Absolutely. It’s all about context. If the humor comes from the players being allowed to exasperate the by-the-numbers local lord or constable, then that’s fantastic in its own right. That’s a great guidepost when considering the overall injection of humor into a scene or game. Whenever you can take the character silliness and play it straight “in-world” then you should get a much greater level of engagement.

I think it’s also important to consider the “straight man” in both the WWE and RPG context. The Usos were the exact right kind of super-serious villains who would be briefly flustered by Breezango’s antics, but ultimately empowered by their rage. (Like when they broke the mop.) That dynamic made for a great story. However, a comedy match between Breezango and the New Day would turn into a tired display of oneupsmanship, and a comedy match where Breezango were the favorites would come off as bullying.

When injecting comedy into your RPG, it’s important to consider whether your players (and their characters) would make effective “straight” foils. If your PCs are generally self-serious people like Raistlin or Flint, then injecting a good Tasslehoff or Fizban equivalent is going to create all sorts of comedic potential. (And hopefully in such a way that the players will get involved and engaged with the comedy, rather than just being passive targets. Think of “straight foils” like Squidward or Ren Hoek, who generate laughs from their exasperated reactions to the antics of Spongebob and Stimpy, respectively.)

On the other hand, if you’ve already got a party full of Tasslehoffs and Fizbans, adding another is going to be redundant. In that case, it’s best to give your players an appropriate outlet to channel their silliness (preferably in a way that furthers the story you want to tell.) A Marx Brothers party is always better with a Margaret Dumont.