10 Reasons Why Impact Wrestling's Latest Reboot Is Destined To Fail

10. Lack Of Major Stars

WWE’s shortage of genuine star power is one of their biggest problems in 2017, but their issues are a drop in the ocean compared to Impact’s, whose main event scene is woefully thin.

Their lack of a true franchise player is the first major problem. GFW/Impact Champion Alberto El Patron is a fine wrestler, but a lightning rod for controversy. He has worn out the patience of many wrestling fans this year, and his quick ascension from ‘new signing’ to ‘top champion’ reeks of the old TNA practice of pushing ex-WWE guys to the moon without second though. Is he really the right guy to build a promotion around, and attract new fans to the product?

Ethan Carter III could have been the guy, but he has been unable to escape the midcard following a string of bad booking decisions. Bobby Lashley, meanwhile, has developed into an excellent all-round performer, but is better suited to playing antagonist than protagonist.

Impact’s main event scene is woefully thin, and they don’t exactly have a shining track record when it comes to building stars to take those spots. Until they address this, and find or develop a suitable ace to build the main event around, it’s hard to see them moving forward.