Business, as they say, exists in a dynamic environment. The conditions are forever changing and one has to adapt rather quickly to stay on top of their game. The WWE is no different.
Eras and superstars change, but having to deal with issues in a changing environment remains a constant struggle. With the plethora of talent available at hand, it is how you ultimately manage them and the storylines that count.
The WWE has been notoriously known to take some hideous decisions in the past which have cost them dearly. Today, we look at 5 issues that they need to bring back to the drawing board and relook before going ahead with full-scale Wrestlemania plans.
#1 Piling up mid carders
Get the best talent from around the world – Check.Induct them into the NXT setup – Check.Give them a grand PPV debut – Check.Next course of action – Err?
The WWE has some of the best talent scouts in the business. The who’s who of the wrestling world are all cooling off their heels in the NXT setup waiting for their chance to grab the limelight.
Bobby Roode, Samoa Joe, Nakamura etc are all top talents that are adding up to an already large mid card segment that the WWE currently possesses. This will only add up to more on-air time and more meaningless TV segments.
With long waiting times, talents will soon lose the plot and move back to independent wrestling promotions much like what has happened in the past. When and how will WWE push these wrestlers to the main roster is an issue they need to address on priority.
#2 Failed divas revolution
The WWE wanted to make the Women’s division great again. With cage matches, separate titles and PPV main events, they certainly are heading in the right direction. But, when the content is stale, none of this really seems to matter.
The fans have started to neglect the Women’s division and the WWE is really not doing much to plug this leak.
Charlotte, Sasha Banks and company are unable to replicate the passion that Trish and Lita brought to this business and the fans are not amused with the content at all. A re-revolution is in place maybe?
#3 What is happening with John Cena?
This is perhaps WWE’s biggest issue. The poster boy for WWE’s way of life and its merchandise, John Cena, is unable to garner the respect of the WWE universe. He has singlehandedly carried the company on his shoulder for over a decade and the fans are done and dusted with the leader of the Cenation.
With constant boo’s, anti-Cena chants and total detest, the WWE universe are making it clear that Cena does not sell anymore. Cena himself has visibly grown upset over his treatment at the hands of his fans and one more title run for him will only add to WWE’s agony.
Cena turning heel is an option that WWE cannot afford, but may try experimenting on. It is unfortunate to see that what was once WWE’s biggest draw is now its biggest Achilles heel.
#4 TRP issues
When you have the likes of Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker in your pack, you might have just hit the jackpot. But, that is not the case for the WWE.
They have brought to the fore, all their top talent including crowd-pullers like Daniel Bryan, Mick Foley and the Rock at times to attract audiences and the impact has been far from what was expected.
Their TRP ratings, which were over the roof during the attitude era are pretty much impossible to replicate by in the modern day scenario. TNA is once again rising to the fore and this is bad news for McMahon and company.
So, the question that is making rounds is that, what more should the WWE do to excite the masses? When a Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar cannot give you the desired outcome, nothing else probably will.
Kurt Angle maybe? *Drools*
#5 Wrestlemania beyond the Phenom
The whole world was in shock when Brock Lesnar finally laid the Undertaker’s streak to rest. It was one of WWE’s boldest decisions ever and the brand handled the entire scenario rather convincingly.
Taker continues to wrestle beyond that, bringing more chills with him every time he steps foot into the squared circle.
But, how long will they ride the Wrestlemania brand on the Undertaker’s back is yet to be known. He looks weaker every time we set eyes on him and it is not long before he calls it a day. What will the WWE do next?
The last Wrestlemania was a disaster with Triple H vs Roman Reigns receiving the majority of the flak. Whether the WWE will find a new Mr Wrestlemania or will they revamp the PPV to give it a more modern take is left to be seen.
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