10 Things WWE Are Seriously Neglecting In 2017

10. The Set

One of the more noticeable changes in WWE in 2017 is the company's move to universal sets. Gone are the days of the swinging blades for Backlash or the fist of SmackDown, replaced instead with a generic big screen and ramp combo.

Staging can make a huge difference to the overall presentation and a unique set design can instantly differentiate one event from another. If you were to look back at each PPV event from 15 years ago compared to today, the contrast is staggering. In an era where there are more PPVs than ever before, the need for bespoke set designs is all the more important and an area of the presentation that is becoming noticeably overlooked.

By making the set of each show - whether it's Raw, SmackDown or a PPV - almost completely identical, WWE have taken away the individual identity of each event, particularly when it comes to PPVs. What's more, it also reinforces the criticism that not enough has been done to present Raw and SmackDown as separate entities.

If WWE really want to present Raw and SmackDown as competitive rivals, they should make more of an effort to present them as unique. Distinctive set designs are the easiest and most noticeable way to make that happen.