So far, it looks like R-Truth's push is going really well. He's way over with the fans, and has put on some pretty entertaining matches. Recently, he's been having a couple of matches with Shelton Benjamin. It looks like these two are going to feud, because on the last SD, Killings got the win against Shelton. I'm liking what will happen with this, because it'll help both guys if they do it correctly.
If R-Truth takes the title...
It obviously would be a big step up for him, and I don't think there will be any complaining. There's still a couple of heels on SD he could continue to feud with the belt, and he could get over more with those feuds with guys like The Brian Kendrick, MVP, and Big show. It won't hurt Shelton that much either, he could transition over to a main event role once his reign ends.
If Shelton retains...
Shelton still has some life as a champ outside of Killings, and if he wins the first title match, they'll continue to feud. Shelton as champ longer won't be a problem, but now he'll have to have some good feuds to stay entertaining. As for R-Truth, he might just lose with a cheap tactic to keep him protected. He won't have to be weighed down with a midcard title if he starts to get bigger pops.
If R-Truth takes the title...
It obviously would be a big step up for him, and I don't think there will be any complaining. There's still a couple of heels on SD he could continue to feud with the belt, and he could get over more with those feuds with guys like The Brian Kendrick, MVP, and Big show. It won't hurt Shelton that much either, he could transition over to a main event role once his reign ends.
If Shelton retains...
Shelton still has some life as a champ outside of Killings, and if he wins the first title match, they'll continue to feud. Shelton as champ longer won't be a problem, but now he'll have to have some good feuds to stay entertaining. As for R-Truth, he might just lose with a cheap tactic to keep him protected. He won't have to be weighed down with a midcard title if he starts to get bigger pops.