The WWE's Fate for Dean Ambrose: Making Him Look Like a Joke?
There is a prevailing question on whether or not WWE would try to make Dean Ambrose look like a joke as he prepares for his exit. Some might argue that even if WWE decides to punish Ambrose for any past actions, why would it matter to him?
Dean Ambrose's Contract and His Decision to Leave
His disdain for the content he has been forced to do in recent years has led to his decision to leave the company. This departure is not influenced by any potential punishment from WWE, as he is just waiting out his contract, as evidenced by his tweets and public statements. It's important to note that he has always hated the “hokey shit” he has been made to do”.
Will WWE attempt to make him look like a joke during his final days? If we look at the trends of the past, it seems that they have already used such tactics over the past three years. Making a wrestler appear unkosher or a laughingstock is a common practice in professional wrestling. It serves both as a form of punishment for past deeds and as a means to burgeon new talent within the company.
Wrestling Industry Practices and WWE's Approach
It is a well-established theme in the wrestling industry, particularly in WWE, that leaving wrestlers often get either “buried” or losses to establish new talent. The handling of this situation is determined by the relationship between the wrestler and the company. If their relationship is poor, they may be forced to look bad and be buried on the way out. Conversely, if the split is more amicable, they might still lose but be allowed to leave with a “loser leaves the WWE” type match, as a gesture of hope for the possibility of their return.
Given the recent statements from AEW sources, rumors are circulating that they are recruiting talent from other companies rather than stealing names from WWE. While it is possible that a big name like AJ could get poached, AEW has explicitly stated that their primary goal is to acquire talent from independent promotions, rather than poaching WWE talent.
The Impact of Dean Ambrose on WWE and WWE's Choices
Many believe that the actions around Dean Ambrose's departure are merely a work and that he is not going to any other company, particularly WWE's roster. However, for someone who has received almost no ring time and has no future within WWE, the decision to leave might be inevitable.
Wrestling management would need to carefully weigh their options, considering both the entertainment factor and the potential long-term impact of their decisions. On one hand, they might choose to make him look like a joke to emphasize their point or to establish new talent. On the other hand, given Ambrose's significant contribution to WWE's entertainment value and his ability to draw fans, they might choose to show appreciation for his hard work and possibly even consider a possible return in the future.
Whatever the choice, it's clear that Dean Ambrose's departure represents a significant shift for WWE, and the company's actions in the coming months will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.