1. Shows Being Written On A Per-Week Basis (No Week-To-Week Continuity)
WWEs creative process isnt as clear and streamlined as it used to be. Instead of having fewer writers thinking long-term and finalizing decisions way in advance, Vince McMahon has hired way more writers than he really needs, makes them work as a group on the entire overarching show scripts, and then demands numerous re-writes. This often leads to episodes of RAW being written as a standalone show, lacking and continuity between previous and subsequent editions. This is why we see so many rematches which are put together without justification, and why storylines and promos feel so repetitive. If a group of writers and agents would take the time to see what took place on a prior episode and took extra care to ensure that as little was replicated as possible, then the shows would make much more sense and they would keep even the most jaded of fans more engaged. These days, theres an unfortunate trend where people will ask Did I miss anything important on RAW? and the response will be an overwhelming no. A major reason for that response is due to repetition and a lack of continuity, which can be fixed with a more streamlined creative department that emphasizes long-term planning. WWE used to be so good at seeing the bigger picture, but now they look like they're struggling to make it through a single three-hour broadcast. This lack of forethought is the most worrying trend in WWE right now.
Alexander Podgorski is a writer for WhatCulture that has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was 8 years old. He loves all kinds of wrestling, from WWE and sports entertainment, to puroresu in Japan.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University in Political Studies and French, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He speaks English, French, Polish, a bit of German, and knows some odd words and phrases in half a dozen other languages.
