What wrestlers should never have been a face in your opinion?
By Marcola
@Marcola (2774)
United States
July 18, 2008 6:20pm CST
Here's some of mine:
Rhino: I see that he's a face in TNA, now. I think he's better suited as a killing machine heel and always was. I liked the way he was booked when he first came to WWE.
Yokozuna: I never thought he should've turned face. I mean, Mr. Fuji would wave the American flag during Yokozuna's matches?! WTH?!
Vader: When he first came to WWE, he was booked as a monster. (Like he should be) After he lost to Shawn Michaels at Summerslam '96, it seemed like he started losing "steam." I remember towards the end of his run, he (as a face) was jobbing to Mark Henry, Marc Mero, Bradshaw, among others.
Well, that's all I can think of at the moment. I'm sure there's more that I can't think of at the moment. So, what are some of yours?
2 responses
@Marcola (2774)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I think he's effective as either one. From '99-'01, he was at his best as a heel. He was good as part of DX and his current face run has been fine. It seems people will cheer for him whether he's heel or face, though. Take Wrestlemania 22 for example. People were cheering for him over Cena, (who's supposed to be the face in that encounter.) because he has much better wrestling skills than Cena and because Cena was shoved down everyone's throats.
@lanevla (37)
• United States
21 Jul 08
I agree that Triple H is really boring as a face. He's way too dominant, and doesn't show enough weakness. Basically, he's not very interesting. If he wins almost every match, and the championship is never in doubt, where is the fun in that. With his natural arrogance, he was born to be a heel.
@lanevla (37)
• United States
21 Jul 08
I'll go with Mr. Kennedy. He has natural heel charisma, but it seems that WWE is trying to brand him recently as the "anti-hero" in the mold of Steve Austin. I hope they just let him be who he is, and that certainly is not a kiss-up to the fans.
Another guy who they mishandled in the past, IMO, was Carlito. At least they came to their senses with that one.
@Marcola (2774)
• United States
21 Jul 08
Mr. Kennedy's face turn was inevitable. I was cheering for him ever since he debuted, because I knew he has what it takes to make it big. Even when he was a heel, people would say "Kennedy" with him. Mr. Kennedy was actually inspired to get into the business by watching Stone Cold on Raw.
As for Carlito, I remember reading he hated being a face, so they accomodated him with that.
