5 Things WWE Cinematic Matches Should NOT Do (And 5 Things They SHOULD Do)

In theory, cinematic matches have real potential, and this has been proven more than once. They present the opportunity to do something different, to showcase some originality and creative thinking, and to inspire weary spirits in uncertain times. Whilst arenas are sparse, fans are looking for something to push the boat out, and WWE is in no shortage of charismatic individuals. That’s the whole point of having gimmicks.

Creating the right cinematic experience is a fine balance but nothing says it has to revolve around wrestling… does it? If it did, then why even bother jumping ship to another medium? More importantly, witnessing competitors brawl in wrestling fashion can start to look silly rather quickly in the cinematic format. It might be ill-founded to dub wrestlers 'stunt people' rather than actors, but without a ring and the appropriate other props, there's only so far they can take their craft.

Creators are therefore encouraged to make that jump with more conviction, and to make the distinction that 'different' does indeed mean 'different'. A hot take? Maybe... but worth the risk.