7 Ways To Make WWE Kings And Queens Matter Again

7. Just A Normal Push

Let’s get the most obvious and simplistic solution out of the way here. Just push the damn wrestler consistently after they win the tournament.

This used to be easy. In the late 90s and early 2000s, winning the tournament essentially meant you were destined to be a major player very soon. Steve Austin, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Edge and Brock Lesnar were all winners between 1996-2002. Only Ken Shamrock and Billy Gunn could be considered duds during that span.

Now look at winners since 2008: William Regal, Sheamus, Wade Barrett and Baron Corbin. Notice the difference? Regal had potential but got suspended. Sheamus and Barrett either treaded water or lost a bunch of matches and never were elevated above their station. The crown simply became part of their persona and did nothing for them.

While there’s hope for Xavier Woods, Zelina Vega was a straight-up jobber before winning the Queen’s Crown last week. If WWE wants to show these tournaments matter, have the winner actually rack off a series of victories and get a real push on TV.

Maybe Woods captures the Intercontinental Championship after a couple months of wins. Perhaps Zelina wins the tag titles. But do something with them beyond delusional promos.