Otunga's Rise To The Top

Less than a year ago, David Otunga was a part of a heel tag team that was going nowhere and being used poorly. They held the tag titles, but they were not really being pushed. That should sound very familiar. Epico and Primo aren't exactly being pushed well right now. But that comparison is not my point right now.

Look at Otunga now. He is the top henchman for John Laurinaitis, he has some kind of gimmick going for him, and he is going to captain a team at Wrestlemania that consists of several former World Champions. He is getting major rubs here. He is being allowed to look very impressive. Am I saying a World title reign is coming his way this year? No. But I have to give the WWE credit for good development. If anyone is going to take the U.S. title off Santino, just looking at the current roster and storylines, it should be Otunga. Now, am I saying Otunga is flawless? A lot of people might still criticize Otunga's ring work. They might say is is limited and not too great. Does it even matter? As long as he is not a danger to himself or his opponent, or so sloppy that he brings down the quality of the match or makes the other guy look bad too often, just let it go. He seems solid enough to deserve this push. Besides, being at the side of Laurinaitis so often is a good excuse not to push him in the ring too often. He can get developed just through promos and backstage segments. It is almost like he is getting periphery treatment. I am not a fan of the guy, and I don't really see myself becoming a fan, but the WWE seems to be doing a good job here.