5 wrestlers WWE seems to have finally gotten right and 5 that need working on

Randy Orton
Randy Orton

The major problem always with wrestlers is how they are booked. The very fact that someone like Daniel Bryan who might not look very dominating in the ring is an upper-card wrestler with the likes of Triple H, John Cena and Randy Orton speaks a lot about how bookings can push wrestlers. On the other hand, wrestlers who might give a really dominating appearance in the ring can suffer a lot if the bookings are weak.

While I do understand, appearance doesn't count for everything for a wrestler to connect with the audience, there are wrestlers who are immensely talented but just doesn't seem to have hit the right nerve yet. Talented wrestlers with great mic skills have still not found great footing in WWE and this is merely because WWE has no idea what to do with them.

There are several reasons for this. Possibly the fact that WWE's roster is filled with budding talent and over-packed locker room. But still, WWE always decides to push its old superstars and main-event their pay-per-views with returning wrestlers. In other cases, sometimes wrestlers who make sporadic appearances speaks headline main events speaks volume about this issue.

But WWE seems to have gotten so many things right in this year, and the flip side, a couple of things wrong as well. Let's discuss the 5 wrestlers WWE seems to have finally gotten right and 5 they need working on.

Right - Randy Orton

Randy Orton's heel turn is a blessing in disguise. Truth be told, Orton's career did take a low patch a couple of years back and even after winning the Royal Rumble, he did not make such a huge impact. And Randy Orton did the right thing after turning heel. The outstanding promo worked in favour of Randy Orton about how he addressed his constant appearance on the show since the last 18 years to the WWE Universe.

Randy Orton looks to be in great space and his current feud with Jeff Hardy looks like the best feud of WWE without any title on the line.

Wrong - Bobby Lashley

Lashley
Lashley

A lot has been said about Lashley's return to WWE. Bobby Lashley should be booked no less than Lesner. He has MMA background and is quite successful at it, with only 2 loses in 17 MMA bouts. Lashley also used to be a dominating force in WWE back in the days. But the fact that Lashley hasn't been booked so solid speaks volume about how they are wasting one of their key faces of the industry.

Right - The Miz

A feud refuelled after 7 years
A feud refuelled after 7 years

The Miz has found his right footing again. The Miz is currently feuding with Daniel Bryan. The mentor-student storyline is doing great for both the wrestlers. The Miz after breaking up with The Miz has found more success in terms of audience than just being a talk show host. The WWE Universe wish that the WWE continues to push the Hall of Famer and has great storylines booked for him in future as well.

Wrong - Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt needs a reboot
Bray Wyatt needs a reboot

Bray Wyatt was a dominating force who covered the ring with his family. The Wyatt Family was a successful faction and Bray Wyatt was a dominant force. Ever since The Wyatt Family broke up, Bray hasn't been able to make much of an impact in the WWE Universe. While Wyatt and Matt Hardy had a great run in the start, it all came tumbling down after that. Now that Matt Hardy is not in the picture, it makes things difficult for Bray Wyatt to revitalise his old character. The Bludgeon Brothers add a new angle and Rowan's injury isn't helping anybody even if the faction decides to team up again.

Right - Samoa Joe

Joe Joe Joe Joe
Joe Joe Joe Joe

Samoa Joe has finally managed to fit himself in an interesting storyline. All his previous feuds have had no significant impact on Joe's career in WWE. Two TNA legends going against each other makes for an interesting rivalry which seems to be crossing every personal boundary. Let's hope Joe finally becomes a Champion or continues his impressive run in WWE SmackDown.

Wrong - Bobby Roode

Not so glorious anymore
Not so glorious anymore

Trust me WWE, Roode and Gable don't make a good pair. While the whole universe was waiting for American Alpha to return, Gable's return to Tag Team hardly seems satisfying on Roode's part. Yes, Bobby Roode has been a dominating force in the Tag-Team Division during his time at TNA, but Roode wasn't pushed like that in his time at NXT. Possibly turning him heel will do the trick, but for now, Roode really needs to up his game and WWE got to do something about it.

Right - Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch turning heel is the best moment of WWE 2018
Becky Lynch turning heel is the best moment of WWE 2018

Well, what can I say about this terrific move from WWE? This step might have turned the whole WWE Universe against the face of the company Charlotte Flair. Becky Lynch's heel turn might not be good for Flair's career for the next couple of months, but it's surely great for fans of Becky Lynch. Becky Lynch has been around for so long, that she deserved this push and it's all going in the favour of the superstar.

Wrong - Asuka

Asuka seems to have lost her dominance
Asuka seems to have lost her dominance

Asuka is the best example of a downfall where there seems to be no coming back from, at least for the next couple of months. Recently Asuka made an appearance with Naomi and fans are anticipating a heel turn from Asuka leading to a match between Naomi and Asuka at Evolution. But the fact that Asuka has lost her dominating feel speaks volume of the kind of loss that transpired because of her poor booking with Carmella.

Right - The Shield

The Shield
The Shield

I am actually now more or less okay with Roman Reigns as the Universal Champion until and unless WWE starts booking him as someone who will never lose the belt for years to come, which might just be true. WWE has tried numerous ways to make the audience want to support The Shield and that includes pitting the complete RAW roster against the faction which calls out for justice. That being said, The Shield has found a new footing in WWE again and Rollins' Intercontinental Title run, Roman's Universal Title run and Ambrose's return speaks a lot about the faction's success.

Wrong - Braun Strowman

The Monster Among Men
The Monster Among Men

Everybody knows that Strowman is going to lose his Money in the Bank contract at Hell in a Cell when he faces off against Roman Reigns. It hardly makes any sense for the next face of the company to lose the belt after conquering The Beast. That being said, while Ziggler and McIntyre might continue with their Tag Team Championship storyline, Strowman will have a hard time finding a good storyline to stick to. And this will only make things worse for the Monster among Men. Let's hope Strowman doesn't get buried like other big-powerful wrestlers of the game.

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