Former WWE head writer Vince Russo expressed surprise over Nia Jax’s unexpected presence on RAW this week, considering her recent draft to SmackDown.
Jax’s explosive debut on SmackDown, marked by her attack on WWE Women’s Champion Bayley and Naomi, seemed to firmly place her on the blue brand. However, her sudden appearance on RAW has raised questions about the efficacy of the draft.
In a discussion on Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, Russo didn’t hold back, highlighting the apparent absurdity of the situation. He pointed out the contradiction in Michael Cole’s attempt to rationalize Jax’s appearance by citing the draft’s effective date as the following week.
Russo’s frustration was palpable as he questioned the coherence of the WWE’s storytelling:
“Are you guys kidding me? She’s drafted to SmackDown on Friday, you’re already using her on RAW three days later. Oh bro, it doesn’t go into effect till next week.”
Russo’s criticism extends beyond this particular incident, going into broader issues of consistency and logic within WWE programming. He mockingly speculated that next week’s excuse might be the wildcard rule, further undermining the credibility of the draft process.
Despite the confusion surrounding her brand allegiance, Jax made her presence felt on RAW by interrupting a tense exchange between Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. Her subsequent challenge to the two women led to a match, which Liv Morgan won, effectively sending Jax back to the blue brand.
In the ever-evolving terrain of WWE storytelling, Russo’s critique serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining coherence and continuity, particularly when it comes to significant events like the draft.
As fans continue to dissect and debate the intricacies of WWE programming, moments like Jax’s cross-brand appearance underscore the ongoing challenges of storytelling in professional wrestling.
