2. More Wrestling, Less Talking
Speaking of promos, there are a time and place to use them and WWE uses them far too often. Since the turn of the millennium, it's almost been guaranteed that Raw is going to open with a fifteen minute promo segment that will set something up for later in the night. In theory, that's fine and a great way to get people excited for what's coming. However, with Raw being as brutal as its been lately, trying to get fans excited to see Dean Ambrose vs. Kane is akin to trying to do dental surgery with a paper clip. Obviously, WWE uses promos and interview segments to fill time on their bloated three hour show because hey, who wants to see more wrestling on a wrestling show, right? If you're WWE, you have a monopoly in North America and access to the best wrestling talent on the planet. You're telling me you can't find enough wrestlers to showcase wrestling on your show? Please. Yes, the fans like to hear wrestlers hit their catchphrases and insult the heels. Backstage segments can be very effective in advancing storylines and developing characters as well but when you have too much talking, it gives fans the chance to find something else to watch.