Real Life Heels: Simon Cowell

Do you hate this man?

British music executive turned hard edged judge, Simon Cowell, recently made his final appearance with American Idol , a show that has become a phenomenon in and of itself, after nine years with the program. 

In 2002, during the show's infancy, Cowell was marketed as a true heel. 

He quickly developed a reputation as a brutally honest, and at times evil critic who crushed the hopes and dreams of aspiring artists at the drop of a hat.

Simon often wore black, hardly laughed, and his only smiles often carried a sinister and patronizing context to them. 

America had been introduced to a heel sensation. 

However over time, as is almost always the case, the character got stale. 

Through the test of time and ultimate development of stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, American Idol, and more importantly its face in Simon Cowell, became respected due to its knack for finding talent. 

Even the contestants who didn't win went on to bigger and better things. 

It didn't take long until Simon Cowell's reputation as a heartless heel began to sour. 

In fact, this past week Cowell was given a hero's salute during his final broadcast with the show. He even appeared human as he gave an emotional farewell speech to all his fans. 

Eeeew.  

What happened to that heel that everybody used to despise? You know, the guy who could care less about your opinion because his was always right? 

What happened to the real Simon Cowell? 

Well, before Simon Cowell goes on to produce his next talent search project, with the edge of this character all but gone after his long run with American Idol , perhaps he would be better suited giving his heel persona a new lease on life. 

In the pro wrestling arena.  

Simon Cowell:  Tale of the Heel

Simon Cowell:  Heel Booking

There have been multiple aspects of Simon Cowell's career that would translate perfectly into the field of pro wrestling. 

For starters, Simon Cowell's gift of gab, complimented by an eloquently unique vocabulary, would make him a perfect talking manager for a European stable. 

Just think of the rub that Superstars such as Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Finlay , Paul Burchill , Katie Lea , and even veterans like William Regal would get from Simon's presence. 

A European stable has not been done in quite some time in the WWE, and one way to freshen up this concept would be to have a deplorable A-List character from the outside world such as Simon Cowell as its leader. 

TNA recently featured a British Invasion stable that indeed did show some promise. It was enjoyable to watch this gang of upstart heels (minus Rob Terry) improve with each passing week. 

One of the main problems with the stable is that it featured all newcomers with no name brand talent to give the group some much needed heat by proximity. 

Everything about Simon Cowell's heel character screams "British Invasion."

With the exception of Rob Terry, this group featured some talented up and coming workers in Doug Williams and (eventually) Brutus Magnus.  

It would only be natural for the arrogant, "I am holier than thou" Brit to team up with his fellow countrymen to make a serious mark on the TNA roster. 

Simon Cowell would not only be well seved as a manger.  His aforementioned eye for talent could be utilized in a backstage role. 

Announcing legend Jim Ross recently re-signed with the WWE as a talent scout. 

Ross has developed a similar affinity for finding stars, and if Simon Cowell's natural ability to seek out talent translated in the pro wrestling field the two would be unstoppable. 

Yet, Simon Cowell is too much of a character to simply be used in a backstage role no matter how effective he would be in it. 

Cowell could also be used as a color commentator.   

It's no secret that the announcing situation in the WWE has quickly gone south since the departure of Jim Ross. 

Simon Cowell as a harsh critic color commentator could add some much needed pizazz to any broadcast. 

Cowell would have to be careful in crossing that line between humorous criticism and mean-spirited burial. 

Should he master that feat, a Simon Cowell as a color commentator could inject life into an area where the WWE desperately needs it. 

But one can only dream. 

Professional wrestling always has been and always will be about characters. 

Characters who get a reaction out of the viewing public in any walk of life are usually outstanding candidates to be featured as pro wrestling personalities. 

Simon Cowell fits the description as a heelish character with the potential of not only getting a reaction out of a pro wrestling audience, but giving a much needed rub to young superstars in what has become a mostly transitional period in mainstream pro wrestling.