Vince McMahon‘s preference for bigger wrestlers in WWE is still prevalent, even though he is no longer involved with WWE’s creative.
Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio noted that while smaller wrestlers on NXT have been successful, they would likely face challenges if they were to move up to Raw or SmackDown. Specifically, Meltzer mentioned Tyler Bate and Noam Dar as wrestlers who might struggle on the main roster due to their smaller size. However, he also highlighted Ilja Dragunov as someone who would thrive despite his stature.
But the other thing too is again the size like guys that size. Not that they never get over or not get a chance. But it’s much easier if you’re shorter to be a star in NXT than it is on Raw or Smackdown. Even with Vince gone, because you still have the situation where you’re in there with a lot of bigger guys. I think that Dragunov is so fantastic, he’ll overcome it, although I’ve been wrong on people on that one too.
I think that it probably would happen and he’s the same way in the sense that Hayes is ready, you can do the talk. He’s got charisma. Obviously, Tyler Bate is ready, but at the same time, I don’t think Tyler Bate can ever get a big push on the main roster. Noam Dar, the same maybe someday, who knows?
In addition, Meltzer discussed the potential push of Bron Breakker in WWE. Meltzer believes that Breakker’s size, physique, and athleticism make him a prime candidate for WWE to push. This aligns with Vince McMahon’s historically favoured type of wrestler.
Bron is one of those guys who they will push. He’s got the size, he’s got the body, he’s got the great, great athletic ability,
Furthermore, Meltzer touched upon Dragon Lee‘s recent move to WWE’s main roster. Initially, it was uncertain whether Lee would succeed in the transition, but it appears that he is doing well.
Dragon Lee obviously was touch and go and I know that Dragon Lee was hoping by April next year that he would be on the main roster and obviously he beat that by about six months basically. So he’s full-time doing well so we’re seeing more of that migration.
Does Vince McMahon Still Run WWE?
Vince McMahon is no longer running WWE from a creative standpoint and that torch was passed to Triple H when the Endeavor merger was completed. However, Vince McMahon is still the Executive Chairman of TKO Group Holdings, the media conglomerate that owns WWE.
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