Exactly as the WWE suggests on Ziggler’s roster page, his “sculpted physique and cocksure attitude gives off the aura of an athlete who knows exactly what he’s doing.”
It cannot be more obvious as to how the above statement has yet to become a fact; and it cannot be more obvious as to how the above statement proposes a question.
In this industry, very rarely does a wrestler know exactly what he is doing, in order to climb the world’s most competitive proverbial ladder.
The following material could be structured to list the five W’s and debate how Ziggler is or isn’t bound for superstardom in the WWE.
Rather, the following is an attempt to provide logical insight describing the reasons for his success thus far, while discussing the reasons behind his most recent injection of fandemonium.
Upon making his debut on Raw, Ziggler irritatingly made his presence known to every Superstar and Diva in the locker room. This is how his new-git-up was initially showcased to the WWE Universe.
Upon his introduction to Raw, despite the constant on-screen promotion, in the ring he had done very little to introduce himself to those who are outside of the locker room walls; causing a large portion of the WWE Universe to not want to extend their hand and say “nice to meet you.”
His ridiculously redundant catchphrase was over-exposed and furthermore, through contradiction, under-used; until recently.
Since his United States Championship victory against Kofi Kingston in June, the WWE Universe has arguably adopted Ziggler as one of their most coveted members.
With ease, most fans transition into evaluators of this business but complexly enough as knowledge is gained, the evaluation becomes a little more knotty and a little harder to unravel.
Can the current glory being directed at Ziggler be that the above barley or does not at all relate to him; at least in regard to what we have seen from him throughout his United States Championship reign?
It is simple. At a glance, it is extremely accurate to say that Ziggler is in possession of every tool needed to become a main event quality WWE superstar. At a glance, if he has yet to be in possession of every tool needed to join the CM Punk’s of the WWE, effortlessly it can be determined that he has the ability to fill any type of void there may be.
Ziggler has consistently proven on Monday Night Raw and better yet on PPV, his in-ring ability is NOT a reason suggesting why he has NOT been thrown into a main-event program.
By definition, to become a WWE elitist, you also must be in possession of superior promo-skills; otherwise you must acquire them over time. Time is money in an industry with a queue-line so large.
In no way do I or did I exclusively suggest the next point to be made.
It appears as if the following is a commonality among not only the most feverish members of the WWE Universe, but the most die-hard professional wrestling assessors.
The argument can be made that Ziggler has loosely brought “prestige” back to the United States Championship.
Excelling like he has, fans of all sorts are confident in the possessor of the title.
As he gains popularity, the title he is in possession of will too. As he earns respect from more and more fans, the title he is in possession of will too.
As even the slightest prestige is added to his name, the title he is in possession of will also add even the slightest prestige.
Perhaps, in pro wrestling, prestige is popularity? Therefore, the more prestigious the possessor, the more prestigious the possession. (Specifically in relation to a mid-card championship)
The WWE possibly has a void when it comes to a dominant 21st-century-style heel.
What will it take for him become as relevant as the other current top heel characters in the company? He can keep up in the ring and on the mic with any current WWE main-eventer. No debate.
Ultimately, the fact is, the WWE Universe is now beyond questioning the likelihood of Ziggler becoming a main event WWE Superstar.
The WWE Universe is now questioning exactly when the company will rightfully provide him with the chance to climb the company’s proverbial ladder.
It may be Vickie’s presence, there may be several factors; but ultimately his fan-base has began to question when and potentially how Ziggler will become what they have already drawn out.
Dropping the United States Championship and feuding with John Cena or CM Punk is not necessarily what the WWE Universe should be looking for.
A simple injection of Ziggler into the main event scene is the only move the WWE Universe should be looking for at this point. This desire can be justified thousands of times over again by simply dissecting Ziggler’s recent performances.
It may frustrate his most confident supporters to say he performed a very rare double-duty during the Survivor Series 2011 PPV is a fact; but to call him a main-event talent is not. The booking decision made during the traditional survivor series elimination match may frustrate his most confident supporters even more. (Lasted less than two minutes after being eliminated by Randy Orton; thus following a great outing against John Morrison)
The above is the promotions most nauseatingly accurate way of trying to remind their fan-base that Ziggler is the one of the best, if not the best of mid-carder’s in the company.
However, the booking that saw him be eliminated first, in the fashion that he did, is the WWE’s way of widening the gap between the company’s most coveted and the company’s up-and-coming. Has this not been done before?
The question remains. Is Ziggler an up-and-coming Main Event WWE Superstar, or is now the time to start wondering exactly how far ahead his fans have drawn-out his success? (He was once a member of the spirit-squad…how much further can his supporters draw-out his success.)
If there is one wrestler in the WWE locker room who deserves to be lifted above and beyond where he sits now, there are many who suggest it should be Ziggler.
As always, opinion dissecting talent will vary; as do the formula’s that establish them as the best the promotion has to offer.
@Shawn_W_Smith - “Ziggler’s a champion in the making. He’s Mr. Perfect, perfected. His in ring work is phenomenal and he can work the mic.”
@Greenlight13 - “Not many people in the WWE pull double duty. Ziggler has done it a lot this year. That speaks for itself in many ways.”
@EmmersonWillet - “I think Ziggler’s great! Good in-ring, great on the mic & had a great look!”
@RealWillGharu- “Ziggler, for sure a future top guy, great wrestling ability, presence, mic work which backs up his entertaining arrogance.”
@The1andonlyJer- “Ziggler shines on the mic & in the ring & is now doing double duty on ppvs, need I say more? He’s among the best WWE has.”
@WrestlingMANIAx – “The only thing that lets Ziggler down – not his fault – is the Mr Perfect comparisons.”
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