#6 The WWE dropped the ball with Wade Barrett
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Wade Barrett should be a main event star in 2017. As the winner of the very first season of NXT, and leader of one of the most exciting factions of the PG era in the NEXUS, the guy had everything going for him when he first burst onto the main roster. He is naturally gifted, both as a professional wrestler and as a heel character. He has the traditional WWE look, fights a very WWE style and has the ability to get himself over with less-than-complementary gimmicks.
From a business standpoint, it would have made a lot of sense giving Wade a long run with the WWE Championship. Part of the reason why we’re currently preparing for a WWE Title match involving Jinder Mahal is that the WWE likes to throw a bone to their international markets. The Indian fans have also had The Great Khali as World Heavyweight Champion, while Mexico has been able to cheer on Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio. Seeing as though Britain is arguably the company’s third most important market – behind the US and Canda – there’s no discernable reason why we have not yet seen a British WWE Champion.
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One silver lining for Barrett is that we now find ourselves in a time where an impressive run in the independent scene can help you to get back into the WWE’s good books, just ask Matt Hardy and Drew McIntyre. It does feel like the boat has been missed with him, however, but us Brits would love to see him get one more run at the top.
