Examining How WWE Can Improve the Roman Reigns-Big Show Feud

It’s time for WWE bookers to face a bleak truth: The current Roman Reigns-Big Show feud is rather abysmal.

However, that shouldn’t suggest that the angle is entirely beyond saving. In fact, if WWE plays its cards right, it can still get something out of this storyline and aid the careers of both guys.

It’s not hard to tell what has gone wrong with the angle so far. Reigns is being horrendously booked as a babyface. His promos—particularly his Jack and the Beanstalk-themed one on Monday’s Raw—have been absolutely dreadful. The bookers have him out there telling jokes that make even John Cena’s insufferable, childish ones look like smart, highbrow humor. It’s cringe-worthy.

It’s hard to believe this is the same company that managed to make "Stone Cold" Steve Austin a massive success in the ‘90s. It’s like Vince McMahon has forgotten how to make a good, popular babyface.

Things with Big Show aren’t much better. The giant has turned so many times over the years, few wrestling fans care about his current character direction. After 15 years in the company, he may have done everything he can possibly do.

Fans aren’t too keen on the angle either, unsurprisingly, judging by social media:Crucially, WWE also has to keep this program short. It really should be nothing except time-filler until the Royal Rumble—where presumably this feud will culminate in a Big Show-Reigns confrontation in the 30-man Battle Royal, with Reigns tossing out his enemy.

This rivalry simply isn’t suited for a long-term angle—it’s just not that interesting. There isn’t terribly much chemistry between the pair, nor have their in-ring exchanges been that great. The WWE writers' acceptance of this and decision to keep the program mercifully short are the first steps toward salvaging it.


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