I wouldn't say he got himself over at all. Ryder got himself over, Riley got over by being Miz' bitch for several months.
Actually I disagree.How so? I'd say getting yourself over is doing what Ryder did, with hardly any help from WWE and basically forcing them to use him.
Actually I disagree.
In my mind getting yourself over means that you have the ability to work with whatever is given to you by the company and inturn get a reaction from the fans thus getting yourself over with the crowd whether you are a face or a heel. What Zack Ryder done was totally different but those geeky internet shows will only get you so far. Alex Riley was over and he was at that stage when he started to beat down The Miz. If creative want to get someone over they will.
Actually I disagree.
In my mind getting yourself over means that you have the ability to work with whatever is given to you by the company and inturn get a reaction from the fans thus getting yourself over with the crowd whether you are a face or a heel. What Zack Ryder done was totally different but those geeky internet shows will only get you so far. Alex Riley was over and he was at that stage when he started to beat down The Miz. If creative want to get someone over they will.
Again, you cannot control what creative do. If they have an idea they want you to follow and work with then they will give that to you. It's not like you can just bust open the door during a creative meeting and say "I want this...". John Cena did not work hard, he got given the ball and ran with it. Working hard for your spot and being given the top spot are two very different things. Remember CM Punk's first title reign when he dropped the ball? He is a natural at that too!I couldn't disagree more. It truly depends on the person they are trying to get over. Ryder did it all on his own. Marella seems to be easy for it, considering his funny Italian accent and stuff. John Cena has charisma and actually worked hard for it, and CM Punk is a natural at it. You can tell he loves doing what he's doing. Riley could easily be that guy too, he has some charisma, and seems like a happy guy. Creative cannot control who gets over...
Anyone who gets given the opportunity of being the top wrestler within the company and takes it with both hands deserves to be where they are at. So no, I'm not suggesting John Cena does not deserve to be where he is. Personally, I'm not a Cena fan but I respect what he has achieved. If you are given the top spot within the company then you don't have to work too hard to stay there, do you? Just like The Rock and Steve Austin, Cena was given the ball and has done well not to drop it (mainly because WWE is now PG).So are you suggesting that Cena doesn't deserve to be where he's at? And please tell me how he hasn't worked hard to get where he's at.