Curtis Axel - Just me who isn't feeling him?

[TheBadGuy]

Well not all 3rd generation or 2nd generations wrestlers are like Rocky or Randy. Ted DiBiase Jr is nowhere near his father. Tamina, DH Smith when he was with WWE, Usos are pretty stale, Richie Steamboat I don't know about his, haven't seen him in a while, Manu & Sim Snuka were also stale/boring.

 

[Snowman1]

Been a fan of his for a while, but to reboot him and immediately stick him in the main events just seems like too much too soon.
Really feels like a round peg in a square hole, and his association with Heyman feels awkward and forced.

He's got the look, his mannerisms are fantastic, his intense promos are really good. He's athletic (albeit still pretty green) in the ring.
There's a lot to like but this push just doesn't feel right. Sadly, sticking him in the mid-card basically tells the fans that he's a worthless talent nowadays so this is the best they can do.

 

[Dat Kid1]

I agree, but i think the thing with Axel is not to push him because he's great but to push him so that he becomes great as he progresses. Putting him with someone like Heyman would do that and it works a lot better than having him run through the NXT roster. He is basic at best in all aspects and I think the run is meant to build him to become even better. I also believe that this guy is a Triple H pick so who knows where they'll go with this but I can already see the guy as a potential top face in the future.