3 Ways to Improve WWE's Wild Card Rule

The Wild Card Rule has all the makings of a successful idea. Regardless of how many superstars are moved from brand to another in a given year, there are always intriguing matches left on the table on account of the brand split. In any case, enabling superstars to move from one brand to another signifies there are unlimited conceivable outcomes to fill a card in the most engaging manner possible. WWE should use the rule to their absolute advantage, also understanding that its poor execution can cost them a lot.

An analysis of the newly introduced rule, brings out a lot of things that can go wrong, and also provides some methods to avoid such scenarios. Could a few modifications making it more suited to aid WWE? Definitely.

Here are three different ways WWE can improve the new Wild Card Rule.

#1 Too Much of Anything is Bad

Kofi Kingston jumped to RAW for one night

Time will tell if the Wild Card rule proves to be a great idea. Be that as it may, the new rule should be used effectively, rather than depending on the idea as a week by week thing. It must be employed strategically in order to build certain rivalries. Yes, WWE is in dire need of viewers right now, and on the off chance that, for example, Roman Reigns hops back to Raw consistently, it would completely diminish the point of having a brand split in the first place.

If WWE offers one up each week, the novelty of the rule goes away. However, if used sparingly and sensibly, it can provide the fans with unforgettable moments and feuds. Also, it makes it conceivable to book some moderately significant matches inside each brand in the meantime, which brings in another potential way on how WWE can improve their Wild Card Rule.

#2 Make them earn it

The Wild Card rule shouldn't be have a first-come-first-serve structure. There should be set number of spots accessible for the Wild Card Rule, which is technically four, but the WWE has been lenient with that so far. If superstars are made to earn the chance to jump ship for one week, then it will feel like a big deal. This could be ideal for superstars who do not think they are being treated fairly on one brand; they can earn an opportunity on the other. Knowing beforehand which superstars will appear due to the Wild Card rule might kill the surprise factor, but it informs viewers exactly when and where their favorites will be performing, which is bound to ameliorate the ratings.

This works much better if there's a limited number of Wild Card per week and that, it doesn't just involve the big names. WWE should realize that established wrestlers don't have to move from brand to brand to attract the audience.

#3 An Opportunity for All

The free-for-all structure will offer the chance to appear on the rival brand to everybody. This will carry stakes, and the audience will have another reason to watch the show every week - everyone from Seth Rollins to Sin Cara gets the opportunity to work for the chance to qualify. Of course, it is necessary to not allow the same superstars to make the jump every single week, since that would turn the viewers away, thus proving to be counter-productive.

Based on last week, it is clear how the rule can benefit certain wrestlers - Kofi Kingston started his WWE Championship defense against Daniel Bryan on RAW, and followed it up with another successful venture against Styles and Sami Zayn on the very next night. It built credibility for Kingston, who is currently viewed as a fighting champion, in line with his resilient babyface character.

With specific goals in mind, this rule can be used effectively to showcase the skills of the younger superstars on the roster - names like Chad Gable, Ricochet and Ali should move around and establish themselves as legitimate stars in the eyes of the WWE Universe, opening the doors for them to eventually challenge for the bigger titles in the company after building an organic connection with the fans.