10 Biggest WWE Creative Mistakes Of 2019 (So Far)

3. Shane McMahon's Mega-Push

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See: slide six's Baron Corbin introduction. It's just as applicable here. You might appreciate Shane McMahon's heel work (this writer does, intermittently), but you're in the minority.

For most fans, the venom spat at 'The Best in the World' isn't because he has riled them up through effective stooging, but because they don't want to watch him anymore. That's a problem, particularly with him clogging up so much airtime on Raw and SmackDown every single week.

Shane was onscreen for the entire opening half-hour of SD's 11 June episode. He clocks similar stints twice a week on both shows, and the way he's presented is as troublesome as how often he's presented.

Cast your minds back to Super ShowDown, where McMahon dominated at least 75% of his bout with Roman Reigns. Think about how ridiculous that is for a second. A 49-year-old part-time wrestler who can't even execute a convincing worked triangle hold didn't just beat the company golden boy, but destroyed him. Sure, Reigns will likely have the final say, but who could possibly invest in such implausible tripe?

The audience needs a break from Shane McMahon, and if the reports are true, it sounds like the WWE roster do too.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.