10 Upcoming Wrestling Stories That Are Already Doomed

5. 'Unproblematic Icon' Saraya

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AEW has found a good act in Harley Cameron and Saraya. The former has grown immensely as a television performer since her start in QTV and with the former Women's Champion, she has tangible onscreen chemistry and good comic timing. It is the most natural Saraya has felt since debuting in New York City, and definitely a step ahead of the derided Outcasts act, from which the Cameron union grew.

Saraya recently labelling herself AEW's 'Unproblematic Icon' is an unfortunate warning flag, but more to do with her partner - controversial Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke - than Saraya herself.

Radke is openly transphobic, makes liberal use of slurs, and admits that he's "literally racist". He also owns a long list of allegations and served two-and-a-half years in prison after violating the terms of a five-year probation when a man was shot and killed during a fight Radke had arranged with one Marcel Colquitt in May 2006. 

These are not Saraya's crimes, but this is what the 'Unproblematic Icon' nickname is attempting to lean into. If allowed to blossom into a full gimmick, it will surely result in some of the most toe-curlingly cringe-worthy content ever.

 
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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.