Two Guys That WWE Must Re-Sign.

The WWE has a monopoly over the professional wrestling business in the US. I think most people would agree with that statement. Granted, there is a handful of regional promotions that have some level of national exposure (TNA, Ring Of Honor), but nothing even remotely close to that of the WWE. Because of this Vince and the rest of the decision makers can basically pick and choose who they want on the roster with little to no repercussions. There are however 2 members of the talent roster that are on the brink of leaving the company as a result of the expiration of their contracts. These 2 members are Chris Benoit and Paul Heyman. I strongly feel that WWE should take all reasonable steps to insure that both men remain with the company. By allowing either man to take their talents elsewhere, it would be a huge mistake.

First, Chris Benoit. This guy is considered by many to be one of the best wrestlers in the country, if not the world (along with Kurt Angle). Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know what some people are out there saying - "No way dude! What about John Cena? He's off the heezy for sheezy. And how about Batista? He's the man! There's no kicking out after the Batista Bomb!". To these people I have one simple question - Do you have sh*t for brains? Those two guys are all hype and very little to no substance. They're not even in Benoit's league. I'm talking pure talent and ability. I'm talking a combination of grappling, power, and aerial moves. I'm not here to compare Benoit to Cena and Batista. I'm here to show why WWE should re-sign Benoit (by offering him a reasonable offer and not any of that lowball crap they reportedly pulled on Christian). I can guarantee that just like he main evented in Japan early in his career, he can easily main event anywhere he goes. He's one of the most over guys on the roster. He's been over for the last 7-8 years going all the way back to the Horsemen days in WCW. At a time where WWE and especially Smackdown need main eventers they can't afford not to resign him. With Eddie passing away and Batista with a torn latissimus muscle, they need someone else that can carry the belt and maybe even restore some of its prestige. I have read that he is looking for a lighter schedule so he could spend more time with his wife Nancy (Oh woman oh woman won't you marry me now...Mwah, Mwah, Mwah!). If that is indeed true, I would say to Vince - give him a few extra days off each month. Losing him for a few extra weeks a year is a hell of a lot better than losing him entirely.

Finally, we have Paul Heyman - the man who was run out of WCW only to comeback and change the US wrestling scene forever. I'm talking about the guy that took over Eastern Championship Wrestling, rechristened it Extreme Championship Wrestling, and turned a bunch of has-beens and nobodies into the most innovative brand of wrestling ever seen in the US. By letting this guy go and sign somewhere else, you run the risk of him signing with TNA and turning the company into major competition. While I don't think that they will ever rise to the level that WCW did, I do think that they will be able to give WWE a run for their money if they signed him. Don't get me wrong - I'm not trying to say that they should sign him just so he won't sign with TNA. I think that this guy still has a lot to offer. Look at what he's done with Ohio Valley Wrestling. He's restored interest in the company. He's revitalized the storylines and given the company new life. Vince really needs to explain to Stephanie that she needs to get over her disagreement with Heyman and do what's best for business - not only to have Paul Heyman on the Creative staff, but playing a major role. This guy could very well be one of the greatest minds in professional wrestling today. This guy still has what it takes to write compelling TV. Maybe Vince is afraid that Heyman will show him up. Is letting him go a chance you're willing to take? I hope not. By the way, a pretty good on-screen character as well.

I hear that both are in serious contract discussions with upper management. Let's hope they get everything worked out soon.

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