Why Wrestling Rules After It Admits It Totally Sucks

What about, after several weeks of failing to adhere to it, Vince McMahon came out and apologised for how f*cking sh*t the Wild Card rule was last year? Or rocked up a few weeks after that to note that 2-out-of-3 falls matches were banned until further notice. Or that all those promises in December 2018 about rematches and clean finishes and us the authority were actually going to be kept this time, sorry about that quitefrankly.

WWE lied when they said a star was born at the King Of The Ring 1996, but the mistruth wasn't the fault of the performer. Stone Cold Steve Austin incinerated Jake Roberts, the very tournament he'd just won and anybody that lay claim to the company's real throne. Bret Hart handpicking him later that year was his real elevation, but the organisation later spun a false narrative that all the Austin 3:16 signs in the summer months told them everything they needed to know.

Bullsh*t. Those within WWE haven't ever really listened to fans, only to Vince McMahon's instincts. And often enough, those were exceptional. Now, with mounting evidence to suggest the gaffer - to borrow from King Austin - "don't got what it takes anymore", the timing is perfect for the company to show contrition for all those non-finishes, cheap roll-ups and inexplicable character dead ends.

Imagine Stephanie McMahon saying "Sorry, I Love You" to the WWE Universe with all the sincerity of her husband's best mate at WrestleMania XXIV. Then, instead of the familiar superkick to the face, we actually get the better product we all deserve.