5 Little Changes That Would Benefit WWE in the Long Term

With the emergence of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), things have significantly changed for WWE. Many top Superstars are leaving the company for AEW while increasing tension for Vince McMahon.

Vince is ruling the wrestling world since the 1900s and has gained tons of experience handling these types of situations. Many promotions tried to surpass WWE as the biggest wrestling company, but they all failed. The chairman of the board made major changes to his product according to fans’ taste which led to WWE’s major success.

Over the past few years, WWE experienced declining viewership and severe backlash from fans because of their product and the McMahon family has to make several changes to WWE’s product to match fans’ demands. Let’s look at 5 transformations WWE should make to ensure they stay at the top.

#5 Make NXT third main roster brand and get it a television deal

The kingpins of NXT

NXT has played a pivotal role in WWE's success. Many of the current top Superstars were once a part of this brand. NXT is a developmental brand, but the show provides quality content every week.

Some fans have also pitched the idea of making it a leading brand like Raw and SmackDown. Being a producer, Triple H is doing his job correctly, and if NXT becomes WWE’s third brand, then it would enhance their overall product. A television deal would also ensure more viewers, and thus, more money.

No official news regarding this has been made yet Triple H, in 2018, said this:

"To your point, the landscape of the world changes on a regular basis, whether that be cable live television, broadcast television, networks, OTT services and everything else, it's changing on a daily basis. My point of view on that would be, 'never say never.'

NXT has already produced several 5-star matches in recent times and it would be great if more fans get the oppourtunity to see these bouts at their home.

#4 Major pay-per-views outside the United States of America

WWE should do more shows lke they did in Saudi Arabia

Speaking to CNBC’s Elizabeth Schulze, in 2018, Stephanie McMahon said this about WWE’s future:

“10-20-30 years from now, there’s no reason we can’t be as big [as] or bigger than Disney. Now that’s a tall order, especially given recent transactions. However, there’s no reason why we can’t get there. You have to dream big, have big, bold goals, and go after them.”

To surpass Disney, WWE has to connect with every portion of the world. Most of their pay-per-views happen inside the USA but this needs to change, and WWE should do shows in every major country as a few live events every year aren't enough to increase WWE’s global fanbase.

Countries such as Mexico, India, and Japan have a strong following of wrestling, but WWE doesn’t do many shows here. The company should hosts major pay-per-views in these countries to increase their fan following.

#3 2-day WWE shows

Could WrestleMania 36 be a 2-day program?

Over the years, WWE shows have only gotten lengthier. Fans have also complained about this, but WWE didn't listen to them, probably because to have more talent present on their shows. This year, many fans proposed the idea of having a 2-day WrestleMania. It was a great idea, but WWE didn’t capitalize on it.

A 2-day WWE show would allow them to have every major talent on the show, without fans getting tired. This little step could change WWE’s current environment where fans complain about the length of their shows.

WWE pay-per-views happen on Sunday every month, but with a 2-day event plan, the company could do a mini-show on Saturday and finish the rest of it on the following. At first, WWE could apply this scheme on their major shows only and then on their other events. Nevertheless, they could also make it limited to WrestleMania only.

#2 Avoid part-time champions and focus more on young talents

Braun Strowman lost against Lesnar everytime he faced him

Young talents are the real kingpins of WWE, yet the company focuses more on part-time Superstars. While it’s good to feel the nostalgia when a legend returns, it is also taking the spotlight away from deserving talents.

Brock Lesnar remained in the Universal Championship picture for almost two years, without benefiting the product. He lost the title at WrestleMania 35 but could return at any moment. Not everyone could beat legends like Lesnar, and it is where deserving talents have to suffer. Despite being one of the most popular Superstars in WWE, Braun Strowman lost multiple times against Lesnar.

Recently, The Undertaker also returned to WWE and reportedly will face Elias in Saudi Arabia, and the chances are that the guitarist will lose against The Deadman, which will hurt him. The point is that WWE should focus more on younger talents than Superstars of the past.

#1 Give a proper push to wrestlers

Multiple Superstars are unhappy with WWE

Over the past few months, several top Superstars have walked away from WWE. Recently, Dean Ambrose left and now, Sasha Banks, too, is upset with them.

Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka, and Rusev are also a few names that WWE wasted in recent times. These Superstars were over with the fans, yet the WWE didn’t capitalize on the situation. If things remain the same as they are right now, then these Superstars, too, could quit WWE.

Instead of filling more talents to the roster, WWE should focus on using the existing ones correctly. WWE has already lost many potential Superstars to their competition, and it is crucial that they keep their employees happy. WWE could also send these talents to NXT where Triple H could book them correctly. If NXT gets a television deal, then it will also help to eliminate the problem of Superstars leaving WWE.