5 Superstars on whom WWE heavily relies
One of the biggest gripes of the WWE Universe over the past few years has been the company's inability to create new stars. While the company's roster is the most stacked that it's ever been, there is only a handful of superstars who can carry a brand on their shoulders and draw money for the company. Although the recent times have seen WWE acquire the services of some of the recognized faces in the business, the lack of creative direction and inconsistent booking have turned many into being just another face on the roster.
Superstars like Robert Roode, Eric Young, Shinsuke Nakamura, and EC3 were established names prior to their arrival in WWE but the company has done everything in their power to make these superstars look like a complete joke to a point where it is hard to envision them ever getting close to the main event spot.
Additionally, the company's over-reliance on a select few superstars have also drawn the ire of the WWE Universe. Whether it be bringing nostalgia acts to fill the main event spot on major events or pushing only a handful of superstars time and time again despite the fans not wanting to see it, the creative team has had its back against the wall time and time again.
Here are five superstars on whom Vince McMahon & Co. heavily rely on:
#5 Triple H
The COO of WWE and one of the powerful figures in the company, The Game has been a staple of the company for over two decades now. Debuting in the year 1995 as Hunter Hearst Helmsley, The Cerebral Assasin rose through the ranks to become one of the most decorated superstars in WWE History.
But for the past few years, Hunter's in-ring career has taken a backseat as he has been working as an executive backstage. Hunter's career as an executive has been quite successful with his passion project, NXT, becoming one of the most talked about brands in the wrestling today.
But despite being one of the top executives in the company, The Game is prominently featured on weekly TV and the biggest shows of the year. Hunter in-ring acumen isn't like what is used to be in the 2000s. At WrestleMania 35, HHH had the longest match of the night against Batista, a spot which could've been given to a full-time superstar. The length of the match was heavily criticized by fans and critics alike with many feeling that the match was dragged for a bit too long.
Even at the age of 49, the company feels that he is one of the biggest stars and while there is denying the Game's accomplishments inside the squared circle, we think that its time for him bid adieu to his in-ring career. But, we think that management believes otherwise. Heck, they even put in two career-threatening matches at WrestleMania, both of which he ended up winning.