10 Unofficial Rules That Exist In WWE Today
6. Commentary Isn't Important
During the various peaks of professional wrestling, the commentators played as important a role as any on WWE television shows. Whether it was Jesse Ventura explaining the heel's actions or Jim Ross encouraging fans to get behind the babyfaces, each commentator had a responsibility to help tell the story that was taking place in the ring.
Man oh man, have the times ever changed. Today, their responsibilities seem to have shifted away from assisting in the storytelling and into a function that includes advertising products and services that extend beyond the ring. Whether it's promoting a sponsor or product placement, the commentary team's job go way beyond what Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan dealt with. In addition, Vince McMahon is in the ear of everyone at the booth and is basically calling all the action but through the voices of whomever is seated at ringside.
Despite all the changes to the position though, it hasn't improved the show and the vast majority agree that the viewer gains nothing by listening to the commentary team's audio. The announcers often miss calls and important spots, instead focusing on verbally sparring with each other or discussing social media. To mute RAW while the commentary team is working is an improvement to the television show. That cannot be the desired result of WWE, but as it is, it can be done without and illustrates this rule