Bleacher Report - Articles by juan rios

The Ideal WWE Roster

juan rios — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:15:06 -0400

Imagine the WWE was ending the brand split and had to cut the roster to fit into the old style of WWE programming of a two hour RAW and one hour Heat. What would be your ideal roster?

You would also only be able to have five titles, which you could select from past and present WWE, WCW, or ECW titles.

By looking at the size of the current WWE Rosters on WWE.com, RAW is listed to have 45 characters (that includes commentators, general managers, and the such) so taking that into account you will have to cater for Heat too, you will be allowed a larger roster size of 50, which includes all TV personalities.

Also is you are feeling really bored you can notify of any stables that are current throughout you're roster.

Mine would be...

Main Eventers (WWE Championship)
John Cena
Triple H
The Undertaker
Shawn Micheals
Edge
Randy Orton

Mid Carders (Intercontinental Championship)
Mr Kennedy
Rey Mysterio
Chris Jericho
CM Punk
MVP
Kane
Finaly
Umaga

Tag Teams (WWE Tag Team Championship)
The Hardys
Cryme Time
Miz & Morrison
Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibease
Jesse & Festus
Curt Hawkins & Zak Ryder

Undercard (TV Title)
Shelton Benjamin
Paul Burchill
Santino Marella
Chavo Guerreo
Bam Neely
Evan Bourne
DH Smith
Elijah Burke
Hornswoggle

Divas (WWE Womens Championship)
Mickie James
Maria
Melina
Candice Michelle
Beth Pheonix
Katie Lee Burchill
Michelle McCool

Commentators
J.R. & The King - Raw
Micheal Cole & JBL - Heat

Managers - William Regal/Mr. McMahon

Backstage announcer- Todd Grisham

Ring Announcer - Lillian Garcia

Seeing as it's fitting to the Attitude era of WWE programming, and being a huge Attitude fan, I'm going ot create a few stables.

La Familia
Edge
Curt Hawkins & Zak Ryder
Chavo Guerreo
Bam Neely

British Connection
William Regal
Paul Burchill
Katie Lee Burchill
DH Smith

CTC
John Cena
Cryme Time
CM Punk
Evan Bourne
Mickie James

DX
Triple H
Shawn Micheals

WWE RAW Divas Situation

juan rios — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:03:13 -0400

Since Candice is still out with her re-broken collarbone, Melina is out with a fractured ankle, and Ashley apparently asking for a release, this means that Mickie James is the only face Diva on the roster.

What do you think about the current RAW Diva situation?

Why WWE Should Not Bring Cruiserweight Back

juan rios — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:52:18 -0400

Yessir, ever since WWE has just decided to get rid of cruiserweight title, there have been many people questioning this decision. This was the closest thing WWE had to X-division title for TNA.

But getting rid of this title, to me, can bring in so much benefits.

For one, the existence of this title has limited smaller wrestlers to lower cards. Since the title is gone, smaller guys who aren't Rey Mysterio are getting chances at the bigger scene.

Secondly, smaller wrestlers can achieve full potential. Because they are getting push, they are motivated and have more time on mic and shows WWE what they can really do.

Thoughts?

Should HBK Just Retire?

juan rios — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:39:40 -0400

Shawn Michaels has been my favorite wrestler since I was a kid—but it seems he's doing similar programs all the time.

He's also getting old, and I feel like he should just retire or work, the way Stone Cold works in WWE.

Your thoughts?

What Does the WWE Future Hold for Chris Jericho?

juan rios — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:54:33 -0400

Everyone knows who Jericho is and what he can do.

Like most, I believe the feud he has going on with Shawn Michaels is the most consistent and authentic story they have going. Not to mention that when it comes to the ring work, these guys have amazing chemistry.

The question is, What happens to Chris Jericho after this feud concludes? Assuming Jericho goes over, does he get elevated to the main event?

There's definitely a lot of variables to throw in here. But one thing that seems all but cemented to me is the fact that Kane will not be competing for the World Title. What I'm worried about is that JBL and Cena will meddle their way into the picture. I think it'd be perfectly fine with Punk, Jericho, and Batista. There's proof that Jericho can put on a decent match even with Batista.

Thoughts?