Well, That Was The Worst WWE Career Ever

Rob Gronkowski
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Arbitrarily taking his sunglasses on and off and telegraphing his bit because, inexplicably, the most over-produced wrestling company ever isn't familiar with the concept of re-takes, he got there in the end. R-Truth wasn't going to take his 24/7 Championship because he has eyes in the back of his head. Gronk then proceeded to put his sunglasses - which aren't functioning eyeballs - onto the back of his head.

This week, Gronk, who we were presumably now meant to receive as a heel - he had turned on close friend Mojo Rawley and was embroiled in a programme of sorts with the beloved R-Truth - was incredibly nice to his cameraman, twice thanking him for recording a TikTok video on his behalf. Gronk was too pure for the world of wrestling. Writing this editorial feels like penning a hatchet job on an English mastiff.

In a zany scheme, R-Truth had invaded property that wasn't his - just tremendous optics there WWE, truly, well done - and that was that. He rolled up the Gronk, relieving him of his title and his WWE obligations. The Gronk was done. His pop-less, publicity-less celebrity wrestling adventure had come to a sudden end. He went out on his back. What a pro.

Competition is rather fierce for "worst WWE career ever," of course.

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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!