With another year almost
in the books its time once again award season in the WWE. Now many argue that
'the Slammy’s' are a waste of time, and I personally believe they never reflect
a full years worth in the WWE but rather the last two months. That being said I
personally love the idea of Slammy Awards, it allows wrestlers another 'title'
to chase, for those who have "no where else to go" I ask...how many
Slammy's have YOU won?
The Slammy Awards are:
Superstar of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Comeback of the Year
Kiss of the Year
"Tell me I did NOT just see that" – (The Most
Shocking Moment of the Year)
LOL Moment of the Year
Match of
the Year
Oddly,
one can notice that there are NO NOMINEES which of course accomplishes two
things: 1) Kills any possible hype for the event. Every award show worth a damn
knows the nominee's are an essential tool in building interest in the event. 2)
Shows that the WWE doesn't know what its doing. The WWE books day-by-day events
and focus's on what’s 'trending'. This is why they've ignored any type of
tradition they established in years before and why they see planning in advance
is a hindrance.
Without
further adieu let’s get on with the show...in no particular order...
Match
of the Year
Who will win: HHH vs. Undertaker (Wrestlemania 29)
This
match was the creative decision to make-up for Bryan and Sheamus lack-luster
'Wrestlemania moment' and did they ever make up for it. A great match
bell-to-bell. I was most impressed with how dangerous Sheamus made the smaller
Bryan look. The moment that stuck out for me the most was after the 2nd fall,
Sheamus was being checked by medics and Bryan had total command over the
audience, getting them chanting frenzy, you knew that in the ring were two
future legends. This moment stands out because the pause between the 2nd and
3rd fall was so long that had it been anyone else the audience would have been
taking the break to the washroom.
This
match also put WWE on notice to somehow control the 'Yes' chants before they
became the new 'What?' chants. Thus given birth to the WWE-made 'No' chants and
'Goat-face' thing.
"Tell
me I did NOT just see that" - (The Most Shocking Moment of the Year)
(previously know as the OMG moment of the year)
Who Will Win: AJ pushing Cena's ladder (TLC 2012)
My Pick: John Cena vs. Laurinaitis (Over the Limit 2012)
This is most topical moment for the WWE's top face and a great way to continue the story between Cena, AJ, Vickie and Dolph, so don't be surprised when it wins the Slammy and is appropriately followed by....
"Kiss
of the Year"
Who
WILL win: AJ Lee and John Cena.
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| Awkward... |
My pick: Eve Mendes and Zack Ryder
As
much as I love Zack Ryder and felt that his work with Eve at the beginning of
the year was fantastic and their kiss was definitely a milestone but Cena and Aj will pick this one up. I can see Cena and AJ accepting these two last Slammy Awards in succession in order to successfully add to the 'drama' of their storyline. Kids like drama.
COMEBACK
OF THE YEAR
My Pick: Paul Heyman
Who WILL win: Jerry Lawler. (And I have no problem with this)
Who says that a wrestler
should win this award? The best comeback without a doubt has been Paul Heyman.
Either with his work with Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Brad Maddox, Triple H or the
Shield he as effectively swayed the audience to choose a side and with a
handful of other people in the WWE has made wrestling interesting again.
But Jerry Lawler will win this award because he "came back" from a freaking' heart attack! No one in their right mind could ignore the significance Lawler has in the WWE and how lucky we are all to have him still with us.
But Jerry Lawler will win this award because he "came back" from a freaking' heart attack! No one in their right mind could ignore the significance Lawler has in the WWE and how lucky we are all to have him still with us.
NEWCOMER
OF THE YEAR
Who WILL Win: Ryback
My Pick: Damien Sandow
This award WILL go to Ryback. No doubt about that as WWE plans to captapult him further into the WWE title picture after Wrestlemania and due to his losses lately a gold award telling people he's important will have to do. I would give it to Sandow due to sheer effectiveness in the ring. WWE wants the audience to LOVE Ryback and its a polarizing feeling, while WWE also wants the audience to hate Damien Sandow and it works. Both have had the typical winning streaks that come with newcomers, but with Sandows work in revitalizing the tag-team division and saving Cody Rhodes' post-mask slip into obscurity, he is my breakout star.
But Ryback will win.
But Ryback will win.
SUPERSTAR OF THE YEAR:
My Pick: CM PUNK
Who Will win: CM PUNK.
Who Will win: CM PUNK.
This
award was invented so that Heels could win it. Having it helps them build more
heat heading into the next PPV. In this case a Royal Rumble clash with the
biggest face the company has. With a title reign that has lasted the whole year
CM Punk wins this easily. Accepting the award also gives CM Punk some screen
time on RAW and also something to add onto his accomplishments.
It
would be even better if The Rock were the one presenting the award.
LOL
moment of the year:
My Pick: The Cobra VERSUS Mr. Sock-o (Royal Rumble 2012)
If you believe anything in the history of WWE was more funny than this moment then YOU ARE WRONG.
It was comedic gold in its set-up, performance and how logical it was in its
absurdity.
Who
will win: Bending the Rules w/ Edge.....
There is no hope.
