5 changes WWE could bring to survive competition
WWE is going through turbulent times. The growth of AEW has shaken the management team, and they are trying everything in their control to mitigate the risks. Simultaneously, they also need to keep their audience interested and excited with better storylines and gimmicks.
Vince McMahon has successfully run the show for decades, and he can easily survive the competition if he can bring a few changes in WWE. Some of them are simple things while others seem a bit difficult. However, if they can execute the changes successfully, it can provide great leverage to WWE in terms of money, popularity, and viewership. Here are five changes WWE could bring to tackle its opposition.
#5 More independent wrestling promotions join WWE Network
The management team of WWE had asked the WWE Network subscribers what they wanted to watch on the digital platform. After analyzing the responses, they had hinted at working with more independent wrestling promotions to satisfy viewers' needs.
They have a relationship with EVOLVE in the USA and Progress in the UK. They can also try to forge an alliance with Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Hustle, and other companies by offering them to display their talent on a weekly basis. This will also help WWE discover newer talents leading to their induction in the WWE Universe.
#4 NXT emerges as the third main brand
There are several reasons why NXT should be made the third main brand of WWE after Raw and SmackDown. Firstly, this move would give NXT wrestlers more confidence and self-esteem as they are regularly asked about the time of their movement to the main roster. Secondly, it will add more attraction as it has young stars and old faces. Thirdly, it has much better storylines as compared to the main roster.
The elevation of NXT as the third main brand can put the focus back on wrestling and less on theatrics. They can have WarGames matches to get a competitive edge.
With competition lurking from AEW and other promotions, WWE can leverage NXT to ward-off rivals. This would mean more fans and money for Vince McMahon.