10 Misconceptions WWE Has About Their Fanbase

In recent years, WWE has operated under the belief that talents with an ability to "get over" can be cooked up in a factory somewhere, namely Orlando, and that the audience's reaction can be controlled. This couldn't differ more from the formula that made WWE a household name years ago.

Previously, talents worked in front of live crowds for years, developing a character, building a relationship with fans (either as a heel or blue-eye), and then, if they were good enough, they'd be asked to come work for the World Wrestling Federation. Talents had to prove they were worthy of Vince McMahon's previous television time before he'd take a chance on them.

"It's a different time," is the excuse we're often given today and it's exactly that - an excuse.

While that is true, it's no excuse for showcasing half-baked, unproven "superstars" on prime time television. It's not their fault, but many of today's WWE superstars are not of the caliber of past generations. It's inevitable then that, by comparison, today's roster comes across as second-rate and lesser-than when compared to the past.

There's no substitute for experience and while the Performance Center is a great tool, it's not the end-all, be-all for creating superstars that will resonate with today's audience.