WWE has already taken a considerable amount of heat for not doing a tribute to 2006 Hall of Fame inductee "Sensational" Sherri Martel, opting instead to post a graphic on the screen nearly 90 minutes into both Raw & Smackdown, and not at all during ECW. This is the worst part of the "Death of Mr. McMahon" angle that began nearly 2 weeks ago. By going ahead with the storyline, the WWE is expecting its fans to accept a total disconnect from real-world issues, since they've put themselves in a position where they can't address those issues, including Sherri's death, without compromising the storyline.

In his defense, Vince McMahon had no way of knowing what was going to happen in regards to Sherri, who passed away 8 days ago in her mother's home in Alabama, 4 days after the angle began. He couldn't begin to guess that something like that might happen. He had decided to write himself off television, this time retiring his "Mr. McMahon" persona after 10 years in the most dramatic way he could think of, even though in some respects it wasn't the right move.

The least he could've done in this situation was go ahead and do a video tribute to Sherri, and have an active diva, say for example either Mickie James or Melina, narrate the clip and offer her thoughts and memories. Instead, the video plays on WWE.com, backburnered because of the current McMahon angle.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Vince would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television wing for his accomplishments the last 24 years. Aided by Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper, among others, McMahon brought pro wrestling back to national television after a lengthy absence. But what to do about the ceremony when it takes place? Vince is almost certain to be there, but his cameras can't show him, right? He'd have to work the Walk of Fame committee and have to explain that due to "extenuating circumstances", he can't be shown on television, and have daughter Stephanie and/or wife Linda accept on his behalf. It's going to be covered on the usual magazine shows (i.e. Entertainment Tonight), so he really can't escape being seen, can he?

You have to understand the man's plight from a professional perspective. Killing off his character was a move made to bolster ratings for Raw, at the behest of Bonnie Hammer, head honcho at USA & Sci-Fi. So far, the ratings have gone up, but it won't last too much longer if the storyline drags the entire summer. Talk about your catch-22's. The Walk of Fame will end up being put on the online backburner as well if Vince decides he has to "remain dead" for an extended length, and he'd have to do something to protect himself in the media. Difficult to do, and it may be the straw that breaks the camel's back, if you will. A 4.2 can easily become a 2.4 at the drop of a hat, so Vince and the creative team have to tread carefully and get this right without any plot holes. They've already alienated the fans by playing the explosion to death (pardon the expression), but can't risk losing those fans altogether.

If McMahon is stuck for a solution, he might as well give his new rival, Jeff Jarrett, a call. Jarrett took himself off television late last year when his wife Jill was dealing with cancer. Jarrett put his career on hold for the sake of his wife & family. At Slammiversary last weekend, Jarrett appeared via video (replayed on Impact) and talked about how his late wife was the inspiration for him and his father launching TNA 5 years ago. After the video was shown in Orlando, the fans at the arena applauded, giving Jarrett a standing ovation. Death is not a subject to be treated lightly or even as clumsily as the WWE Creative team has the last two weeks.

The only realistic solution to the McMahon angle I can think of is to suggest that Vince survived somehow, and was blown clear of the arena by the explosion, landing in parts unknown. That, however, appears to be too complex for Raw head writer Brian Gewirtz to comprehend. The easiest solutions usually are.

Come Monday, Vince, I hope you find it in your heart to do the right thing. That's all that can be said.