
Originally Posted by
blink
The iwc keeps clamoring for title prestige in the wwe and new and fresh stars in the title scenes. Where as the wwe has regained relevence with a 400 sum odd reign by a certain someone and the world heavyweight title having matches become the show stealer.... and the fact that its soon to be held by a show off... i want to touch upon the midcard titles. The US and IC championships. While the IC title has, in my eyes at least, become relevent and interesting again since it was held by cody rhodes, the US hasnt had the same luck. Although im really enjoying Cesaro as a champ and hes making the title interesting again, which hasnt been the case for quite some time now. But heres my idea, you want those belts to feel more important and have the holder of the belt really feel like a top contender in the company? Give it its own annual rumble match! No, not at the rumble. I like to think of this happening at survivor series. It can be an annual battle royal of about 10-20 stars and the winner gets to pick whether he wants to compete for the IC or US title at the next "big 4" ppv. I think its summerslam? I may not be right there. But anyways that gives the winner plenty of time to pick which belt he will compete for and build up a strong rivaly with the current champion. I know its a bit of a rehash of a gimmick but i think it could draw more attention back to those belts, which with their historys, they deserve. I know this will never happen but i think itd be neat and was wondering what my iwc bretheren thought... or if they (most likely) had a better idea.
Interesting idea, but instead of a Rumble, I'd have a King of the Ring tourney since this can be used to promote new, top tier talent. Have the winner get a lengthy reign and they have to chance to move into the main event within the next year or two.

Originally Posted by
KingWade
Could happen. I would also prefer the unification of the IC and US titles but i don't mind another title being around as long as the IC title is clearly established as the superior championship. I would personally have both world titles unified. Smackdown house shows could have the IC title on the line in the main event. Imagine if it was Sheamus vs Randy Orton for the IC title. That would make the IC title a very big deal. The hierarchy would be as follows:
WWE Undisputed Championship- Main event title
Intercontinental Championship- Platform to elevate superstars from the mid-card to main event.
United States Championship- Mid-card title.
WWE Tag Team Championships
In my opinion the prestige of the IC title will not amount to what we want it to unless the World title is gone.
So you're idea of "elevating" midcard talent into the top tier is to have the belt be matches between two main event level wrestlers?

Originally Posted by
KingWade
Yeah i know but that is the whole point. WWE needs those rankings back and i prefer the US title to bringing back the European title. Thats exactly what the US title should be, the European title of 2013.
This is subjective to your opinion. The US title has more depth and history behind it. If focused in the right direction, the title has a higher glass ceiling than that of the European title.
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