Predicting The WWE Main Roster Success Of Every Post-WrestleMania 34 Call-Up

2. The Iconic Duo

Iconic Duo
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Pros: The cosmetic work carried out on the already photogenic Peyton Royce is bound to literally excite noted chauvinist and influential figure Kevin Dunn. Viewed on their own merits, the Iconic Duo of Peyton Royce and Billie Kay have crafted a winning act so bloody irritating only a crucial shred of wit salvages it from the Divas scrapheap. In other words, it is loathsome without veering into unwatchable territory. WWE's Australian stadium aspirations should see the Duo remain relevant throughout the course of the year. As antagonists for Charlotte, Royce and Kay are set for a major programme - the events of WrestleMania 34 underscore just how far WWE bends the knee to their Queen - one which might even see a retread of the dual Champions trope, which itself may act as a platform to separate their symbiotic relationship. The act is laden with narrative options, and the performers have the dramatic chops to pull them off.

Cons: This is a struggle; they aren't brilliant in the ring, but that is almost crucial to the success of the act. If they were technical wizards, there would be no heat.

Prediction: Already a million times more interesting than the Riott Squad, there is no limit to the Duo's progress.

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!