In his latest piece for PWP Nation, Sherron Watson explains why he wants Cesaro in the main event picture, right now!
Do you remember when Vince McMahon was on the Stone Cold Podcast? He slammed most of his entire roster, except for John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins. Men he coined as reaching for the brass ring, as though they’re the only superstars that are trying at the moment. This article is in no way an attempt to disrespect the work of these men. Though I will admit, I shamelessly indulge in “Super-Cena” remarks when an overdone concept is put out yet again. Anything involving Cena is formulaic at this point. This article is pointing out one of Mick Foley’s Facebook posts, which was simply titled: “PUSH CESARO!”
Do you want proof of his work within WWE aside from these last few months? Okay then, what about his matches with William Regal, Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn all in NXT? Pretty sure fans enjoyed what he was doing. Am I a fan of Cesaro? Yes, but who isn’t? This isn’t to glorify him just because I like him though; the man has clearly connected with the WWE Universe (even if he does proclaim he delivers rather than connects).
You know a man has connected when people take the initiative upon themselves to praise him when WWE does not. “The Cesaro Section” is a perfect example of that. A phenomenon that is taking arenas by storm.
Cesaro was on his way to becoming a classic example of that. He was on fire on RAW and SmackDown on a weekly basis, with the matches against John Cena, and Kevin Owens; or even when he teamed up with Randy Orton, Dean Ambrose, and Roman Reigns. “The Swiss Superman” managed to regain that momentum once again all on his own by doing exactly what he does best, which is delivering. Yet, it seems that after he’s more than delivered, more than connected with the universe, that proverbial “brass ring” is being yanked again right out of his hands.
As far as I see, Cesaro isn’t the one that’s hindering his abilities to deliver nor connect with the Universe. The man was on an absolute glorious rampage of fantastic matches, so why would you have him lose to Big Show over and over again? Didn’t he beat him at WrestleMania in the inaugural “Andre the Giant Battle Royal?” Yet one knock out punch and he’s down for the count. Maybe those “please retire” chants FINALLY got to them.
What about the time Cesaro was simply a place holder in his match with Rusev while Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae exchange pleasantries. How can we go from a man putting on show-stealing matches with Cena, to being completely ignored while the camera is focused on what’s taken place outside of the ring? It seems at this point WWE is lost in the past and is desperately clinging to that. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Cena’s still the top dog and isn’t moving from that spot anytime soon.
Final Thought: In my opinion, Cesaro’s not at the main event level because of a refusal to leave the past behind. He’s not the only superstar for this to happen to, and he probably won’t be the last one either.
Why he couldn’t have continued his feud with Owens is beyond me, it was entertaining and those two put on great matches. As for Cesaro, the man should finally get the push he’s long-deserved because every time he steps into the ring he delivers. I respect that he always puts on an amazing match even when it seems no one in charge believes in him. Don’t worry Cesaro… we believe in you. I’m a proud member of the Cesaro Section and will continue to be until WWE joins us.