Triple H needs to better leverage the Black talent on main roster WWE

As a lifelong fan of WWE and someone who has been following the industry for decades, I can’t help but feel a sense of disappointment when it comes to the current state of Black representation on the main roster. Having witnessed the evolution of wrestling from its humble beginnings to the global phenomenon it is today, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that diverse storylines and characters can have on fans.

As a long-time fan of WWE, I’ve noticed a significant change in the quality of main roster programming, and I believe that this shift can be attributed to the influence of Triple H. Over the years, I’ve attended countless live events, watched countless hours of wrestling, and followed the careers of many superstars, so I feel confident in my ability to assess the current state of WWE booking.

As a longtime fan of WWE and someone who has followed the wrestling world for many years, I decided to take a closer look at the representation of Black performers in one of their flagship shows: WWE Raw and SmackDown. To do this, I meticulously reviewed all 2024 episodes from January 1st to July 31st. In my analysis, I divided the data into four key categories: the number of matches on each show, the total number of performers involved (including in-ring talent and managers like Paul Heyman), the number of Black performers, and the number of Black performers who appeared as main event stars (the final match of the night).

Through July 31, Black talent makes up 15 percent (103 of 687) of the in-ring performers on WWE Raw and 20 percent (101 of 495) of the in-ring performers on WWE SmackDown. WWE Raw has had 31 shows to this point in 2024, with Black talent appearing in the main event 8 times. SmackDown has had 30 shows through the same point with 13 Black performers in the main event.

Analyzing the data and general response towards the show, it’s not surprising that fans might express concern about the representation of Black performers in WWE. For instance, during WWE SummerSlam, out of 14 in-ring performers across 7 matches, there was only one Black individual, Nia Jax. In a previous event, Money in the Bank, only three Black performers were featured: Naomi, Zoey Stark, and Carmelo Hayes.

Instead, consider how watching WWE NXT each week might spark some worry, given its rich and varied cast, featuring both male and female performers.

The criticism comes back to Triple H, as he leads the creative direction for all things main roster. In the last few weeks, news of Bobby Lashley’s contract status and MVP’s plan to leave WWE created discourse on not only how WWE was leveraging those two stars and the Hurt Business, but Black performers overall on today’s show. Nia Jax picked up the WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam and she’s the only Black champion on the main roster at this time. The picture seems even more dire for the men on the roster.

As a passionate fan, I’ve noticed some heated responses to the narrative unfolding between Gunther and Damian Priest. The shift towards a “class” conflict has stirred up quite a stir, reminding me eerily of the contentious storyline between Booker T and Triple H that left a bitter aftertaste among Black fans for years.

WWE boasts an impressive lineup of top-tier entertainers and wrestlers from around the globe, many of whom are African Americans. Fans are keeping a keen watch on how this roster is utilized during Monday and Friday shows. Currently, Triple H seems to be underperforming in showcasing the exceptional Black talent within the company.

2024-08-05 15:15

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