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Krusty wrote:

> "Buse"  wrote
> 
>>Yes, a million times yes. It's not a feat that's somehow held in the
>>LORE of the WWE. It's not a HIAC match, involving Scotty 2 Hotty and
>>someone spare. This is Benoit, a widely respected competitor from a
>>fan's standpoint, and I'd have to think he's widely respected within
>>the company as well.
> 
> 
> "Widely respected" will job to "asses in seats"
every time. Benoit couldn't
> put asses in seats if he was handing out underwear. Respect or no respect.
> 
> If he gets anything, it'll only be transitional in nature. He won't hold
> anything for any length of time because as an overall performer, he doesn't
> sell tickets. Again, respect or no respect.
> 

Exactly. I agree 100 percent with Buse that Benoit has GREAT in-ring 
ability...hell, he could wrestle CIRCLES around Goldberg and deserves a 
world title push, probably more then Goldberg does!!

But in the end, who's merchandise will sell better?

Who will the crowd chant for if it came down to those two?

I was recently at a shoot interview with Jim Cornette and he talked 
about Bart Gunn (remember, winner of the tough man contest?) According 
to Cornette -

"Bart Gunn is the toughest guy in the WWE. He could put Steve Austin, 
and Steve will admit it, through this table in front of me with ease. 
But, the fans don't want Bart Gunn to be the toughest guy in the WWE, 
they want it to be Stone Cold".

I think that's relevent here, too.

Mark


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