The Pez
05-04-2004, 03:20 AM
Hello, hello, hello and welcome to another edition of The Complete Shot! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Can anyone else believe the weather we're having? I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sick and tired of it always raining here. Not only that, but it only seems to rain on the days I work which makes me even more mad. Why can't we just have sunshine for an entire week? Man, I can't wait for summer!!
Now, down to business. Today, I'm going to be focusing on Bradshaw's new character direction. As you all should know, a little over a month ago, Brashaw traded in his APA success for the better things in life. Now he's got himself a title match against Eddie Guerrero at the upcoming Judgement Day PPV. The current debate over this is, is Bradshaw main event material? Let's find out, shall we?
The Good
We saw how poorly Bradshaw's singles run turned out when the APA first split at the beginning of the brand extention. By giving Bradshaw a new persona, the WWE was able to capitalize on their previous mistake. Turning Bradshaw heel was similar to when the WWE turned Steiner heel. Everyone hated him anyways, the WWE just solidified their reasoning for the hatred. As with Hardcore Holly, Bradshaw's been around for a while and he, more or less, deserves his shot at the title. His character hasn't changed all that much. He's still pro-American, but now he's also anti-everyone else. It gives Bradshaw the edge he needs to get over with the fans. Even the limo is a nice touch.
The Bad
Due to the lack of main event talent on SmackDown!, the WWE was forced to elevate the mid-carders to main event status. Yes, Bradshaw has been around for a while, but he's just not that sound of a wrestler. He's a brawler and, in my opinion, brawlers have no business in the wrestling world. If Bradshaw were to change his style of fighting, I wouldn't mind it that much. Also, and Bradshaw is not at fault for this one but, he has a clothesline as his finishing manuver. A CLOTHESLINE! Getting pinned after a clothesline is like this whole Michael Jackson fiasco, it shouldn't happen! As with some wrestlers, such as Benoit, Bradshaw just isn't that good on the microphone. The difference between Benoit and Bradshaw is that Benoit can get it done in the ring. Benoit can back up his words.
The Ugly
Bradshaw just isn't ready for the main event. There are so many out there who are. John Cena, Big Show, Booker T, RVD. The list goes on. Bradshaw needs to get a new style to go along with his new persona. If he wants to portray himself like a rich and arrogant business man, then he's got to step out of the APA brawling stage and gain some actual wrestling ability in order to be successful.
Thats all for this week. Let me know what you thought of this weeks column. Either reply here in the forum or send your comments to the_complete_shot@hotmail.com
Keep an eye out tomorrow for A Shot in the Dark!
Until then,
You have just been shot.
Josh "The Shua" Pesme
Now, down to business. Today, I'm going to be focusing on Bradshaw's new character direction. As you all should know, a little over a month ago, Brashaw traded in his APA success for the better things in life. Now he's got himself a title match against Eddie Guerrero at the upcoming Judgement Day PPV. The current debate over this is, is Bradshaw main event material? Let's find out, shall we?
The Good
We saw how poorly Bradshaw's singles run turned out when the APA first split at the beginning of the brand extention. By giving Bradshaw a new persona, the WWE was able to capitalize on their previous mistake. Turning Bradshaw heel was similar to when the WWE turned Steiner heel. Everyone hated him anyways, the WWE just solidified their reasoning for the hatred. As with Hardcore Holly, Bradshaw's been around for a while and he, more or less, deserves his shot at the title. His character hasn't changed all that much. He's still pro-American, but now he's also anti-everyone else. It gives Bradshaw the edge he needs to get over with the fans. Even the limo is a nice touch.
The Bad
Due to the lack of main event talent on SmackDown!, the WWE was forced to elevate the mid-carders to main event status. Yes, Bradshaw has been around for a while, but he's just not that sound of a wrestler. He's a brawler and, in my opinion, brawlers have no business in the wrestling world. If Bradshaw were to change his style of fighting, I wouldn't mind it that much. Also, and Bradshaw is not at fault for this one but, he has a clothesline as his finishing manuver. A CLOTHESLINE! Getting pinned after a clothesline is like this whole Michael Jackson fiasco, it shouldn't happen! As with some wrestlers, such as Benoit, Bradshaw just isn't that good on the microphone. The difference between Benoit and Bradshaw is that Benoit can get it done in the ring. Benoit can back up his words.
The Ugly
Bradshaw just isn't ready for the main event. There are so many out there who are. John Cena, Big Show, Booker T, RVD. The list goes on. Bradshaw needs to get a new style to go along with his new persona. If he wants to portray himself like a rich and arrogant business man, then he's got to step out of the APA brawling stage and gain some actual wrestling ability in order to be successful.
Thats all for this week. Let me know what you thought of this weeks column. Either reply here in the forum or send your comments to the_complete_shot@hotmail.com
Keep an eye out tomorrow for A Shot in the Dark!
Until then,
You have just been shot.
Josh "The Shua" Pesme