WWE Elimination Chamber and Fastlane PPVs coming up discourage the need for long and drawn out WrestleMania angles. KOP examines the approach.  Plus, Elias and Randy Orton are positioned for pushes, talent development and the Performance Center are missing its mark.  Also, a preview of Ring of Honor's 16th Anniversary and why 2018 is a make or break year for Impact Wrestling.  Please support the Wrestling is Real Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, Kingofpodcasts.com/Amazon Subscribe to the WWE Network through our special link Check out the WWE Shop through our special link  Buy WWE Live Show Tickets through our link at SeatGeek Shop Thousands of Officially Licensed TV and Movie Costumes, Shirts, and more at TVOnlineStore