But that was then, this is now. Lines have been drawn. We live in an era where people often deal with failure by trying to “get” somebody.
I firmly believe this, however: Whatever goes on at WWE’s training facility, WWE knows all about. WWE knew exactly what they got when they hired DeMott, or when they hire anyone in an administrative position. WWE knew exactly what DeMott was doing, and wrote it off as “testing” the trainees. WWE micromanages to a crazy degree. Why not this?
DeMott has resigned. Where does WWE training go from here? Is it now “please,” and “mother, may I”? The trainees have certain power now.
Part of training to be a pro wrestler is going through a grind you may not like to see what kind of performer and person comes out the other side. It’s learning to take orders, because you’re not in charge. It’s seeing how bad you want it.
DeMott chose the wrong way. But what, exactly, is the right way? That’s a good question, especially now.
One thing’s for certain: Even some of WWE’s more established performers could use a bit more polish. This conversation recently took place:
Ex-wrestler No. 1: “Dean Ambrose could be the next Terry Funk.” Ex-wrestler No. 2: “What the ***k are you talking about? He can’t even throw a punch.”
Know what? He can’t.
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