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Here are four mistakes WWE must avoid before WrestleMania 42.
#4. Overshadowing the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
Introducing the Women’s Intercontinental Title was a genius move to give the mid-card some much-needed stakes. But watching Becky Lynch use cheap tricks to edge out Maxxine Dupri was a bit of a tough pill to swallow for many fans. The gold now looks like a participation trophy for the big names who just aren’t in the world title hunt right now.
If established stars like Becky keep gatekeeping it with dirty tactics, it might lose that stepping-stone feel. Instead of elevating the next generation, it just feels like a consolation prize for the vets, which is the last thing a new championship needs.
Many suggest that WWE should use the Road to WrestleMania to elevate a breakout star. The Women’s IC Title should be the platform for the next main eventer, not a safe landing spot for top stars like The Man.
#3. Failing to pull the trigger on Oba Femi
If there’s one “can’t-miss” prospect currently knocking on the door of the main roster, it’s Oba Femi. Rumored for a massive debut at the upcoming Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Femi represents the future of the powerhouse archetype.
WWE has often been criticized for letting NXT stars stagnate in developmental. For WrestleMania 42, the mistake would be playing it safe with a mid-card debut. Whether it’s a collision with Drew McIntyre or a powerhouse showcase against Gunther, Femi needs a platform that signals the arrival of a new era.
#2. Ignoring the depth of the women’s division
Last year, the Triple Threat bout between IYO SKY, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley was arguably the bout of the weekend. However, the creative direction for the women’s mid-card has occasionally felt repetitive.
With Stephanie Vaquer expected to enter Vegas as a dominant champion and the potential for an AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch dream match on the horizon, WWE must ensure these stories get the same pre-show hype and video package treatment as The Bloodline drama.
Scrimping on the builds for the Women’s United States or Intercontinental titles would be a massive disservice to the most talented female roster in history.
#1. Predictable booking via interference finishes
Under the Triple H era, fans have seen a return to long-term storytelling. However, they have also seen a reliance on Bloodline-style interference to protect losing stars. The finish of Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes was effective, but if the Road to WrestleMania is littered with non-finishes and interferences, the impact might be lost by April.
Fans in Las Vegas want definitive endings. If the creative team continues to book superstars to disrupt every major main event, WWE might risk the 2023 Roman Reigns problem, where the matches were great, but the results feel recycled.
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