WWE Raw: 3 Questions from the January 23 Show

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1. Why is WWE Overly Dependent on Part-Timers?

The ending of Raw would feature and epic staredown of demonic proportions. The Undertaker, Goldberg and Brock Lesnar would stand across the ring from each other as the crowd erupted. Moreover, Undertaker’s and Lesnar’s entrances were rather a surprise and added to the intensity of the moment. However, the question must be asked about the company’s reliance on part-timers.

The entire show moved around part-timers and stars of the yesteryear. From Triple H’s impending return to Big Show’s staredown with Strowman, part-timers and veterans would carry much of the show even in this new era. One would witness less significance being placed on the likes of Big Cass and Rusev.

On the flip side, one would be forced to take note of the way each veteran approached their angles. The sheer intensity the 3 legends showed in the closing segment was proof of their understanding of the business. The new era stars had a lengthy segment complete with promos and a match to get the crowd excited. However, all Lesnar, Goldberg and the Phenom had to do was to just stand there and let the moment hype their presence all by itself.

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That is a lesson the new era stars could learn from the likes of the Undertaker. The new era need not be entirely about young stars. The veterans do have an important part to play there. They must share their wisdom and understanding of the business to transfer their intensity and electricity into this new era of young star. However, more often than not, the part-timers eclipse the rise of young stars.