10 Things Pro Wrestling Is Still Terrible At

3. Engaging Backstage Promos

Kris Statlander Alex Marvez
AEW

Eric Bischoff recently took a pop at WWE's promo style. He called it "completely artificial", and said the company really need to find a new format that doesn't take place in front of "static environments" or feel like 2001. The Bisch refused to pull any punches. Much like JR earlier, his views hold merit.

WWE's scripted question and answer sessions are a disgrace to the lively promos once conducted by Gene Okerlund and others. Wrestlers rarely speak like real people, and finding something provocative or important in these backstage scenes is difficult. They're rinse-and-repeat sessions, and they lack punch.

AEW's are the same. Alex Marvez sounds like he's impersonating The Hurricane as 'Roving Reporter' Gregory Helms. If fans are to believe that All Elite don't overproduce talent like WWE do, then that's even worse. It means that Marvez has less excuses than Charly Caruso for being tedious.

Some energy, or some actual plot points Marvez could explore, would be nice.

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