Christian Hating...

And this isn't a religious thing...

So, Christian returned (again) and 'earned' a spot in the Elimination Chamber match. I don't even like The Miz, but to steal his crappy catchphrase - 'REALLY??'.

I know that there are a lot of Christian fans out there that will defend him whatever the case may be, but I really don't understand his appeal OR him being deserving of the spot that he takes up every time he returns from injury. He came back in similar fashion last year to compete in the 'Allstar' Money in the Bank ladder match before having a forgettable feud with Worthless Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio - and that's a dig at the championship rather than Del Rio.

Christian defeats Jack Swagger on Smackdown

This time around he is completely out of his depth as that title has now been swallowed up into a newer, seemingly more prestigious championship - the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. To retain a level of prestige, only a certain few should be challenging for it and deemed a serious contender. Christian isn't one of them.

Let me explain what I think this.

Yes, Christian is a two-time World Heavyweight Champion (let's not kid ourselves thinking him being a two-time ECW Champion means anything) but that in itself is a joke. In my opinion, Edge retired and his little 'brother' was there enough in reality and storyline to warrant a title match - thus prolonging the wait for a Del Rio reign. Christian is Intercontinental or US Championship level; always has been.

And I don't care how long he's been with the company, either (see also Killings, Ron).

If you discount his run in that Mickey-Mouse-organisation (TNA), he's been around the WWE since 1998. This doesn't entitle him to be in the main event (see also Killings, Ron). He was always in Edge's shadow throughout their run and stood out briefly in 2001 when he turned on his brother.

Prestigious title; crap company

The bottom line is he's had his time, he's won a hell of a lot of championships and was one-half of a very successful tag team. Unfortunately, injuries have played their part in killing any momentum that he gains and the last two years have highlighted this further.

As for the other Chamber qualifier - Antonio Cesaro - no, he's not a threat at the moment, but DESERVES a chance to shine. Cesaro's opponent on Smackdown this past week - Dolph Ziggler - deserves even more than that; see video below...

Dolph Ziggler's WWE App promo (Smackdown 31/1/2014)

As I've said in previous articles; the older guys (Christian; RVD) need to step aside and let the younger, hungrier guys have the spotlight (see also Batista, Dave for 'older guy steals spotlight from younger guys').

@jimmosangle