Five things that would help increase the WWE ratings
Every year at this time, reports come out about the decline in the ratings, and how Vince McMahon throws tantrums, while being more hands on with the product. This year has been no different, with Vince reportedly taking control of the entire script of Monday Night RAW. Every week is just another reminder of how Vince has lost touch with the fans, while WWE gives more reasons for the fans to distance themselves from the product.However, with the depth in the roster and the growth of NXT, it should be the exact opposite. A show like NXT, which is catered to a specific fanbase and demographic has been putting on a much better product, and in the process, has been received positively by the fans. While the success of NXT proves the quintessential need of evolution in the business, it has also highlighted the drawbacks of WWE.In this article, we take a look at the five things WWE can do to increase the ratings of RAW.
#1 Depend less on part timers and veterans
There was a time when WWE depended almost entirely on the full time performers; when we talk about the Golden Era of professional wrestling or the Attitude Era, the talent pool that existed back then was much thinner compared to the superstars WWE has on its pay roll. One can also argue that WWE never had a more talented and gifted locker room than the one it has today. From the former independent main stays to second and third generation superstars, WWE has a wealth of talent, and yet, most of them do not get any air time.
When the ratings go south, Vince McMahon, much like he did a decade ago, falls back on superstars such as Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker. Unfortunately, while that made all the sense in the world back then, it makes little to no sense under the current circumstances. With The Undertaker closer to retirement than before, and considering Lesnar won’t be around forever, WWE needs to look at the younger stars. Yet, the fact that WWE used a nearly 60 year old Sting in the main event of a PPV doesn’t speak too highly about Vince McMahon’s trust in the current crop of superstars.