Creative HAS something for you....

Anyone who knows my tastes in wrestling knows I love gimmicks based in reality.

Ah the beauty of a worked shoot. I also have a soft spot for second generation workers. So I figured, why not come up with a gimmick for a bunch of the second generation guys the WWE has under developmental contract, and play it off as a shoot. Gold.

So here are my ideas for a new storyline that will get over a bunch of young WWE talent not currently on the Raw or Smackdown rosters.

With the impending split of the Spirit Squad, Raw is going to need another group of hungy young dudes who are just chomping for an opporunity to show what they can do.

Enter the second generation stars. Harry Smith. Deuce. Afa Anoa'i Jr. Eddie Colon. Brent Albright. Cody Runnels.

My vision is Harry Smith crashes an episode of Raw. There's a match going on between say Jeff Hardy and Chris Masters. Hardy is in control, going for the Swanton, when Smith comes from the crowd, jumps up on the apron and shoves Hardy to the outside. Masters doesn't know what the hell's going on, and playing the part of chicken shit heel - decides to turn tail and run.

That leaves Smith to toss a staggered Hardy around with a couple German Suplexes and maybe a running powerslam. Once the Intercontinental Champion has been incapacitated, Smith demands a mic.

"Do you know who the hell I am? Of course you don't - because the creative geniuses at this company can't figure out a way to get me on television. Well f*** them. My name is Harry Smith. My father was the great Davey Boy Smith - The British Bulldog. Stop cheering you idiots! He can't hear you, he's dead. He's dead because of his constant need to get over with the promoters and the fans. It wasn't enough that he was one of the best wrestlers on the planet. He had to make his body as big as possible by using drugs that eventually took his life. You people killed my father. Today, I begin a revolution in his honour. A revolution against 'Sports Entertainment'. Why the hell can't we come out here and WRESTLE? I went to wrestling school, not Hollywood to train for my career. In case you doubt my ability... I'm half Smith, half Hart. That's right, Bret Hart is my uncle. He can't stand any of you either. I'm not alone either. There are others like me. Born into this business, with great instincts, natural ability and charisma. Eventually you'll get to meet the other members of my crew - but for now..........."

Smith goes back to whippin Hardy's ass who has recovered from the bumps he took earlier. Smith hits the Emerald Frosion and Hardy is out.

Jim Ross: "Somebody call security!! Davey Boy's kid is nuts!"

The very next week on Raw, Jeff Hardy comes to the ring and calls out Harry Smith. Harry walks down the aisle laughing at Hardy saying he hell right into his trap.

"I wasn't even on the roster last week. After I kicked your ass and you went begging Coach for a chance to get even, you gave me the in I needed. Harry Smith is now officially the newest Raw superstar!"

Hardy says something to the effect of - well then come prove how much of a superstar you are. Smith runs to the ring, gets a few shots on Jeff, before the IC Champ takes over. As he goes up top for a Swanton Bomb he gets pushed off the top rope by Deuce aka "Jimmy Snuka Jr". Snuka pushes Hardy into the ring, then hits him with his dad's patented top rope splash. Harry and Snuka celebrate and pose in the ring.

The next week on Raw, Harry and Snuka are booked for a tag match against Hardy and a partner of his choice. Jeff chooses Carlito. The match is fast paced and awesome. After Carlito hits the Backcracker he is attacked by a third member of this team... his own baby brother Eddie!

The following weeks see the debuts of Afa Jr, Cody Runnels (Dusty's youngest son) and then Brent Albright who can really rip the company by talking about how he has a pinfall win over the current World Champion King Booker but was then fired because Booker has stroke. Talk about how they tried to hide his heritage and not point out that he was the son of one of the biggest American stars in Japan's wrestling history - Mr. Gary Albright. Talk about how Air Albright gave everything for this business and literally died in the ring. Now he wants to carry his father's name and kick some ass.

Quick and simple feuds with this group: Well I mentioned Hardy. Why? Because he's the champ and when someone new targets a champ it automatically increases their stock. Secondly, Hardy needs something fresh.

A feud with Carlito where Eddie begs his big brother to join their group. Carlito being the super babyface says no, and now has to face the wrath of all six young lions.

The WWE wants to turn Randy Orton baby in the next year. Here's how you do it. They approach Randy, talking about how he had such success in Evolution and knows what it is to be part of a team. They talk about how Randy was a born into the business just like them. Randy considers the offer, but leaves them cold... Instant feud.

I'd immediately turn Afa and Snuka into a tag team, and have Harry chase the IC.

Sorry, but I think this feud has money written all over it.

Now I just need a name for this crew. Phase 2? I don't know. Any suggestions? Comments?

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