25 Ways WWE Has Ruined Raw
13. The Past Screwing The Present
WWE's nostalgia obsession is understandable. The company's history is vast, storied, and crammed with iconic moments, so dipping into it from time to time is a smart move. People will always pop for the performers they used to watch as a kid, but while there's nothing inherently wrong with said veterans appearing on television, WWE's usage of them leaves much to be desired.
Instead of supplementing the roster, the company will often have them go over full-timers, leaving them thoroughly emasculated, and with no chance of getting their heat back. Raw is the most common burial ground. It attracts a bigger audience than SmackDown, so WWE throw most of their nostalgia trips on Monday nights, and it's often to the brand's detriment.
Sometimes, it works. Goldberg's comeback was tremendous, as was Heath Slater vs. the legends, but we more often than not get situations like The Rock vs. Erick Rowan, or an elderly Bret Hart slapping Damien Sandow in a Sharpshooter.