Crockerinho

Wrestling Moderator

So, we have two new champions after WM XXI.

Both spent a few years in OVW before making to the big show (no pun intended), both spent a few years in the mid-card saddled with bad gimmicks (or no gimmick) and bad storylines, and both are in their first major title reign.

That's not where the similarities stop either, they have both been criticized for a lack of in-ring ability and they have both been praised for their charisma.

Finally, both beat a veteran heel to win at WM.

Now, the differences.

Batista has a very impressive and imposing look, at 6'6 318 he's one of the largest men on the roster and his move set reflects that.
He works a slow, dominating and powerful style that calls for his opponent the sell the crap out of his moves.

He relies on his power and look to get the fans involved and believing in the "animal" tag that the WWE have given him.

Cena is quite a bit smaller, but not undersized as WWE stars go.
His move set relies on fan involvement, using signature moves like the 5 knuckle shuffle, and pumping his shoes up to get a reaction.

He relies on his charismatic promos and catch phrases to get the fans involved.

Then perhaps the largest difference, Batista is 36 years old and Cena in his late 20's (28 I believe).

This could work both for and against both men.

Batista could have a short run, as WWE doesn't see him as a future star.
OR
Batista could have long run, as WWE wants to get all the mileage out of him that they can before he breaks down.

Cena could have a long run to establish himself as the next superstar of WWE.
OR
Cena could have a short run, as WWE may fear overexposure for one of their prime young wrestlers.

That's not even getting into the strength of the roster surrounding both men.

So, in the end I chose Cena, largely based on the final and shortest point.

I believe that SD! is looking for an identity, and that WWE will attempt to mold Cena into the face of SD!. Giving SD! the star power so many feel it currently lacks.

The face of Raw has been, and probably will be HHH for quite some time. Does HHH need a foil, that's a debate for another time, but the fact remains that HHH gravitates toward the World Championship. Which makes me believe he will have it back (not want, believe) in the near future.

Winner: John Cena

What does everyone else think

vixxxen

Batista will face the 30-day rule. HHH can't live without his belt longer than that. (And I'm a HHH fan!)

Jackie Pies

cena, just to piss me off. and i bet that hhh is already telling vince that batista isn't cutting it.

HellKat

Cena b/c Batista doesn't stand a snowball's chance in Hell keeping it more than 30 days.

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Erin

Monk's First Lady

I vote Trish will hold her belt longer than both of them.

Crockerinho

Wrestling Moderator

We were talking about new champions on their 1st reign, Trish as been there before and proved how good she is

AznPeoplesChamp

I say Cena, haha..just because Triple H is there with batista on Raw. But I can see great fueds for Cena up ahead if he goes against Angle, Eddie, and others on the Smackdown Roster.

Knyte

I'm going to go with Batista.

Here is my prediction: They will hold another draft soon, and HHH will get traded, but this time the GM, (Angle the 1st time, Teddy this time) will not send him back, but force him to stay on Smackdown.

(HHH takes credit for shaping and molding Batista and Orton into the stars they are today. So, going on those same lines, HHH will be the savior of Smackdown by bringing up the quality of the competition and helping to make stars out of Smackdown's yougner roster. Of course he would have to be WWE champion 95% of the time, though. :P )

So, with HHH on Smackdown his 1st target will be Cena to capture the title, and then have a fued with JBL, over who the wrestling god really is.

Meanwhile, Batista will be blowing through oppoinents like crazy. HBK, Edge, Benoit, Orton, Jericho. His endurance and strength will overpower all of these challengers and it will be awhile before a 'smaller underdog' manages to usurp him.

(In reality, WWE will just try to get the most out of Bastisa while they can.)

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