5 Reasons why WWE should introduce VAR

Mike Chioda used technology in the Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger match in 2013
Mike Chioda used technology in the Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger match in 2013

#3 Bring an end to shenanigan finishes

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Sportskeeda’s Tom Colohue recently reported that there have been discussions behind the scenes in WWE about limiting the number of shenanigan-filled finishes in high-profile matches.

Breaking Vince Russo and Jim Cornette update HERE.

This has become a talking point amongst WWE fans recently, especially after the referee ended the Hell in a Cell main event without a definitive winner after Seth Rollins hit “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt with a sledgehammer.

“Particularly since Hell in a Cell, discussions have definitely taken place about making sure we get a few more clean finishes. We saw that in the way that Bray Wyatt won the title [in the rematch against Rollins at Crown Jewel]. They don’t want to be having those sort of finishes, even in Triple Threats.”
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Just like in football, the introduction of VAR would obviously cause a few problems for WWE, notably with the way that heels have traditionally been booked to win matches.

Every week on RAW, SmackDown and NXT, we usually see at least two matches end with a heel winning by placing their feet on the ropes or by holding onto their opponent’s tights during a pinfall.

These kinds of finishes would no longer be possible with the benefit of VAR, but would that really be such a bad thing?

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