Going into Survivor Series, Sheamus versus John Morrison was recently added to the card. Most people would argue John Morrison needs a push. I feel this match is not the one to push him. His opponent also needs a push. Sheamus has been a WWE champion twice (a feat Morrison has yet to accomplish), but both of his wins weren’t legitimate and his reigns were short. After losing the belt, he has been drifting, occasionally beating up someone. He has become less of a threat and seen as a fluke of a champion. He is on a slippery slope down and a loss could bury him.
Both are at similar standing in the company. Both are mid level super stars at the moment. Both have the capacity to put on top tier matches. Both have huge star power and will no doubt go on to better things. So why then if they seem so similar does Morrison have to lose this match?
Simply put, Morrison’s career can handle a loss better than Sheamus’s. Morrison has a few huge things going for him. First, he has the look. He looks like a star. No amount of wins or losses will change that. Second, he has a unique move set. Fans love his matches and will keep enjoying his matches win or lose. Finally, we don’t expect him to win 100% of the time. He is often like Rey Mysterio, an underdog. I sure as hell see him as one against a beast like Sheamus. Everyone knows he can win a match on any given day. We don’t always expect him to, but we know he can. Losing and bouncing back from this will keep his fighter image alive. He won’t lose any fans and his push can continue even on Raw the next night.
If Sheamus were to lose, he would definitely fall further down the totem pole. As I mentioned above, his title wins were cheesy. His first saw Cena fall through a table in a tables match. His only defenses during this reign ended in DQ. His second title win involved Nexus interference. His only non disqualification win came against Cena, though also with interference form Nexus. Nobody can honestly look at that and say he is a legitimate champion. Two screw job wins and zero legit defenses as champion is hardly an impressive resume.
TLC is the next pay per view after Survivor Series. One year ago Sheamus won his first title here. He should play a significant role at this PPV. All fans will have a hard time taking him seriously in a match should he lose to Morrison. A loss takes him out of the title hunt almost completely. I believe he could get back there with the right push. A win at Survivor Series would be a great start.
One reason this match will be great is either Morrison or Sheamus could come away the winner. Sure, many would love to see the Guru of Greatness rise through the ranks, but Sheamus is not the one to start his rise. Sheamus needs it more. Morrison has been slowly evolving. He can take a minor setback. Sheamus has been devolving. If he loses Sunday it will take the resurgence of HHH and their feud to give him an interesting match.
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