WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson expressed his disapproval of the abundance of championships in modern professional wrestling.
In a recent episode of his “ARN” podcast, Anderson highlighted the oversaturation of title scenes in both AEW and WWE, emphasising how this has diminished the prestige of once-revered titles, such as the WWE Intercontinental title.
Anderson’s criticism stemmed from the belief that the Intercontinental title, historically a significant championship, has lost much of its allure due to the proliferation of titles. He pointed out that the talent who held the Intercontinental title in the past played a pivotal role in elevating its status, making it a coveted prize.
You know, the Intercontinental title with WWE is a huge, huge championship because the talent that has held it has made it that way, they’ve made it a big deal.
Reflecting on the US Championship in Jim Crockett Promotion, Anderson underscored its previous role as an indicator for the number one contender for the World Heavyweight title, indicating the value of having only a few meaningful championships.
For a period of time, that was the guy next in line to get a shot at the World Heavyweight title.
Furthermore, Anderson compared the television approach of WWE and Jim Crockett Promotion in 1985, noting that the latter adopted a more competitive style, showcasing top-tier matchups. In contrast, he critiqued WWE’s approach as a platform to elevate specific individuals in segments, resulting in a diluted significance of the titles.
You got a lot of top guys against top guys. With Vince, it was a platform for just whoever was getting enhanced in that segment, that’s who got enhanced in that segment.
Anderson advocated for a more streamlined approach, suggesting that three championships of substantial significance would suffice for television.
So, if you have just maybe three championships that really matter and on the TV.
Which WWE Hall Of Famer Did Arn Anderson Say Is “Double Tough?”
Arn Anderson said that WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan was a tough individual when he first met him when working for Bill Watts. Anderson also pointed out Duggan’s lack of evolution in his wrestling style noting that when he transitioned from being a heel to a babyface he didn’t change his moveset.
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