Wrestling veteran Vince Russo voiced his concerns about the booking decisions leading up to WrestleMania 40, specifically focusing on the recent matchup between Becky Lynch and Nia Jax.
Russo expressed his dissatisfaction with the storyline choices, indicating that Lynch’s recent loss to Jax makes it challenging for fans to get excited about her upcoming match against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 40.
Russo questioned the logic of building up anticipation for Lynch versus Ripley after Lynch’s recent “squash” by Nia Jax.
He emphasized the impact of the booking decisions, stating,
“The last freaking match Becky Lynch had, she got squashed by Nia Jax. So now she’s wrestling Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania? I’m supposed to be excited about that? You got killed by Nia Jax. Not her, but I mean that’s the booking. You lost to Nia, and I’m supposed to get excited about her wrestling Rhea Ripley?”
Russo’s critique highlighted the importance of coherent storytelling and consistent character portrayals to maintain fan engagement.
He questioned the decision to set up a high-profile match for Lynch at WrestleMania 40 following her recent defeat, suggesting that it creates a lack of enthusiasm among the audience.
The discussion unfolded as part of the analysis of the fallout from the WrestleMania XL Press Conference, where key matchups and storylines for the upcoming WrestleMania event were revealed.
The remarks from Russo underscore the challenges in maintaining narrative coherence and fan interest within the evolving landscape of WWE programming.
