Heart of the Phighter: Not an ECW Report for 10/06/09

This week, Phighter decides to not write about ECW to let his thoughts be known. Let's get on with it, shall we?

A special thanks to another article writer here (Nemesis) for giving me an idea for what to do this week. I really have been in a good mood since Hell in a Cell, and I want to keep it up. Yes, that does mean that I have chosen to not watch ECW, for you slower people out there. I'm not tuning in to get disappointed, since I already have some hope for it to start turning awesome like it does for a couple of months a year. So...we have my thoughts of the month.

I actually have to give Wrestler of the Month to one wrestler in particular. The Undertaker. Yes, I know, he's drawn some heat from writers (of reports like this) recently because he's getting up there in age, but he's still a BIG name and he's the reason I bought Hell in a Cell. His feud with this month's runner-up (CM Punk) was a nice one, even though it was stupid at times (See Breaking Point) and it ended appropriately. Now, then again, this is Thursday, so this rivalry could continue on. There isn't much you can do at this point, because CM Punk has pretty much showed me that he can only go on a short streak of brilliance, and then he fades away, which leads me to ask why WWE pushes him in the first place. But, to be honest, the Undertaker is my pick, as he refreshed Smackdown.

Best Match of the Month? Without a doubt, Randy Orton vs. John Cena, inside of Hell in a Cell. Legacy had a great PPV entirely, as Legacy vs. DX is my runner-up. But...there are reasons this match was better. Orton looked like a man on a mission during this entire match, even though sometimes the voices weren't giving him the mission information fast enough. He only broke this act once to go "Up Yours" at the fans after he tossed the steel steps and they almost came back down at them. Plus...Cena looked human. I can't say that I didn't enjoy the way they had Orton look like this complete animal, like he just wanted this more than anything. The choke was completely believable, and the kick...not so much, but afterwards, they said his leg wasn't at full strength, and it was a nice cover. Plus...Cena's not WWE Champion anymore. I'll usually be happy at any match that causes that. Hence why I've been an Edgehead for three years.

Worst Match of the Month? Drew McIntyre vs. R-Truth. I was looking forward to seeing this match! I thought McIntyre had gotten better...I look away for one second, away from this borefest, and R-Truth has been beat. I still don't know what beat him, ladies and gentlemen. Way to totally push something that ended up falling flat to me. And don't even get me started on the runner-up, Alicia Fox vs. Mickie James. These are two PPV matches that sucked.

I'd really like it if R-Truth actually had a heel turn because of this match, actually. Maybe he could say something like, "Drew...you're right. I've been here, and I haven't gotten anywhere with this attitude." That would be an interesting heel tag team, and I think it would work if they could just come up with a good reason for them to team. And please, no Matt Hardy and MVP type team.

Speaking of Hardy...well, how long is it before he gets released? I still think he has one good storyline left in him. I think we would need a heel though, somebody like Jericho. Jericho and Matt could have a match where Matt jobs, and then Matt could speak on it the next week. Jericho could cut him off and say that Matt's always needed someone else to carry him, and that without someone to carry him, Matt Hardy would be nowhere. And then of course, Jericho could say, "Too bad he's under investigation..." Can you imagine that brawl? I can.

The Most Overrated Star of the Month is...drum roll please...The Ruthless Roundtable. More like the Rut-zzz. Because they put me to sleep. They're not even the enjoyable type of heels that we have all come to like (Jericho, Edge, Orton) they're just the, "Get them off the screen" heels. At least Abraham Washington is milking that we all want him off of the stage.

The runner-up for Most Overrated Star of the Month is Chavo Guerrero. For the past month, everyone seems to be screaming, "Get Chavo away from Hornswoggle, he should go to TNA, where he can have his talent properly showcased." This is where I usually facepalm.

Chavo Guerrero hasn't been properly used since when he frogsplashed CM Punk to signal that he was going after the ECW Championship. Yes, I'll let you sit down and figure out how long ago that was. He hasn't been used properly for SO long that I'm convinced that he isn't a TALENT. It's the Mark Henry principle. Let's head back about.. a year or so. Remember when Mark Henry used to be just the big, tough, and scary jobber? He'd come in to job to people like Cena, and they'd push him as the World's Strongest Man, but he actually had a pretty long losing streak. He was just the World's Biggest Jobber for I don't know how long. Then, he was moved to ECW, put in a Triple Threat Match with Kane and Big Show, and suddenly he was Mr. Awesome when he won the ECW Championship. NO ONE thought he was deserving of a title. The only way Chavo is going to be properly showcased is if he's moved to ECW and he wins the ECW Championship there, but no one except the marks going, "See, this is how he should be shown", will be impressed.

The Most Underrated Star of the Month is...Batista. Yeah, I said Batista was underrated. Before you give me sixty million comments on why you hate Batista, consider the following.

Big Show and Jericho...they cut the same promo week after week after week, and to be honest, their segment with Michael Cole was the best I've seen from both of them in a long time. Mysterio...to be honest, he had a good PPV promo, but maybe that's because he didn't speak at least HALF of it in Spanish like he usually does. Batista, not only did I enjoy the match he helped put on, (best non-HiaC match) but he contributed to the PPV promo nicely. I'm beginning to remember why I used to like Batista so much. And not just because he won the World Heavyweight Championship once in Philadelphia.

More thoughts...

My favorite wrestler...right now anyway...is the Miz. Before you shoot me with "You're an idiot" arrows, consider this:

This past week, The Miz was on Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? And to be honest, not only was he the most entertaining contestant on that show that I have ever seen, (and I watch that show quite a bit) he won $20,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation. Let's not forget that, on Monday, he proved my prediction right, when he defeated Kofi Kingston to win the United States Champion. Be jealous...I've been trying to master his entrance pose all week. And I've been fail at it >_<

I hate that sometimes we'd rather have publicity over popularity. Al Sharpton, the Access Hollywood people, and now...Schwartzenegger? To be honest, Schwartzenegger may give Seth Green and Shaq a run for Best Guest Host. I'd look forward to that.

WWE should be making a bigger deal about Halloween. This is the time of the year where they can make fortunes off of costumes. I've actually thought about buying a Hurricane cape off of WWE for giggles. Where are the people shoving that I can dress up like Rey Mysterio down my neck? If they actually pushed for it, maybe they wouldn't have to charge all of us $50.00 for WrestleMania, and they could charge us only $45.00. I can wish.

By the way, PPV costs have reached RIDICLOUS. Consider this math, and it will piss you off as much as it has pissed me off.

Bragging Rights; Survivor Series; Tables, Ladders, and Chairs; Royal Rumble; No Way Out; Wrestlemania 26...that's six PPVs in six months, which is better than how it's been during the summer, but consider this.

That would come out to 5 x $40...$200 + $50 = $250 for PPVs. For the love of whatever you believe in, that's how much money a WWE fan will burn on PPVs in the next six months. $250...for what? Two Elimination Chambers, an Ironman Match, the TLC PPV Concept, Elimination 5-on-5, the Royal Rumble Match, and Wrestlemania.

That's an interesting little way to get you to burn your money without realizing it, actually. It's a good strategy. I admire it from the point where I have chosen to buy only PPVs that will really interest me. Yeah, I may not be buying Bragging Rights, Survivor Series, and TLC to save money. That would be $120 I'd be saving. It's shocking, ladies and gentlemen.

By the way, anyone else waiting for Stephen Colbert or Jon Stewart to Guest Host?

This is the Philadelphia Phighter, reminding you all that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

-TPP

Comments

1. Comment #1

   Like it.

   Posted by Hairy Potter. on Thursday, October 08, 2009

2. Comment #2

   The Undertaker is not a fighting champion though. Now that he's champ I expect to see a tag match with him in it before the next PPV where he successfully defends the title. Come on, that's not a performer. If he has one match that lasts longer than 10 minutes on a Smackdown before the next PPV happens, I'll be completely surprised. Like, CRAZY surprised.
   
   Drop the belt to someone who has a Future. The Undertaker, while 'a phenom' is not going to be ABLE to have a future.

   Posted by Madam Snapshot on Thursday, October 08, 2009

3. Comment #3

   Batista is underrated and Chavo is overrated?
   
   You are an idiot..

   Posted by Blaze on Friday, October 09, 2009

4. Comment #4

   I also buy certain PPVS, usually only Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania.
   
   Plus- STEPHEN COLBERT would be the best guest host-EVER. Period! If they use him right, as his cocky self, he could have great promos with the likes of Jericho and The Miz and plus- He is just plain awesome
   
   Jon Stewart would also be sweet aswell

   Posted by The Destructornator on Friday, October 09, 2009

5. Comment #5

   i never buy PPV's i just steal them off the internet ;)

   Posted by arctic terror on Friday, October 09, 2009

6. Comment #6

   Ditto Arctic Terror, steal results anyaway

   Posted by T.R.H on Friday, October 09, 2009

7. Comment #7

   Why are you a Publisher? I thought your article was supposed to be about "ECW" not about your opinions, which as a matter of fact, mean nothing. Chavo being overrated? When is a superstar that loses every week to a leprechaun overrated? Man, it's no wonder I never read articles anymore. Opinions are one thing, but dissing the people? Ex. (For the slower people out there, shooting me with hate arrows, giving me a million comments on why you hate batista) is typical Mark(ish) talk. Sometimes, I wonder why I even bother.. Thank god I can remain anonymous as I would really be hated.

   Posted by .. on Friday, October 09, 2009

8. Comment #8

   it's been a long time since I last read an article written here... Now I probably won't read for a long time again.. sorry if I didn't like it (that much)... :)

   Posted by John Jessie on Friday, October 09, 2009

9. Comment #9

   Do you even know what overrated and underrated means?

   Posted by Dictionary on Friday, October 09, 2009

10. Comment #10

    CHAVO OVERRATED!!!!!!!! ARE U SERIOUS?????

    Posted by ............. on Friday, October 09, 2009

11. Comment #11

    If colbert showed up, i would be in heaven. My two favorite shows are raw and colbert report. THat would be the greatest day ever.

    Posted by MMM on Friday, October 09, 2009

12. Comment #12

    Not to split hairs, but TPP isnt actually a publisher as someone said above. He is a columnist. Big difference.

    Posted by Austin Creed on Friday, October 09, 2009

13. Comment #13

    Yes, I do, and the emphasis was on the word talent in relevance to Chavo, as everyone has been going about how WWE has been miss-using his talent. According to people in the internet community, he has talent, and alot more talent than to be jobbing to Hornswoggle. I don't agree at all, hence why I called him ovverrated.
    
    Snap - We just came from a portion where the "future" kind of had a rough set of months where he really ended up beating four wrestlers during his reign. Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, John Morrison, and the Undertaker. I think to establish a star you need to have him beat other stars, which is why the Undertaker would be a good start for somebody. Plus, while they try to figure out who to push, Taker has drawing power.

    Posted by The Philadelphia Phighter on Friday, October 09, 2009

14. Comment #14

    Ok while I may not agree with all points listed in this, I do agree with most.
    
    As far as Batista being underrated, not so much. Batista is over-used when he's not getting himself hurt or taking time off for the hell of it. Sure he has above average mic skills, and is built like a tank, but as far as real athletic ability (John Morrison Helloooooo!), he just comes up short.
    
    Chavo being overrated..... Are you serious? Cut the guy some slack, the creative team obviously has no one at his level and ability so they job him out to the troll because kids will eat it up. Simple as that. Don't believe that Chavo has skill? Go back and watch his WCW days, wrestling the likes of Psychosis, Rey Mysterio Jr, Super Crazy, etc etc.
    
    Other than that, I feel that despite a few errors and it being based on an opinion rather than the actual premise of what the article is supposed to be about, I liked it. There's nothing wrong with writing an off-topic article as long as you do keep your primary focus on what you were brought in to do.
    
    Finally, for those of you who have nothing better to do than troll these articles, trying to enlarge a ridiculously small E-Peen, remember this: The people who write these articles felt they have an opinion that deserves to be expressed, and they did something about it. They went through the steps to be allowed to do this, so the next time you decide to start bashing them, why not do something constructive and try to get your own article.
    
    Maybe then we might actually care about what you trolls have to say.
    
    Also, hiding behind an anonymous name or the "..." thing or whatever is beyond childish. Grow up or shut up.

    Posted by Ryan "Arnold 'AK' Killenger III" L. on Saturday, October 10, 2009

15. Comment #15

    Ah, I forgot the Supporters have no reason to opinionate then? Therefore, your opinion doesn't matter since you aren't an article Writer either. As far as finding something constructive to do, some might have something better to do other than write articles for "free". I'm not gonna bother arguing with this mongrel here anymore as I do have better things to do.

    Posted by .... on Saturday, October 10, 2009

16. Comment #16

    Good artical exept
    
    CHAVO overated you cant be serios he needs to start wrestling when is da last time he had a proper match there was just tuxedo,boxing,legs tied,arm tied behind his back ect ect ect
    other than that good artcal

    Posted by Annihilater on Saturday, October 10, 2009

17. Comment #17

    Batista... underrated and Chavo... overrated? I never expected that to have ever been said. Evar.
    
    And Stephen Colbert hosting RAW = Win.

    Posted by Tank Johnson on Sunday, October 11, 2009

18. Comment #18

    Okay the dude that keeps dissing Phighter shut up. If you where going to make a artical I bet you would be HORRABLE at doing this. It would probably be so bad that in your second artical you would only have 100 views all together. And im pretty sure that those where the only two mistakes in the whole read. And those arnt even mistakes there oppinions so stfu and go troll someother website...

    Posted by THE RAVEN SAVES on Sunday, October 11, 2009

19. Comment #19

    i dont think chavos been properly used scince he rode the stick horse named pepe around like a 3 year old

    Posted by ... on Monday, October 12, 2009

20. Comment #20

    Glad you got all of your opinions out of your system. I won't even comment on whether I agree with them or not. I will say that it seems to me that you deliberately chose language that would rile people up. While I appreciate controversy as much as the next person, that's not really your job as an ECW columnist.
    
    But, as much of this article is your worthless opinion, so to is this comment my worthless opinion.

    Posted by Beastardo on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

21. Comment #21

    So to clarify, by 'overrated' and 'underrated', you respectively mean 'a talented wrestler being wasted' and 'a hack being used to produce relatively entertaining television for a hack'. Well, OK, but that's not really what the words mean.
    
    No one is saying Guerrero is a world champion. However, Guerrero is a good wrestler (not great, mind you, but good) who is well past capable of having four star matches if given time and an opponent better than him. That's why he should be facing (and yes, mostly jobbing to, but FEUDING WITH to make things entertaining) the rising star/strong workers like MVP, Swagger, Bourne, Ziggler, Morrison, Ryder, etc. I'm personally not of the opinion that he should get a 'push', but that he should absolutely be booked as a serious wrestler in competitive feuds with good matches.

    Posted by The Glide on Monday, October 19, 2009

22. Comment #22

    Awsome!

    Posted by Ryan12349 on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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