20 Times WWE Was An Absolute Mess In 2020
4. Drink Up, Fella
Exploiting a performer's real-life addictions for storyline heat is unquestionably tasteless, regardless of whether or not said performer publically claims that he is cool with it or not, as there will be thousands of people watching at home who have suffered from similar afflictions feeling justifiably put out by WWE's cack-handed portrayal. Crass, tasteless, and without merit, grabbing this low-hanging fruit puts heat on the writers, not the heel.
The Sheamus vs. Jeff Hardy feud was particularly awful and hit a low with the piss test segment, in which Sheamus made Hardy, a recovering alcoholic, provide a urine sample before he'd agree to face him. Minutes later, the 'Celtic Wearing' was wearing said pee.
Off-camera, Vince McMahon was probably laughing himself hoarse.