Vince McMahon is a man who likes to be in control. The strength of his grip on all things WWE is well known and documented. Despite many different rumours swirling right now, Vince is still very much in control of things.
In a new turn of events, Vince McMahon has decreed that a new rule be imposed on each and every match shown on television.
According to Ringside News Mr McMahon has issued a ban on all cold matches. Every single match now needs to have a reason for being. Nothing will occur just for the sake of a seeing two wrestlers compete head-to-head.
This new ruling explains why Jeff Hardy’s career was suddenly on the line in his recent match with Cedric Alexander. This ruling is an interesting one. However, given WWE’s creative issues in recent years can they rise to the occasion? Will we be seeing a random run of matches with non-sensical stipulations, or will this be a change in storytelling? Time will tell. The Ringside News source specified that the point behind the matches should all form part of a larger storyline.
WWE have the athletes, and they have the fan base. However, it is the creative side that many believe let the shows and the company down. A rule like this allows the creative side of the business to set a base from which it can grow.
However, Vince McMahon changes his mind with alarming regularity. Therefore, there is a chance that this will not be around long enough to come to fruition.