Gotta Have Faith

Normally I'm one of many harsh critics on the WWF and their methods, especially of late. And with little else out there to criticize, it's hard to not bash the only major fed out there. But there's light at the end of the tunnel.

First of all, too many people have been complaining that the wrestling world needs to be jumpstarted. News boards claimed the McMahons heard out cries for help and ignored us. But ratings speak louder than words, and Vince pulled out his trump card: the nWo. You wanted change didn't you? That's about as big as it gets.

I read an intelligent commentary on 411wresting.com (for a change) that raved the work ethic of the Fed's current roster, even despite the Invasion angle. Truth be told, it's that very angle that killed TV wrestling by bringing in too much talent on too little TV time. However, as some have cried shortly after the buyout of WCW by Titan Sports, competition makes a product good. Which is exactly why the nWo will help the WWF thrive.

Not following me? Let me elaborate. Vince McMahon was quoted as saying tension in the locker room is good for business. What he meant is that if workers feel that they have to work for attention, work to earn their spot, they will. In other words, by bringing in guys like Hall, Nash and Hogan, who are infamous of being bad wrestlers, poor workers and all around lazy guys who have little under their belt besides a spare tire and love handles and whose only credentials lie in the fact that they've been around since the beginning of time and always seem to catch people's eyes when their names are in headlines, it will force the newer talent to work harder to get noticed.

That means better spots from Chris Jericho, funnier promos from Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, more high-flying moves from Tajiri, Billy Kidman, and one hell of a work ethic from the developmental guys and greenies like Maven and the to-be-named Tough Enough 2 champion. What this means is that, though we may have to endure watching good guys job to Nash, Hall and Hogan once or twice a week, it will also mean a better product all around. It will also weed out wrestlers with potential but who just don't have the in-ring or microphone charisma. It will also weed out guys who are talented but only became wrestlers because they heard it's a great place to go when the NFL labels you too injury-prone.

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