WWE is misusing Zack Ryder

**Peter Kaymakcian** · 10-10-2012, 01:29 AM

Now I know that Ryder isn't exactly the greatest in the ring, but the guy SELLS. Seriously this man is a perenial jobber and he is still in the top five of merchandising sales, almost has a million twitter followers, started the WWE social media trend, and has a cult like following. Is his gimmick cheesy? Of course, but lets not forget John Cena was once the Doctor of Thuganomics, Stone Cold was once the ring master, HHH was once Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and the Rock was Rocky Mavia. All of these guys started with cheesy gimmicks, but then evolved into the main eventers that we see today. Hell Ziggler was in the Spirit Squad for christ's sake. I think the WWE should start pushing Ryder because he could definitely be a number two face if not the face of the company.

**King MC** · 10-10-2012, 02:23 AM

I like Ryder, but even he knows his gimmick doesn't seem to be working that well anymore. He doesn't need to completely change it, but I would like to see him a little more aggressive. Did you see the video a couple of weeks ago where he was dreaming of a heel turn? He was awesome in that video. Plus, anytime I've ever seen an episode of Jersey Shore, the guys seem like d-bags. There's no reason Ryder can't be an aggressive, d-bag, Jersey Shore type character.

**bcfccalum** · 10-10-2012, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by Peter Kaymakcian

Now I know that Ryder isn't exactly the greatest in the ring, but the guy SELLS. Seriously this man is a perenial jobber and he is still in the top five of merchandising sales, almost has a million twitter followers, started the WWE social media trend, and has a cult like following. Is his gimmick cheesy? Of course, but lets not forget John Cena was once the Doctor of Thuganomics, Stone Cold was once the ring master, HHH was once Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and the Rock was Rocky Mavia. All of these guys started with cheesy gimmicks, but then evolved into the main eventers that we see today. Hell Ziggler was in the Spirit Squad for christ's sake. I think the WWE should start pushing Ryder because he could definitely be a number two face if not the face of the company.

Off Topic: have they ever referenced dolph ziggler being part of the spirit squad?

**AWrestlingGod** · 10-10-2012, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by bcfccalum

Off Topic: have they ever referenced dolph ziggler being part of the spirit squad?

Matt Striker referred to it a while back.

**Steve Austin** · 10-10-2012, 05:38 AM

I hope he gets a new gimmick, he deserves a chance in the main event, he's better than half the roster.

**MachoManFan** · 10-10-2012, 06:03 AM

I think part of the problem with Ryder's gimmick, and I'm a big fan of his, is the fact it's too contrived. All the Woo Woo Wooing and throwing up the L I seem too forced and I think it's Ryder trying to stay in character that throws off his on TV performance. Z!TLIS might me scripted and rehearsed for ages each show for all I know but he always comes across better than any time he's on TV.

I do think Ryder has the potential to be a long term player in WWE, his ring work is solid enough and improving. He is massively over still and knows how to attract fans of all ages. I agree a heel turn might be a short term answer but I think a repackaging of his gimmick, maybe teaming with Hawkins again on a heel run, would work wonders.

**PSOjedi** · 10-10-2012, 06:12 AM

Zack Ryder is talented but I don't like his gimmick and his idiotic attitude in the ring.

WWE should have turn him heel and put him with Mahal, McIntyre & Slater

**THE HEARTBREAK KID** · 10-10-2012, 06:37 AM

I'm not a Ryder fan, he can make me laugh sometimes but that's it really.. though I'm sure many of his fans would love too see him used better, surly it's good just seeing him get used? right?

**AOF666** · 10-10-2012, 07:18 AM

Funny all internet fans expect instant stars. You have to eat a lot of crap before going any where in that company. Look at Kane and all the stupid gimmicks he had to do before becoming Kane and a big star.