Next ECW champion

I think it will be Finley that will reign as the next champion. I'm not saying he'll be the next champion, but I think that he will have the next reign. Mark Henry look poised to once again wear the belt. I can see a fatal three way brewing between Finley, Henry and Matt. But Henry will be champion at that time. Which means that Henry will capture the belt real soon.

I can't see Finlay getting the ECW Title. Think about it, what would he or WWE gain from it? Finlay is a older guy who can wrestle well and carry green wrestlers through matches. He isn't charismatic, or marketable or even that over. He's past the point of winning belts, I like him a lot but he's not a good choice to lead a brand is he? I can picture Mark Henry winning the ECW Title back from Matt soon though.

The thing is that Finley is in ECW to prove that he's worth keeping around. If he doesn't then he'll get dropped. I mean you gave valid reasons but they have to try with him. He always gives a great performance and someone has to take over when Mark and Matt leave next draft. He could end up a transitional champ until someone comes along and take the title from him. Meanwhile he could be evaluated as champion instead of mid card on todays Heat. That's not a good look career wise. If not then we will see Finley on Front line in the not to distant future. Which will be good for TNA I would love to see him there.

Nah, Finlay ain't leaving WWE. He'll be a road agent once he retires from in-ring action. He's been helping put matches together for younger guys apparantly.

And perhaps a month long transitional reign so Matt Hardy or Mark Henry can switch brands but no more than that I expect.

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Nah, Finlay ain't leaving WWE. He'll be a road agent once he retires from in-ring action. He's been helping put matches together for younger guys apparantly.

And perhaps a month long transitional reign so Matt Hardy or Mark Henry can switch brands but no more than that I expect.

Couldn't really argue against your other points but a month is all he needs.

Mark Henry, hopefully.

Jack Swagger....Maybe

Some these guys are to young to be getting a shot like that, and Finlay isnt even in his prime like he was in WCW. I gotta go with Evan Bourne or Swagger they have really proven over the past months they are worthy and can put on some A+ matches.

Tiffany, defintely.

Evan Bourne apon return

Evan Bourne

I'm thinking Evan Bourne wont even be on ECW when he returns. The writers seemed to be grooming him for a tag team run with Rey on RAW.

I say wait a couple months and give the belt to Jack Swagger.

Its going to be Finlay, he is just too good. if its not him it will be Horny For sure.

Yeah I do reckon it might be Finlay, he doesn't really need the mic skills because he can get it done in the ring, he's one of those guys that's no talk all action. He should atleast hold it for some time

Maybe it will be Tommy Dreamer. A great comback.

I'm still going with Finley but Jack Swagger is up and coming. I just hate the name. The All American American. Not a good Gimmick. I said it before he's priming himself to be the next JBL. He is an excellent prospect though. Another thing good about him is that he's not living off of anyone elses name and don't need to out do his father or in some wrestlers case his mother (i.e. Cody, Manu, Ted Dibiase, Orton Even though they're all doing a great job).

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Maybe it will be Tommy Dreamer. A great comback.

They'll probaly drop the title on him before he decides to hang up his boots and goes to TNA

I don't think so. That will disgrace them even further. Currently the WWE is in the process of bringing value to every championship belt. Hence the longer reigns. I know people will say well if thats the case why is Hardy the champ and why did Batista only have it for 8 days and other things. But the Batista ordeal was just a situation change and the Hardy 3 month reign which happens to be the longest since Punk had it for 4 months before heading to Raw. Lashley had it for 4 months before him. Big Show had it for 6 months back in 06. Is only to push Matt Hardy since this is what ECW is for.

Judging by recent actions, its defo between Vladimir Koslov and Jack Swagger!

I think a better question is when and not who. I can't see Matt losing tonight against Koslov but how about Mark Henry coming down and getting involved and Koslov and Henry go at it. That would be nice.