Slater, Manny Fernandez, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T.A, Nikita Koloff, Lex Luger, Dusty Rhodes, Barry Windham, Michael Hayes, Stan Hansen, Sting, Steve Austin, Rick Rude, Dustin Rhodes, Jim Duggan, Vader, Meng, Kensuke Sasaki, One Man Gang, Konnan, Eddy Guerrero, Diamond Dallas Page, Dean Malenko, Jeff Jarrett, Steve McMichael, Curt Hennig, Raven, Goldberg, Bret Hart, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Booker T, David Flair, Chris Benoit, Sid Vicious, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, General Rection, Shane Douglas, Rick Steiner, Kanyon, Tajiri, Rhyno, Kurt Angle and Edge. I would leave Sasaki, OMG and David Flair out of the video. Don't want people to think the belt is a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Yeah, a video would be great. Just imagine if they did it perfectly and included ALL the major wrestlers to EVER hold the title. They should really take advantage of the footage and include EVERYONE who held the title to make a really respectable and presigous video package. The video should include: Harley Race, Johnny Valentine, Terry Funk, Paul Jones, Blackjack Mulligan, Bobo Brazil, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Mr. Wrestling, Jimmy Snuka, Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, Dick Slater, Manny Fernandez, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T.A, Nikita Koloff, Lex Luger, Dusty Rhodes, Barry Windham, Michael Hayes, Stan Hansen, Sting, Steve Austin, Rick Rude, Dustin Rhodes, Jim Duggan, Vader, Meng, Kensuke Sasaki, One Man Gang, Konnan, Eddy Guerrero, Diamond Dallas Page, Dean Malenko, Jeff Jarrett, Steve McMichael, Curt Hennig, Raven, Goldberg, Bret Hart, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Booker T, David Flair, Chris Benoit, Sid Vicious, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, General Rection, Shane Douglas, Rick Steiner, Kanyon, Tajiri, Rhyno, Kurt Angle and Edge. I would leave Sasaki, OMG and David Flair out of the video. Don't want people to think the belt is a joke. While your at it take out Steve McMichael and Rick Steiner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Leave Sakaki in and take McMichael out. Regardless, it won't get a package though. If the WCW World Title Belt didn't get a package, this won't either. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Yeah, a video would be great. Just imagine if they did it perfectly and included ALL the major wrestlers to EVER hold the title. They should really take advantage of the footage and include EVERYONE who held the title to make a really respectable and presigous video package. The video should include: Harley Race, Johnny Valentine, Terry Funk, Paul Jones, Blackjack Mulligan, Bobo Brazil, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Mr. Wrestling, Jimmy Snuka, Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, Dick Slater, Manny Fernandez, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T.A, Nikita Koloff, Lex Luger, Dusty Rhodes, Barry Windham, Michael Hayes, Stan Hansen, Sting, Steve Austin, Rick Rude, Dustin Rhodes, Jim Duggan, Vader, Meng, Kensuke Sasaki, One Man Gang, Konnan, Eddy Guerrero, Diamond Dallas Page, Dean Malenko, Jeff Jarrett, Steve McMichael, Curt Hennig, Raven, Goldberg, Bret Hart, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Booker T, David Flair, Chris Benoit, Sid Vicious, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, General Rection, Shane Douglas, Rick Steiner, Kanyon, Tajiri, Rhyno, Kurt Angle and Edge. I would leave Sasaki, OMG and David Flair out of the video. Don't want people to think the belt is a joke. See, I hate that. I think they should be left in. They won the belt didnt they? I hate when people re-write history to accommodate their own tastes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Ok...in that case, Bif, if you were bringing back the WCW World Title and were trying to restore its prestige and make the title seem important again, would you show footage of David Arquette winning and holding the World Title? Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Ok...in that case, Bif, if you were bringing back the WCW World Title and were trying to restore its prestige and make the title seem important again, would you show footage of David Arquette winning and holding the World Title? Dames Yup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
