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Regardless of fan reactions changing, Triple H gaining more power, or ratings consistently falling, nothing happens in WWE unless Vince McMahon signs off on it. McMahon is often known as someone who changes his mind at the drop of a hat. This characteristic regularly affects how WWE Superstars are booked.
As the Chairman of the Board, McMahon is heavily involved with the company's day-to-day operations, as well as its on-screen storylines. While there are several people involved in the creative team, like writers and other executives, it is McMahon who has the final say.
As a result, there's no denying the fact that any aspiring WWE Superstar has to be liked by McMahon to get a push to make it big in the company. WWE stars do everything in their power to make things work inside the ring and stay of out of trouble. But many of them still wind up struggling to find TV time.
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There have been many instances of "The Boss" dropping the ball on certain Superstars for an number of reasons. Fans have seen this argument play out several times this year.
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Let's take a look at five Superstars WWE gave up on in 2020. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
#5 WWE gave up on Humberto Carrillo
Humberto Carrillo received a significant push after he made his Monday Night RAW debut last October. WWE even tried to build him as a top draw for the Mexican audience by having him team up with Cain Velasquez in Mexico.
Carrillo engaged in some entertaining feuds with the likes of AJ Styles and Andrade, and his real-life cousin, Angel Garza. But he still somehow got lost in the mix on the red brand. As per some reports, Vince McMahon gave up on him as well, so his initial push came to an end.
Carrillo's most recent bout was a WWE Main Event loss to Garza earlier this month. Carrillo has a lot of potential, and one day, he could become a world champion.
It now depends on WWE. His future is in their hands. One can only hope that WWE start to use Carrillo properly in 2021.
#4 WWE gave up on Otis, a fan-favorite Superstar
Earlier this year, the storyline with Mandy Rose and Otis was one of the most enjoyable parts of WWE SmackDown for several weeks. Vince McMahon became a huge fan of Otis, and the big man won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match in May.
Otis was at the peak of his run, but it all went south when WWE decided to put him in a feud against The Miz and John Morrison. Their legal shenanigans were a divisive segment on SmackDown, and the rivalry culminated at WWE Hell in Cell. There, Tucker turned on his old buddy and cost Otis his Money in the Bank briefcase.
WWE never followed up with this development. Instead, the company ditched whatever storyline it might have had for a Heavy Machinery rivalry. According to some reports, McMahon isn't very much concerned about Otis' push right now. Otis currently is teaming up with Chad Gable, but it looks like WWE has no long-term plans for him.
#3 WWE gave up on former United States Champion Andrade
Big things were expected of Andrade when he was first called up to the WWE main roster. With Zelina Vega by his side, he kept delivered in the ring, and most importantly, it was reported that Vince McMahon was a fan of his willingness to improve as a performer.
But Andrade's stock has significantly dropped in 2020. He was split from Zelina Vega, so he hasn't been able to shine on his own. Andrade often struggles his way through promos in English, and this isn't likely to change for some time.
The former NXT Champion is now aimlessly floating around on the main roster. He has gone from an upper-midcard talent to one who's in danger of turning into a jobber. Furthermore, reports suggest that Vince McMahon has no intention of pushing Andrade anytime soon.
Andrade has the look and talent that WWE usually looks for in a world champion. WWE should definitely give him another chance to prove himself. If they don't, they'll miss out on someone who could become a top star in WWE.
#2 WWE gave up on "The Sassy Southern Belle", Lacey Evans
Lacey Evans came to the WWE main roster last year, and Vince McMahon clearly saw her as a top star right away. She wasn't even properly done with her stint in NXT, but McMahon was so impressed that he called her up ahead of schedule.
She was immediately pitted against then-RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch, and while Evans lost the feud, she made a good impression on the backstage officials.
WWE also trusted her to compete in the first-ever women's match in Saudi Arabia against Natalya at Crown Jewel 2019.
But from there, Evans struggled to find success on the main roster. She turned face a couple of months later to feud with Bayley for the SmackDown Women's Championship. She then turned heel again because she lost a karaoke showdown to Naomi. Since then, she hasn't been involved in many major storylines.
As per reports, McMahon was really high on her last year, but that isn't the case anymore.
Evans is currently on WWE RAW, and she was last seen trying to form a team with Peyton Royce. Unfortunately, It seems like WWE has no substantial plans for "The Sassy Southern Belle." Fans only hope that she fares better in 2021.
#1 WWE gave up on former NXT Champion, Aleister Black
Aleister Black's booking was relatively strong last year. He created a lengthy winning streak. He earned victories against various WWE Superstars before he closed out the year with a pay-per-view over Buddy Murphy.
This momentum carried into start of 2020. Black was regularly featured on WWE programming, and he even defeated Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 36. But his fortunes drastically changed in the second half of the year.
After WrestleMania 36, it was reported that Vince McMahon felt Black's character was lacking, so he was repackaged. In retrospect, this change hurt Black much more than it helped him.
Despite the new gimmick, Black hasn't done any thing of note on SmackDown. It is safe to say that the departure of Paul Heyman marked the end of any push Black was receiving.
He recently requested to return to NXT, but WWE management denied Black the opportunity to do so.
After his wife Thea Trinidad (Zelina Vega) was released from WWE, many fans have been doubting the future that Black has with the company.
