WWE UK Championship: 10 Things We Want To See

Traditional British and Irish wrestling is about more than just the geographical location of the match or the birthplace of the wrestler. They are their own unique styles with their own rules and traditions and are therefore quite different to those you witness on regular WWE programming.

The focus is less on power moves and much more on grappling and technical ability. It generally has fewer theatrics as well, preferring to let the in-ring action do the talking. It is an art form that is slowly being lost as the North American version has come to dominate the market, with wrestlers such as William Regal and Fit Finlay being some of the last guardians of this dwindling knowledge.

Therefore, one of the last things that needs to happen is for the WWE to replace the British and Irish styles with what it refers to as 'sports entertainment'. It is well know that many new signings to the WWE have to go into developmental to learn how to wrestle in the 'WWE Style', and often the result is that once dynamic wrestlers effectively have their wings clipped and are no longer able to do whatever it was that made them popular in the first place.

If the WWE is serious about promoting UK wrestling, it needs to allow it to keep its own character. It may be an adjustment for some viewers, but the British and Irish styles are ones that they could easily enjoy if they are presented to them properly, that is, without being watered down or marginalised.