Hello Everyone this is the First edition of the column The A List and hopefully not the last. If you are wondering what this is, well I will tell you. The A List is going to go through 5 Primetime Superstars and 5 Raw Superstars. Basically, I am going to evaluate them and say what I think is going to happen to them and what kinda of matches or fueds I would like to see from them. Then at the end, I will give them a letter grade on how I think they are doing lately. So lets get started.
Kurt Angle (Raw)
The new TWF World Champ is the first on the list. Is he deserving of the TWF world title? yes. Did he win it in a deserving way? well that is in question but he is the champ and there is nothing anyone can do. I think Angle is going to be a great champ, maybe one of the best in TWF history. In the near Future, I think Undertaker will challenge for the World title and what a match that would be. At Wrestlemania, Undertaker beat Angle to retain his title. Then On Raw, Angle, with a little help, beat Taker. So I would think its only fair to have one more to see who would win, maybe in a one on one match with normal rules. After The Undertaker fued win or lose for Angle, I would like to see a fued with Benoit. Angle Vs. Benoit in a submisson match is a match people dream about and I personally would love to see it. If Angle was still the champ, that would even be Better. Well It's report card time and I give Angle an A. The reason is simple. He is Number one on Raw now. I would of given him an A+ but he won with help and he didnt win on The Biggest stage Wrestlemania. He still deserves an A though.
RVD (Primetime)
Well what more can I say about RVD? I mean, Going into Wrestlemania, he Had a match to determine The Number one Contender against "High Octane" Damion West and in a great match, The Match of the month I may add, he came out victorious. He earned a shot at the title and later that night, he actaully got a shot for the belt and in great fashion, Beat Brock Lesnar to capture the Universal Title, Probably the biggest match of his life so far and maybe of all time. I think he will fued with Lesnar for the Universal title because you know Lesnar will do anything to get the title back. So I think Lesnar Vs. RVD for the Universal Title at the Next PPV. If I could pick an opponent, I would like to see Damion West Vs RVD one more time. I know they are on different shows but I would love to see it one more time. I dont think it's going to happen but you never know ,anything can happen in TWF. As for his grade, well I have to give him an A+. I mean he wins two matches at Wrestlemania. If you gave him anything lower than that you have to be insane or just hate the whole Damn Show.
Undertaker (Raw)
On the verge of having another title defense, he wins at Wrestlemania. Then at one of the most suprising Events, he loses his title to Angle.W hat does this mean? Well it means everyone that came in the ring and beat up Undertaker so he would lose the title are in some serious trouble. I expect Taker to go through all of them to get to a rematch against Angle. I think Taker will get his rematch sooner than later and this tim, I have a feeling he will have a one on one match. If this is the case, I dont see anyone that can beat The Deadman in a one on one match. If I could pick a feud with Undertaker, I would like to see another Strife-Undertaker feud, that is one of my favorite feuds in TWF and I think to see them go at it one more time would be great. I give Undertaker an A- for his grade and if your saying how can he get that grade when he lost his title, well he did Defend it at Wrestlemania and had an unbelieveable streak going. So I think it's only fair to give him that grade.
Brock Lesnar(Primetime)
Well Lesnar did it. He defeated Austin with some help by Orton but Lesnar won at Wrestlemania and left the ring the champ. That's what Brock had planned but it didn't turn out like that. Yes Brock Defeated Austin but Austin had something up his sleeve and that's RVD. Brock Had to go one on one with RVD and failed to keep his title. I can't say I'm sorry, he had it coming in my book. Though he did loose his title, I still think he is a force to be reckoned with and he will Get another Shot at that title and He may very well win. As the whole thing with Austin, I think it may be over but I may be wrong. If I could have a match that would involve Brock, it would be a match with Austin again and this time a no holds barred match. As for Brock's Grade im gonna give him a B+. He did win against Austin, but with Help and if he would of beaten RVD for the title, I would of probably given him a better grade but he didnt beat RVD so therefore he gets a B+.
Austin Pyromania(Raw)
Well one of the best on RAW in my opinon is next. He was in the Fatal Four way for the King of Cable match and came up just short. He has had a feud going with Cena, Corey and Taylor lately and I think it's one of the best feuds going. Even though Pyromania lost, I think he is going to still try and go after it and will have a feud with Cena. That will stretch a long ways I think but in the end, I just see him going through Cena and taking the King of Cable back and then I could see Corey coming and challenging him to a match which would be great. If I could have a match that invovles Pyromania, it would be Awesome to see the Austin's go at it. Pyromania Vs. Stone Cold but sadly they are both on different shows so I dont see it happening but you never know. Pyromania gets a B in my grading scale. He is proving to be one of the best Raw has to offer.
Travis Wakeman(Primetime)
Maybe the most emotional moment in TWF history was when Wakeman and Hogan celebrated in the ring. It was great to see, it was a moment that would be in everyone's heart and is one of the most special Wresltemania moments. Going into match, it was two of the most accomplished wrestlers of all time and it was a great sight and maybe the last time we will ever see it. On to Wakeman, I am not really sure where he will go from here on. I mean, he cant get another shot at the Universal title which is sad. I wish there was some way to get him another shot. I think the whole Martel thing is over and really Martel was not in Wakeman's league. If I could have one match with Wakeman a close second would be Wakeman Vs Hogan II.B ut First would be to give Wakeman a chance at the Universal title. So I would Pick Travis Wakeman Vs. RVD. As for his grade he gets an A. I mean come on, anyone that beats Hogan deserves that grade and I'm sure Hogan would give him the same grade.
"The Show" Joe Corey(Raw)
Without doubt one of the best Rookies in the game. No one may have had a better Feburary than Him. He beat Pyromania and really put himself on the map. He was one of the contestants in the Fatal Four Way. Like Pyromania, He lost but still put up a good showing. He is on his way to being one of the top Raw Men. In his future, I see him feuding with Taylor Made in a match to determine who would get a shot at the King of Cable title .Which in the end I would see Him winning and going against Pyromaina for the title to continue their feud .If I could pick a match for him, I would like to See Corey against the Newly Departed HHH. I think they have similar styles and it would of been a hell of a match. As for the Game, I have to say I am still in shock that he left. It's time to grade Corey and I give him a B, a High B to be exact not B+ But close. Soon I think he will be in talks for being an A but you have to remember he is still a rookie.
Charlie Haas(Primetime)
Well I don't think anyone has had an up and down year like Haas so far. I mean He goes from winning the Royal Rumble to not even having a match at Wrestlemania 5. Well Haas has been spending a lot of time with His Leader Ted Dibiase and the Rookie Axl Irvin and he has been on a mission to take out the Look alike who we found out is Dylan Jansens. I think Haas will probably start Feuding With Jansens and if not Haas, Irvin Will. But for now, I am seeing Haas Vs. Jansens which I think the feud will be won by Jansens and then Jansens will go on to bigger things and I don't see Haas really going on to bigger things. If I could pick a match for Haas, I would want to see Him Vs The World Champ RVD just to see if he could of won the title and if he is worthy of being a royal rumble winner. Haas is getting a low grade in my mind, I give him a C-. It's like after he lost his match agianst Austin, he has stopped trying and I think Haas could be big one day but not now. Right now he is kinda lost in my mind.
John Cena(Raw)
Cena was also in the Fatal Four way match but he was the one that came out on top. He Showed why he is the true King of Cable. I think Cena is one step away from being a main eventer. I think he will continue a feud with Ausitn Pyromania in which I think he will eventually lose the feud and maybe that will be a good thing. After he loses his title, he may start fighting for the World title. But for now, he is King Of Cable and I see him going into a long feud with Pyromania like I said. For my Cena Dream match, it wouldn't be a match at all, it would be a Rap Battle with Him and Vanilla Ice!!!! I know it sounds stupid but I think it would be cool. Now I'm not a huge rap fan, I am more of a Rock N Roll guy but I think it would be entertaining As long as V Ice doesnt bust out Ninja Rap. As for Cena's grade, I am giving him an A-. He deserves it for winning The fatal four way match and that is bascially why I gave him that.
Jordan Rockwell(Primetime)
Rockwell was also victorious at Wrestlemania by defending his tag team titles with Rhyno. These two are one of the greatest teams I have ever seen and I don't know if they can lose. I don't see anyone on the Primetime roster that can beat these two. In the future, I see Rockwell and Rhyno feuding With Orton and Batista. I think they will team up to face The duo of Rockwell and Rhyno like I said though I don't see anyone beating them and I think Rhyno and Rockwell will win the match and then fight another day. If I had a dream match, I would like to see Rockwell go singles for one night in a 60 min. Iron man match agianst Travis Wakeman. I would Pay a lot of money to see a match like that. As for Rockwell's grade, I would give him a B+ Because he is one half of the best tag team. Maybe I should give him an A but I'm going with the B+ for now.
There is the list my friends, you may not agree, but I am the man writing this so this is my list. Let's Recap:
Kurt Angle A
RVD A+
Undertaker A-
Brock Lesnar B+
Austin Pyromania B
Travis Wakemen A
Joe Corey B
Charlie Haas C-
John Cena A-
Jordan Rockwell B+
And the Honor Stundet for the A List this time is RVD congrats to him.There you have it the first edition of the A List and not the last.
