10 WWE Innovations That Nobody Wanted

Shane McMahon's introduction of Raw Underground was an attempt to inject a more adult feel into Monday Night Raw, but the concept itself was confusing.

The strange last hour of the show aimed to present a gritty, fight-club atmosphere, but it was a jarring change from the rest of Raw. The sudden shift in tone was strange for viewers, making it difficult to take seriously. The lack of clear rules and structure further muddled the segments, leaving fans unsure of what they were watching.

Not only that, but Underground often featured quick, chaotic brawls that did nothing for storylines, making it feel like filler content rather than a meaningful addition to the show. The absence of real crowd reactions due to the pandemic also stripped away the energy that might have made these segments more engaging.

For the wrestlers, being on Underground was an obvious demotion. Performers were thrown into segments with little context or purpose, which did nothing to elevate their status or build new stars, especially for those called up from NXT for these lacklustre brawls. This misuse of talent frustrated fans who wanted to see their favourite wrestlers in proper storylines.

Nobody was disappointed when this experiment came to a screeching halt just after it began. Also: why on earth did they have dancing girls on the show in 2020? Let's just pretend it never happened.