Ambrose beats Jericho
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This feud has a tremendous potential if booked correct. Ambrose and Jericho are two of the best superstars WWE has to offer and WWE has to make sure that both of them are not damaged by the feud. Ambrose’s credibility has taken a hit after a disappointing performance against Lesnar when this feud began.
So naturally, the booking should end with Ambrose looking more stronger than ever. Jericho is known for putting over younger superstars, and WWE should not make it that obvious that he is putting over Ambrose (even though it is what he is doing.) So WWE had a potential blockbuster feud in its hand only if booked correctly.
The rivalry needed some heat and the feud was lacking that when it went into Payback. That made this match one of the forgettable matches of the night. WWE should have given them more time to work out a great match. The match was good, but not great considering the time given to work with. It was all Jericho and very little Ambrose.
Ambrose surviving Jericho’s onslaught was a good decision as Ambrose desperately needed it. And by booking Ambrose to win WWE has ensured that the feud carries on to the next level. This slow burn approach is good, but the problem here is that Ambrose has not come off any better than he was before. The feud, like the match, is all Jericho. And for God’s sake, Ambrose is a lunatic and let’s hope he shows that side more often than not.
On a side note, inserting Ambrose Asylum and humiliating Jericho by taking his show off is a good plus.
Verdict: 3/5
