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Jim Cornette on Triple H Wanting WWE Fans To Not Be Critics

[HPP] Jim FanJanuary 24, 202617 min
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Triple H's Stance on Fan Criticism

  • 💡 Triple H expressed a desire for wrestling fans to "be a fan" and not a critic, comparing it to watching a movie for pure enjoyment versus analytical review.
  • 🧠 He suggested the world was "better when nobody knew" the inner workings of wrestling, implying less criticism from the audience.

Jim Cornette's Rebuttal

  • 🔥 Cornette strongly disagreed with Triple H, calling him an "imbecile" and arguing that WWE itself has exposed the "work" through shows like "WE'RE UNREAL."
  • 📜 He highlighted that 50 years ago, fans weren't critics because they were unaware of booking or the choreographed nature of wrestling.
  • ⚠️ Cornette asserts that by revealing the "inside of the business," WWE has transformed its audience into critics, with only casual fans or "two million critics" remaining.

Impact of Transparency on Fandom

  • 🎯 The speaker noted that when fans learn wrestling is "all a work" and "choreographed," they become empowered to criticize and demand changes.
  • 📈 He observed that current criticism isn't just from "smart fans" but from WWE hardcore fans reacting to issues like booking and creative decisions.

Critique of WWE Creative & Leadership

  • 💬 Cornette believes that if WWE produced better shows, fans would naturally be less critical, linking current criticism to the quality of the product.
  • 🤔 He questioned Triple H's instincts and booking prowess, suggesting he might be limited to the "Vince McMahon way" and struggles with crafting compelling long-term storylines.
  • 🚫 Cornette warned against telling fans "we listen to you," as it encourages further demands for change rather than fostering pure fandom.
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