Triple H Urged to Revamp Johnny Gargano's Struggling Character on SmackDown

Triple H and the WWE creative team have been under fire for their handling of Johnny Gargano's character on SmackDown. The wrestler has been stuck in a rut for six months, with his storyline neither logical nor entertaining.

What happened?

Gargano's character has been plagued by a depression storyline, with him lying down like a plank in various areas backstage. This angle was a collaborative effort between Gargano and the WWE creative team, who thought it would be humorous to show him depressed after multiple losses and the departure of his tag team partner, Tommaso Ciampa.

Why it matters for Triple H

As the head of the WWE creative team, Triple H bears the responsibility for the stagnation of Gargano's character. The pressure is mounting for him to revamp the storyline and give Gargano a new direction.

What comes next?

CM Punk's recent pep talk to Gargano and his wife, Candice LeRae, on SmackDown has offered a glimmer of hope for change. Punk's statement, in which he told the pair to "get off their backs and do something," has been seen as a call to action for the creative team to revamp Gargano's character.

Gargano's social media planking crossovers have only added to the disaster of his storyline. His character has been reduced to a motionless prop, with people like Sami Zayn talking to him instead of engaging in meaningful storylines.

The current depression storyline has lost its novelty, unable to get fans laughing even when Gargano tries to be humorous. His recent social media post, in which he lied face down on a treadmill, was a desperate attempt to revive the storyline.

One can only hope that CM Punk's statement will be the catalyst for change in Gargano's character. The WWE creative team needs to take a fresh approach and give Gargano a new direction.

Gargano's last match on SmackDown was a few months ago, in which he was squashed by Oba Femi in a matter of seconds. This was a clear indication that his character was in need of a revamp.

The pressure is mounting for Triple H and the WWE creative team to take action and give Gargano a new direction. The fans are waiting with bated breath to see what will happen next.

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