10. Feature The Authority Prominently Because NBC Said So
Have you ever wondered why Stephanie McMahon is the biggest heel on WWE TV right now? Or why almost every RAW opens with a 20-minute promo by the Authority instead of, you know, a wrestling match? The answer is, because NBC wants it to be this way. In 2014, when WWE were negotiating a new TV deal with their carriers, NBC representatives favored the segments involving the Authority storyline more than anything else. They believe that this particular storyline is best for business (sorry), and so NBC suggested that this become the centerpiece of WWE shows, especially RAW. What this means is, WWE now has their hands tied behind their backs: they have to cater to NBC in order to maintain good relations with them so that their TV deal can continue. The WWE cant make any changes without possibly aggravating their stakeholders, and NBC is one of them. So get used to the Authority having such a prominent role (if you havent already), because until WWE gets a better TV deal, or if they make NBC change their position on the Authority, itll be a permanent fixture of WWE programming.
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.
