Barrett Or Cesaro?

The WWE is holding a tournament to find the #1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship. That is a good move. If the WWE did not do that, they would have random filler matches on Raw anyway. You can still say that these matches are filler, but it at least makes things a little more interesting to make it seem like they matter a little more.

Should the winner be Bad News Barrett or Cesaro? Those are the two heels left in the tournament. Beyond that, RVD and Sheamus really do not need the Intercontinental Championship. These guys are above being midcarders. Moreover, it seems like the two heels in this tournament just have momentum on their side.

Give it to Barrett. Cesaro just got a big win at Wrestlemania, was paired with Paul Heyman, and should be entering into feuds with top guys. Last year, they gave that same title to Curtis Axel. The only purpose it ended up serving was making him look more credible while he was being used to help Heyman. He held the title longer than he needed it. This year's Heyman guy, Cesaro, is more over than Curtis Axel. He already has something to give him credibility. Heyman can brag about Cesaro winning the battle royal at Wrestlemania.

Why do I say Barrett should win this tournament and possibly the title? Aside from his gimmick, which is definitely working for him, he has nothing. He has no feuds being developed for him. Of course, even with the title, he still might not get any feuds developed for him. You can at least settle with him holding a title. I really do not think Cesaro needs it. And should Barrett win the title, you can always cross your fingers and hope this is the start of great things for him.