10 Reasons Why WWE Fans Are Rapidly Losing Faith

10. In-Ring Restrictions Have Gone Too Far

WWE’s in-ring environment has never been safer. Wrestling is a dangerous sport, and freak injuries are always going to happen, but WWE have mitigated these risks by placing clear limitations on what happens between the ropes. This is obviously beneficial to the wrestlers' health. but while the company’s best performers have found ways to thrive regardless, it’s impossible to shake the feeling that they’re being held back.

Great matches will inevitably happen with such a talented roster, but WWE’s in-ring standards often fall way short of what can be found in other companies. Athleticism and creativity have been curbed to a level that even the biggest contests suffer. TV matches almost always turn into headlock-fests, while pay-per-view bouts routinely devolve into an endless stream of finisher kickouts.

Nobody’s asking for a return to the days of unprotected chairshots and reckless dives, but WWE could stand to benefit from loosening the reins a little. They’ve got some of the best wrestlers in the world on their roster, but they’re not allowed to show the full breadth of their talents. Instead, we get watered down versions of the wrestlers they’d be in NJPW or on the indies, and it continues to drive fans who value in-ring action above all else away.