10 bad bookings at WWE Backlash 2018
WWE Backlash was a mixed pay-per-view for the viewers and critics. The opening match between The Miz and Seth Rollins made us believe that this was going to be an enthralling PPV. Alas, the follow-up matches shattered it.
Surely, there were many other positives to pick up from the show. The musical interlude between Elias, The New Day, Bobby Roode and others proved to be more than just a filler. Moreover, Nia Jax's successful title defense established her as a more dominating and determined champion.
However, the show could have been better if some bookings were ameliorated. Here are ten bad bookings at WWE Backlash.
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#10 No significance of Pre-show match
The Cruiserweight and Tag Team Championships weren't defended on the show. As a result, the storyline surrounding those weren't moved forward. However, WWE decided to give the storyline circumscribing Bayley and Sasha Banks a chance.
Bayley and Ruby Riott faced each other while the rest of Riott Squad members were in the ringside. Where was Sasha Banks? Well, she was watching the match backstage on an LED screen.
Now, this was a very confusing booking from WWE. It would have been better if this match took place on Raw. Why waste the pre-show for this? The fans would have been more geared up if the Cruiserweights showed up, or a Battle Royale took place.