Caden Moran discusses why Matt Sydal should return to WWE after being released by NJPW
Since September of this year, Matt Sydal’s future in professional wrestling was fogged after being arrested in Japan for possession of liquid marijuana. After months of speculation, Sydal revealed that he is no longer working in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
The man formerly known as Evan Bourne has been an absolute boss on the independent scene; putting on phenomenal matches with guys like Ricochet and Will Osperay, and lighting up the crowd with his amazing high flying ability. Even in WWE, Matt Sydal was one of the most entertaining guys to watch. He never got a chance due to his size and due to the fact that WWE only cared about guys like John Cena, Randy Orton, and Triple H. However, the times have changed in WWE and the smaller guys are finally getting opportunities. With a Cruiserweight Division in serious need of some help, I do believe Matt Sydal deserves a second chance with the WWE and this time, it should be a fair chance.
The Cruiserweight Division is desperate. After the masterpiece that was the Cruiserweight Classic (CWC), many fans, including myself, were ecstatic after the WWE announced the reincarnation of the division on WWE television. With guys like Brian Kendrick, Cedric Alexander, TJ Perkins, and many more, it was almost a guarantee to succeed. However, after months of mediocre story lines and matches, the division is dead in the water. The WWE have attempted to give the cruiserweights a better opportunity by creating 205 Live on the WWE Network but it has failed to appeal to the fans thus far. So, how does Matt Sydal help this crumbling division?
As I said before, Sydal knows how to light up the crowd and that is what the division needs. Not only that, Matt Sydal is a guy that most casual fans know from his days in WWE. If they bring back a face that people recognize, with his talent level, the fans will again be more interested in the cruiserweights as a whole.
I’d be inclined to agree with you and even say it’s possible if…and only if WWE wasn’t so staunch against pot. I’d be willing to even say that he wouldn’t have had to leave WWE in the first place if he had just dropped the habit altogether. I understand that it’s fun and what not…but ,if you are doing your dream job and making serious money, I’d be more than willing to drop it for a 7-10 year WWE career.