Rival Angels

OK, so MVP's not won a match in, what? 6 months?

And now he starts giving speeches before each of his matches, apparently trying to get some sympathy for his crappy situation.

The fact that he's giving these speeches (regardless of what he's actually saying) is sending the message: "Hey everyone! this isn not just a wrestler who keeps loosing his matches! It's a fragging storyline that you're supposed to pay attention to!"

So, where whould this storyline ultimately lead to?

It seems like MVP's arrogance is slowly crumbling into pieces. He still is arrogant, and angry - especially when the audience refuses to feel sorry for him. But with every additional match he loses, his attitude becomes less cocky and more meek...

I think MVP is currently in the process of redefining ihs image. He's probably not going to turn into Face (that would really push it!), but he might end up a 'tweener.

Of course, to get rid of the Heel status, you need to get a noticeable part of te audience to like you - and MVP's previous behavior was geared to ensure that no one would like him. As I mentioned before, he's currently dialing back the attitude, but that's not enough.

To really get rid of his old reputation, MVP needs to perform a great and heroic deed.

Obviously, the end of his "losing streak" storyline must be a victory. And preferably, this victory should be achieved against an opponent who is a) tough to beat (so the victory is actually a great achievement) and b) even less popular than MVP himself (so beating him will make people happy).


And at the moment, I see only one appropriate target: Vladimir Kozlov!


Yup, that's right! I predict that MVP will be the first WWE wrestler to beat the Ruthless Russian.

Probably some time in January or February (depending on how long they wish to drag out this losing streak plot).

I think, it will lead M.V.P. departure in the WWE company.. as I remembered Daivari, Mohammad Hassan, Simon Dean have many loses in which lead to their departure.. it's sad..

could be that, MVP will go down, as a jobber for WWE..

I remember, M.V.C. (Charlie Haas) won against M.V.P. with a role up pin.. ROLE UP PIN...come on!

so I might say.. M.V.P. goes to Jobber or departure in WWE..

The point is, they're making too much fuss about this whole affair to just let MVP slide away into obscrurity.

There is definitely some kind of plan behind this. If there wasn't, then why bother?

I did remember reading that MVP was in the middle of a 'reverse' push, a push where he loses all of the time. I think when HHH came over to Smackdown, he tried to get him over by getting people to do the 'power ranger' chants but it didn't catch on.

I agree on all points about the way to get MVP back is to have him beat some tank. And I do agree that he needs *some* portion of the audience behind him. Realistically, that shouldn't be *too* hard to do, but we've seen gimmicks crash and burn before. I don't think that's the case here.

Now him beating Kozlov....I don't know. I could see it since Edge and Hardy seem to be heading for a program so that could be interesting. Basically, I think if MVP gets a win over Kozlov, that will be the next feud for either of them.

albone wrote:Basically, I think if MVP gets a win over Kozlov, that will be the next feud for either of them.

Absolutely!

And that feud will be MVP's chance to establish himself as one of the good guys (though probably still not one of the nice guys... )

Okay, first off, MVP won't be the first to be Koislov. I've seem some match results from show tapings and know who's going to get a win of Koslov first. Dunno if it's clean or not though so... who knows.

Second, MVP has already started some things to try and angle toward being a face. He's been involved with some Kofi-Punk v Team Priceless matches. It's possible he may make a face turn.

Third, his losing streak is also related to his dissing some of the drug testers a few months back. It's been called a punishment for his attitude. Look for it to end when Vince gets someone else to be pissed at.

I think this would lead to MVP turning face. Perhaps teaming up with Mr. Kennedy, as he recently always appeared right after MVP lose his match. Maybe after Kennedy been cleared to wrestle, he would team up with MVP and lead MVP to break his losing streak. Perhaps maybe even winning the WWE Tag Team title.

Th problem it seems to me for MVP (and most wrestlers in WWE) is the lack of material for mid-card wrestlers. Despite the fact that wrestler like MVP and Shelton Benjamin are manage to put up a good show, they are rarely given story lines anymore, reserving the valuable backstage segments for the main eventers. I mean only the World Titles really matter anymore, with the Intercontinental, US and the Tag Titles only seem to get a storyline if a main eventer gets a hold of a belt, such as CM Punk at least getting a mini-feud with William Regal, even if it doesn't result in a pay per view match. And look at the Tag belts on Raw. They set it up that Cryme Tyme was going to have a title shot against The Miz and Morrison and nothing came of that.

I doubt MVP will leave the company, especially with how scared WWE seems to be of TNA, since they hire anyone fired from TNA and fight to keep talent that could thrive on their rivals program. My guess is that MVP will likely be in the Money in the Bank match, though I doubt he'll win it, though that'd be a crazy way to end a losing streak.

Yeah, Benjamin kind of had that half hearted feud with R-Truth (whats up!) but that kind of fizzled out andnow R-Truth has moved on to fued with Brian Kendrick and Ezikial.

Personally, a storyline where MVP and Benjamin try and make it as a tag team duo but end up squabbling amongst themselves would be a good one. I think MVP likes the comedy heel role and does it pretty well to be honest. I don't think he'll leave the company either but I'll guess we'll have to wait and see a) where he goes post-draft and b) what storyline they throw him into.

EDIT: Speak of the devil, they set up an MVP/Benjamin feud!