I think it was one thing on the show I disagree with happening now that the initial shock wore off. I can understand that they are going to be more adult oriented and (while I doubt they will be breaking out barbed-wire hardcore matches on TNT) they will have some violence given they have Moxley, Janela, Darby Allin and Jimmy Havoc on their roster, but it is one thing which there is very little room to avoid serious serious injury. At least with this incident, it was likely Cody's idea (the guy who is one of the people in charge), but the Shawn Spears heel turn could have been done with a Chair shot to the back and a beatdown. Especially with the commentary playing up the risk... While in some ways it is good that they acknowledged the risk... It also just makes it more uncomfortable to a point where it is... too uncomfortable, especially with the growing information on the risk of it.
If they continue to do very-hardcore stuff, have it saved for big PPVs and when it makes sense (like a blood-feud or Jimmy Havoc needs something to unwind after brunch), but no unprotected chair shots to the head. Let them block with their hands at the very least or don't do them to the head at all. It's a shame because the turn on its own is interesting enough and it followed a great match with Darby Allin on a good show, and it left a black mark for people.
