Why did they waste TV time portraying Kidd and his bodyguard as an imposing force, and then job them out immediately, without even getting heat back by jumping Henry. That was one of the most disturbingly clueless segments in recent memory. EVERYONE looks bad. Kidd, because he got squashed. His bodyguard, who can’t even handle a midcarder, and most importantly, Daniel Bryan, for being scared of such an obviously nonthreatening duo. Just an absolute waste of two segments, that hurt everyone involved.

How many more times could they have Cena say “CM Sucks” in a two minute period, just pleading for the crowd to join in. They didn’t, though, which makes this feud rather interesting.

Most other heels Cena has faced were not as cool or overly cheered like Punk is here. They could really rally around this and have a double turn. Ah, but there I go again, wishing for a Cena turn that will not be.

RAW should’ve been re-named Botchamania for one night because that’s all it was, botches. Anyway for anyone that likes Charlie Reneke he posted a new review up, here it is http://thewrestlingpress.com/?p=1442

1. Many heels (Jericho comes to mind, and Bret after Wrestlemania 13) speak the truth. Telling the truth doesn’t necessarily make you a face, especially if it’s something the audience doesn’t want to hear. Also, in many cases, the heels are holding the faces to a standard they themselves don’t hold themselves to. [Albeit Punk's Straight Edge lifestyle is an exception].

2. Cena is “reverting” to his default persona because he (thought) his feud with Nexus was finally over. Now, as Cena gets into trouble, he has to BECOME more serious. An always serious Cena isn’t as effective. Showing a change in emotion indicates the opponent is a threat and is getting under his skin. As long as Cena doesn’t keep it up as the feud progresses, a return to norm should just indicate the end of a previous feud before the beginning of another.

3. Did the WWE screw it up, or did Ted? The most recent run, despite a botched start [that one segment of getting back his title and giving him up that was an extended set up for a Damn ending] is a basic losing streak gimmick. He wants to earn a title instead of just inheriting it. He loses to Bryan (who now has the Bellas, allowing for Maryse to get more involved). Having failed, he then goes after another champion, Santino (who has Snuka’s daughter with him, again allowing Maryse to be more involved in the matches) and loses again. He’s been slowly showing signs of anger, mostly at Maryse. The losing streak is leading to a break down and probably a break up … and hopefully give him a ruthless streak that can lead to some wins. It’s a story arc where, in the end, the character develops and grows by finding the missing piece (or eliminating the weak link) holding him back from winning. It doesn’t always work, but that’s the story they are telling with Teddy now. Considering that he’s had a number of failed pushes, the “frustrated with not being able to get it right” gimmick may even be close to the truth, which often leads to better results.

4. I see two possibilities with the early title shot. I forget when exactly, but there was a brief feud over the Chrismas/New Years break over the world title that ended up going nowhere … I can’t even remember who was involved, but I’m thinking Jericho for some reason. The other possibility is the Rock/Mankind feud. It’s possible that Morrison could get the win on Raw, only to lose the title back to Miz at the Rumble. It’s risky, but the Rock/Mankind feud built both guys up to main eventers in a short time, and got Rock ready for the Wrestlemania main event with Austin. I doubt it, but it’s an interesting possibility.

7. The problem is that they don’t really have a contender for Bryan … of course it would help if they didn’t bury Tyson. They are keeping Bryan strong, but they shouldn’t get too complacent like with Dolph on Smackdown where he’s always winning and thus none of the contenders seem at all credible.

8. With the Rumble coming up, it could have been as simple as either “gaining momentum for the Rumble”, or having it actually help to determine the order if they started advertising it. The announcers should be able to make a match feel important without the match having a ranking/stip attached to it, but that is something often left out by Cole and the King.

10/10A. I think they may take this opportunity to trim down the Nexus again. It may be as simple as Barrett being deposed with the rest following Punk, but it could probably benefit from sending some members to Smackdown, although that probably won’t be until the official draft.

@billthedrick

That was an interesting time for Punk. He was a Raven disciple in TNA, while feuding with Raven in ROH. The Raven feud had some of Punk’s best promos, in my opinion.

As for Ted Dibiase Jr., they may be going for what Wally said, or he may be the next guy they “future endeavor.”

Does anybody else think the Bella’s are setting up Bryan for something?