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Smackdown Live has garnered much attention in recent weeks. The WWE Championship storyline has been one of the primary talking points of the blue brand. Since we are just three weeks away from the Show of Shows, the remaining two episodes are expected to be action-packed on Smackdown Live.
The Chairman of WWE, Vince McMahon, has been actively involved in the WWE Championship storyline. He has been screwing the New Day member Kofi Kingston, who has been involved in the WWE Title match in the recent months.
Earlier, the New Day member was removed from the WWE Championship match at Fastlane as Kevin Owens replaced Kingston. The punishment continued this week when the Chairman gave Kingston another opponent after he won the Gauntlet match. Kingston faced Daniel Bryan after beating five other men in a Gauntlet match this week. Bryan pinned the New Day member and crashed his dream to headline WrestleMania next month.
Here we discuss three reasons why Vince McMahon is punishing Kofi Kingston repeatedly.
#3 To prove Vince McMahon is the biggest heel in the business
Vince McMahon has been a prominent heel of his billion dollar company for years. He earned his reputation as the top villain of the company in Attitude Era when he had memorable feuds with Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Rock. With his involvement in the WWE Championship storyline, he proved that he is still the best heel in this business.
The McMahon family stated in January that they will be involved in various storylines this year and they have been doing it flawlessly. Triple H is set to fight Batista while Shane McMahon is scheduled to tussle the Miz following a heel turn at Fastlane. Vince McMahon is not part of the in-ring action, but he has created a nuclear heat by screwing Kofi Kingston, who has become a fan favourite in the recent months
#2 The B+ Player storyline worked in the past
It is no secret that Vince McMahon is recreating the B+ Player storyline which worked in the past. WWE had a similar storyline in 2014 which was a gigantic success. Ironically, the current WWE Champion Daniel Bryan was in the shoes of Kofi Kingston, but the scenario has altered after five years.
Daniel Bryan rose to the top of the ladder after his success at WrestleMania 30. He defeated Batista and Randy Orton in the main event of the show to grab the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Prior to the main event, he also defeated Triple H, and he earned the right to enter the main event.
There is no denying that Bryan's popularity sky-rocketed in this storyline as the 'Yes Movement' made him a household name. Bryan was repeatedly called a B+ Player by the Triple H and the Authority.
Similar to Bryan, Vince McMahon called Kofi Kingston a B+ Player on Smackdown Live last week. The New Day member has gained the sympathy of WWE Universe as Vince McMahon is screwing him every week. Considering the same scenario, Kingston might grab the WWE Title in New Jersey.
#1 A good build-up of Kofi Kingston's character as he is crossing difficult hurdles
Kofi Kingston has been overcoming many obstacles from last month. Kingston's fate altered when he was announced as the replacement of Mustafa Ali at Elimination Chamber. The New Day member grabbed the opportunity with both hands, and he is having the most notable run in his WWE career. Though he won the Tag Team Titles multiple times as a New Day member, he never achieved significant success as a singles superstar.
Kofi Kingston participated in a Gauntlet match before Elimination Chamber where he pinned the WWE Champion Daniel Bryan and Samoa Joe, before being eliminated by AJ Styles. He carried the momentum at Elimination Chamber as he lasted thirty-one minutes inside the steel structure. Considering his performance at Elimination Chamber, he became the number contender of Daniel Bryan, but Vince McMahon changed his mind when he replaced Kingston with Kevin Owens.
With the Gauntlet match this week, Kofi Kingston overcame some insurmountable tasks. It has undoubtedly developed Kingston's underdog character before the Showcase of Immortals. Kingston could be a believable candidate to pin Daniel Bryan if he headlines WrestleMania next month.
