D's famous, Mel Kiper Jr.-like Grade The Draft Picks Thread

[EricxGNRxSTARx]

This is for our resident Mel Kiper Jr, to grade the teams. Anyone else is welcome to share their thoughts on other teams and who they see doing well this game.

[Hammy]

Who the **** is Mel Kiper?

[EricxGNRxSTARx]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Kiper,_Jr.

[BlowUpYourVideo]

Who the **** is Mel Kiper?

I don't know, so he'll probably be hosting Raw at some point.

[Hammy]

"The Premier League"

Jim: The Miz, David Hart Smith, Dolph Ziggler, Ted DiBiase, Evan Bourne

3 Champions, but 2 I can see losing their Gold soon, although I expect Miz to be a great scorer this game I don't think he will be in the form of previous games with no time on NXT.  DiBiase and Bourne will be consistent, getting on Superstars, but nothing to write home about.

Hammy: John Cena, Tyson Kidd, Cody Rhodes, Heath Slater, David Otunga

My team, I should praise it highly.  I am semi-confident, Cena always finds a way to score lots, Kidd will lose his title this game, regretting get him a bit, hopefully a few defences.  Rhodes is on a role, despite the midcard title being held by a heel on a Smackdown I can see a Triple Threat match leading to him snagging the title in the not to distant future.  Slater and Otunga are a gamble.  With Sheffield injured I can see them being the two who take Tag Gold for the stable assuming the stable is continue its push, if its dissolved I will definately be trading in on them.

Evolution: Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Michelle McCool, Justin Gabriel, Kaval

Orton never seems to score that highly, even when he has a belt.  Jericho is rumoured to be leaving, now I don't believe that but I think his time at the top has cooled for now.  McCool is busier at the moment with segments over matches, she might get on every other PPV but I can't see her being a major scorer either.  Gabriel could be a Tag Champ and bring some much needed points, Kaval on the other hand, even if he wins the show (which I doubt), I can't see him with a title.

slashsfro: Sheamus, Kane, Big Show, Christian, Michael McGillicutty

This team looks good looking at it.  Kane should get in a few title defences, Sheamus to could do the same.  Big Show is good for Battle Royal and squash match wins chalking up the points.  In Christian you have a consistent scorer, he wrestles a lot.  As for McGillicutty, if he wins the show I can see him winning his title match being who he is.  I think what lets it down is Sheamus and Kane won't be holding their belts all game, really can't see it, and when they aren't defending their belts they are they sort of guys to have no contests and get disqualified all the time, I think after a high scoring start they will drag the team down.

AtariLegend: Daniel Bryan, Undertaker, R-Truth, Triple H, Alicia Fox

Triple H isn't the force he once was in "WWE Games".  Aside from a good streak a few games back when D-X held the tag straps, he spends a lot of time cutting promos and not nearly as much wrestling.  With a return to the ring probably a month into the game I don't see him bringing much to the table.  Alicia Fox seems to have been forgotten already as LayCool come over to feud with Melina.  R-Truth will be another solid but not massive scorer, his little run with a title is over.  Undertaker, belt or no belt is another "Not big" scorer due to his mounting injuries limiting his in-ring appearances.  Daniel Bryan could get US Title gold and be a massive scorer if they push him by giving him plenty of defences, alternatively they could give up on him after a month or so, but I doubt it, I think he'll be the one decent performer in this team.

D: Kofi Kingston, Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger, MVP, Joseph Mercury

MVP and Jack Swagger are busy feuding, no belts, and with the next PPV being all about the Gold it'll be a while before the "Blow Off" match in the feud, which means they'll be tied up, not scoring extremely big.  Mercury will be a bust, D will drop him inside 3 weeks.  Wade Barrett may not be ready for the World Strap, but thats never stopped creative before, they have decided he is a Main Event guy so he could do big things, alas as a heel if he doens't triumph at the upcoming PPV he may be involved with a lot of matches tarnished by run-ins and non finishes thanks to Nexus.  Kingston as a popular babyface who wrestles better than he talks is a top scorer, logic also dictates he has to get revenge on Ziggler eventually, so maybe he will see that title again.

Gnrfan: Edge, Melina, Rey Mysterio, Layla, Zach Ryder

Nobody tends to wrestle more than Mysterio and Melina should have a few months of success, these two will carry this team.  Depending on what LayCool propose on RAW, Layla and Melina may guarantee success, I could see a title unification match, and if thats they case, a guaranteed winner may be on this team, unless McCool gets it.  Ryder picks up points but has zero potential.  Edge has mounting injuries and is a shell of his former self in the ring, I don't expect much from him this game.

Scotta75: CM Punk, John Morrison, Drew McIntyre, Alberto Del Rio

A great "4-Man" team, be interesting to see who completes this squad.  Del Rio is currently being pushed massively, if he keeps getting the heat he is getting, he might even get that World Strap this game.  The other 3 though seem stuck in the midcard with no title insight.  They will chalk up points no doubt, but not any great amount.

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Damn Hammy, reading ur review  everybody's team sucks. LOL!


This game is interesting because a lot of people drafted a lot based on last game and we have had some long reigning champions So the trick this game is who did the best foreshadowing the future.

I'll be positive in my reviews.

Jim: positive is The Miz and the fact he has an active 5 man squad. Over drafted taking DH 2nd... they've had the straps forever and are gonna lose them soon. They just have to. Once they lose DH and Tyson are **** scorers.  Dolph is active with or without belt and is this FINALLY the game Ted jr does something?

Odds of winning 10-1

Hammy: positive is John Cena and  Cody, both will score,wrestle be active. Tyson Kidd, see above on Jim's. 2nd rd pick will look TERRIBLE if they lose cause also, u can't drop them. so if they lose belts, u are stuck with a horrible 2nd overall pick.  Slater and Otunga are Wildcards and Hammy's biggest gamble to date. if they get stuck in the background... Hammy has a shot at having his worst finish ever or if it pays off he will win his 5th title. if Slater and Otunga win tag Gold we can call this game off.

Odds 12-1


Evolution: Positives: if Kaval wins NXT and McCool wins outright diva title..... Orton is next to the Undertaker the worst pick in Wrestling game history. Even with world title he has never been a top 5 scorer. I am almost sure that no one has ever won a title with Orton on their team. Jericho has one PPV left and he is finished for awhile. probably rest of year.

odds 30-1

Slashfro:positives: like with Tag Gold, Sheamus has had world title for a while.. i think its time for him to lose it soon. If he does he still will be a solid contributor, Kane the same.. he just won but how long of a reign? does he really go over UT after putting him into a coma? i see alot of DQ's for Kane coming up but if his push continues he is a great  pick at 2. Rest of team is very solid with Big Show,Christian and M.M. Big Show in past games, correct me if i am wrong, usually sucks during this game and revs back up around Royal Rumble.. so will be interesting to see how much he wrestles. overall probably my favorite team depending on titles etc. should def win some form of title this game.

odds 6-1

AtariLegend: this is my favorite, no offense to wooden spoon it. HHH isn't due back till Oct and i cant see him winning a title. i see him being some sort of mouthpiece for a group while completely healing. alicia fox is finished, UT like Orton is terrible cause he never wrestles on SD consistently, Daniel Bryan could win US title and be a nice scorer .. but u never know.

odds

50-1


D:positives: my team are active, Chris Benoit type workers who WRESTLE every single week. Kofi has a shot at regaining IC gold, Barrett i feel will win 6pack challenge, MVP and Swagger are top scorers without Titles as they consistently perform, Joey Mercury is a wild card. Hammy is right.. if i see no potential, he will be gone in 3 weeks but there are plenty to pick up to replace him, so he was worth a punt. My team is like the Malcolm team from game X  the one where, on paper u don't see alot of champion potential etc but the fact all 5 are so active...... u just consistently pile up the points.

Odds 8-1


GNRfan: positives: Melina just won title, she u would think will keep... Edge isn't the active guy he was but should still be solid, Mysterio is a wrestling machine but always the injury possibility, Layla.. if she keeps diva title great if McCool gets it, she is a throwaway, Zach Ryder... blah

odds 14-1

Scotta: love his team if he gets the last pick in... busy team, no title possibilities except may Del Rio but he will be far from the wooden spoon this game.

odds 15-1


so my rankings

Slashfro World
D IC
Jim US
Hammy
Gnrfan
Scotta
Evo
Atari

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NITRO


Blowup: positives: the Miz should be great, DH Smith, see Hammy and Jim review.. 2nd pick is way too high for these guys who should lose soon. Getting Kane with 3rd pick is excellent though and MVP is a workhorse.. Gallows has never worked for blowup before

Odds 15-1

MizDisaster:  his first team id almost label a disaster but its ok, u get better as u gain experience, Jericho is gone, having two divas isn't a great idea expecially when Alicia is probably done and Layla won't get title over McCooltaker Tyson at 2 is high cause the belt situation, Daniel Bryan should keep him outta the wooden though or maybe not.

odds 40-1


EricGNRStarr: he saw Yankee win his first title and now he is hungry. Eric drafted an excellent team imo and will battle for a championship. He needs things to fall his way.. McCool taking diva title, Mercury doing something, M.M winning NXT. but Kofi is solid and Cena will always be a nice scorer.

Odds 8-1

Yankee: hardest thing to do is repeat. I honestly can't see Yankee being the first with this roster. Orton is terrible in these games even with a title, Rhodes should score well, Dibiase is wild card.... will he or won't he? Swagger is fantastic scorer, Otunga who knows? if Otunga wins tag gold ,Yankee will be in the mix to repeat.. if not. I see yankee in the middle competing for US title:

Odds 14-1

MissPerfection: team looks much better than last. i of course am never high on UT if he wins title though, he can keep her competitive, Morrison usually solid scorer, Melina should hold title rest of game, Slater and Hawkins im not crazy about. if slater wins tag gold, she has a good chance at US Gold...

Odds 20-1

Nightrain: another great newcomer, may have to wait to get that first title, Sheamus should lose title soon, he has had it too long, i passed on Drew, he seems to be out of favor some, so he is  kind of a wildcard. could be boom or bust. Big Show also.. he usually underperforms this time of year.. .gabriel not high on and HHH is a good risk at 5, so i can't knock him at 5.


Odds 25-1

Mallrat: The CHICK who plays against a bunch of Dicks is BACK and taking **** names! she has definitely been doing her homework on her leave of  absence and has drafted what I Feel to be a world title contending team: All 5 should be active great scorers. Edge is the wildcard. can he regain the form he use to have pre injury? rest of team with Ziggler having IC title, Mysterio, RTruth and Bourne.. she will be near the top all game long.... low title potential may stop her from winning world, but she will be there competing at the end

Odds:9-1

Timothy: Timothy won a title and is now back witha vengeance.  I Really like timothy's team and he is showing who the true star was in the T and S outlaws. CM is back and solid, maybe Tag Gold? Barrett should score big this game, Christian is always solid ,Del Rio looks promising and Matt will plug along and be a nice 5th scorer. i am predicting Timothy to win his first world title

Odds:

6-1

NITRO
Timothy World
Eric IC
Mallrat US
Yankee
Blowup
missperfection
nightrain
MizDisaster

[Hammy]

Evolution: odds 30-1 "7th"

Slashfro: odds 6-1 "World"

 

Put me ?1000 on Evo.

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hahahaha ive missed big time so far.

didn't see Orton winning world title.

McCool getting 74 for Diva unification.

I did pick u 3rd though. so i am close on the other picks.

[Hammy]

Timothy to win Nitro??

Nightrain and Cowbell to be the bottom 2?

Didn't you get that prediction upside down? 

RAW overall you haven't been far out in the end...

[D]

Its hard grading those B level shows.

Reading it back, i had great logic. I mean Nightrain is gonna win virtually with a 4 man team. unheard of.