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I've said it before and I'll say it again - WWE is hurting in part because Vince is playing favours, in part because Heyman is not being given enough rope, and in part becasue the very few players they have who can *genuinely* work a mic are not being allowed to express themselves. Jericho needs much more lens time, and not as part of some lame "anti-Americans" schtick....we've been here before, with Sergeant Slaughter and the Iron Sheik, and most obviously with Tram Canada, which seems to have been imported (less AHcksaw Jim Duggan, thank God) from WCW. This benefits nobody, and particulrly in these times makes it incredibly difficult for the wrestlers to regain any face status. Bruning a US flag on the anniversary of 9/11? That's just psychotic, and basically the career death of any wrestler who goes for it.
Jericho, Storm, the Guerreros...these are great workers, who deserve to be competing either for singles gold or at least in a strong and worthwhile cruiserweight division. WCW did this in the early 90s, and the lack of pressure to bulk up meant that Brad Armstrong, Marcus Bagwell, 2 Cold (anyone remember him?) and Ricky Steamboat turned in some superb matches, on regular shows, not even waiting for the big events. |
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Probably means he's on his last run though, I remember reading that an interview with him saying he would bring it back before he retires.