Best and Worst of WWE Backlash 2017

#1 Best/Worst: Taking a huge chance

The WWE product has become stale and predictable, and therefore shocking outcomes are always welcome indeed. However, we wonder if this was the right call, from a long-term perspective.

It is clear what WWE is trying to achieve. Jinder Mahal has been elevated to cater to the Indian market so that he becomes a ‘dual’ figure – a babyface in India and a heel everywhere else. His ascent to the top was sudden and without precedent.

However, his microphone skills are average at best and his work inside the ring is lacking in several departments, from a main event perspective. While Mahal is a welcome change as champion, from Randy Orton’s awful reign, we wonder if he can rise to the challenge and carry the mantle of the company.

Now you know why we can’t slot this title change, as either ‘best’ or 'worst’.

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Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!

In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.

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Before joining Sportskeeda, Dasgupta was a comedy writer for Star TV, where he scripted lines for the iconic Lola Kutty property, in addition to hit TV shows like Axe Ur Ex & UR Fired. He was also a columnist for Rolling Stone India.

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