Gave it an 8/10 as well. Solid show, on point and right into the matter of things. Quick notes:
- Though a bit hesitant on the idea of adding all these belts, I guess there really wasn't any other way given how they did things during and after the draft so I guess eventually this will grow on me. There is no doubt that the tag team division and the women's division need a prize to eventually be fighting for so (what would the point be otherwise) so, yeah, let's see how this works out in the long run...
- Speaking of the new belts, yep, both indeed look really nice...
- Is it me or has the reaction towards Dean Ambrose kind of dropped over the past few weeks? I mean, it kind of feels like it isn't as hot as it used to be, doesn't it?
- Not exactly sure if it was a double turn but at least in Carmella's case it's a given and the absolutely correct move to turn her heel. This should give her a lot more flexibility to develop as a character for sure...
- Not that he needed it but, boy, are they making AJ look like a million bucks...
- A lot of people have jumped on the idea of Shane vs. Brock somewhere down the road but I will personally insist it's highly unlikely to happen...
- The Miz promo was certainly the highlight of the night and there's no denying that there was a lot of truth in what he said in regards to the IC belt, it's importance throughout the years and how neglected it's been lately. Recognizing it, I guess, is the first big step towards the right direction and hopefully WWE will come up with something good storylinewise in order to back it up...
- If I were to make a couple of early predictions:
a) Becky has to come out the winner of the 6 pack challenge. She just has to...
b) American Alpha seems to be the (very) obvious choice as far as who get the tag team straps however I actually wouldn't mind if Slater and Rhyno pulled it off, only to wrap up the free agent story which can only go that much longer. If it were up to me, I'd have Slater and Rhyno win the belts at Backlash and drop them almost immediately to Tyler Breeze and Fandango and then have American Alpha chase...
c) Given my note above about Dean Ambrose and the not so hot reception he's been receiving lately, I wouldn't be surprised if they give the WWE title to AJ Styles immediately. He's certainly got the momentum and the timing would not be bad at all however, again, I'd do things just a little bit differently. Case and point, I'd have Dolph Ziggler interfere, cost AJ the match (that way Dean Ambrose retains and AJ still looks strong, not hurting his momentum or anything) and then make it a triple threat at No Mercy, where AJ pins Doplh and wins the title.
