FUTURE ENDEAVOR SEASON

Usually not long after Wrestlemania, the WWE begins to thin out their roster. Up until a few years ago, it was always the main roster that saw the majority of the cuts. Nowadays with NXT in the mix of things it is a combination of both. We'll focus on the main roster for this, but who should possibly be a bit worried? It is rumored, and a bit apparent, that WWE is looking to put more focus on the United States and Intercontinental Championships. And there is a small resurgence within the tag team division. Add the fact that Seth Rollins is now WWE World Heavyweight Champion, so the main title will be in the mix of things. This is all great. However, you need talent to do this.

But, business is business. Although most of the cuts will likely come from NXT, as there has been less invested in them so far so to speak. This list will focus on those from the main roster who may want to worry about their job security with WWE. Some are simply under utilized, rarely seen, at the end of their in-ring career, etc, etc. And they are...

Heath Slater

With Titus O'Neil reforming Prime Time Players with Darren Young, the One Man Rock Band's career doesn't look too good. Unless WWE comes up with a new plan quick, Slater may be playing his tune elsewhere.

Zack Ryder

His popularity with the IWC is possibly what has kept Ryder around for this long. Under utilization would be to blame here. Here's hoping he forms a tag team with someone, and keeps around within the tag division. Or somehow rises in the ranks with the mid-card titles.

Goldust

 Goldie has shown that he can still go, but after the partnership with Cody, sorry, Stardust ended. Where else is there for the Bizarre One to go? Behind the scenes of course. Like his father, the talent doesn't simply lay with an in-ring career.

The New Day

Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E. All three of them. Unless this was all a plan, and there is an upcoming heel turn, New Day sucks (as the crowds are now saying). Even if this wasn't a plan, a new direction needs to happen soon.

R-Truth

Truth is entertaining no matter what direction he takes his character. But, like many he is mainly under utilized. Perhaps after all these years of being a showman, a heel turn and being the front man of a heel New Day could save Truth (and as stated previously, New Day as well).

Adam Rose

There didn't seem to be a plan for this character if and when, which it basically has, the party ended. If you count a short feud (if you can call it that) with The Bunny, he hasn't done much. Time to restart the party, or change the direction. Overly used, but possibly a legit heel turn?

Christian

He's currently resting and heeling up, but how much longer will WWE keep Captain Charisma around? At least as an in-ring performer, there must be a behind the scenes position for Christian if he chooses that route.

A Diva would usually be added to the list, however, AJ Lee has just recently retired from WWE. Whether or not the remains she is finished with wrestling remains to be scene. Likely though given the playing field. Of course, none of the performers deserve to be let go, it is just how things are going or how they are, or haven't been used. This is why there needs to be not a competing second company, but how WWE and WCW coexisted during say the 80's and early 90's. Guess we'll see how, when, or if this all plays out.


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OH CANADA! WHO IS CANADA'S NEXT TOP WWE STAR?

Some of the greatest wrestlers of all time have come from Canada. Legends like Killer Kowalski, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Edge, the list goes on. Even some of the American greats have been trained by Canadians. The aforementioned Kowalski trained stars like Triple H. Stu Hart had trained his sons of course, but also legends like Superstar Bill Graham. Canucks have always been an intricate part of things in wrestling, both as stars and for being generally known as the workhorses of the profession. Guys like Chris Benoit who as wrestlers epitomized this.Technically speaking, Canada was first to hijack shows. Coming to be known as Bizzaro Land as Canadian fans cheered and booed against the grain when they saw fit. Canada is also known for being one of the more supportive fan bases, as well as for having elephant like memories and holding grudges ("You screwed Bret!" has finally died out for the most part within last few years).

Most may not have noticed this, but this past Wrestlemania XXX (30), signaled the first ten year mark Mania in which a Canadian did not win the WWE's top title. Bret "Hitman" Hart won the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania X (10), and Chris Benoit won the WWE World Championship at Wrestlemania XX (20). Which leads to the question; Who is the next Canadian to be a star in the WWE? Sure there is Captain Charisma, Christian. However he seems to be possibly on his way out, after years of sacrificing his body, the injuries are piling up. He was a dark horse to be the Canadian to carry on the Wrestlemania tradition. There is Tyson Kidd, but what have they done with him? True, he was out for awhile due to injury, but the company hasn't really done much with him since the Hart Dynasty spot with wife Natalya Neidhart and D.H. Smith. With the WWE finally allowing "smaller" more athletic wrestlers into the main event spotlight with guy like CM Punk and now Daniel Bryan. Smaller as in, not the usual body builder or super tall types.

With Christian nearing the end of his career and under utilizes Tyson Kidd, who else is there? Chris Jericho has endeavors outside the ring with his band Fozzy and other areas of entertainment, and is likely not going to be a full-timer again. TNA Wrestling has Bobby Roode and current TNA Champion Eric Young representing Canada, but when asked, Triple H had said that although great workers, he already has a bunch of great workers. He knew who they were though, so he is keeping his eye on the competition (even if they are failing, TNA is the competition). Roode is basically ready to make the jump, after showing that he can work in the main event. And although his run seems to be simply as "do as the WWE does", Eric Young's reign as TNA Champion is over-due and well deserved. Possibly, could show him in a light that catches the WWE's eye. Nothing against Natalya Neidhart, but other than carrying on the Hart Family legacy, not much can be expected from her. It would be nice to see a nice, solid Divas division for her to be a big part of. Other than that, can't see her being more than a part of Tyson Kidd's push to the next level.

So for now it all seems to fall on the shoulders of Tyson Kidd to carry the weight of the country. Unless the WWE finds the next big Canuck, or starts giving TNA guys like Eric Young and Bobby Roode a chance. Of course for the time being (although it may be short), there is Christian and the whole "One More Match!".

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WRESTLERS WHO NEED A #2 COMPANY

Now I am not saying the WWE needs another promotion trying to take them down, but a little competition doesn't hurt. If anything it makes things better on a variety of levels. With one being the talent. In the territory days talent would have a run in one area, then move to another area and have a run there, and then return to the first territory. Some would go to a variety of places, but the reasons were mostly to keep the talent "fresh". There would be times where territories would trade wrestlers with each other to help one another and the talent out. This carried on somewhat when it was down to WWE, WCW and ECW even. Although this time around it was more about stealing talent (which is how WWE choked out the territories). Regardless of "how", the talent was still able to refresh themselves and extend their careers. Examples of this were Hulk Hogan who went over to WCW from WWE, and then was even able to extend his career with the nWo and his Hollywood gimmick.

It was somewhat still there when TNA has slowly began to attract former WWE talent, which worked well at the very beginning with stars like Kurt Angle, Christian, Jeff Hardy (very early TNA), etc. They were even able to give Sting another run. But, that quickly turned into what WCW was before it "died", with most of the new talent being WWE rejects stealing time from TNA talent, instead of working not only well, but greatly with them (ie Angle/Styles). Yes, there are many other problems within TNA, but signing better WWE alumni would help, as again, there are times when it had worked wonderfully. No, I don't think those listed should sign with TNA, I am simply saying a new #2 company would help them in my opinion, Ring Of Honor is the ECW of the three for me, as it appears more "raw" like ECW was in comparison to the "Big 2", so it is on TNA or maybe even Jarrett and Toby Keith's possible new promotion, to step up and give these WWE stars a fresh run. Even just to prove to the WWE that they are capable of main event status, or great matches with TNA alumni (those who remain that is).

The Miz

Now the "haters" rate The Miz on where he is at, while I rate him on how far he has come. I can remember The Miz when he was a reality show nobody on "Million Dollar Tough Enough" (I also remember Ryback from back then too). He has come a very long way as a talent both in the ring and on the mic. From the punk kid in the caprice pants, who apparently was kicked out of the locker room for awhile backstage. He is a great heel, and at times works well as a baby face, but a change of scenary would greatly benefit him. New storylines and matches with new list of talent. Where he can hit the refresh button while also possible learn an extra thing or two in the ring.

Zack Ryder

Personally I am not a fan, but he has a large internet fan base, which nowadays means a little something. He's pretty much run his course in the WWE, unless he goes back into tag-team wrestling I don't see any future other than "enhancement talent" aka a Jabroni. A new company, a new lease on life. He could perhaps go in a direction he wants or someone will have an idea for something that would work. TNA had the jump on WWE in the social media department if you think about it. They just didn't capitalize like the WWE tends to do with things. Ryder could perhaps himself capitalize there, and have a Christian (Cage) like run. Woo Woo Woo! You know it....maybe.

Kofi Kingston

I always say that he needs to turn heel, but perhaps it is the WWE who has not allowed that, or even character expansion. Kofi has been the new Shelton Benjamin for years, he needs to be more than the MITB and Royal Rumble guy. He's talented enough to have some amazing matches, but he needs some fresh faces to keep that interesting really at times. More likely to break mid-card status elsewhere also.

CM Punk

He needs to let things heal both physically and mentally first, but wouldn't it of been nice for Punk to have some options upon his return? True, even being absent from the WWE for a bit and then returning will be great. We know he is likely going there though. Ring Of Honor maybe, but right now a well paying and also a possible post career with the WWE, chances are higher he's coming back to Vince.

Christian

He is part of the reason I wished TNA had done well, especially when the chances of either a match against Edge or an E&C reunion with him were not happening with Edge's retirement due to his spin and neck. Add that his run was short, and never played out to anything. He really needed a successful home to go to for one more run and then "One More Match!". Christian is scheduled to be in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match for the WWE World Heavyweight title, but he is really the sleeper pick in this one, when the main event of Wrestlemania XXX is on the line. If WM30 was taking place in any part of Canada, or even Florida, I would give him a shot, but I don't see it. Christian Cage was a proven main event talent while in TNA.

AJ Styles

Now he's not a WWE talent, but that is kind of the point, he isn't and might not ever be one. There weren't many, if any, people arguing that TNA was "The House That AJ Styles Built" both inside or outside the walls of TNA Wrestling. He isn't under contract with them anymore, and if they don't turn things around by the look of things, won't be the only TNA Original who says goodbye. Which is sad as they are very talented. Here's hoping Jeff Jarrett doesn't forget the guys and gals who helped him TNA a success if and when he opens the new wrestling promotion with Toby Keith. AJ Styles would make a great addition to any roster. WWE doesn't seem to see even CM Punk/Daniel Bryan as a big deal, let alone either of those two with AJ.

Curtis Axel

Even with the slight bump in the tag-team  division, I still don't see being paired with Ryback as a good thing for this third generation superstar. They need to give his character time to grow. Randy Orton wasn't an immediate success, and it was a little obvious they were hoping for an immediate new Rock in the beginning. I don't know all the details with DiBiase Jr, but he wasn't given much time (nor the money his father was during his run) to grow. Curtis Axel (Joe Henning) could've benefited from a bit more one-on-one time with Paul Heyman as his manager perhaps, a throw back to his father and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.  A new fresh scene could also help, instead of watching possible greatness go stale in a dead end tag team. If it was more like Legacy? A lot better situation.


There are other stars such as Dolph Ziggler, and again, I am not saying anyone needs to jump over to TNA, definitely not now as the problems go further than signing the wrong talent in the past, and the current roster isn't bad at all, just lacks depth. Also, I am not saying to hop onto whatever Jarrett and Keith bring us. Just stating that these guys and others not listed could use a change of scenery to freshen up, or find something that works, or prove, etc etc. The best times in professional wrestling have come when there were more than one dog in the yard.

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