A great way to use Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho on WWE Superstars
If done correctly, a tried and true way to get undercard guys over is to have them get a “rub” from interacting with the top guys. That’s what happened on WWE Superstars Thursday night, as Jeff Hardy teamed up with R-Truth to face Chris Jericho and Dolph Ziggler in the main event.
The crowd was hot throughout what was a fun match and really got into R-Truth’s “What’s Up?” entrance even though he has lost his share of matches recently. I don’t think either R-Truth or Ziggler ever looked more like stars than they did in this match.
I’ve been an advocate of R-Truth getting a push since his he returned to WWE, and Ziggler has shown a lot of potential. Hopefully, WWE will build on this with these two and also take the same approach with other undercard guys who have a significant upside.
Other thoughts on Thursday’s show:
The Brian Kendrick is one guy who is definitely not getting a rub. As soon as the tag team match that pitted Kendrick and Jamie Noble against Goldust and Hornswoggle began, I had no doubt that Kendrick was going to get pinned by Hornswoggle. It’s obvious that WWE regards Kendrick as nothing more than a comedy act, which I think is a complete waste of his talent. I’m also tired of Hornswoggle pinning guys. That’s not to say that Hornswoggle doesn’t add something to the show. He and Goldust can provide some entertaining comic relief with backstage skits and Hornswoggle doing a spot here and there in Goldust’s matches. But the little guy scoring pinfalls on legitimate wrestlers is preposterous. ...
I was so afraid that WWE was going to kill David Hart Smith and The Hart Dynasty’s momentum by having Smith job to Tommy Dreamer. Fortunately, that didn’t happen. Christian, who was doing commentary during the match, said that some people are hoping that Dreamer wins the triple threat match with him and Jack Swagger for the ECW title at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view Sunday “so they don’t have to hear him cry through another interview.” Amen, brother. ...
Jericho’s always entertaining promos have become even more so since he started introducing words into them that have fans scurrying for their dictionaries. The word this time was “mucilaginous,” which Webster defines as “of or like mucilage,” which is defined as “any of various thick, sticky substances produced in certain plants.”
Comments
The only thing I'm waiting on in the "What's Up" portion of R-Truth's entrance is his contract.
Zigler has potential if talent development will let him wrestle instead of having him provide Alzheimers Awareness Classes by repeating his name 20 times in a night.
Kendrick should pack his bags for TNA. He was done the day Paul London left.
The Hart Dynasty angle couldn't be killed except by one man and it's not Dreamer.....Can you spell V-I-N-C-E.
If Dreamer can tape up tight one more time he could make a decent run as champ, but wait, he's been reduced to The Job Squad.
Jehrico has a greater command of the english language than me, and that's saying alot. Wait did I just insult myself via Jehrico? Is that like 6 degrees of seperation???
Have a Great Day.
Posted by: Prime Time Bobby Lee | June 5, 2009 3:08 PM
Jericho is probably a fan of the O'Reilly Factor. He probably liked the segments, "Bloviating with Bill".
Posted by: wrzesien | June 5, 2009 4:13 PM
Chris Jericho is just ridiculously great, and he thrives even when he's not on the top of the card. Even now, he's playing one of the most vicious heels in the company, and still gets cheers at times.
The WWE has an unhealthy obsession with Hornswaggle. Maybe he actually is a McMahon; he does Hulk Up as well as Shane does.
Posted by: Steve | June 5, 2009 4:16 PM
Hey Kevin-what possible good do you think the WWE would get from Hornswoggle? It's not like Hornswoggle could be a "main event" type wrestler and they are just killing anything they could do with Kendrick.
Posted by: Keith Murphy | June 5, 2009 4:20 PM
I cannot believe Hornswoggle doesn't get booed out of the building every time he comes out.
Posted by: Barney | June 5, 2009 8:19 PM
Just finished Jericho's book, I have to say one of the best wrestling reads yet. Have you ever or in the future do a best books list?
RESPONSE FROM KE: That's not a bad idea.
Posted by: Nate | June 6, 2009 3:05 PM