The State Of Wrestling

I wasn't thinking of blogging about wrestling until I watched TNA Bound For Glory on Sunday night. When I started watching the PPV it began to hit me just how bad pro wrestling has gotten. Most importantly the WWE. TNA, Bound For Glory was a way better than average PPV to me.These workers worked old school and they worked their backsides off! I have increasingly become more of a TNA and ROH fan as of late.
 I believe that Vince McMahon and the WWE has ran its course, so to speak. He has a problem with making new stars and elevating them to the top of the card. John Cena has totally destroyed his body by working nonstop to try and fill arenas every night. They elevated CM Punk, but he was never given top billing over John Cena. So, the WWE is basically telling me that John Cena means more than their WWE Title and champion. However, Vince has a history of doing this. He did this in the early 90's with Hogan and Savage. I believe that Savage had the talent to carry the company, but Hogan was Vinces go to guy. Now Vince has decided that Cena is that unstoppable babyface and go to guy.
Enter Ryback! Now dont get me wrong, he is a carbon copy of Bill Goldberg. You must also understand that there is nothing new under the sun. Every gimmick is borrowed to some extent. In my personal opinion, if they dont put the strap on Ryback they are crazy! Is it too soon? Yes! He needs many more months to establish this winning streak and cement his character as a guy who can be champion. Unfortunately, WWE has backed themselves in a corner by placing Ryback in a huge match very early against the champion! If they are truly wanting to build towards the future, they have to bite the bullet and put the belt on Ryback. If you dont, you destroy the momentum he has and his legitimacy.
Now, back to TNA... WHAT A PPV!!!! Every worker, from top to bottom of that card, worked hard for those fans Sunday night. TNA has a deep, talented roster. I still do not understand how they havent broken through and blown up bigger than they are. I guess in 2012, we expect things to happen overnight because we all lack patients. I believe if they keep putting on shows like Sunday night, they will finally start making headway in making more people watch their programming.
In closing... Remember, there are wrestling alternatives to the WWE! Please support these groups. Support your local Indy promotions as well. The State of Wrestling depends on it!