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12. WWE's Explanation For Kofi Still Being Chipper

Kofi Kingston
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WWE are doing a seriously shoddy job of transitioning Kofi Kingston away from the WWE Title. Following weeks of zero emotional impact, Kofi dryly said the "Power Of Positivity" is all he needs to continue chasing his dreams when Tucker said he'd like to cheer the New Day man up.

Say what?

That's a weak explanation, one that doesn't help relate Kofi's journey towards the championship to fans or endear him as a human being people should care about. This "Power Of Positivity" thing, whilst marketable, is a blight when it's used as a cheap out in place of actual storytelling.

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