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If I were a WWE Creative Writer, I would..

Hello everyone, I'm back and I hope you've enjoyed my first blog "A Brief Synopsis on the Changes in WWE". This time, I'd like to offer some help to WWE Creative on future angles that they could choose to take (of course, with my permission) regarding storylines.

First of all, I'd like to start by pointing out that most of the current WWE fanbase is exhibiting different moods towards WWE's recent programming. Some have stopped watching it, others have 'crossed the line' into TNA, and others (such as myself) continue to watch, hoping that there would be that Attitude-like spark ignited again.

There are several routes I'd take with WWE's current storyline plots that would enhance overall viewing pleasure, pertaining mainly to several Superstars and their characteristics:

1) Randy Orton - His new "Viper" gimmick is hot like cakes, and shouldn't be changed, however, as we all know, the majority of his fanbase range from the ages of 15-34. He is well-over with the young male demographic, so, turning him 'tweener' (babyface with heel-like mannerisms - ala Stone Cold Steve Austin) would get him even more over. I just don't see Mr. RKO being recognized as one of the best heels in the industry, but rather, as one of the best 'kick-assers' in the business.

The Setup: Have him feud with his Legacy mates. Legacy turns their backs on Randy due to jealousy and envy over the fact that he's the current WWE champion and they don't have gold on their waists. Have Randy get his butt kicked a bit, be sidelined for several weeks, and return at a PPV while Legacy is taking out another top Superstar. This would help Randy Orton score a huge pop with the fans and start his tweener run. It's very important not to make him SQUEAKY CLEAN, he should still be the 'Viper' that he is, but in an upbeat kind of way.

2) Batista- Time to put good ol' Batista in a "Is he face or is he heel?" situation, with the outcome being a backstab to a major fan favorite (perhaps MVP, or Jeff Hardy) People often complain about his lack of moveset and his barely apprehensible mic skills, so something like this would boost his macho a bit.

The Setup: Batista, like Orton, would like to form his own stable, in which most people would think it'll be a face stable. Perhaps, for several weeks, Vickie Guerrero could make stipulations in matches on Raw, that favor Batista without his knowledge. He can play the "I don't know what's goin' on" role for a couple of weeks and then get caught backstage making out with Vickie Guerrero. How much of a twist would that be?! In his stable, could be a returning Triple H, The McMahons, The Guerreros, and himself. Call it the 'Faction' or something like that.

3) Matt Hardy - The Cain vs. Abel angle was good while it lasted but now I would move on to bigger and better things. He needs a major opponent. Please don't make the mistake and have him feud with MVP, been there, done that. Instead, have him surprise attack people for several weeks backstage (whereas his identity isn't revealed) to build up suspense and then reveal who it really is.

4) John Cena - Plain and simple - TURN HIM HEEL!!! What are you waiting for? I understand that he accounts for a huge amount of WWE's bottom line merchandise sales, but once the younger generation matures, they WILL change their preferred fan favorite, trust me! He is long overdue for a heel turn, considering all of the boos he's been receiving over the last 3 years. The perfect plot would be for Cena to come out on Raw one night and say that he is making a major announcement. Cena comes out to the ring as normal (Hustle, Loyalty and Respect-style) and salutes the crowd as usual. For this to work, it must be done at a location where boos are in abundance.

Cena: "Hey, ya, I've got an important announcement to make. I'm not here to tell you that the Champ is here, or that, You can't see me! I just came out here to tell all of you something from the bottom of my heart. **pause** silence - - All of ya'll can kiss my ass!! I'm sick and tired of your boos...I never cared about any of you...I used all of you to make money, make movies and to make myself a multi-time WWE champion. I'm thuglife and I will always remain thuglife and if any of you boo me again, I'll show you what real RESPECT is!" It's a masterpiece! Cena will get the heaviest heel reaction ever seen or heard since the Montreal Screwjob.

If you need anymore ideas, please email me at ronthebroker@googlemail.com.

Hi, JR.  I was watching RAW last night and noticed something that is happening now that didn't seem to be happening in the past.

When Big Show came out and put the beat down on Cena, no referees, agents, officials, etc. came out to try and stop him.  Since that didn't happen, the segment became somewhat boring since Big Show is the bigger guy so he should be beating down Cena, especially since Cena is "hurt".

It would make more sense to me to have the officials and agents running out to try and stop the Big Show, only to have him beat them up to get to Cena.  This would, in my opinion, make the segment more dramatic and make Show seem like more of a monster.  It seemed like they used to always come out when Austin was beating on someone or Triple H or anyone like that.

What are your thoughts?  Thanks, Drake.

On Tag Teams : Several things honestly need to be added back to Sports Entertainments version of wrestling and tag teams in particular.

1: Tag ropes being used. A great tension builder, rule breaking excuse and free weapon.

2: Hand to hand tags only. This slap on the shoulder , back, head etc used in wwe to bring in reluctant partners really sucks. Takes the edge off of someone not tagging.

3: Definately hands down agree with the time limits being added back into things. How else can you do a legit dusty finish, or time limit draw to build up a rivalry. Look at some classic matches that ended up with the pin at a two count with a knocked out opponent and time is called. Brings down the house and builds that rivalry to a huge heated rematch. Thats good business.

On The "Playboy" : I had the extreme pleasure of meeting one of my main wrestling idols back in the late 80's in Seattle at one of the NWA's Bunkhouse Stampede tours. Buddy was working the undercard as were most of the boys from Portland's promotion. Having kept time for the Owen family at house shows in the past I was able to get partially into the back to meet some of the boys. I had no clue buddy was coming in for the show. I saw my heel idol standing there in his black velvet robes weighing close to 400 lbs at the time. He looked sad and haggard. I went up and introduced myself requesting an autograph. That mans eyes lit up, and the biggest smile hit his face I had ever seen. We talked for several minutes about the good old days of Portland in the 70's and then he had to get ready for the show. Ever a gentleman he gave me his home phone number ( I'm just a big fan at this point). Over the years we got to chatting several times. What a great guy.

But the point I'm building up to was, Buddy was loved by at least 95% of the people he worked with. When I met him that night at weighing in at 375 lbs the man did 10 one handed pushups in the ring and dropped an elbow from the top rope as well as took a drop over the top through a table. Buddy may have been fat in his later years and chubby in his younger but he was to paraphrase HHH "That Damn Good". Buddy could make you smile even at his heel worst. You loved to hate him, even when he was dirty, underhanded, rotten to the core in his actions, and people threw beer at him or even chairs in the ring, he kept on smiling and you couldn't really hate him.

As far as his work rate, check out any of the old AWA Rose/Summers Versus the Rockers matches. sorry Shawn and Marty but they made you boys as a team.

I guess what I'm saying is he was very, very under rated by fans. Buddy never fit anyones mold as a wrestler, he was unique, but give him 2 airplays on the mic shooting and any small regional promotion was guaranteed a draw.

I like to think of Buddy Rose as the mid-cards Ric Flair. I told him that several times and he used to giggle at that one every time. He loved it.

Gonna miss you boss. Wish we coulda met up again before you passed. God Bless you.

Thanks J.R. for all you do putting up with us fans.

I don't think it's fair to say that tag wrestling isn't a valuable commodity to a wrestling company.  Look at some of the teams that have been through the WWE in the past and you'll see some of your best bread winners, by far.

Look at E&C.  The Hardy's.  The Dudley Boys (3-D).  New-Age Outlaws.  That's just to name a few.

And to say great tag teams no longer exist?  I think it is more a case of the WWE Talent scouts not looking in the right places because there are a Hell of a lot of great tag teams out there, you're just not looking in the right places.

Yes, people cheer on a singles competitor, maybe more so than a tag team.  But it's all about development and developing them properly will make the WWE money when they begin their careers (see E&C) and at the peak of their careers.  (See Edge, I won't comment on Christian because he deserves a monstrous push).

Perhaps WWE aren't considering the options that tag wrestling present with enough depth themselves because the quality of singles wrestlers they're trying to push these days (with the exception of Edge, Jericho and Cena) is pathetic.  Go back to square one and develop people properly again. PLEASE!  For wrestling's sakes.

just read your blog and i am shocked bout Reid Flair and his doing.  Wonder how daddy feels about his son's unlawfull behavior.

also wwe tag teams in this day and age is very energetic, and they love to fly and there is nothing more intertaining than watching these young superstars do what they do best.

can't wait to read your next blog. Richard

when is wwe going do a big event in toledo ohio, our economy really needs it and 5/3 field would be a great place. Also the blogs are great.