On a recent edition of his “Wrestling With Freddie” podcast, former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. critiqued AEW for not providing Kris Statlander with a proper character or storyline during her TBS Title reign.
Prinze said, “She’s a really good wrestler. She just hasn’t had any sort of character or gimmick at all. No story, nothing … ‘Just go out there and defend the championship, and then we’ll do it again next week.’ And that’s a disservice to her — all wrestlers deserve a character, and when those characters do well, they deserve a story or multiple stories. That’s what longevity is all about.”
At AEW Full Gear 2023, Statlander lost the TBS Championship to Julia Hart in a Triple Threat Match after the House of Black member pinned Skye Blue to win the title.
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Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. recently criticized All Elite Wrestling (AEW) for not providing Kris Statlander with a proper character or storyline during her reign as the TBS Champion. Prinze expressed his disappointment on his podcast, “Wrestling With Freddie,” stating that Statlander is a talented wrestler but has been given no character or gimmick to work with.
According to Prinze, Statlander has been instructed to simply go out and defend the championship without any meaningful storylines or character development. He believes that this approach is a disservice to her and all wrestlers, as they deserve to have well-defined characters and engaging storylines. Prinze emphasized that longevity in the wrestling industry is built on the foundation of compelling characters and storylines.
At AEW Full Gear 2023, Statlander lost the TBS Championship to Julia Hart in a Triple Threat Match. Hart secured the victory by pinning Skye Blue to claim the title. This loss further highlights the lack of character development and storytelling for Statlander during her championship reign.
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It is essential for wrestling promotions like AEW to prioritize character development and engaging storylines for their wrestlers. By investing in these aspects, promotions can create more compelling narratives that resonate with fans and contribute to the long-term success of their talent.