Why Is WWE So Bad Now?

The WWE is the biggest wrestling company in the world. But why is WWE so bad now?

WWE’s Creative Problem

WWE has been on a steady decline for the past few years. The product has become stale, the matches are often boring, and the storylines make no sense. WWE’s Creative department is to blame for this. They are the ones who come up with the ideas for the matches, the storylines, and the characters.

Lack of competition

The main reason WWE is so bad now is the lack of competition. In the early 2000s, WCW actually gave WWE a run for their money and it made WWE better. The roster was deeper, the matches were better, and the storylines were more interesting. But now that WWE is the only major wrestling company in the world, they don’t have to try as hard. They can get away with putting on subpar shows because there’s nowhere else for fans to go.

The other big reason WWE is struggling is because they’ve lost touch with their audience. The majority of their viewers are now adults, not kids, and yet they still treat us like we’re children. They talk down to us and pander to us instead of speaking to us as equals. This was especially evident during the “Attitude Era” when edgier content was what fans wanted. But now WWE is trying to appeal to everyone by toning down the violence and adult content, and that’s just not what fans want to see.

Poor writing

Creative is the backbone of any professional wrestling company. It is what shapes the product that fans see every week and pay their hard-earned money to see. Over the years, WWE has been lauded for having some of the best writers in the business. Men like Vince McMahon, Pat Patterson, Bruce Prichard, and Jim Cornette were able to take a wrestler with a basic look and gimmick and turn them into a top star. These days, it seems like WWE’s Creative team has lost its way.

There are a number of factors that have led to this decline in quality. One is that WWE no longer has the pool of top talent to work with that it did in the past. In the 80s and 90s, WWE had superstars like Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Bret Hart which helped carry the company to new heights. Today’s roster is filled with guys who are either past their prime or never really lived up to their potential.

Another factor is that WWE has become too reliant on outside writers. In the past, most of WWE’s storylines were written by Vince McMahon himself or by a close group of people he trusted. Nowadays, it seems like every week there is a new writer being brought in to work on the show. This lack of stability makes it difficult for anything long-term to be planned out and executed properly.

Lastly, there is a general feeling among fans that WWE just doesn’t care anymore. For years now, it feels like creative has been phoning it in and churning out subpar product week after week. This has led to declining ratings and live event attendance as fans have simply grown tired of what WWE is offering them. until creative can figure out how to fix these issues, it is likely that things will continue to stay bad for WWE.

WWE’s Crowd Problem

Over the last few years, WWE has been having a lot of problems with their crowd. The crowd noise is often times too loud, or too quiet, and it’s becoming a real issue for WWE. Let’s take a look at why WWE’s crowd problem is becoming a real problem.

“Smarks”

One of the biggest problems that WWE has been facing in recent years is the so-called “smark” problem. A “smark” is a wrestling fan who knows too much about the business and can see through the kayfabe (i.e. the fake storyline).

Since WWE’s product has become more and more ridiculous and over-the-top in recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to suspend disbelief for even the most die-hard fans. The fact that WWE is still trying to present itself as a legitimate sporting competition doesn’t help matters either.

WWE has tried to address this problem by bringing in more “outsiders” such as Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar, who are not familiar with the workings of professional wrestling. However, this has only served to further alienate the smarks, who are now even more vocal in their criticisms of WWE.

It remains to be seen how WWE will address this problem in the future, but it is unlikely that they will be able to please everyone.

WWE’s treatment of fans

WWE has been embroiled in a long-running dispute with its fans over the company’s perceived mistreatment of them. The latest incident occurred at this year’s WrestleMania, where WWE was heavily criticized for its handling of the event. This led to a number of fans calling for a boycott of WWE products and services.

WWE has been accused of a number of things, including:

-Failing to deliver on promises made to fans
-Misusing fan money
-Ignoring fan feedback
-Alienating long-time fans

WWE has responded to these accusations by saying that they are “committed to providing the best possible product for our fans.” However, many fans feel that WWE is no longer catering to their needs and wants, and that the company is instead focusing on making money rather than delivering an entertaining product.

WWE’s Main Roster Problem

There are a variety of reasons why WWE is struggling as of late. One of the biggest issues is the lack of interesting storylines and characters on the main roster. This has led to a lot of fans losing interest in WWE.

Inadequate development of new talent

One of WWE’s main issues right now is their inability to develop new talent. This was evident during the 2019 Superstar Shake-up when several established stars were moved to RAW and SmackDown in an effort to bolster the rosters. However, there are only so many top stars that can be moved around before the lack of development new talent becomes glaringly obvious.

WWE has long been reliant on part-timers and nostalgia acts to sell tickets and draw viewers, but with The Rock, Brock Lesnar, and Batista all seemingly retired from in-ring action, and Goldberg and Triple H only appearing sporadically, that well is drying up. The company desperately needs to find its next generation of stars, but instead of investing in new talent, WWE has been content to rely on recycled names from the past.

Unsatisfying storylines

WWE’s main roster problem is two-fold: firstly, the company relies too heavily on past glories, and secondly, the creative team behind the scenes doesn’t seem to understand what fans want to see.

For years now, WWE has been recycling the same old storylines and characters. We’ve seen it all before: the good guy overcoming the odds to defeat the bad guy; the underdog hero overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles; and so on. It’s all very predictable and boring.

What’s more, WWE doesn’t seem to understand what fans want to see. There are a lot of talented wrestlers on the roster who are never given a chance to shine, while others are pushed to the forefront even though they’re not ready for it. This often results in matches that are poorly executed and lack any real excitement or passion.

WWE’s Network Problem

There are multiple reasons why WWE is having issues now. The biggest problem is that WWE’s television product is suffering. WWE’s biggest revenue stream is their television rights fees. If WWE’s television product is bad, then that means their ratings will suffer. And if their ratings suffer, then that means their television rights fees will suffer.

Lack of original programming

The biggest reason why WWE is struggling now is because they lack original programming. With the exception of NXT, everything on the WWE Network is either a repeat or a show that has been on TV for years. The WWE Universe has been begging for new, original content and the network has failed to deliver.

In addition to this, the live programming on the network is often repetitive and boring. Raw and Smackdown feel like they are always rehashing the same storylines with no real forward momentum. This lack of fresh content is causing many fans to lose interest in WWE.

High price

The WWE Network is a great value for hardcore fans, offering tons of content for just $9.99 per month. But for casual viewers, the price may be too high. The average pay-TV bill in the U.S. is about $85 per month, so adding another $10 for the WWE Network may be a tough sell.

And the problem is compounded by the fact that WWE programming is widely available on other channels. For example, Monday Night Raw airs on USA Network, which is included in most cable packages. So why would someone pay an extra $10 per month for the WWE Network?

There’s also the issue of content quality. While there are some good shows on the WWE Network, such as NXT and205 Live, a lot of the content is dated or poorly produced. And because it’s a subscription service, there’s no incentive for WWE to produce better content. If anything, it seems like WWE has been phoning it in lately, with uninspired storylines and lackluster matches.

In order to attract more subscribers, WWE needs to produce must-see programming that isn’t available anywhere else. And it needs to do so at a price that casual fans are willing to pay. Otherwise, the WWE Network will continue to struggle attracting new subscribers.