7 Reasons Why James Ellsworth Is Obviously Not A Main-Eventer
"Any man with two hands has a fighting chance" will not be the catch cry of a generation.
It rolled on from a little spark that set the internet alight.
The New Era has gifted wrestling fans with all sorts of gems, with the story of the common man rising up against the odds as the central conceit. No one has represented that mentality more ironically than James Ellsworth.
SmackDown Live has, at this point in time, proven itself to have huge potential for success in the struggle to claim TV ratings. It’s fresh and exciting, daring to take risks in all its divisions, in an effort to grow away from the mundane garbage we had become accustomed to on the old SmackDown. It feels like the "People’s Show" again. James Ellsworth has epitomised that mentality.
But all good things must come to an end, and Ellsworth’s good thing is dangerously close to outliving its natural lifespan. SmackDown closing with immense “Yes” chants for Ellsworth’s hot tag says multiple things, but more than anything, suggests an underlying problem with the current product.
Here’s 7 reasons James Ellsworth’s main event spotlight needs to die.
7. The Joke Is Dead
WWE have a well-documented history of drawing out a joke longer than it’s entitled to live.
I’ll give them credit this time round, especially the SmackDown team for crafting clever and simplistic stories around these characters, and giving superstars the opportunity to shine. Who could have foreseen that Heath Slater’s kids would be the most over gimmick on a WWE show?
Why is this? Simplicity creates intoxicating stories. They become relatable, and they resonate with fans. I can guarantee there’s a few faces in the crowd who connect with the idea of Ellsworth, but for the most part, he’s just a living breathing meme. Who doesn’t love a good meme these days?
It had me in stitches, but once the t-shirts came out, the joke had grown a few grey hairs. It’s really not so far removed from the demise into comedic centricity of Dean Ambrose, and it won’t be long before we take SmackDown for granted with Ellsworth at the forefront.