10 Wrestlers WWE Have Ruined Without Fans
4. Naomi
On the post-Hell In A Cell Monday Night Raw, Naomi bounced back from the wrong end of a rapid squash loss to then-unnamed Doudrop to qualify for Money In The Bank 2021 as result of that same wrestler turning babyface after a week.
"Encouraging" would thus be an overstatement, but at least WWE have looked to the past to try and inform a brighter future as the fans trickle back.
Naomi's return from hiatus at the 2020 Royal Rumble drew one of the biggest crowd responses of the year, and not just because audiences were booted out of the building by March. This was more than just a warm reception for a returning favourite - this was a loud-and-clear call to action from a fanbase that wanted to see a collective favourite get the recognition she deserved.
Regrettably, the abyss beckoned again.
Indifferent angles and loser tag team pairings defined her 2020, and looked to be doing exactly the same in 2021 until this unexpected victory. It was a pleasant surprise at the best possible time - will WWE rebound from this ruination by going all the way with her when the pay-per-view arrives?