5 Reasons why WWE's system needs to be fixed

Is WWE broken? Well, not literally or financially. In terms of financials, WWE is making more money than ever before. Their deal for the Saudi Arabian shows over 10 years roughly amount to $450 Million. That's a guaranteed payday irrespective of how many people show up in the stadium to watch it. Just like The Kliq used to say, that's 'too sweet.'

But there is something very glaring about the creative aspect and it's being brought up multiple times in the last weeks or months or years, depending on where you are in terms of WWE fandom. For some, WWE has not been up to the mark since the Attitude Era and for others, the company has turned into a weird amalgamation of WCW 2000 levels of booking and inconsistent storytelling.

There are many reasons why the product has been suffering for a long time, and there are quite a few shining examples. NXT is probably the best thing about WWE right now. The recent 24/7 Championship has been a hit on social media, due in large part to R-Truth's creativity.

There were rumors floating around that Vince McMahon has come to a conclusion that WWE's creative system is broken. According to other reports, Mick Foley has said that WWE is planning to make the third hour of WWE Raw more like the Attitude Era, with it being more rougher, wilder and unpredictable. But is that the solution to the bigger problem?

Before the doctor can cure the patient, he needs to figure out the problem. So, here are 5 reasons why WWE is broken.

#5 Bloated WWE Roster

The WWE Roster is humongous, to say the least. On one hand, the WWE Superstars are probably the most talented in-ring professionals that the company has seen in the history of the company. On the other hand, there is too much talent so that everyone does not have time to shine on WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown.

While WWE can use the almost unlimited resources at hand, it leads to other problems that the company probably didn't foresee as it has grown over the last decade.

#4 Poor WWE Creative structure

Has there been any particular storyline that the WWE Universe has enjoyed in recent times? If you think about it, you can probably count it on one hand. It's been a sticking point with WWE fans for a while. The fans have made their voices heard several times. For instance, remember the poorly executed Mandy Rose-Jimmy Uso hotel segment? It turned into a wash and was poorly contrived.

That is one amongst many stories. It could be due to the fact that as WWE has grown, so has the creative structure with a multitude of backstage producers, writers and cameramen. Like a pyramid, the original idea gets diluted once it gets into the hands of the talent.

In the old days, there wasn't a large backstage staff but rather just Vince McMahon, a couple of backstage writers, and cameramen. But sometimes, things don't change for the better.

#3 Scripted Promos

One of the most annoying aspects of modern day WWE television is the fact that most of the lines that the WWE Superstars say are fed to them. The writers in the back are writing promos for the wrestlers.

Now, imagine the time when Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock were on top. The Austin 3:16 promo was Steve Austin's own creation. The Rock, who was one of the best talkers in the business, came up with his own catchphrases and created electricity every time he had the mic in his hands.

Their characters were a hyperextension of their own personality and they had full control over it. While the same can't be said of every WWE Superstar, it's definitely a problem in the current setup. In the wrestling business, every wrestler should be able to cut a promo. Otherwise, they should find another line of work.

#2 Booking WWE Legends who are past their prime

If you just watched the main-event in Saudi Arabia between Goldberg and The Undertaker, it's a clear indication why WWE legends should not be used for marquee matches. The match was pitiful and full of botches. They were both trying to pull off power moves that they, given their current age, weren't able to pull off properly.

Take The Undertaker for example. He is quite past his prime to put it lightly. His best days are behind him and unless he has an opponent who could work well with him, his matches don't work. His matches last year against Triple H and Shawn Michaels were below anything they have done in the past.

Most WWE fans would rather see The Undertaker at his best and not come across as.... ordinary. Perhaps, the real problem lies at the top of the food chain.

#1 Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon. The Boss. Vinnie Mac. The buck pretty much starts and ends with him. It's been known for a while that Vince McMahon is still very much in control of everything on WWE TV with the exception of NXT. While he is a genius, he's also a big part of the problem. Don't believe me? Take a look at what Jon Moxley said on the Wade Keller Podcast.

Looking back though, Vince is the problem. It's a shame, I'm not trying to tear him down, I'm trying to help. I'm telling you, that's the problem and It's a shame. Because there is so much talent, there has never been so much talent, the pool is so talented. The resources they have, with the network, with television it should be so great. But, the one guy that scr***d it up, I think is Vince.

As a businessman, Vince McMahon is brilliant. He's extremely successful and being a billionaire is proof of that. But in terms of creative, he has declined rapidly over time. Maybe, the time has come for someone else to take the reins.

As Harvey Dent said, in The Dark Knight, 'You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.' How does Vince McMahon want to be remembered? Only time will tell.