There's rumblings around the Internet and beyond that the careers of most of the WWE's "Big Men" (Big Show, Undertaker and Kane) are contemplating retiring after Wrestlemania next year.
This just leads to a LOT of questions, the biggest being - What WILL Vince do?
As most of us know, Vince McMahon has always held the opinion that the fans want "Larger than life" characters. To that end, his biggest stars have always fit into that mold. Hogan, Andre the Giant, Big Show, Undertaker, Kane - They all fit his belief, and despite shortcomings, he has always stood behind them - At times even when he should have cut bait and run.
However, Vince lately seems to be getting the idea that smaller guys can get the job done for the company. Look at the hooplah of bringing in CM Punk to ECW - And also his re-hiring of Jeff Hardy, the LONG reign of Gregory Helms on Smackdown, you name it.
With the "Big" guys all seeming about to leave at the same time, I think it would behoove Vince to actually keep going down that road. He should think back to when he made Chris Jericho the first Undisputed Champion - It proved a smaller worker with the right charisma (And ability) could pull off the position well.
The thing is - Is there such a worker in the WWE right now? I'm not talking about people like HHH, who have already had the spotlight.. I'm referring to someone new.
Let's face it - Cena isn't cutting it as the Champ. Certainly he has a fan base, but at any time he has just as many jeers as he has cheers. People aren't going to accept Umaga as a long term champion either - He's all gimmick.
So, I put it out there.. Who will lead the WWE in the coming year? An older Superstar - Or one of the new breed?
