iliketurtles 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 This is a pretty random post, but I really miss him. I haven't been following Smackdown for quite some time (even with Chris on the show) and I know that they've done nothing with him for a while....but the fact he's been gone for this long without hearing anything about him sucks. I hope when he returns they give him a rightful push up to main event status on a show that needs it, and hopefully another title run before it's all over and done with. So here's a thread until he comes back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 I miss dude too, but there's one of these threads like every week. They should all be merged and pinned. Then when peeps need to dicuss thier Benoit love, they'll have one place to (hopefully) contain it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Benoit had shoulder surgery and perhaps a hernia surgery as well just recently. Word out on the street is that he'll be back in the fall. I haven't heard any contract news at all as of late. Wrestling's just not the same without Benoit. Let's hope they finally do something when he comes back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hotbutter Spoontoaster Report post Posted August 11, 2006 "Word out on the street"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted August 11, 2006 "Word out on the street"? Or Da Meltz if you prefer. I just like saying "word out on the street". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buzz 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Duh, the word on the mean streets of Standford, Connecticut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Back when they were running the Kings Court angle, I wanted Benoit to come back as a part of that... I really liked the idea of the shit kicking heels being lead by Booker T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted August 11, 2006 I don't think Benoit's a follower anymore as it doesn't fit in his personality and wouldn't do him any good since he's on a higher level kayfabe wise than almost anyone on the Smackdown roster. He's either got to be the leader of the group (if the WWE want to go that way) or out on his own. WP -- Still waiting for the first REAL Benoit vs Undertaker match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 It's not like Benoit is dead. He'll be back soon enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Benoit doesn't have strong enough mic ability to be a leader of a stable, since usually the leader is expected to do quite a bit of the stable's mic work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 He'd be more of the second in command... an enforcer really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Benoit should have been part of the resistance to the Court. Who wouldn't want various combos of Booker, Regal, and Finlay vs. Benoit, Lashley, and Rey (replaced by Gunner Scott when Rey moved to the Chavo program)? When Batista moves in to face Booker, have Kennedy occupy one of the faces to keep things even. That would be good tv right there. I imagine Benoit will get a decent push when he comes back. At least a title shot at a throwaway ppv or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DRH 502 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 I really miss Chris Benoit Good for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest panthermatt7 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 I miss dude too, but there's one of these threads like every week. They should all be merged and pinned. Then when peeps need to dicuss thier Benoit love, they'll have one place to (hopefully) contain it all. What are you talking about? I've never seen any threads about Benoit in this forum. Especially any hoping that he's pushed to the main event. The internet hates Benoit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 I miss dude too, but there's one of these threads like every week. They should all be merged and pinned. Then when peeps need to dicuss thier Benoit love, they'll have one place to (hopefully) contain it all. What are you talking about? I've never seen any threads about Benoit in this forum. Especially any hoping that he's pushed to the main event. The internet hates Benoit. That was sarcasm right? My detector is a little broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 people act like this dude's been gone since the night after Summerslam 05. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted August 11, 2006 people act like this dude's been gone since the night after Summerslam 05. He may has well as been. Wrestling's just not been the same without him. Benoit now is actually like the Undertaker in that he is a face, is protected, has the respect of the locker room and is a grizzled old veteran who has the respect of the fans. They can't put them in main events because if they do they might lose some of their "indestructability" credibility so they almost keep them as side attractions to the main roster. Of course, Benoit can lose easier than the Undertaker. But I think it's time for Benoit to have another run with the belt. Everybody on the net and this includes forums that aren't wrestling based to start with are plain old fed up and just want to see him in the main event having another title reign. If Batista goes out again, than there's absolutely no reason to not give Benoit the belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyperchord24 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Does this really need its own thread? Seriously, I like Benoit just as much as the next guy, but come on. There have been 2 threads about him (nothing news worthy) since he's been out. I don't understand it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 I'd like to see him come back and feud with Mysterio. That'd be cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Benoit should come back as a major heel and have one last run where he wins the WHC and has a well booked run with it. As much as I love Benoit, Angle and a few other guys, I really want them to get out before they end up like Benoit's hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uhftv 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 I think they have no plans for him i had to buy a bunch of dvds from 2004 just to prove to my friends that stopped watching that he really did win the world title. being on Raw for a long period is a career killer all i remember about him the last couple of years is he and Christian were drafted to Smackdown so they could alternate working Velocity. Once Christian bolted and Benoit was either feuding with midcarders or not doing anything, I figured they gave up on doing anything at all progressive with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted September 2, 2006 Rumors are starting to come to fruitition now. I imagine everyone's heard by now that Benoit's been booked on house shows in late October. In other Benoit news, apparantly Meltzer has said that creative are actually working on ideas for his return. Well, that'd be a first. Should I be petrified or happy? Just don't put him on Raw because that suck beyond what words can describe. Benoit vs Undertaker, Regal, Batista, Kennedy and Finlay. That my friend is where it's at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
