5 Ways WWE can make the Angle-Jordan storyline interesting

So far, the story's been an absolute dud!
So far, the story's been an absolute dud!

The story was masterfully built up over weeks. Kurt Angle had an ugly secret that could absolutely ruin him in the vengeful eyes of the WWE Universe. Ultimately, when the reveal came, it turned out that he had an illegitimate son who was a part of the WWE roster.

Yes, Jason Jordan, one-half of the tag team unit- American Alpha, was revealed to be Kurt Angle's illegitimate son. The reveal was a tad underwhelming after the build-up; especially in today's day and age, when the most popular character on television is a guy who was seemingly born out of wedlock and sent to a wall in the North.

Still, we rejoiced wholeheartedly, for the metaphoric wall was removed from his way. It seemed that Jordan would be privy to a push that a talent of his ability deserved. Through the ashes of a promising tag team on NXT, that was stuck in a rut on SmackDown Live, there would emerge a singles superstar who could break out and make waves.

Many weeks in, Jordan is just another guy on the main roster. There's little more to him right now than the fact that he is Kurt Angle's son, and wrestles in the same style (not quite, but let's give them that) as his WWE Hall of Famer father. As it stands, Jordan has had two outstanding matches with the two biggest stars in the company right now, and still feels pretty insignificant, in the overall scheme.

The story calls for a total reboot, and we're here to suggest 5 ways to shake it up! Indulge us with a few minutes of your time and read on.


#5 Favouritism

Look at Father and Son plotting world domination!
Look at Father and Son plotting world domination!

In many cases, when the father is a man of influence, the son can avail certain special benefits. This is especially true in the WWE Universe, a world that has generally not been averse to corruption. Considering that Kurt Angle is the General Manager of RAW, maybe Jordan could convince his father to pull some strings?

Imagine how much things would shake up if Jordan jumped ahead of the line and maybe got a title shot that he did not deserve. What if he got to main event an episode of RAW (a position he could do justice to, with his ample in-ring ability), ahead of some grouchy veterans who'd be far more deserving of that particular spot?

Doubts could be cast with regard to the favouritism shown from father to son, and that could, perhaps, bring Stephanie McMahon back in and set a new storyline in motion. It would certainly make for interesting, if not necessarily compelling, television. All said and done, it would be better than what we are getting right now.

#4 Betrayal

Could attacking Jason Jordan get him over as a heel?
Could attacking an Olympic Gold Medalist get him over as a heel?

Certain images in WWE history tend to stick with long-time viewers. Vince McMahon battered, bruised, and bloody, following a head butt from Kevin Owens. Chris Jericho realizing that Kevin Owens was about to turn on him, minutes before the turn actually came. Shane McMahon risking life and limb as he jumped from deathly heights to conquer a Dead Man.

Maybe one day, we realize that behind Jason Jordan's million dollar smile there lies a far more devious human being. Maybe one day, we realize that Jordan was only using his association with his father to gain attention, and once he got it, he'd had enough. Maybe one day, we realize that there was still resentment that he'd been abandoned as a child by The Olympic Gold Medalist.

If Jason Jordan lays out Kurt Angle, it'll be the first physical altercation Angle's been involved in on WWE television for over ten years. It would leave a sight that would stick in the minds of countless viewers. It would make Jordan the most despised man in WWE.

#3 Wrong son

What if there was a critical error in the parentage files?
What if there was a critical error in the parentage files and data?

Before it was announced that Jason Jordan was Kurt Angle's son, it was speculated that the distinction of being the il-frikkin'-legitimate child of Kurt Angle would be bestowed upon another WWE Olympian: Chad Gable.

Since it is WWE and ridiculousness is not a luxury but a norm, what if it turns out that Chad Gable was the son all along and Angle got it wrong? It could set a chain of events in motion that could be both comedic and entertaining, culminating in a match we haven't seen yet: Chad Gable vs. Jason Jordan.

As nonsensical as this idea may sound, ask yourself if the original idea was any less bizarre. It would certainly be far more entertaining than booking Jordan in regular matches.

Plus, how could you possibly complain about a match between Chad Gable and Jason Jordan?

#2 Introducing the mother

There's a backstory there that's waiting to be explored!
There's a backstory there that's waiting to be explored!

One of the main issues with the Angle-Jordan story is how half-baked it truly is, in an age that thrives on detail. Because this storyline is absolutely fictional, the introduction of Jordan's mother could make things a lot more interesting.

Maybe she is bitter at Kurt Angle for abandoning her with child, and she is manipulating Jordan into getting him fired from his job as RAW General Manager. Maybe she is happy to see Angle again, and that sets another chain of events in motion. The possibilities are endless.

Stephanie McMahon would obviously not be the right candidate for this job. WWE should rather bring in someone entirely unknown to make this work. Who knows, they may be investing in a future General Manager.

#1 Father-Son tag team

Could one revitalize the other?
Could one revitalize the other?

Let's face it. We'll forgive every single mistake that WWE had made with this storyline if it means that Kurt Angle will enter the ring again.

Maybe working a singles match at this stage of his career may not be the wisest decision, but let's just suppose he was in a tag team environment with Jordan, with Jordan taking the brunt of the offence...the match could actually work! Oh, it's true. It's damn true.

Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin seem to be firing on all cylinders, and there's no reason that this team cannot do so, as well. If anything, they'll be far more over than their SmackDown Live counterparts.

And there you have it. 5 ways to make the Jordan-Angle storyline exciting once again. Let us know what you think of these suggestions, in the comments. If you see these changes carried out on RAW, remember we told you first!


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