1) The Upcoming Plans For Elias
According to a report from Inside The Ropes, WWE views Elias as one of the top stars on Monday Night RAW. Elias will be receiving a push on the red brand over the next several months.
Here is what the site wrote about his future:
Sources tell Inside the Ropes that WWE management views the man known as ‘The Drifter’ as, contrary to his moniker, a staple of the red brand going forward – and one of the show’s top stars. Furthermore, we’re told that Elias being drafted to the red brand was a “no-brainer” – both for the performer’s benefit and the benefit of the show.
The site also says that the reason why Elias was moved to RAW is because of the extra hour that the show has (over Smackdown). This will allow Elias to fill up more screen time with his performances. Here is what the site wrote:
As seen on this week’s show, Elias’ segment was allotted a good chunk of time – and almost certainly financial budget – with session musicians and pyro accompanying the performance. That “time” is a big reason for the former NXT star’s shift to RAW. We’re told WWE management has immense confidence in Elias, as a performer, to be able to fill any time allocation and deliver an entertaining performance.
My Take:
- I think that fans will get burned out by a weekly concert from Elias. While saying that, I am sure that they can figure out some fun segments mixed in for him on a weekly basis.
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