Askana has a periphery role with her relationship with Antonio Cesaro. She is not the centerpiece of the division, always getting the better treatment around the Diva's Championship in comparison to the other women. And she is definitely not a credible jobber. She is not being used to put over other women if feuds. She is a periphery diva, and yet, they are not pushing her hard. Why is that worth mentioning? Because it shows that a woman in a periphery role may still not be getting the major focus to be a major star. Askana can be use in romance angles like this until the end of her career. When you look back to think about how the WWE used her, she would be classified as a periphery diva. Her becoming a very over diva, however, will rest mostly on what she does in this position. If they give Antonio Cesaro a better push right now, Askana would be along for the ride. That will help her.
Thinking about this couple made me think about Victoria and Stevie Richards. After Victoria lost her first Women's Championship, she still got featured now and then through her angle with Stevie Richards. Was Stevie Richards being pushed hard during this time? Midcarder, at best. You can say the same thing for Antonio Cesaro. Even though Victoria did turn face during her relationship with Stevie, she never got the storyline focus and rubs as someone like Lita got multiple times in her career. And after the relationship with Stevie did end, Victoria got lost in the shuffle even easier.
Point is, Askana and Antonio have potential to be mutually beneficial to each other. You can even compare them to Maria and Santino. Giving Maria chances to showcase character is one of the things that helped her get over. Making Santino a comedy character helped things. If they give Antonio and Askana more segment time and storyline development, Askana could get over well, and without the major attention AJ has gotten. Considering Askana probably won't be elevated to being the centerpiece or used as a credible jobber anytime soon, they might as well do more with her. Might as well make more diva stars during this dark age the division is currently in.
In an unrelated note. I came across the dirtsheet explanation for why Kharma was released. Weight issues and being difficult to work with. History is repeating itself. Same kind of crap they said with Mickie James. It really needs to stop. It was obvious even before she officially debuted that she was going to have limited options. When you get down to it, it was either periphery or release. They would not let her be centerpiece and using her as a jobber her entire career would be a waste and senseless, especially after you debut her by having her destroy your eye-candy divas. Just leave the matter alone.
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