Raven: The Untapped Potential for Molding WWE's Next Generation of Superstars
Many names come to mind when one thinks of some of the extensive knowledge the previous generation of wrestlers can pass on to the up-and-coming stars of today and tomorrow. In most cases, Dusty Rhodes will be the one to spring to mind immediately. And while almost nobody today could have the same impact as The American Dream on the next crop of superstars, one name that is rarely mentioned but could have a lasting impact is that of Scott Levy, better known to fans worldwide as Raven. Today, we will discuss why Raven could excel in a mentor position at the WWE Performance Center.
Revisited Rivalries: Raven vs The Sandman
When one thinks of Extreme Championship Wrestling, many names will inevitably come to mind, but for many, those two names are Raven and The Sandman. After all, the intense and personal feud between the two was one of the launching pads that helped bring ECW to the mainstream, or as mainstream as the violent brand could become.
Overlooked Feuds: Perry Saturn vs Raven in WCW
Despite Raven’s intense domineering of The Flock, Saturn’s role in the group could almost be identified more as a satellite member, as he was never seen as being under the full control and trance that the other members of the group were under. Saturn would soon make it his mission to disband The Flock once and for all. We revisit this overlooked feud in WCW.
Raven: Reimagining His WCW Run
After leaving ECW during the summer of 1997, WCW seemed to push Raven right out of the gate, going so far as to give him a stable of misfits that they hoped Raven could get over in The Flock, yet it would all eventually be run into the ground. But what could have been with Raven in WCW?
Raven vs Tommy Dreamer: ECW's Definitive Feud
Paul Heyman’s Extreme Championship Wrestling is fondly remembered by many fans for a multitude of reasons but one of the most under-the-radar reasons to love ECW may just be the long-form storytelling. While there are many great examples of this, they all pale in comparison to the story and feud between Raven and Tommy Dreamer. Today, we look at their story.