When Kane won the ECW Championship at Wrestlemania, I was thrilled. I am a big believer in the fact that the ECW Championship itself needs a push to be equal to the other two. I thought that by placing the belt around the waist of an established, popular superstar such as Kane, the championship and the brand of ECW would receive legitimacy. I was expecting a Bobby Lashley-like reign, with constant attempts to make the ECW title equal.
However, Kane's reign has been described accurately as "stale." He hasn't initiated competition with the other champions much, and has done little to represent ECW. He hasn't looked strong even within his own brand, losing to the likes of Morrison. I confess myself disappointed in Kane's reign. Don't get me wrong: it's still salvageable. Yet, it seems like WWE is getting a clue by pushing Big Show for the championship. He is someone who could turn the ECW title into a major force, which Kane has failed to do as of yet.
So what are your thoughts? Has Kane been a success or not?
