The product has been good but the elephant in the room is 100% this issue.
The person who highlighted that Melo was the only black man in the rumble, yet the first out, is 100% on the money. It's fine that Melo doesn't win, but an empathetic and in-tune white person would prioritize and consider the reality that the black male fanbase likes Melo and wants to see him featured.
The fact that isn't clicking is flatly disturbing. Biance Belair is perfection. She's my favorite wrestler ever alongside The Rock and CM Punk, but she's a black WOMAN. A black woman's prominence can't cover the lack of black men flourishing, and she herself has been in this tag team situation for way too long (though I do believe a big payoff is coming via her heel turn when Jade comes back.)
Trick is on NXT, a developmental show. As is Oba. As is Jaida. And Kaylani and all the rest. Developmental having all that black talent is also wonderful, but not only does it not substitute for a lack of black male prominence on the main roster, but it also raises MAJOR concerns for black fans, because what will happen to said stars when they are called up and transition from being in HBK's hands to Triple H's?
It's very disturbing. Really starting to bother me. This cac is better than Vince in terms of producing an enjoyable product in every way, but it's a REALLY BAD LOOK when Vince is seen as less color-struck than you are.