10 Ways To Successfully Build A WWE Babyface

9. Represent Their Hometown

Pop quiz: how many superstars' and divas' hometowns can you name? How many of those wrestlers actually incorporate it into their act/gimmick? The answer is not nearly enough. While it may be foolish for a character with no ties to the local town to act as if it's their favorite place every single week, a bigger emphasis should be put on superstars' and divas' hometowns. The best example of how this works, when done right, is CM Punk. At Punk's peak, the Chicago shows were the hottest of the year and Punk came off as a megastar due to the rabid reactions of the Chicago fanbase. While not every town is as good a wrestling town as Chicago, a legitimate hometown hero goes a long way in terms of crowd reactions and, more importantly, selling tickets. More talents should speak openly about their hometowns and weave it into the fabric of their character. Whether it's their place of birth, their current home city, or even their favorite city, a legitimate locale that is tied to a wrestler should always result in a positive reaction when the WWE inevitably puts on a show there. When RAW is in a city with a hot audience, the show always feels better and if the crowd is hot for a certain character, that wrestler is perceived as a bigger star. The WWE needs all the help it can get in terms of making their talents feel like true superstars, and a local crowd who is proudly supporting their hometown hero will tell the home audience that this person is a big deal. A crucial element of being a successful good guy is connecting with the audience and one easy way to get that party started is by embracing the character's hometown.