14 Things We Learned From Big Show On Stone Cold's WWE Network Podcast

By Jack G King /

12. Referees Are Too Credible Now

In Show's exact words, "Who cares if the referee's got credibility? Heels should be heels; babyfaces should be babyfaces". He's certainly got a point, one which relates to wider issues surrounding the current product. A common criticism aimed at WWE, particularly by fans dating back to the Attitude Era, regards the tone of Raw and SmackDown. Compared to the gritty, harder-edged product of the Monday Night Wars, WWE's programming can often feel sterile and overly-produced these days. Just look at the latest pay per view for a prime example: at the Royal Rumble, several eliminations and key moments were missed or obscured by unnecessary camera switches.