Not many people are happy with the way John Morrison is being used on Raw. We finally saw him break out of the “mid-card” level and earn a WWE title shot. Fans were horrified to learn he was cashing it in on Raw, as titles hardly even change hands on Raw. We were even more horrified to learn it would open the show. The chances of a win for Morrison were slim to none in most people’s minds. While he did in fact end up losing, I contend that his loss was not necessarily a bad thing.
John Morrison showed he can be in the main event. His match versus the Miz was incredible. Morrison held his own and stole the show. Many are even arguing he carried the Miz through the 20+ minute bought. Until you are given the opportunity to be in the main event, fans and management can’t actually predict the quality of the feud and interest of the WWE universe. By showing he can hold his own and getting a positive reaction from most, Morrison can easily contend again at a later time. Nobody will even blink if one day Morrison is announced to be the new #1 contender. That is huge for any superstar’s future career.
John Morrison now has every single option open to him. Before this match he was going to contend for the title once and potentially be buried again. By having the match early in the month, Morrison now has time to rebuild his image, start another feud, or enter the Royal Rumble. With Randy Orton set as the #1 contender for the WWE title, a rematch between Miz and Morrison is unlikely to happen before the Royal Rumble. Daniel Bryan hasn’t been used frequently on Raw recently. Morrison could easily start a feud with Daniel Bryan for the US title. Morrison could have a match with Alex Riley at the Royal Rumble to continue his feud with Miz. He could even win the Royal Rumble to gain another title shot. While there was an immediate downside of losing the match, a whole new world opened for Morrison.
Keep in mind that Elimination chamber is the next PPV. That match will require six competitors that fans can accept as legitimate threats to the title. Right now on Raw there aren’t many, especially with Cena injured, Jericho touring, and many who have departed the company. Morrison has now almost guaranteed himself a spot in that match. I could easily see the match as:
The Miz vs. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus vs. Morrison vs. CM Punk vs. Cena (or Barret is Cena is still out)
There are heated rivalries throughout that match and a good mix of faces and heels. As a fan I would love to see those six superstars compete. Any one of them could win, and Morrison’s performance Monday proved it.
Don’t count Morrison out just yet. He proved he can handle being in the WWE title picture. I expect to remain a big player and come back from this loss. Morrison will be a champion one day, but for now he is better used as the underdog. He’s a fan favorite many want to see win. Having him as champ, he would no longer be the underdog and would run the risk of growing stale.
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