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Russ · 30-08-2015, 06:35

Another issue WWE has with Punk AND Bryan is their size. Nothing says smaller guys can't get over but imagine it's the MTV music awards or something and presenting one award is 50 Cent and (for example) WWE champion Daniel Bryan.

You'd have the man considered the 'best' and toughest in all the WWE being dwarfed by a meaner-looking and bigger non-wrestler.

I'm not saying it's right but WWE needs their top guy looking like a superstar at all times. Both men may only be 6'1" but at least Cena is 250lbs (and looks 250lb), his physique has always been awesome and Rollins has that arrogant spoilt film star look about him.

Look at previous champions. Obviously Lesnar and the Rock speak for themselves. Orton and Del Rio were both 6'5" and around the same weight. In fact the last time there was a 'smaller' WWE champion main eventing PPVs was when Miz had the title and I always had the impression they put the belt on him due to how he carried himself as a media superstar, and why they later (and unsuccessfully) tried to pair him with Flair.

There was that time when Jeff Hardy won the title but of course Punk cashed in his MITB the same night.

As a business WWE has to follow the money and a wrestler being massively popular does not always equate to him making serious cash for them. Merch is what makes the most money for the company, just watch how they bring out a new Cena t-shirt every few months. Up until few years ago the number 2 guy for merch sales was Rey Mysterio, kids just loved him (even at local indy shows I worked at there'd be kids asking if he was on the show) but it was clear they only put the title on him that time as a tribute to Eddie, again the average man in the street was simply bigger than him.

In smaller promotions where merchandise sales aren't so high to the point where they do literally anything to keep that cash cow going they'll happily put their titles on the popular talented guys regardless of size as that keeps the marks coming back and buying more tickets but for WWE if you don't have "little Jimmy" wanting your latest t-shirt, baseball cap, drinks mug, action figure etc then you won't ever be Vince's pet project.

30-08-2015, 06:35	#1737
Russ cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Half in the corporeal, half in the etheral Posts: 37,181	Re: WWE (no spoilers for 24 hours) Another issue WWE has with Punk AND Bryan is their size. Nothing says smaller guys can't get over but imagine it's the MTV music awards or something and presenting one award is 50 Cent and (for example) WWE champion Daniel Bryan. You'd have the man considered the 'best' and toughest in all the WWE being dwarfed by a meaner-looking and bigger non-wrestler. I'm not saying it's right but WWE needs their top guy looking like a superstar at all times. Both men may only be 6'1" but at least Cena is 250lbs (and looks 250lb), his physique has always been awesome and Rollins has that arrogant spoilt film star look about him. Look at previous champions. Obviously Lesnar and the Rock speak for themselves. Orton and Del Rio were both 6'5" and around the same weight. In fact the last time there was a 'smaller' WWE champion main eventing PPVs was when Miz had the title and I always had the impression they put the belt on him due to how he carried himself as a media superstar, and why they later (and unsuccessfully) tried to pair him with Flair. There was that time when Jeff Hardy won the title but of course Punk cashed in his MITB the same night. As a business WWE has to follow the money and a wrestler being massively popular does not always equate to him making serious cash for them. Merch is what makes the most money for the company, just watch how they bring out a new Cena t-shirt every few months. Up until few years ago the number 2 guy for merch sales was Rey Mysterio, kids just loved him (even at local indy shows I worked at there'd be kids asking if he was on the show) but it was clear they only put the title on him that time as a tribute to Eddie, again the average man in the street was simply bigger than him. In smaller promotions where merchandise sales aren't so high to the point where they do literally anything to keep that cash cow going they'll happily put their titles on the popular talented guys regardless of size as that keeps the marks coming back and buying more tickets but for WWE if you don't have "little Jimmy" wanting your latest t-shirt, baseball cap, drinks mug, action figure etc then you won't ever be Vince's pet project. __________________ From Jim Cornette: “Ty, Fy, bye”