10 Things WWE Has Forgotten How To Do
Ah, the days when WWE could build up a top babyface effectively...
As soon as they agreed terms on the deal to effectively buy out World Championship Wrestling, the McMahon family monopolised the wrestling industry.
Since March 2001 things haven't been quite the same, for WWE or anyone else operating as a wrestling promotion. Regardless of their joy at owning it all, WWE have faced problems as a result of their dominance.
Forgetting how to compete is a dangerous trend, but it's one WWE have experienced for well over a decade. It's not an isolated issue, either, and the promotion face other problems born out of their own evolution.
WWE has changed incredibly over the years, and so has the way they present their own product.
As a result, fans have sometimes been forced to rally against those calling the shots, demanding certain things like a Daniel Bryan push or a greater emphasis on in-ring competition. NXT and the glut of stars who have been signed from the independent scene prove this and it was clear that WWE had to change their methods.
Have they forgotten how to organically appease fans, though? Let's explore that point and many other things WWE have suppressed over the years...
10. Have Announcers Strictly Call Matches
In fairness to Michael Cole, WWE's lead announcer often does a stellar job dealing with the volume of content thrown his way.
As the main anchor on Monday Night Raw, Cole doesn't simply have to deal with calling matches and putting over characters nowadays, he also has to focus on social media, sponsorship messages and other fluff.
It can't be an easy task, and legendary announcer Jim Ross has even given Cole credit for his work ethic in the past. Cole is to be commended, he's the perfect man for WWE's style, but that style is one that's difficult to stomach for some wrestling fans.
It's like WWE have forgotten how to simply have announcers, y'know, talk about the action.
There's a clear lack of emphasis on what's happening in the ring on occasion, as the commentary teams focus on other aspects of the product.
Sometimes, that takes away from the actual wrestling, a cardinal sin in the eyes of those who were brought up listening to Jim Ross or even Vince McMahon behind the desk.