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Originally posted by Varius
Based on current WWE, here's my thoughts:
Who gets pushed:
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1 - Young guys they think have 'the package': technical skills, charisma, looks, mic skills. Often one may be missing, so they just try to develop it or cover it up (ie. Rock had great mic skills, but not so great technical skills).
2 - Homegrown talent. When WWE took over WCW and ECW, they pushed a lot of their own guys over the stars of their former competition.
3 - Loyal talent. Guys who have 'paid their dues' or have been with the fed a LONG time (see: Undertaker, JBL).
4 - Big men / monsters. According to rumors, Vince McMahon has a hard-on for big guys.
5 - Guys so popular with the fans, you have to push them. Rey Mysterio, John Cena, Eddie Guerrerro (not saying they wouldnt be pushed on skill, but without their popularity they prob would be at a much lower position right now).
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You're dead on with pretty much everythingyou said. Except not all loyal workers are rewarded unfortunately. Look at Billy Gunn or Bob Holly for example. Or on a lesser level, Jericho currently.
And yes, Vince loves the big guys. Batista, Big Show, Edge, Kane, Lesnar, etc...
And like everyone has said, yes, it's scripted, meaning winners are decided in advance. But wrestlers as a whole or in crazy shape, bust their ass and work their bodies hard.