For year upon year, we've all lapped up the Cesaro sob-story, the sob-story narrative that he's being held down by the WWE from being a bigger star. Fans genuinely believe that the Swiss Superman isn't where he's meant to be because of Vince McMahon. Wrong. He isn't a bigger star because basically, he's not a star in the first place.
I don't really understand why nowadays fans always blame backstage officials for the failures of Superstars, have you ever thought of attributing that blame at the Superstar themselves? There are times when Superstars cause their own downfall and I'm going to tell you how Cesaro orchestrated his situation.
Here are 5 reasons why Cesaro is seriously overrated.
#5 He's never perfected any gimmick
When WWE superstars don't reach their 'potential', many blame the creative team for poor booking. But there has been many a Superstar that has turned a dire gimmick into something profitable. Recent examples include Stardust and the most popular trio on RAW today, the New Day.
When life gives you lemons you turn around and make champagne.
For those who forget, when Cesaro first debuted on SmackDown he was Antonio Cesaro the ex-Rugby player who could speak 5 languages. After woefully failing to connect with the fans and an uninspiring US title reign, he was repackaged as just 'Cesaro'.
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Cesaro would then go on to join the controversial Real Americans where the whole time he just looked out of place. Even a brief time alongside the legendary Paul Heyman couldn't bring out the best in Cesaro.
Now the Swiss Superman spends his numbered days alongside the Celtic warrior in a pairing that has long passed its expiry date.
#4 He can't connect linguistically
Vince even said it himself in that infamous podcast with Stone Cold. Cesaro isn't over and can't get over because of his lack of linguistic skills. Of course, that's not to say that anyone who can't speak English can't be a star.
Look at Andre the Giant, he barely muttered a word and he's arguably one of the most famous names in wrestling history. But he had the physique to create an aura about him, Cesaro has nothing.
Besides the physique aspect, to not connect to the fans with words he must at least have a certain type of aura & charisma about him, he doesn't. There's no aspect of him that makes people travel the world to come and watch him.
Wrestlers with half his ability have had triple the charisma he has. Take for example, Hulk Hogan, he could barely use two moves in the ring but his aura encapsulated billions worldwide.
#3 His wrestling isn't breathtaking
There's a difference between being a good wrestler and a good WWE superstar.
You can do all the technical wrestling moves you want but if you can't tell a great story with it, there's no point. I don't remember the last time, if there ever was one, when I watched a Cesaro match and had my breath taken away.
A series of 'European' uppercuts and a few swings is not impressive to me, neither does it keep me on the edge of my seat. I know the man is an exceptional athlete with bags of talent but his wrestling hasn't left me in awe like a Neville or Kofi Kingston.
Maybe the WWE clipped his wings in the ring but that sure hasn't stopped others from excelling in that department. Makes you wonder, don't it?
#2 He's had his chances
The truth of the matter is, Cesaro has had countless opportunities to make a name for himself. For PPV after PPV Cesaro has been presented to the millions worldwide without him making an impression.
Just think about it, RAW is broadcasted to millions worldwide and every pay-per-view is publicised to even more people, Cesaro has been on every one of these televised broadcasts for the past 4 years, what's his excuse for not grabbing that brass ring?
In his short time in the WWE, Cesaro has racked up 3 championship wins, an Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal win and a Slammy award win. These accolades don't include the 11 PPV main events he has had and several RAW main events that he has shared with the 16-time world champion, John Cena.
Cesaro has had everything he's ever needed to make it in the big leagues but he hasn't capitalised on the chances. Seriously, what more does he want?
#1 He's boring
Listen, I'm sorry but I can't help how I feel. Cesaro has never ever captured my imagination in the ring or on the mic. I literally fast forward my stream anytime he appears on the TV. His wrestling isn't entertaining neither are any of his talking segments.
His talking segments consist of awkward phrases, cheesy smiles and poor delivery. While his wrestling matches persist in using the same formats. Even his persona on screen is boring, he offers nothing new, dynamic or anything interesting to the show.
There's nothing he brings to the table that's exceptional or different to others. I'm sorry but Cesaro was made to fill up the numbers, not be the one.
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