PDRMatt Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 What would you think about debuting Sami Zayn the same way the WWF did with Taz? Now hopefully, Zayn will have a much more successful career in WWE than Taz, but what if they set up Zayn as a special mystery opponent for Bo Dallas at SummerSlam. They already have a little history in NXT, Dallas can't have the streak live on forever, and Zayn certainly would want end the streak to make a name for himself. With SummerSlam being in LA, it's a crowd that would presumably know who Sami Zayn is already, so he would more than likely get a good reaction. It wouldn't even need to be a decisive win, just a quick three-count in an 8-10 min match. It could be a fun way to introduce Zayn who certainly deserves to be on the big stage and gives him a big moment, which is what WWE loves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillThompson Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I don't see Zayn coming up anytime soon, and unfortunately I don't see him being put in a position that complements him. He's another Triple H guy, and that means he'll get caught up in all the BS going on between Trips and Dunn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeplastictrees Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 That's a great idea. The ONLY person who is able to end Dallas' undefeated streak is someone from his old stomping around. Someone who watched him develope and knows all his weaknesses. To even further your angle- Sami can do a few" You may have these people fooled, but I know the REAL BO DALLAS!" promos and show footage of Bo acting like a complete dick in NXT. Bo tries to fight the bad press and even has some of the videos re-edited and some of the fans from NXT give 'honest' testimony about the very inspirational Bo Dallas. They can keep this going until Tyson/Justin get the call up and become The Bad Influence of WWE. I can see (and want to see) a Bo/Tyson/Justin team go against Sami and two WWE guys that BO just kept fucking with prior to Sami coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Many, many wins over Randy Orton would be how I would bring him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Putting him in a feud with Bo screams mid card talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Now if the goal is to make Zayn a mid card guy that scenario is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I would say debut him out of the blue and have him beat Cesaro, but Cesaro has cooled off so much I'm not sure how well that would work now as opposed to six months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I think the way to go is to have Bryan introduce him. Months ago I thought he could be the Authority's attempt to recreate their own Bryan but it is too late for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDRMatt Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Does anyone think the person to end Bo Dallas' streak should be from NXT? Otherwise, it seems like a waste if it's not to give the rub to not just the one with the streak, but also the person who ENDS the streak. I think a Zayn/Dallas feud could be a fun little mid-card rivalry. They all have to start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 The company is full of good working mid carders. Why add another one when we can try to make him special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillThompson Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 There's nothing wrong with being a mid-carder, or better yet with starting out as a mid-carder and working your way up the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDRMatt Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Yeah, and I'm fine with making Zayn higher than mid-card. In fact, I would love to see him high on the card. There's just not a ton of solid mid-card feuds right now, and he needs to start somewhere. Sheamus and Cesaro was a good back and forth for a few weeks over the US title, but that doesn't look like it's continuing. Ziggler and Miz over the IC title isn't all that interesting and doesn't feel very fresh to me. Rusev and Swagger got pretty hot there until they will ultimately cool it down due to real-life situations. And does Bo Dallas really do anything consistently with anyone? He was beating up El Torito and giving advice to various mid-carders, but I'd like to see him feud with someone regularly who is closer to his skill level to get a feel as to whether or not his in-ring ability matches his character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDRMatt Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I think the way to go is to have Bryan introduce him. Months ago I thought he could be the Authority's attempt to recreate their own Bryan but it is too late for that. Yeah, Bo Dallas could interrupt another "update on Daniel Bryan's condition" promo. Then since Bryan can't compete, he re-introduces Sami Zayn to Bo Dallas. It gives Zayn the rub from a main-eventer and creates an instant threat to Bo's character. This could get deep if they let it. Bo could start questioning himself for the first time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 There's nothing wrong with being a mid-carder, or better yet with starting out as a mid-carder and working your way up the card. True, but the E doesn't really do this well in recent times. We've seen Cesaro , Sheamus, Ziggler all hit that glass ceiling. It took DB forever to break through. So debuting him with Bo Dallas who is about as mid card as it gets does him no favors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 PDR Matt I guess you're a Boliever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDRMatt Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I wouldn't go that far, but I do think he could be an interesting character that could have some layers to him if they booked it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BP) Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'd be surprised if Bo's streak isn't broken by Cena in a sub 5 minute match on TV as a warmup for his inevitable Rusev match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm entertained by his character, but it has no legs. Unless he becomes a mgr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillThompson Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 His character is basically Kurt Angle circa 1999-2000, and that had legs. I think Bo's character certainly has legs as long as they eventually start to take his winning seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Bill ,Angle was a gold medalist destined for a run on top who could go. Bo Dallas is comedy character who isn't a smooth worker. To compare the 2 and how they are/were viewed by the company and not grasp that they are/were being booked differently is just mind boggling to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Putting him in a feud with Bo screams mid card talent. Kinda think this is where he's going to be anyway, honestly. Or he'll get turned into a Seth Rogan comedy character. I guess I just don't have a lot of faith in Sami Zayn on the main roster. Do people see him in NXT right now & think "this guy has RAW main eventer all over him." I just don't see it. Of course, I didn't see it with Punk or Bryan either & they proved me wrong. I've been wrong before, I'll be wrong again...but I still think the odds of being a Paul London are better than being a C.M. Punk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellmania Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 am I the only one who thinks Bo is an awesome worker? The times I've seen him in NXT he has been very good. The way he has been booked on the main roster is kind of off though...I mean it's a variation of his NXT character, but unsurprisingly the WWE creative team apparently doesn't fully understand what made his NXT character great. (hint: it's not puns involving 'Bo') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm with shoe. I'd put him against Randy Orton immediately and have him win and win and win until it hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellmania Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I don't think Zayn is a guy who needs to win to be over though. In fact I think he works better as a guy who loses but looks great in defeat. I mean his biggest rub so far was probably jobbing incessantly to Cesaro. He has that Tommy Dreamer quality of being a guy who can job a ton and still be over with the fans. Then when he gets a big win it feels like a bigger deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillThompson Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Bill ,Angle was a gold medalist destined for a run on top who could go. Bo Dallas is comedy character who isn't a smooth worker. To compare the 2 and how they are/were viewed by the company and not grasp that they are/were being booked differently is just mind boggling to me. Initially I don't think Angle was all that different. Yes, he had the Olympic pedigree, but his initial character was about how foolhardy he was in thinking he was the best thing to ever happen to wrestling. He was every bit the delusional heel who thinks he's the babyface, and that's exactly what Bo is currently. The key will be if they transition Bo into something more serious without dropping the comedy. He can still be the character he is, but other wrestlers will eventually need to take him seriously. If they book it so that others start thinking and acting as if Bo is legit, then the fans will view him as legit, while he still retains the comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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