Who's the best?

There's an interesting discussion over at Scott Keith's blog about who is the absolute best in WWE right now. The original e-mail questioned whether Edge is truly the best (in response to Mick Foley's recent comments on Smackdown), and Scott answered that while he's close, John Cena is more consistent, but that in the end, Shawn Michaels is the true #1.

While Edge has been my favorite Superstar for years, I have to agree that Shawn Michaels is the best. In fact, it really irks me when anybody (particularly Ric Flair) goes on and on about how Triple H is the best in the business. How so? Michaels is better on the mic, he's better in the ring technically speaking, he's more hated when he's a heel, he's more loved and sympathetic as a face, and he's FAR more exciting to watch (when is the last time you saw Triple H do a moonsault from the top rope to the outside of the ring?) There is literally not one facet that I can think of where Triple H bests Michaels.

It kills me that they haven't given this man a legitimate, long World title reign. Sure, he's had a few injuries since his return in 2002, but he's been consistently healthier than, say, Triple H, Batista, and the Undertaker. And if you want to use the "no house shows" excuse, the Raw roster is stacked enough that they can get away with not having the champion at every show for a few months.

That being said, I think Edge has been absolutely phenomenal, and his game has picked up even MORE since his move to Smackdown last year. Perhaps the greatest testament to his value as a character is that the show still revolves around him, even after Triple H was traded to the show. I also find the prospect of him turning face very intriguing (although, generally speaking, the blue show is pretty face heavy and light on heels). I think my favorite part of his apparent face turn is that it's so twisted and backwards. It began with him brutally attacking the lovable Mick Foley, and proceeded with him throwing his wife off of her wheelchair. Ah, the complexity of wrestling...

I'd complete the transition with having him put up an awesome fight against the Undertaker at SummerSlam, but ultimately coming up short. However, following the match, the Undertaker helps Edge to his feet, and offers his hand in respect. The two shake hands, and badda bing, Edge is officially a face for the first time in, what, four years? Lets see how the Rated R Superstar does as a fan favorite.

So, who do you think is #1? Do you think that Shawn Michaels should be awarded a World title reign? Is Edge turning face a good thing? Discuss!