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WWE creates compelling television week in and out for its fans, and that leads to stories making waves through the WWE Universe while some sound dead from the get-go. WrestleMania week is always hectic because there is a lot going for the biggest wrestling juggernaut, but it is the amazing work by the team that keeps the shows running.
While the team should be lauded for their efforts, the fact that storylines add value to the overall impact that fans will have about something. There are times when they hit the mark or miss it completely.
This week was no different, as the company showcased two of its main roster shows for the WWE Universe, and just as it happens every week, some didn't entice fans while some others sent chills down their spine.
So without further ado, let's take a look at things that did and didn't work:
#5 Didn't do right: The IIConics' match on Tuesday Night
The IIConics winning the Women's Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania came as a shock to all, but if the company plans to go ahead with them, we have to see how this plays out in time. With their recent win, the champions wanted to defend their titles against a tag team and prove that they are credible champions.
The promo didn't help anyone, and the match went down spiral as it went from bad to worse. Brooklyn Belles tried everything in their power to make the match worth the TV time but to no avail.
Paige came in as the savior and announced that she will be bringing in a tag team of her own next week, and that got the fans talking. The big question that definitely needs answering is if the team will be from NXT or Raw, or will it be something completely unexpected.
#5 Did right: Kurt Angle helping build careers
Kurt Angle has helped construct the careers of many wrestlers including John Cena, and the WWE Hall Of Famer ensured that he helps build careers during his last day inside the ring as well. It is this approach that helped Baron Corbin during the segment with the legend, and when Baron was out of the ring, the debuting Lars Sullivan came to the ring.
He took out the legend that wrestled his last match at this year's WrestleMania, and Kurt helped the debutant make his debut memorable and spike his career in the process. The wrestler is a legend in every right, as he graced the Olympics, the squared circle, and would be looking for some new role soon.
It would be nice to see him in a storyline with Lars so that the debutant can make his way to the top of the list, and in doing so create memorable moments for the WWE Universe.
#4 Didn't do right: Dana Brooke's Backstage Promo
Dana Brooke is a talented performer, but the female wrestler hasn't gotten her due during the course of her journey with the WWE during her career she has hardly been in good matches, and her promos with Ronda Rousey in the ring, or backstage haven't helped her get the attention or the opportunities she deserves.
This week's promo was no different as she didn't make any connection with the fans and truth be told it seems like she has been out of touch, or not given the required opportunities. In case she moves to a different show during next week's Superstar Shakeup or gets in a good storyline it would be a worth the wait and also provide value to her character.
A storyline with Nikki Cross or any other female wrestler that can perform well will be a boost to her, and the company should take this performer seriously.
#4 Did right: Lacey Evans' attack on Becky Lynch
Lacey Evans was just walking down the ramp and returning backstage until WrestleMania, but this week on Raw and SmackDown she launched an attack on the current dual Women's Champion Becky Lynch. The segment was unexpected and as one would have it, helped not just Lacey but also the ratings of the show as well.
Lacey was practically involved with nothing since being called up to the main roster as part of the push, but this definitely helps the performer as Becky Lynch is the most effective women's wrestler in the company right now. The attack by Lacey got the fans talking, and helped the company to a huge extent.
It would be nice to see how this storyline develops as WWE Money In The Bank comes to TV. Lacey wasn't expected a championship contender by the fans, and if she gets the same it would get the world buzzing.
#3 Didn't do right: Carmella's segment
Carmella was the winner of the Women's Battle Royal at WrestleMania, but her segment didn't work well on Tuesday Night. Her segment with R-Truth was not up to the mark, and while the next segment did make it to the list of being a good choice, this one didn't make it to the good books.
When you have a match winner at WrestleMania, you should give them a good opportunity but instead, this segment was boring, to say the least. It could have been better if Carmella took a dig at the champion or any other performer in the match, but none of this type happened, which is why this segment became unbearable.
Samoa Joe helped us, and that is why he makes it to the good books. What followed after this was wonderful, and has been discussed in the next point in absolute detail.
#3 Did right: Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe's brawl
Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe got into a brawl as the previous segment processed. Samoa Joe had a squash match for his U.S. title at WrestleMania, and while he was successful in retaining it, the champion didn't feel good about it and wanted some tough competition, and Braun Strowman shows up on the ramp.
This was a good brawl after a bad segment and definitely worthy for both the performers, as while the champion had a squash match, the Monster Among Men has been directionless for a long time. This feud will not only help Samoa Joe cement himself as a credible performer but also help Braun Strowman as he would have a worthy competitor and a title to win at the end of it all.
This is a win-win state for not just the performers but the company as a whole and should be managed properly.
#2 Didn't do right: Lars Sullivan's attack on The Hardy Boyz
The Hardy Boyz are a team to be reckoned with, and as the grand slam tag team champion who have won titles worldwide, they have made history not only in the WWE but the wrestling business as a whole. While their tag team win was great and will be discussed in detail during another section in this article, the fact that Lars Sullivan came out and interfered in the celebration of the Hardy Boyz after the match wasn't a good idea.
While Lars attacking Kurt Angle can still be understood a beat-down on the new champions not only diminishes their win, their supremacy but also their character as a whole. The company should have made Lars interfere in a singles match instead of the new champions because this adds no value to anyone, especially the debutant. We would have to see how this commences during next week and the weeks that follow.
#2 Did right: The Hardy Boyz winning the Smackdown Tag Team Championship
The Usos are the most loved team in the WWE, especially on SmackDown and have taken the tag team division to new heights during their feud with The New Day. The two teams that fought on the episode of SmackDown after WrestleMania was the reigning, defending champions while The Hardy Boyz were planning to get their hands on the coveted tag team titles.
It seems like The Usos will be making a switch to Monday Nights to make the Raw tag team division wonderful, and with that in mind, as well as their amazing promos and in-ring performance this was the best decision for the business.
With their amazing skills, we can be sure that the team will perform to their limit and bring out the best from their competitors. Superstar Shake-Up next week will be a good thing if this move becomes a reality.
#1 Didn't do right: Shane McMahon's promo
Shane McMahon is a master at playing a babyface or a heel, and that is why when he came down the ramp to the ring, he ensured that the promo worked wonders. It definitely looked like that until he called the announcer and started behaving like a bully. While this segment was supposed to generate heat and an entry from a babyface like The Miz in such a scenario would have been a good idea, the company missed it.
The Miz was nowhere to be found, and this wasn't the only concern with this promo as Shane's accolade of being 'The Best In The World' was received with a CM Punk chant. The member of the McMahon clan quickly answered this and fixed the concern for self. While this issue was resolved, and Shane repaired the concern he created, the promo didn't reach its true height due to no interference from a babyface.
#1 Did right: Elias - The Undertaker Promo
There wouldn't be many performers that can cut the same promo every week and still make it entertaining unless it is Elias. The Guitar playing superstar has been interrupted on multiple occasions including WrestleMania, and on Monday Night he put out a warning to people. The warning stated, 'Anyone who interrupts me now will be a Deadman.'
Little did Elias expect that The Deadman, The Phenom, The Undertaker wouldn't take his words kindly and decide to pay him a surprise visit. The reaction from the fans and Elias himself set the tone for an amazing promo, and this followed by a boot to the face, a chokeslam and a Tombstone Piledriver ensured that not only did the story see another day but also entertain fans in the process. It definitely requires skill to sell out a promo, and Elias is a master at that.
