WWE’s recent developments, particularly the teaser trailer for WrestleMania 40, have sparked significant backlash and raised concerns about the creative direction within the company.
Vince Russo, a former WWE writer, shared his perspective on the chaotic situation in the latest episode of Writing with Russo. He identified a potential backstage problem involving multiple decision-makers, including Ari Emanuel, Nick Khan, The Rock, Triple H, Brian Gewirtz, and others.
Russo compared the current creative chaos to Vince McMahon’s era, acknowledging McMahon’s flaws but emphasizing that he consistently stuck to his chosen path.
According to Russo, the presence of multiple voices and conflicting decisions among key figures is contributing to the apparent disarray in WWE’s creative process.
The situation became more apparent with Cody Rhodes contradicting himself publicly, creating confusion and portraying the babyface as dishonest.
Russo highlighted the challenge of presenting a cohesive narrative when decisions constantly change and suggested that the chaos behind closed doors is now visible to the audience.
In a related development, WWE’s teaser trailer for WrestleMania 40 hinted at a potential Tag Team match involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins.
This unexpected twist could lead to double duty for both World Champions, Reigns and Rollins if they end up wrestling on both nights of WrestleMania.
As WWE navigates the road to WrestleMania 40, the exposed creative issues and unexpected storyline continue to captivate and, at times, frustrate the audience.
The unpredictable nature of the narratives adds an element of intrigue, but the clarity and consistency of creative decisions remain pivotal for fan engagement.