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Originally Posted by Dukelorange
Not everyone in the WWE can be a star. In any business, you have a pyramid. Every story has a supporting cast. Granted, the WWE has dropped the ball on some cult favorites, I don't think Fandango is WWE Champ material.
But I think all the wrestlers need some rupee of backstory.
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The problem no matter how many storylines you give these guys (and girls) some of them just aren't any good and are not worthy of taking up air time on Raw, Smackdown or the PPVs.
It's one thing keeping a backlog of stars it's another giving them false hope in think they will eventually become a top draw when the reality is they won't.
Kofi Kingston was one of those guys and for a time it seemed like he would make the breakthrough with IC title reigns, Elimination Chamber appearances and notable Royal Rumble stints but he didn't.
Dolph Ziggler whilst I would never suggest ditching is another with whom I am not sure what exactly WWE want to do with him in the longrun. Will he get WWE title shots, will he win the WWE title one day? Whilst already established in his own right could he effectively step into Daniel Bryan's shoes should the latter have to call it a day due to injury etc?
How many times can WWE keep relying on part-times, retired superstars, The Rock etc coming back for a promo just to keep the fans entertained? Yes it's good to see these guys every now and then and the fans will always cheer for them but FFS their time has come and gone. Focus on what's here and now and push them.
Otherwise it's a case of "look you guys aren't that great but here's someone who is, The Rock and he's coming back tonight to get on the mic and show you all why you aren't in his league".
It honestly feels like the England fans (myself included) he keep going on about winning the world cup in 1966 despite never coming anywhere near as close since (except in 1990) and living in that bubble.
I honestly feel WWE themselves are still trapped in a bubble or have stagnated somewhat. A bit like how Bischoff and WCW tried over and over again to flog the dead NWO horse to the point it drove WCW out of business (in and amongst other factors).