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The lastest PPV WWE had to offer wasn’t as unexpectedly great as Extreme Rules but it did deliver on some level. The main event, even though it wasn’t a classic, was quite entertaining. The biggest takeaway maybe the tag team division scene though,as they had arguably the best match of the night. There were things that dwindled in comparison to the hype that preceded them but there were also things that looked quite promising despite the relatively low hype that surrounded them.
Here are the 5 promising developments from the 2015 edition of Payback-
1.The Shield still lives
Here’s one thing that WWE can rest assured about. It’s the fact that whenever and wherever WWE decides to do a Shield reunion, it’ll be a mammoth success. The three reunited for just a brief passing moment to triple powerbomb Randy Orton through the announcers table. Despite Kane’s dragged along sequence in the storyline, the biggest moment of this match was the chemistry between these three ‘brothers’. Seth Rollins won with a pedigree. Right now, consciously or unconsciously, the curb-stomp has become a myth but if and ever Rollins gets to execute it again, he’ll get a great reaction for it.
2..The New Heels
New Day hasn’t exactly been a recipe of success. At first sight, you wouldn’t have given them that much of a chance. But ever since the stable has turned heel, it’s found some unprecedented momentum. Their characters are beginning to stand out. Woods being on the mic during their matches is a nice little added touch. It was especially well done when he uttered,”We are well aware” after the crowd started chanting ‘This is Awesome’ at the well worked match in front of them.
Their heel traits have been a revelation and this may finally be the newest breakthrough in a revitalizing tag team division scene.
3.Finally, some chemistry
The one glaring missing element in Ryback’s career so far has been a lack of in-ring chemistry with his opponents. So many combinations have been tried and tested but failed. Ryback surely has something that makes him stand out. His promos, his tweets, his entire persona is something that despite so many gimmick shortcomings have stood out somehow. But that apt in ring opponent has eluded him for so long.
Until now.
Bray Wyatt came along and the two delivered quite a memorable match. The only thing missing this time around was a proper storyline.
4.The Intensity
Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus delivered another memorable match since Sheamus returned with his new look. The most indelible moment of the match that delivered quite a dominating final touch was Ziggler’s bloody forehead.
The Kiss My Arse stipulation at Extreme Rules was an odd choice. Ziggler got his revenge for that in the middle of this match but despite all of that, this match was quite a serious affair. The intensity was what made the match worth watching for a second time.
The chemistry between these two has not waned yet and that’s a great thing going forward.
5.The Womens Match
All four women in this tag team bout did well with what they were supposed to do. The writing seems a bit uninspiring at this point. This may seem like a pointless match but having the heels win against a team that has the Divas Champion means that this result has consequences. Hopefully, this marks Naomi’s entrance into the championship picture once and for all.
This, so far, has been a good build up for Naomi’s new character, a role in which she is thriving.
