10 Things That Made Us Embarrassed To Be Wrestling Fans In 2017
5. Shark Bait
The curious case of Enzo Amore in 2017 hasn't completely mirrored Benjamin Button's reverse journey from aged youth through to mid-life bombast and youthful death, but the 'Smacktalker Skywalker' has somehow become born again on walking corpse show 205 Live.
Literally the only relatable persona amongst the Cruiserweights following his 'demotion' to the brand, Enzo's trick was to use the vehicle to remind management why he was given opportunities in the first place. Confident, quick-witted and (for better or worse) real, Amore belongs under some form of spotlight, even if it's got a purple haze.
He deserves particular credit for rebounding from some of the worst on-screen bullying ever dished out to a character by WWE creative at its cynical worst.
Split from partner Big Cass to facilitate the 7-footer's ascension in the company, Enzo was almost fatally wounded by the severance. He was made to look foolish at every turn, with the company also disarming any semblance of sympathy via his promos and actions. The nadir of a rotten angle came in one the year's very worst matches.
Just 24 hours before Cass sustained an injury that thankfully allowed most to forget about this contest, he defeated The Big Show with Amore suspended in shark cage. Enzo literally greased his way out of WWE's latest favourite prop, stripping to his undies before dropping right into the path of a mammoth big boot. He was perhaps the least embarrassed man in the building.