I've always had a ton of respect for Zack Ryder. Personally, I think the guy has way more potential than what he's allowed to showcase. Plus, the guy has a strong following, primarily because of his Internet fanbase he has assembled over the years.
Ryder is and always has been a hard worker, no one can take that away. Unfortunately for him, he has to stand across the ring from Rusev. Rusev has definitely elevated the overall fans perception of a once stagnant championship.
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Before the brand-split, Ryder was just a do-whatever guy. He was just a hair above typical enhancement talent. But, with the recent draft and brand-split, look for Zack to start getting more TV love.
As far as Battleground is concerned, I don't see the title changing hands. Not now, anyhow.
WINNER: RUSEV
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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