The GM's Assistant: Eve Torres

The WWE can call Eve's role whatever they want, but she is pretty much the assistant to the GM, John Laurinaitis. Many women have had this kind of role before, with various degrees of power. Even a few guys have been in this position. There have been heels and faces who have taken on similar versions of this role. For a diva, like Eve, having this role puts you in the periphery. Eve has not been involved in the major diva division feuds and storylines for over a month now.

How is it working out for her? So far, it seems to be working out fine. Just looking at the role she has, the things she is being written to do, this is a good way to get the fans connected to her. She was one of the heels who stood up to Big Show and humiliated him. She is also getting rubs from associating with Laurinaitis, who a lot of fans despise, and by working against other top faces, like Cena himself.

Stepping away from the role she is playing, how is Eve Torres actually doing in playing this character. There is where I see a problem. She does have a great role, which allows her to be featured weekly without even having to wrestle. She does look sexy, which would please a lot of guys. Problem is, I don't feel she is doing enough with how she plays the role. When she talks, I find her trying to be professional too much. I am not saying she should try to be as annoying as Vickie Guerrero to get cheap heat, but put more emotion into it. I think this is a character that can definitely use more emotion. Her performances are dry. If she was a serious face character feuding against a strong heel, I might understand a need for her to hold back. As it is now, she is going out there to play a heel character meant to get heat. Laurinaitis and Otunga go out there to play roles to get them hated. You already know I think Laurinaitis is doing his job fine. Otunga even seems to be putting more feeling into his effort than Eve. And all he ever does is flex and drink coffee! Point is, Eve has a gimmick, but I think she can definitely be doing more than just dressing for the part and following the script to really make herself stand out.