10 WWE Stars More Interesting On Social Media Than TV
Rusev = Hilarious.
Whether they've been busy investing in Tout (remember that?) or pursuing new platforms on Facebook Watch, WWE have always had a healthy interest in social media. It makes sense: by pushing the product online, the company can, in theory, get more people interested. It's just a shame, then, that WWE's love of social media often boils down to Michael Cole harping on about what's trending on Twitter during the show, rather than using it off camera to develop characters and rivalries.
This is unforgivable when scouring through the roster's social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram only to realise hey, there's some serious charm here. Why aren't WWE's creative team doing the same thing? If they were paying attention, they'd see that those they overlook have dynamic personalities beyond what's booked on TV.
Yes, even those without one on Raw and SmackDown...
10. Baron Corbin
Take Baron Corbin as a prime example.
On WWE TV, Corbin is the "Lone Wolf". His character had potential before the writers undermined it by turning him into a MITB loser who can't back up his bold words. Sound familiar? It should. Baron is like Bray Wyatt without the supernatural mystery; he talks a good game, then fails to get the job done. Look at Corbin's Instagram account, however, and it becomes clear that he's a way cooler dude than WWE portray him as.
Little glimpses of his natural charisma are visible in appearances on Talk Is Jericho and Superstar Ink with Corey Graves, but it's on social media that you'll see Baron come to life. Without WWE's forced bad guy persona, he's a sports-loving rocker who's into everything from tattoos and animals to taxidermy and music.
Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext even put down vocals for his updated entrance track. Why haven't WWE highlighted those musical connections or shown his genuine zest for life?