Not only was Benoit mentioned, but he was taken #3 in the draft by Vince! This is a very good sign that he will be pushed hard when he finally makes a comeback after he heals up.
As for Austin, I think he is doing what is necessary. He is the only person in the back who has the clout to try and mend the WWF's sinking ship. He is the reason that the WWF got to where they are, and he is not happy at all with his direction, the direction of the company, or the political games that the "kliq" (Hall, Nash, X-Pac, and HHH to some exten) have already been playing in the locker room. On the bright side, Hogan seems to be keeping his mouth shut.
It has been reported that the moral in the locker room is at an all time low, and now X-Pac has been hotshotted into the top storyline because he is friends with Hall and Nash. What does this tell all the other guys who have been busting their asses to get there, only to get submarined by politics?
And before anyone says "X-Pac deserves it/it makes sense", no he doesn't and no it doesn't. His earlier gimmick was a collossal FAILURE and he has shown that he has absolutely no draw without big name help. He is the shrimpy guy in grade school who only got respect because he was friends with the Big Bad Bully.
I fully support Austin and what he is trying to do. No other superstar could do this and create any change or even not get fired. He is taking a stand, and I think others like the Undertaker and others with influence should follow suit.
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