The majority of Wrestling fans are switched onto the fact that he is a solid performer with great ability who has worked his a$$ of to get to where he is.
Although there has been the worked story lines about him being a B+ and not a top guy, you get the feeling from the way he's been used over the last 6 months that its actually the way the WWE view him.
The fans dont like it and would rather see someone like Bryan get a push than some muscle head like Batista who is only in the ring for the pay check.
The majority of Wrestling fans are switched onto the fact that he is a solid performer with great ability who has worked his a$$ of to get to where he is.
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If the workhorse point is deemed a valid argument to constitute being positioned as the companies main man, then John Cena is where he is on merit. For all his shortcomings, no-one has broken their back for WWE more than him in his generation.
What is it that makes Bryan deserving of that kind of push as opposed to someone like Bray Wyatt for example?
Perhaps it's just because he's your true underdog. Gutsy, resilient, energetic, yet all the while looking more like someone who would go through your bins as opposed to beating 300lb men in a wrestling ring.
Like all good underdogs he possesses 'heart'. In any movie or soap opera, you're always likely to affiliate yourself with the guy who does everything right, yet never gets the breaks. 80% of films would never get made if this wasn't true.
I believe that contrary to popular belief - the WWE have been the brains behind DBs risein the industry.
From his American Dragon days, his partnership with Kane, his fling with AJ and now the beard gimmick - he has always been a point of interest. The fact that he is interesting on the mic is a bonus.
But the writers have always kept him relevant.
This holding back of DB is actually galvanising his fanbase so whilst everyone is criticising the WWE, perhaps we should be applauding them.
I think he is good enough. He's electric in the ring, ok on the mike and has the everyman/average joe/outsider look about him that appeals to wrestling fans. Catchy 'yes' gimmick or not the crowds are quite savvy and knowledgeable about who they like. They love this guy.
However if/when they do give him a run with the strap for 3-4 months it'll be fascinating to see if he still gets these reactions. I think he will and I think they have to run with it and find out
The nature of todays WWE fan is to big them up and then send them crashing once they're at the top.
Keep DB as he is
Bryan is now in a stage which could end badly for him.
Batista
Orton
Lesnar
Rollins
In a world where the boss likes big guys, Bryan is in murky waters. His appeal as stated is his average look, something that gives the viewer subjective familiarity. This lucidity, is what is keeping Bryan at the level he is.
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posted on 29/1/14
The majority of Wrestling fans are switched onto the fact that he is a solid performer with great ability who has worked his a$$ of to get to where he is.
Although there has been the worked story lines about him being a B+ and not a top guy, you get the feeling from the way he's been used over the last 6 months that its actually the way the WWE view him.
The fans dont like it and would rather see someone like Bryan get a push than some muscle head like Batista who is only in the ring for the pay check.
posted on 29/1/14
The majority of Wrestling fans are switched onto the fact that he is a solid performer with great ability who has worked his a$$ of to get to where he is.
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If the workhorse point is deemed a valid argument to constitute being positioned as the companies main man, then John Cena is where he is on merit. For all his shortcomings, no-one has broken their back for WWE more than him in his generation.
What is it that makes Bryan deserving of that kind of push as opposed to someone like Bray Wyatt for example?
posted on 30/1/14
Perhaps it's just because he's your true underdog. Gutsy, resilient, energetic, yet all the while looking more like someone who would go through your bins as opposed to beating 300lb men in a wrestling ring.
Like all good underdogs he possesses 'heart'. In any movie or soap opera, you're always likely to affiliate yourself with the guy who does everything right, yet never gets the breaks. 80% of films would never get made if this wasn't true.
posted on 30/1/14
I believe that contrary to popular belief - the WWE have been the brains behind DBs risein the industry.
From his American Dragon days, his partnership with Kane, his fling with AJ and now the beard gimmick - he has always been a point of interest. The fact that he is interesting on the mic is a bonus.
But the writers have always kept him relevant.
This holding back of DB is actually galvanising his fanbase so whilst everyone is criticising the WWE, perhaps we should be applauding them.
posted on 30/1/14
I think he is good enough. He's electric in the ring, ok on the mike and has the everyman/average joe/outsider look about him that appeals to wrestling fans. Catchy 'yes' gimmick or not the crowds are quite savvy and knowledgeable about who they like. They love this guy.
However if/when they do give him a run with the strap for 3-4 months it'll be fascinating to see if he still gets these reactions. I think he will and I think they have to run with it and find out
posted on 30/1/14
The nature of todays WWE fan is to big them up and then send them crashing once they're at the top.
Keep DB as he is
posted on 1/2/14
Bryan is now in a stage which could end badly for him.
Batista
Orton
Lesnar
Rollins
In a world where the boss likes big guys, Bryan is in murky waters. His appeal as stated is his average look, something that gives the viewer subjective familiarity. This lucidity, is what is keeping Bryan at the level he is.
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