7 Reasons Why James Ellsworth Is Obviously Not A Main-Eventer

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.