This could prove to be a bit of a bitch slap in the face of the complete fan favourite, but I am not entirely convinced Rey deserves to be where he is right now. I have been watching WWE on and off for 15 years now and there is no doubt that since the introduction of the Light Heavyweight Championship first won by Taka Mischinoku to the repackaged and completely dying on it's ass Cruiserweight Title has there been anyone as hugely over as Rey Mysterio. He is HUGE! But not in stature or in personality, and certainly not enough to get a World Title shot. So when I switched on last week to see him have a number 1 contenders match with the worlds most overrated, I mean strongest man Mark Henry, I was truly mystified. For one, why the hell does Henry even deserve a title shot, and secondly why does Rey""

There's no denying Rey Mysterio isn't talented. The world waited for him to join WWE when the competition fell down, and he didn't disappoint. I'm not saying he's not good enough. I for one can be transfixed by his moonsaults, corkscrews and daredevil tactics. For the first match. Now when I hear the theme tune and see his scrawny little body jump out of the floor I just get bored. The 619 is 61dying! See what I did there" Rey was amazing for Paul Heymans Cruiserweight Division. He had classic bouts with Matt Hardy, Billy Kidman, Jamie Noble and Chavo Guerrero. The fact is he just has nothing to offer the Heavyweight Title.

My main concern is that he doesn't have much of a on screen persona. He just doesn't talk. He can't shoot his mouth like Kurt Angle or Y2J. He's spent his career relying on his talent, and while that is all well and good, that's nothing when you're the champ. Just look at JBL. No talent could talk trash with the best of them! Another worry is what storylines can work for Rey" The best the creative departtment could come up with was 'Eddie Guerrero might be my kid's father' scenario. And that was as shocking as his angle with Noble and Nidia (something I personally would love to forget but just can't!)

The big question is whether Rey can beat the big guys with his moves. Watching to Henry match up it seems not, and Mark Henry is a crap wrestler anyway. Will Rey continue to go for the high flying moves and when they don't work go for the legs of the big men" Can you honestly see the likes of Angle being beaten by the lionsault and 619" Seriously" Or Taker losing to a huracarana and a small package" The David vs. Goliath crap just won't cut it because it isn't believable anymore. Rey Mysterio will not beat a big guy properly without help. Fact! The slightly smaller question is will the big names want to lose to the small one" How much will they complain about putting Rey over if the title run isn't going to have any substance.

Of course this is all part of the McMahon master plan. This involves not listening to what the fans want and just go about their business. Because they know best. Money talks but it sure as hell won't listen! Why is it that Shawn Michaels won't get a title shot despite the fans voting for him to face the champs in both Taboo Tuesdays"" And why does Rey get the chance to get to a title shot when it should have gone to Christian, Benoit, Booker T, Orton, or even for a short time Undertaker"

Rey Mysterio may be an old school luchador with talent coming out of his ears, but seriously a Heavyweight Champ" Mind you JBL was one, so anything's possible. But I don't think this is a good move. And he has plenty.

by Charman Morris ..