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April was a packed month for WWE. Not only was WrestleMania an action-packed affair, The Greatest Royal Rumble took the company to uncharted territory. And then, May was upon us. Somehow, it has just seemed like a rather underwhelming month.
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Sure, Backlash did kick-start this month off. Somehow, the pay-per-view was not really the follow-up that WWE needed after the month of April. The Money in the Bank build has also seemed a tad tepid thus far.
In this article, I shall try to pick out 5 things that WWE surprised us with this month. Ultimately, not all the surprises were nearly as pleasant as I wanted them to be.
That said, here's a list of surprises that took WWE by storm in May (well, kinda).
#5 Meet Bobby Lashley's sisters
Remember just how much hype Bobby Lashley came in with? We simply couldn't wait for him to lock horns with Brock Lesnar and partake in the dream match that fans have wanted forever. Last month, he was part of a segment that completely took away all the momentum he once had. And then some.
Lashley sat down for an interview where he spoke about his three sisters and relived moments from his younger days. This led to Sami Zayn inviting three men dressed as his sisters on RAW. This was one of the most cringe-worthy moments in WWE history.
Gone is the MMA fighter we wanted and in his place now stands the most miscast character in recent memory. This was certainly a surprising moment if not necessarily a pleasant one.
#4 A very premature title shot?
Ronda Rousey had a fantastic showing at WrestleMania. She's been far more frequently seen on RAW than her MMA cohort, Brock Lesnar. She's even been a part of some Live Events and by all accounts, she was great in those matches. Yet, when it was announced that she was the Number 1 contender for the RAW Women's Championship, the IWC vehemently protested.
The match was made official at the NBC Upfronts. Nia Jax will defend her RAW Women's Championship against Ronda Rousey at Money in the Bank. Not only will it be Rousey's first televised singles match but also her first title shot.
Since then, Nia Jax has shown some heel tendencies and to the horror of many who bought into her as a babyface, some bullying tendencies as well. It remains to be seen if WWE will put the strap on Rousey or if they will book a disqualification finish to make Rousey look strong while keeping the belt on Nia Jax.
#3 Old Authority storyline rehashed?
Stephanie McMahon made an unexpected return to television, to oversee the contract signing between Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax. When she returned, she had an odd interaction with Roman Reigns. It was almost a rehash of the old Authority vs. Roman Reigns storyline that we've all grown to hate.
Reigns has been referring to Brock Lesnar as 'Vince's Boy' making us wonder if there are another Reigns vs. The Authority clash in store for us. If so, I dread the months to follow.
#2 Money in the Bank Qualifier cancelled
Jeff Hardy lost to The Miz during his Money in the Bank qualifier match. Daniel Bryan lost to Rusev in much the same manner. And yet, both men got another chance to qualify for the said event. This is because Big Cass was written off with a kayfabe injury.
Big Cass and Samoa Joe were supposed to clash and determine the final spot at Money in the Bank. The match had to be cancelled because of Big Cass' supposed injury. Only Cass was back at full health the very next week.
I suppose some mysteries will always remain. And that leaves us with the final surprise from last month.
#1 From the ashes of the Miztourage
After The Miz separated from Dallas and Axel everyone feared the worst. Sure, the two men are very talented but could they succeed without the A-Lister? Not only have they managed to get themselves over, it seems like WWE wants to give them opportunities too. The B-Team has been the biggest surprise in all of May.
The two men have incredible comic timing and are solid in the ring. They are both legacy superstars. Wrestling runs in their blood.
And therefore, I do hope that they do capitalize on the push that they are being given. Everyone's rooting for the two men to succeed and thrive.
What was your favourite surprise from WWE in May?
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