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Post by Heresy on Jun 26, 2008 18:45:36 GMT -5
One of the few things I'm peeved about regarding the draft is the murdering of one of WWE's best feuds in Shelton/Kofi by having the two drafted to separate brands. Despite the amazing confrontational part of their feud, the big finish was pretty anticlimatic.
Still, I believe Benjamin has really come into his own with this 'gold standard' heel gimmick. He's no Mick Foley on the mic but the guy has looked like a legit badass on ECW through actions alone. He has that 'big deal look' now whereas before he was much easier to overlook. If he had stayed on ECW, he should've been Champ in months. Now that he's on Smackdown, I think it is time to start building to something big for Benjamin. He has the gimmick, six years in, the ring skills, the look, and in-ring charisma...
I think it's time Shelton Benjamin was pushed to the World/WWE title. Whether Edge or Triple H ends up champion on Smackdown, Shelton feuding with both men and eventually reaching the gold should be in the plans. I'd like to see a Benjamin/Triple H feud revisiting their '04 feud accept with heel/face roles reversed. I'd also like to see Shelton go over Triple H and be the next Kurt Angle as the dominant mat wrestler in WWE.
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Post by CBT on Jun 26, 2008 18:50:24 GMT -5
I'd love for the Gold Standard to solidify the nickname.
I agree, he could/should have been ECW champion. Infact, I would have loved for him or Burke to end Kane's reign. Long before I knew the ECW title was head to Raw.
So, while I hope Shelton gets a main event opportunity, I will believe it when I see it.
Off topic, let's get a Gold Standard-Samoan Bulldozer feud going.
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Post by chokeslamcena on Jun 26, 2008 18:55:02 GMT -5
Benjamin needs a manager to be his voice box. Then he will have the total package. Workable gimmick, ring skill, and a voice.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 19:27:13 GMT -5
Push Shelton by bring the United States Championship back to SmackDown and have him hold it until Royal Rumble, he wins Royal Rumble and beats the World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania XXV.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 19:42:06 GMT -5
The man should have been given an ECW title push. But do you honestly see him main eventing Smackdown while Triple H and the Undertaker are there?
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Post by JCF on Jun 26, 2008 19:42:49 GMT -5
Not just yet. I'd say by next year.
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Post by the franchise on Jun 26, 2008 20:03:59 GMT -5
The word badass should be never be said when talking about Shelton Benjamin.
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Post by The Best on Jun 26, 2008 20:08:13 GMT -5
Well he's my favorite wrestler so of course i'd love to see him get a big push. I think he deserves it, while he may not have the mic skills of HHH or Ric Flair, he's one of the best in-ring performers in the company.
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Post by HugoOne on Jun 26, 2008 20:27:18 GMT -5
Definitely not the World title yet, but I'm sad we won't get to see him feud with Matt Hardy for the United States Championship. I could see him doing well with that belt. His mic skills are a big problem though. Where's Harvey Wippleman when you need him?
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Post by COCK & BLAST on Jun 26, 2008 20:28:47 GMT -5
Not ready for WHC or WWE title yet, give him the US title and see how it goes.
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Post by SMK on Jun 26, 2008 20:35:37 GMT -5
I think he has been in the WWE long enough to atleast have a mid-card title reign. The guy has a hell of alot of talent. Probably the most talented guy there.
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Post by Heresy on Jun 26, 2008 20:38:35 GMT -5
The word badass should be never be said when talking about Shelton Benjamin. Then I guess you haven't been watching ECW.
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Post by Heresy on Jun 26, 2008 20:42:45 GMT -5
The man should have been given an ECW title push. But do you honestly see him main eventing Smackdown while Triple H and the Undertaker are there? With proper build, yes. Would you have believed Edge could main event Smackdown with Triple H and Undertaker if you were asked four years ago? Probably not.
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Post by Iron Man on Jun 26, 2008 21:15:54 GMT -5
The man should have been given an ECW title push. But do you honestly see him main eventing Smackdown while Triple H and the Undertaker are there? With proper build, yes. Would you have believed Edge could main event Smackdown with Triple H and Undertaker if you were asked four years ago? Probably not. Hell I thought Edge was ready in late 2002. Benjamin I see more like a Benoit/Jericho in which he will only hold onto the mid-card titles. I don't see Benjamin as a main eventer. I don't care how talented he is.
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Post by WalterF on Jun 26, 2008 22:34:36 GMT -5
I think the only thing truly holding back Shelton is his mic skills. He's horrible. But I love his wrestling.
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Post by Master Lewpac on Jun 26, 2008 22:43:12 GMT -5
Id love to see Benjamin as world champ, but lets face it, Vince is a racist bastard and it wont happen.
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Jun 26, 2008 22:57:24 GMT -5
The man should have been given an ECW title push. But do you honestly see him main eventing Smackdown while Triple H and the Undertaker are there? Undertaker where?
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Post by COCK & BLAST on Jun 26, 2008 23:01:22 GMT -5
The man should have been given an ECW title push. But do you honestly see him main eventing Smackdown while Triple H and the Undertaker are there? Undertaker where? There.
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Post by TeamExtreme718x on Jun 26, 2008 23:21:44 GMT -5
Put Shelton with T`Lo lol..What a funny combo that would be..But i think it would work..
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Jun 26, 2008 23:28:41 GMT -5
...I don't see him.
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