After reading the horrible treatment of TNA Impact again for this week's spoilers, it suddenly occurred to me of a distinct possibility of why Russo writes this junk. He's obviously not interested at all in the wrestling aspect as he's shown zero respect for it as a sport. His entire intention is selfish and I believe he intends to attempt to utilize pro-wrestling TV as a stepping stone for other potential writing projects.
Russo obviously is an awful writer, but in some ways he tries to make it painfully overt that he's attempting to utilize some simple writing formulas. Like "developing" characters on screen and occasionally giving them "reasons" for being. For instance, linking Abyss to James Mitchell through parenting. Or adding the "dimension" of character to why Tracy Brooks would become a valet for Robert Roode.
Pro-wrestling is one of those formats that really does not need character depth or large amounts of explanation. It's something that needs to avoid the stigma of being scripted or fake. Heck, the headline on Yahoo even labeled Brock Lesnar as a "fake wrestler" for his upcoming UFC bout. Isn't that quite a stigma? You're marketed by the fact that you have no legitimate ability, not the fact that you have great athletic prowess.
Despite these stigmas, someone like Russo chooses to hurt the credibility of wrestling. It's very counter intuitive in nature, but again I think he's just using it for an easy paycheck and will attempt to break into other avenues of TV if his programming ever becomes successful or if the company folds. It's a shame he cares so little for the business, but it's even sadder than TNA does not have the scrotum power to kick him out once and for all.
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