One of the biggest complaints about WWE today is that wrestlers are expected to memorise pages upon pages of lines, reading them out and hitting every point the writers want them to. Obviously, pro wrestlers aren't professional actors and actresses, and as such the regurgitated spiels often come across as more forced than they should. Scripting basic bullet points is all well and good, but writing out - word for word - absolutely everything a performer is supposed to say doesn't really fit in well with the wrestling world. One of the most outspoken men on this issue is Steve Austin, who has repeatedly stated that he doesn't feel it works to have writers scripting everything a wrestler has to say. Back when men such as Austin and The Rock were at their best, they were given pretty much free reign to deliver promos as they pleased, so long as they hit certain points. Beyond that, it was their own responsibility to come up with what they'd say during interviews, and things had a much better flow than they do now. What other trends from the history of wrestling do you feel need to make a comeback? Do you agree with the choices on this list? Let us know down in the comments section below!
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.