5 innovative ways WWE included injured stars in storylines
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#JudgmentDay #WWERaw1890148THE PERFECT FAMILY PHOTO!#JudgmentDay #WWERaw https://t.co/gfIfGMycniThis years Family Christmas card. twitter.com/wweonfox/statu… While recovering from injury, superstars in stables or tag teams sometimes continue to be ringside in support of their respective groups. Rhea Ripley is currently making waves, acting as a human shield and running interference for her Judgment Day teammates. Her presence has become an integral part of the group's success as she continues to be both a potent weapon for her teammates and a compelling character on her own. Ripley's position in the group allowed her to stay relevant while out with a concussion that ruled her out of Money In The Bank 2022. Her continued presence not only allowed her character to evolve whilst being protected from in-ring losses but also saved the group from falling flat before it really took off. Superstars like Xavier Woods and Alexa Bliss have also leaned into the non-physical aspects of their characters to produce memorable character work while injured.
5 innovative ways WWE included injured stars in storylines
By Methodius Uwizera Modified 14 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Injury does not necessarily mean absence for a WWE Superstar Over the years, some of the most promising storylines in WWE have either been delayed or totally halted by unfortunate injuries. From Mustafa Ali allegedly losing his WrestleMania 35 push to Becky Lynch's current hiatus right after finally turning face, injuries can be very disruptive. They have often caused stars to take time away, only to find their momentum eroded upon their return. Sometimes, though, WWE has found creative ways to keep injured superstars active. Their continued presence on the product helped them preserve their momentum by maintaining visibility and adding layers to their characters. When they finally returned to action, they were able to pick up where they left off, or even find themselves elevated. Here are five innovative ways the company has included injured stars in storylines.#5 WWE has a long history of using injured stars as authority figures
Daniel Bryan had an unforgettable run as SmackDown Live general manager The authority figure is one of the longest-running tropes in WWE history. Acting as advocates of good or bad with their arbitrary booking powers, these figures have shaped the product for years. From Vince McMahon's tyrannical reign over the Attitude Era to modern day icons like Teddy Long and Adam Pearce, the concept has served the company well. An often underrated benefit of the authority figure is its usefulness in keeping injured or retired talent on television. Stars such as Kurt Angle, Sonya Deville and Daniel Bryan have on occasion taken up the title while injured, entertaining the masses as much outside the ring as inside it. The position is often filled by stars who are great on the mic and thus able to advance storylines without physicality.#4 Injured superstars have sometimes thrived as commentators
Samoa Joe was almost as good a commentator as he was a wrestler Speaking of verbally gifted WWE Superstars, some of the greater ones like Kevin Owens, Corey Graves and Samoa Joe have taken to the announce table during recovery. These stars, whilst on short or long term layoffs, used their gift of gab to entertain millions around the world with their color commentary. Often providing heelish foils to play-by-play commentators, they brought a blend of credible in-ring experience and promo ability unique to them. Stars like Joe and Owens used their position on commentary to set up their returns to in-ring action. The transition from in-ring competitor to commentator and back highlighted these superstars' versatility and verbal prowess.#3 Some injured WWE Superstars have been used as supporting members of stables
RheaRipley_WWE@RheaRipley_WWEThis years Family Christmas card. twitter.com/wweonfox/statu…WWE on FOX@WWEonFOXTHE PERFECT FAMILY PHOTO!#JudgmentDay #WWERaw1890148THE PERFECT FAMILY PHOTO!#JudgmentDay #WWERaw https://t.co/gfIfGMycniThis years Family Christmas card. twitter.com/wweonfox/statu… While recovering from injury, superstars in stables or tag teams sometimes continue to be ringside in support of their respective groups. Rhea Ripley is currently making waves, acting as a human shield and running interference for her Judgment Day teammates. Her presence has become an integral part of the group's success as she continues to be both a potent weapon for her teammates and a compelling character on her own. Ripley's position in the group allowed her to stay relevant while out with a concussion that ruled her out of Money In The Bank 2022. Her continued presence not only allowed her character to evolve whilst being protected from in-ring losses but also saved the group from falling flat before it really took off. Superstars like Xavier Woods and Alexa Bliss have also leaned into the non-physical aspects of their characters to produce memorable character work while injured.