On the latest episode of Writing with Russo, the former WWE writer said he would have written Mustafa Ali as a babyface, drawing sympathy from fans thanks to his police service. However, Russo was quick to mention he would have eventually turned Mustafa Ali heel, going as far as implying he would have made the star a racist character in a surprising twist.
Russo was also critical of Ali’s recent involvement with RETRIBUTION, saying fans were not interested in him being shown as the leader of a pack of “monsters”.
Here’s what Vince Russo had to say on Mustafa Ali’s character:
Vince Russo served as Head Writer for WWE from 1997 to 1999 before leaving to join World Championship Wrestling.
Vince Russo on WWE’s financial affairs influencing storylines
Vince Russo also pointed out how WWE’s creative may be suffering due to a lack of inspiration, stemming from the company’s financial success.
WWE’s recent deal with Peacock is reportedly worth over one billion dollars.
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