#1 Fresh face in the main event scene
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If you're outraged over Jinder Mahal entering the main event scene on SmackDown Live, all I can say is that you should be careful what you wish for. Many, many fans have been complaining for years that WWE relies on the same few people to carry their main shows, and look no further than Randy Orton being the current WWE champion.
But prior to this point, Mahal had never, ever, ever come close to even sniffing the WWE Championship, let alone done anything of note toward the top of the card. Granted, WWE could have gone with just about anyone else and fans might have been more pleased, but if nothing else, Mahal emerging as a top heel on the blue brand adds depth to the overall roster and shows that they're determined to try new things with talent.
This could prove to be a disastrous experiment with Mahal returning to the undercard in no time, but if it works out, this could be a turning point in Mahal’s career. And if he ascends to new heights thanks to this resurgence, the rest of the roster could receive a second look as well. Out with the old and in with the (relatively) new.
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