10 Ways WWE Fumbled The Network Launch

1. The Chris Benoit/Over The Edge 1999 Issues

When it comes to the negatives that surround specifically the WWE, these are the keys two. However, it seems that both of these situations will be prevalent in the Network. While I do think that some instances with Chris Benoit should be allowed on the Network, the process that the WWE decided upon is definitely not the best. As we speak currrently, any involvement with Benoit is preceded by a warning. The real question here is whether it is enough? I do not believe so. Benoit was one of the best pure wrestlers I have ever seen and I thoroughly enjoyed his work. However, that doesn't take away from what he did. A warning before is not enough. There should be an option within the preferences to either block anything with Chris Benoit or at least not highlight his involvement. I am not looking to erase his from the history. He is part of that history. However, he shouldn't be allowed to be a focal point within any event on the Network. However the bigger problem is "Over The Edge 1999". If you did not know this already, this is the event where Owen Hart tragically fell to his death, but the pay-per-view continued. Since this event, Owen Hart's widow has blocked any reference to this event on WWE, blocked the WWE from inducting Owen into the Hall of Fame, and made it impossible for them to use his name at all. I completely understand where she is coming from. The pay-per-view itself should have been pulled following the tragedy. They could have announced a make up date or had the next Raw be dedicated to Own, which they did, but also include the matches that did not make it the previous night. Yet, they went on with the show and now, we still are able to watch the event on the Network. This is the one event that has no merit on the Network. While Benoit's situation revolves around something performing tragic acts, this event contains the tragic act and will only bring negativity to the company.