15 years ago when I was growing up watching the WWF, there was rarely any kind of the booing seen in the last two Royal Rumbles. Love them or hate them, we watched the superstars of that time entertain us and we went along for the ride, boo the 'heels', chant for the 'faces'. We ignored the smartarses who constantly told us wrestling was fake and there was an element of realness to it. Compare and contrast any RAW crowd from 1999 to now and the difference is quite astonishing.
I don't follow the shows anywhere near as much anymore, but I do take a thinly veiled interest as it was part of my childhood, and what's become an increasing concern is the fans now think they're the creative team. Rather than be entertained and take it for what it is, each show and PPV has essentially become a real life e-Fed.
Once upon a time the Royal Rumble was 30 superstars and each having a 1 in 30 chance of winning, it was unpredictable and the winner wasn't booed out the building if there favorite wasn't standing tall at the end.
Perhaps the internet is to blame, and perhaps the WWE need to be more discrete in their creative direction, but the most important change needs to happen with fan mentality. It's a show to entertain, the guys there put their bodies on the line each night for your viewing pleasure, whining and booing at every arena does nobody any favours. It's sad to see.
On another note, if the WWE had any sense they should be handing Brock Lesnar a blank cheque to stay with the company. He was a huge loss back in 2004 and his return has only served as a reminder just how immensely talented he is. Last night was no exception. Finding another superstar who's as quick, athletic, technically gifted and freakishly powerful as him is impossible - he's unique and the current state the WWE is in, he needs to be part of its future if they're to rediscover their glory days again.
I don't follow the shows anywhere near as much anymore, but I do take a thinly veiled interest as it was part of my childhood, and what's become an increasing concern is the fans now think they're the creative team. Rather than be entertained and take it for what it is, each show and PPV has essentially become a real life e-Fed.
Once upon a time the Royal Rumble was 30 superstars and each having a 1 in 30 chance of winning, it was unpredictable and the winner wasn't booed out the building if there favorite wasn't standing tall at the end.
Perhaps the internet is to blame, and perhaps the WWE need to be more discrete in their creative direction, but the most important change needs to happen with fan mentality. It's a show to entertain, the guys there put their bodies on the line each night for your viewing pleasure, whining and booing at every arena does nobody any favours. It's sad to see.
On another note, if the WWE had any sense they should be handing Brock Lesnar a blank cheque to stay with the company. He was a huge loss back in 2004 and his return has only served as a reminder just how immensely talented he is. Last night was no exception. Finding another superstar who's as quick, athletic, technically gifted and freakishly powerful as him is impossible - he's unique and the current state the WWE is in, he needs to be part of its future if they're to rediscover their glory days again.