Opinion

The Problem With Legends Of The Past

Published

4 years ago

October 8, 2018

The wrestling business has always had a problem in terms of passing the torch in certain aspects to future generations of the business. WWE in a big example to this, by relaying to much in legends from the past in a way to boost ratings or gain buzz for shows, by doing that WWE it’s hurting its own future.

WWE is making the same mistake WCW did back in the day, relying in older wrestlers can bring money for a time but sooner or later that decision of not giving the ball to younger wrestlers can backfire just like what happened with WCW. The promotion of WCW is infamous for doing this back in the day, WCW had in it’s roster wrestlers like Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero and others, but were relegated to a secondary positions because management didn’t think they were as important a Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Randy Savage and other legendary wrestlers.

A lot of Monday night RAWs have segments with legends and in a lot of cases this legends get to bury talent, like when The Rock used to come back and bury a popular act with a promo like we saw with the New Day or give a rock bottom to a rising star like Rusev. Recently we saw Foley coming back to become referee in the Reigns Vs Strowman Hell In a Cell Match and looking back his roll was more of a cameo than nothing else and WWE just added him to the match just for the sake of it.

Currently WWE has the best roster it has ever had in terms of in ring work, but WWE doesn’t have faith in them in a lot of aspects. WrestleMania since 2011 has always had a part timer or legend in its main event. WWE relying this much on legends is not healthy for the product. Wrestlers like Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor and others are not given the opportunity to showcase why they should be given a spotlight.

The current philosophy of WWE would seem to be once you get to your 40s or past your prime then you can main event WrestleMania unless you are Roman Reigns. WWE is not creating new stars and that is one of many reasons people are losing interest in WWE. The only wrestler being pushed to be a star is Roman Reigns and most cases people can argue he has been a failure.

The current rumor for the next main event of WrestleMania is The Rock vs Roman Reigns, which follows the pattern of Roman vs. ‘’Insert legend or part timer here’’ that we have seen in the last 4 years. WWE needs to break this formula otherwise more fans will be tired of WWE but most important wrestlers outside of WWE will have second thoughts of joining their ranks like we are seeing with wrestlers like Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks and Cody, who know they are better appreciated currently with ROH and NJPW.

It’s sad to think wrestlers like Dean Ambrose, Finn Balor and others won’t be able to main event show like WrestleMania now when they are in their prime but only when they are past their time and don’t move as sharp as they once would. WWE is copying the WCW formula that was a big factor on why the promotion died but the most shocking thing is how back in those times WWE in the attitude era didn’t rely at all on previous legends of the past but instead pushed wrestlers like Foley, Rock, HHH and Austin to defeat WCW, so in a way WWE has become the very thing they hated.

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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King’s WrestleMania Rewind: Stone Cold VS. Scott Hall (WrestleMania X8)

Chris King is back with another WrestleMania Rewind, looking at the NWO’s Scott Hall battling Stone Cold Steve Austin at WWE WrestleMania X8 from Toronto!

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Chris King is back with another WrestleMania Rewind, looking at the NWO’s Scott Hall battling Stone Cold Steve Austin at WWE WrestleMania X8 from Toronto!

Chris King is back this week with another edition of WrestleMania Rewind, where he is rewatching all the past Mania matches and feuds. This week you’re in for a treat as we look back at ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin vs. Scott Hall at WrestleMania X8.

In late 2001, Vince McMahon bought out his competition WCW and acquired the rights to a plethora of talent including Booker T, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and the iconic trio known as NWO. Hulk Hogan; Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall were hell raisers, and what better way to make a name for yourself than take out the two top superstars in the WWE The Rock, and Stone Cold?

The NWO cost Austin his chance at becoming the Undisputed Champion at No Way Out during his match with Chris Jericho. Adding insult to injury, the NWO spray-painted ‘The Texas Rattlesnake’ with their brand logo just like they did in WCW. As you can imagine, Austin was pissed and out for revenge against the group and primarily Scott Hall.

Hall would challenge Stone Cold to a match at WrestleMania 18. Both superstars beat the living hell out of each other leading up to this highly-anticipated match for who runs the WWE.

The glass broke and Stone Cold made his iconic entrance, and black and white NWO covered Halls’ entrance alongside Kevin Nash. With the odds stacked against ‘The Toughest S.O.B’ could Austin or NWO prove their dominance? Sadly the NWO broke up that very night when Hulk Hogan came to the aid of his adversary The Rock after their ‘iconic’ dream match. Stone Cold would ensure the victory with the Stunner. Hall would perform an Oscar-worthy sell over the finisher.

What a time to be a wrestling fan in the 2000s when nothing was impossible for WWE. Who would’ve thought WCW would go out of business and Hogan would make his long-awaited return to WWE?

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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King’s WrestleMania Rewind: Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens (WWE WrestleMania 36)

Chris King takes a look at the most underrated WWE WrestleMania matches, and starts off with Seth Rollins battling Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 36!

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Chris King takes a look at the most underrated WWE WrestleMania matches, and starts off with Seth Rollins battling Kevin Owens in the WWE Performance Center at WrestleMania 36!

Chris King is starting a new series heading into WrestleMania season dubbed WrestleMania Rewind. Each week he’ll be going back and sharing his insight over underrated matches at the Show of Shows. First up, is Kevin Owens vs. “The Monday Night Messiah” Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 36.

At the 2019 edition of Survivor Series, Rollins sacrificed himself during the men’s traditional match allowing SmackDown to ultimately gain the victory. The following night the self-proclaimed Messiah, berated the whole roster but KO was not having any part of it. Owens quickly became a huge barrier in Rollins’ cause for the greater good. The Authors of Pain attacked Owens with Rollins’ character in question.

Owens finally had enough of his rival’s mind games and torment and challenged Rollins to a match on the Grandest Stage Of Them All. Rollins mockingly accepted his challenge and the match was made official for night one of WrestleMania. Owens came out of the gate beating the holy hell out of the Monday Night Messiah trying to achieve his long-awaited moment at Mania but, Rollins tried to steal a disqualification victory by using the ring bell.

Owens hellbent on revenge provoked Rollins into turning their encounter into a no-disqualification contest where the fight could be taken all over the empty arena. The highlight of the match, was when KO used the WrestleMania sign to deliver a thunderous senton bomb through the announce table. Owens would secure the victory with a Stunner in an incredible match. Despite having no crowd during the pandemic era, both KO and Rollins put on an intense performance under the brightest lights.

In my personal opinion, this was a great feud that helped both superstars in their transformation as compelling characters for years to come.