SummerSlam Shows That Triple H Is Already Changing WWE For The Better
This past weekend’s SummerSlam was better than anyone expected it to be. With so many superstars currently out with injuries and the company rocked by Vince McMahon’s sexual harrassment scandal and subsequent retirement, many fans thought the long-anticipated show would fall apart before it even began. But somehow, WWE pulled out all the stops.
Almost every match on the card was a pleasant surprise, and not just because of the wrestling prowess on display. Solid storytelling decisions, unexpected twists, and surprise returns all made it feel like the company was back at its creative best. It knew that surprising fans and holding their interest was paramount, even more so in the current climate and after years of tolerating a bluntly mediocre product. We’re entering a brand new era.
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Triple H is the new head of creative, a position once held by Vince McMahon and likely a big reason behind repetitive storytelling and tired tropes surfacing time and time again instead of the company seeking to explore new ideas. Dream matches were recycled countless times, while certain superstars were pushed to the moon despite fans voicing their displeasure and refusal to accept them as the next big thing. Roman Reigns got over eventually, but only once WWE decided to stop labelling him as the next John Cena as he turned heel and adopted a fan base of loyal followers. Subverting our expectations resulted in success.
SummerSlam was filled with scenarios like this. The opening match between Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair was fantastic, acting as the conclusion of a feud as the former turned face and appeared to form an alliance with her once bitter rival. Better yet, this
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