In the past wrestling was only about the action that that went down in the ring, but now backstage vignettes and in-ring promos (that is, when a wrestler is in the ring trash talking another wrestler on the mic) are what contribute the most time in any given weekly telecast. Sometimes this can get overwhelming when you just wanna see some wrestling, but for the most part this adds comedy and drama transforming it from sports to entertainment.Storylines are necessary because there needs to be a reason for those two guys (or girls) to be wrestling each other--a rivalry that can only be solved by getting into the ring. Wrestling storylines can definitely go from one extreme to another and although they can get predictable, they are still entertaining if done properly.
Promos and vignettes are used create build up for a match. They make you want to follow the story until it finally ends with the big match up. I think that showing the step by step build up is what makes a rivalry effective. Seeing the depth of the rivalry through dialogue helps establish the point of the feud itself. Also, since not all matches are considered good, it's also nice to have a great promo in between the mediocrity. The best promos are humourous, yet serious. There are certain points that need to be made which coincide directly with the feud , but sometimes statements are made that are so outlandish that they are laugh-out-loud funny. Seriously.
Now, wrestling gimmicks are what truly make the storylines. Sadly, not every wrestler
nowadays has an actual character or gimmick. Many of them go by their real names and don't really have anything to set them apart from the rest. Those that do have a gimmick get to put on more unique matches as well as more entertaining promos. A lot of people would rather watch a match than hear a promo, but for myself, if the person has great mic skills and a good gimmick to execute them with I have no problem with promos taking over the show.--Photos once again from WWE.com
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