3 Reasons WWE Should Start Doing ‘Anniversary Show’ PPVs

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1. It Allows Them to Show Appreciation for Tenured Talent

Kane’s career makes for the perfect example for why WWE should have an anniversary show. He has been in WWE as ‘Kane’ for almost 20 years. Since his debut at Badd Blood 1997, Kane has done everything there is to do in WWE except win the Royal Rumble and main event WrestleMania. He has nonetheless achieved quite a lot, and has shown tremendous staying power.

But more than that, Kane has earned tremendous respect from wrestling commentators, wrestling fans, and his own peers. He’s respected for his accomplishments, for his intelligence (seriously, Kane is probably the most articulate person to ever enter a wrestling ring), and most importantly, for his loyalty.

This is a man that was more comfortable in giving the world title and its accompanying spotlight to others, even if he had earned it, because it was better for their careers. He’s also notable for always going with whatever the company asked of him, even if it was terrible (Katie Vick, for example). Because of this, many people respect both Kane the character and Glenn Jacobs the person.

So why not allow all those fans, coworkers and commentators to show their combined respect and appreciation for him in an anniversary show dedicated to him and his career? It would be an awesome show, with various wrestlers commentating on how Kane managed to remain an asset to WWE for twenty years. It would also allow fans to give him a proper sendoff if he chose to retire at that point.

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Because when all is said and done, despite all the criticism, complaining and arguments, wrestling fans appreciate what wrestlers do to themselves to entertain others. Since wrestling is often considered a ‘thankless’ profession, perhaps it would be a good idea to start thanking those that have done so much for us in a more proper way.