Writing and scripting are probably WWEs biggest problem in this day and age. Its an issue that many fans like to complain about incessantly, but within the often-overlooked whining of the internet wrestling community lies some very real truths. Steve Austin never would have become Stone Cold if he didnt take it upon himself to do so. Instead, he would have become the absurdly terrible Fang McFrost. Similarly, The Rock would never have turned into the eyebrow-raising, most electrifying man in the industry if he didnt lend his own voice to his character. Instead, he would have remained a stale, boring, and ever-smiling Rocky Maivia. In todays current climate, it seems that WWE is unwilling to let their performers run free -- possibly due to an unfounded lack of respect or trust. The recent leak of Monday Night Raws script was proof of this. Every word uttered during the program was scripted and performed verbatim -- even Chris Jericho and Triple H were not immune to this process. So, whats the real effect of this insistence on overly scripting and producing every minor detail?
Douglas Scarpa is a freelance writer, independent filmmaker, art school graduate, and pro wrestling aficionado -- all of which mean he is in financial ruin. He has no backup plan to speak of, yet maintains his abnormally high spirits. If he had only listened to the scorn of his childhood teachers, he wouldn't be in this situation.
