What makes WWE unique is that it is the only sport (or one of very few) that produces original on-air content weekly. While NFL players rest from a grueling football season from February until August, WWE superstars continue to step into the ring and engage in never-ending battles to see who is truly the best in sports-entertainment. However, even though pro wrestling may be scripted, the physical toll on WWE superstars is not. It can also be argued that continuous weekly content results in burnout among WWE employees and fans. WWE superstars perform almost every day of the week both on and off TV. They also participate in various outside projects such as community service, movie roles and other media appearances. In addition, the WWE creative team is constantly pressured to produce compelling content to catch the audience's interest for each episode. What if WWE decided to take a few months off, like any other sport? What if they stopped their programming beginning with the night after Wrestlemania and ending the day before the first Raw episode of September? For years, and especially recently, WWE fans have complained about what they describe as a bland product and how change is needed. A post-Wrestlemania off-season could potentially spark such change in content and the following are reasons why it could work.
Brett Deutchman is a freelance writer who has written for multiple publications including PWMania, Agents of Geek and Write on New Jersey. In the world of professional wrestling, Brett has interviewed former WWE superstars such as Mick Foley, Ted DiBiase and Vader as well as independent stars such as Adam Cole, Luke Hawx and Papadon.
