ToT [64] – 2011 WWE 1st Quarter Power 15 Rankings

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What’s up peeps? How’s it going out there? Good, correct? Before I start off tonight’s column, I got a question to ask… Would you buy an e-magazine covering WWE, TNA, MMA, Boxing, NFL, NBA, MLB, and Indy’s? Would you want to write for said mag? If so, please let me know. If you want to write please e-mail me with a written sample of your work, and me and my staff will get to it accordingly, and if you are something we are looking for you will be hired. That is all.
So, here’s the deal. This is a Power 15 of the top 15 wrestlers since the beginning of the year. It was a huge success back when I wrote the two pieces last year. So, by popular demand, I present to you the 2011 1st Quarter Power 15!

15. Sheamus
In at number 15 is a man who topped the top 15 not even a year ago. Oh, how Sheamus has mightily fallen off of the radar. After winning King of the Ring towards the tail end of last year he went on an epic losing streak. The streak continued on up through February until it came to a halt. On this fateful night Sheamus would put his career on the line for a shot at the United States Championship. The rest as they say is history. He may have had a very slow and dreadful start to the year, but he has made an impact in the closing. Sheamus is undoubtedly building the mid-card to good heights. The second quarter could be better.
14. Kofi Kingston
Next at 14 is a man who has had quite the opposite ride in the first quarter than the aforementioned Sheamus. Kofi began the year by capturing the Intercontinental Championship. The next month or so I firmly believed that he was on the ascend to a World Championship. It climaxed the night after Elimination Chamber, though, as I was positive that he was going to be added to the World Heavyweight Championship match making it a Fatal Four-Way with Christian also added. I was dead wrong, though. He proved to be nothing more than just a man who man del Rio look ultra strong heading into the spectacle of them all. Since then, he has been on the down fall. At this pace I wouldn’t expect to see Mr. Jamaican in the Power 15 at mid-year.

13. Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan Danielson is a man that desperately needs a change of character. The happy go lucky act is just not cutting it for him anymore. He was the indy darling because of his blood thirsty attitude, not because he was the ladies man. Given this it was a good thing that the E took the United States title off of him when they did. He has some good momentum building up going into the second quarter. A move to Smackdown definitely wouldn’t hinder him.

12. Triple H
I struggled with this ranking. I wasn’t sure of putting him in the 15 because he’s had one match. One match, and he lost it. I put him on here, though, ultimately because of how dominating he was in his math against The Undertaker. No man before him has put Taker through such a clinic. He did lose, though. I also believe that Trips is going to have a wild summer that could end in his final reign atop the WWE ladder as World champ.

11. John Morrison
Here’s the man who I was POSITIVE would win the Elimination Chamber match and go to WrestleMania and challenge The Miz for his WWE Championship. Instead he was put in the night’s pisser break match. I guess at least he was put on the card, right? Arguable, if it wasn’t for his actions involving Trish Stratus, he would more than likely be in the place that R-Truth is in right now. What a shame. I feel he may be on the downwind from here on out.

10. Christian
Christian is my uber favorite wrestler. I’ve been a peep since he created that phrase. But he’s long been dreaded as never being a World Champion. I believe that is all about to change in the next month. Dare I say it that Edge’s forced retirement could very well be the best thing to every happen to Christian. If it’s not, then I don’t know what is. Christian, my prediction to be number one at mid-year.

9. The Corre
The Corre could potentially be one of the greatest factions, ever. All they need is a little personality, and Vince to have faith in them. I do believe that Ezekiel Jackson could be World Heavyweight Champion this summer. If Wade keeps the Intercontinental Championship which he should as he adds instant credibility to the belt, and if Gabriel and Slater keep the Tag Team straps, they could be a very, very dominant force. All they need is a little push. A push as in ending the careers of The Big Show, and Kane. Yeah, you heard it here first!

8. Cody Rhodes
Mankind Jr.? Just seeing Cody so easily evolve his character over recent months tells you enough as to how much potential this kid has. My biggest fear for him was that Rey would bury him at WrestleMania. That never happened, though, as Cody prevailed and was able to fend off the push killing Mysterio.

7. Dolph Ziggler
Officially Dolph is a one-time World Champion. In my books he is not. Dolph started the year as arguably the top heel on Smackdown. At this point in time he stands as a top heel mid-carder. He’ll do battle for a World title by year end, but will it really be worth it after what he’s been through?

6. CM Punk
Punk just never can catch a break can he. He had an amazing start to the year by becoming the leader of New Nexus, and by taking down John Cena on numerous occasions. The thing that set him from 2-6 for me was how he lost at WrestleMania. He’d be the top man right now had he gone over. But no, creative has to be a dumbass and further push him down the totem pole. At this point, would it really surprise any of you if he faced off with Orton at the next three pay per views, and lost each of these matches? I know it wouldn’t surprise me.

5. Alberto del Rio
I still believe he’s sniffing the World title way to early. He deserves to be in the main event, yes. He doesn’t need to be sniffing the title, though, because if he loses, like he did at Mania, then you risk making him look weak. And I’d argue day and night that he came off as weak as fuck at WrestleMania. A match where he went over Christian would have been better served for him that night. But now, he’s in a match with Christian at Extreme Rules, and I’d argue that if he loses it’ll instantly set him off track. I just don’t like the way his booking is being handled. But you already knew that.

4. John Cena
How can he even be included here after being buried so bad by The Rock? Well, because he’s John Fuckin’ Cena.

3. Edge
I was almost inclined to give him the top spot after his retirement, but I figured that would just de-figure my rankings. He had with much doubt one of the strongest reigns of his career to close it. Some say he should of put over del Rio before he went out. Which if his career didn’t have such a short leash on it, he would of done. Tisk, tisk.

2. Randy Orton
Randy was on fire this quarter. The only thing he didn’t do was re-take his Championship. There’s so much more left for him to do with Punk, though. His shell is on fire, and the E knows when just to cash in on it.

1. The Miz
Not sure about the rest of you, but I’ve been sold on Miz for a little while now. He’s quickly becoming one of my favorite parts to watch every Monday night. It was good to see him put his dreadful first Championship defense be put to rest by straight-up dominating the first quarter. He honestly could have been tarnished beyond recognition had his feud with Jerry Lawler went just a little bit different. It’s safe to say, though, that he is on the quick track to becoming the face of the next Golden Age.

So, there you have it the 1st Quarter Power Rankings. How did I do here? What are you guy’s rankings? Tell me what you guys are feeling out there in ReaderLand. Remember to give me your thoughts on the opening paragraph. It’s, as always, much appreciated!
Until next time, it’s your favorite spartan, Spartacus, signing out!

Source: wrestlingtruth.com