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When Stephanie McMahon looks at a script for Raw, does she say to the writing team What is this? Why am I only in four segments? Why do I only belittle two heels on this episode? Why do I not switch from babyface to heel multiple times? And Im only in one charity video? We need a complete re-write! What in the hell is Steph doing? Has she gone crazy? Has she watched any wrestling program before 1998? If she has, could she please explain what successful promotion ever had the non-wrestling owner of the company constantly talk down to the top heel on the roster? Ive stated this before, but she is the worst, most destructive character in WWE history. Her dad was horribly overexposed, but his storyline with Austin made money, Shane standing toe-to-toe with some of the wrestlers was ridiculous, but at least he tried to get some of them over. Linda was boring, but at least she was rarely around. Steph is all-present, her character is bipolar, one minute cheering on the Divas division, the next putting a wrestler in their place for no good reason. On Raw, she was gushing over the New England Patriots, cutting a babyface promo in front of the crowd. Earlier in the show, Steph won a staredown with Seth Rollins, as he walked off meekly. She also found time to talk down to the New Day. Doesnt she remember her entertaining segment where she danced with them like two weeks ago? So after that, we were supposed to buy them as a dominant faction by the end of the night, even though they're terrified of their own boss? There is no hope for the long term future of this company, unless she learns how to logically book a wrestling promotion and not push management ahead of the wrestlers. Fans do not buy tickets to see her and Hunter go over anyone. Vince once had the ability to book a decent show, but those days seem long gone. HHH might get it, but hes not going to be the real one in charge. This is Stephs wrestling world, were all just living (painfully) through it. Time to kick out.
Andrew Soucek
As Rust Cohle from True Detective said "Life's barely long enough to get good at one thing. So be careful what you're good at."
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