20 Times WWE Was An Absolute Mess In 2019

6. Mike & Maria

maria mike kanellis
WWE.com

Rusev, Bobby Lashley, and Lana's storyline replaced the Mike/Maria Kanellis fiasco as Paul Heyman and Vince McMahon's preferred cucking angle a few months ago, but good grief, what a brief, wild ride this was.

The pregnant Maria regularly emasculating her husband by tearing him apart on live television felt like punishment booking at the time. On one particularly hilarious show, Maria claimed Ricochet was the baby daddy, forcing Mike to step up to defend his own honour... in a two-minute squash loss. The returning Rusev then showed up to bludgeon him some more, because LOL, but the storyline was scrapped soon after, and we're still waiting for a proper resolution.

It's no wonder Mr. K has asked for his WWE release on two separate occasions this year.

Advertisement
Channel Manager
Channel Manager

Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.