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**gimmick** · 23-06-2011, 15:33

I do not see him as being lost in the shuffle at all.

It seems people want new people pushed to be multiple title winners on arrival to the WWE. It was nice to see a newcomer win the Rumble, but the correct thing happened with him not winning the WWE title.

He needs a few mid card fueds before he can make the next step, and as Show and Kane are kind of "gate keepers" to the Main Event, he is positioned nicely at the moment.

If Del Rios push continued, would Truth be where he is now? How long did Truth have to wait for this push.

Unless your name is John Cena, or are a 3g wrestler, or a freak of nature like Brock, you have to bide your time, and earn your push. Alberto is doing this at the moment.

GTR63 · 23-06-2011, 15:33

The booking of him for some time now has been woeful they wanted him on Raw but then didn't know what to do with him at all. Even when he won the rumble a lot of shine was taken when they had that farsical moment with lower card comedy act Santino.He should of beaten Edge at Mania too after losing to Christian constantly. As for the Armbar its more than a good enough finisher its just that there should be more of a struggle to stop him sinking it in rather than a Wrestler getting to the ropes all the while the armbar is locked in.It should be looked at as a dangerous move that wrestlers don't want to be put in(it kayfabe injured Christian & Mysterio).

**jaykhunter** · 23-06-2011, 18:07

ADR won the Royal Rumble; and is featured every week; so you'd assume he's getting something on the level of a Sheamus push. He seems to be getting closer to a 'Swagger push' but without getting the title first!

If you're feuding with Big Show or Kane, you know you're an afterthought. Their singles careers have meant nothing for over half a decade.

Definitely a point though, Truth is at the top heel spot right now. It was out of nowhere; and that doesn't mean that ADR can't be focused on either. Maybe it's because there's only 2 faces on RAW and he's already wrestled Mysterio too many times.

parker kent · 23-06-2011, 18:16

Del Rio is grand. A month or two in a feud with Big Show won't do him any harm. He'll likely win MITB and be WWE Champion by the end of the year, if not sooner.

bradlente · 23-06-2011, 18:16

Hes a top heel on Raw,one feud that makes him look half decent could easily push him up to the top spot imo,Especially if Punk is on his way out.Can see mofo v Truth and Cena v ADR at Summerslam.

JP Liz V1 · 09-07-2012, 14:48

Source

Earlier this year before Alberto Del Rio returned from injury, it was reported that Vince McMahon wanted to bring Del Rio back as a more aggressive heel.
WWE recently pulled the trigger on those plans and the idea going forward is that Del Rio will be more ruthless. Del Rio's recent attacks on Sheamus and Sin Cara are part of his new mean streak.
Del Rio is expected to win the World Heavyweight Title sometime this year.

DM-ICE · 09-07-2012, 19:43

WWE badly needs* aggressive, dangerous heels so hopefully this is for real.

Mark Henry (imo) was the best Heel WWE had since Orton when he was on a rampage.

*When its is not Big Show squashing people. Big difference between aggressive plus dangerous and squashing everyone with a stupid looking Punch.

Stereomaniac · 10-07-2012, 00:28

Man I hope they keep him with a sense of humor as well though. I think he's amazing on the microphone. He really is the highlight of the shows each week for me. They should've had him chop down CM Punk as I thought Bryan could've gotten more out of Sheamus for a while.

dlofnep · 10-07-2012, 00:37

Don't think he's anything special on the mic to be honest. He's alright, but a bit tedious.

**jaykhunter** · 10-07-2012, 01:19

You can't really just say "more aggressive", like his character can't act it, he has to be it. And not just booked in spots to be aggressive - that'll die out within months. Like Benoit was always a tenacious performer, regardless of how he was booked. Del Rio is not. I'd say work on his character - he's barely keeping above water with his nothing puff-pieces at the moment. But sticking with things isn't WWE's strong point.

The bigger problem is why Del Rio was pushed to the main event so quickly. I know he cost a lot and you want immediate dividends, but unless you've proven to the fans you've earned/deserve your place, and can prove it week-in, week out, you'll die a death. ADR should be bringing up the midcard belt, not failing in the main event.

Stereomaniac · 10-07-2012, 01:27

I'd be a bit worried that the little butler guy will outshine him as well, for comedic value. They give me the same feeling that Dick Dastardly and Muttley did years ago. But Alberto should be the star, and he should go back and look at as many videos of Ted & Virgil as possible. If it ain't broke don't fix it (maybe they should've realised that Lex Luger's blueprint was broken before they tried giving it to Chris Masters that time).

23-06-2011, 15:33	#31
gimmick Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cork Posts: 17,319 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Pro Wrestling	I do not see him as being lost in the shuffle at all. It seems people want new people pushed to be multiple title winners on arrival to the WWE. It was nice to see a newcomer win the Rumble, but the correct thing happened with him not winning the WWE title. He needs a few mid card fueds before he can make the next step, and as Show and Kane are kind of "gate keepers" to the Main Event, he is positioned nicely at the moment. If Del Rios push continued, would Truth be where he is now? How long did Truth have to wait for this push. Unless your name is John Cena, or are a 3g wrestler, or a freak of nature like Brock, you have to bide your time, and earn your push. Alberto is doing this at the moment. Last edited by gimmick; 23-06-2011 at 16:16.

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23-06-2011, 15:33	#32
GTR63 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Selling Leinster Hurling Championship medals Posts: 6,668 Adverts \| Friends	The booking of him for some time now has been woeful they wanted him on Raw but then didn't know what to do with him at all. Even when he won the rumble a lot of shine was taken when they had that farsical moment with lower card comedy act Santino.He should of beaten Edge at Mania too after losing to Christian constantly. As for the Armbar its more than a good enough finisher its just that there should be more of a struggle to stop him sinking it in rather than a Wrestler getting to the ropes all the while the armbar is locked in.It should be looked at as a dangerous move that wrestlers don't want to be put in(it kayfabe injured Christian & Mysterio).

23-06-2011, 18:07	#33
jaykhunter Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Temple Bar, Dublin Posts: 8,302 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Podcasts, Pro Wrestling, Sega	ADR won the Royal Rumble; and is featured every week; so you'd assume he's getting something on the level of a Sheamus push. He seems to be getting closer to a 'Swagger push' but without getting the title first! If you're feuding with Big Show or Kane, you know you're an afterthought. Their singles careers have meant nothing for over half a decade. Definitely a point though, Truth is at the top heel spot right now. It was out of nowhere; and that doesn't mean that ADR can't be focused on either. Maybe it's because there's only 2 faces on RAW and he's already wrestled Mysterio too many times.

23-06-2011, 18:16	#34
parker kent Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8,235 Adverts \| Friends	Del Rio is grand. A month or two in a feud with Big Show won't do him any harm. He'll likely win MITB and be WWE Champion by the end of the year, if not sooner.

23-06-2011, 18:16	#35
bradlente Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,220 Adverts \| Friends	Hes a top heel on Raw,one feud that makes him look half decent could easily push him up to the top spot imo,Especially if Punk is on his way out.Can see mofo v Truth and Cena v ADR at Summerslam.

09-07-2012, 14:48	#36
JP Liz V1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 19,564 Adverts \| Friends	Source Earlier this year before Alberto Del Rio returned from injury, it was reported that Vince McMahon wanted to bring Del Rio back as a more aggressive heel. WWE recently pulled the trigger on those plans and the idea going forward is that Del Rio will be more ruthless. Del Rio's recent attacks on Sheamus and Sin Cara are part of his new mean streak. Del Rio is expected to win the World Heavyweight Title sometime this year.

09-07-2012, 19:43	#37
DM-ICE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iceville Posts: 6,414 Adverts \| Friends	WWE badly needs* aggressive, dangerous heels so hopefully this is for real. Mark Henry (imo) was the best Heel WWE had since Orton when he was on a rampage. *When its is not Big Show squashing people. Big difference between aggressive plus dangerous and squashing everyone with a stupid looking Punch.

10-07-2012, 00:28	#38
Stereomaniac Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Bird Cage Posts: 1,786 Adverts \| Friends	Man I hope they keep him with a sense of humor as well though. I think he's amazing on the microphone. He really is the highlight of the shows each week for me. They should've had him chop down CM Punk as I thought Bryan could've gotten more out of Sheamus for a while.

10-07-2012, 00:37	#39
dlofnep Closed Account Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 20,248 Adverts \| Friends	Don't think he's anything special on the mic to be honest. He's alright, but a bit tedious.

10-07-2012, 01:19	#40
jaykhunter Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Temple Bar, Dublin Posts: 8,302 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Podcasts, Pro Wrestling, Sega	You can't really just say "more aggressive", like his character can't act it, he has to be it. And not just booked in spots to be aggressive - that'll die out within months. Like Benoit was always a tenacious performer, regardless of how he was booked. Del Rio is not. I'd say work on his character - he's barely keeping above water with his nothing puff-pieces at the moment. But sticking with things isn't WWE's strong point. The bigger problem is why Del Rio was pushed to the main event so quickly. I know he cost a lot and you want immediate dividends, but unless you've proven to the fans you've earned/deserve your place, and can prove it week-in, week out, you'll die a death. ADR should be bringing up the midcard belt, not failing in the main event.

10-07-2012, 01:27	#41
Stereomaniac Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Bird Cage Posts: 1,786 Adverts \| Friends	I'd be a bit worried that the little butler guy will outshine him as well, for comedic value. They give me the same feeling that Dick Dastardly and Muttley did years ago. But Alberto should be the star, and he should go back and look at as many videos of Ted & Virgil as possible. If it ain't broke don't fix it (maybe they should've realised that Lex Luger's blueprint was broken before they tried giving it to Chris Masters that time).