Interviews/Promos

[The Condor]

I'm presently making my way through the 1997 RAWs' and I am struck by the fact that most promos are cut with the presence of an announcer, be it Vince, JR, or Kevin Kelly. With these guys leading the segments, the durations are cut down and streamlined, they're is minimal rambling (except for HBK and Bret, of course), and the entire process is much better to watch and listen to.

Today, each show opens with an epic, long winded promo, and throughout the show the wrestlers are in charge of grabbing a mic, summarizing entire feuds and weeks'-worth of action, and try to win over a bored crowd. Part of me thinks that it is why Renee Young has such a good reputation: she is good at this job and the segments are much more enjoyable when they are to the point and anchored by a pro. Plus they seem much more natural and less contrived in this environment.

Thoughts?