Shawn Michaels returns, Jinder Mahal vs. Big Cass:
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Result: Big Cass pins Jinder Mahal.
Grade: 5/10
This was a lacklustre use of Michaels, who should’ve done something more significant than putting over the worst feud on the show. While it was nice to see him talk about the Rumble and his upcoming movie, nothing stood out here. The match was mediocre as well, with Cass picking up the predictable win.
It was great to see HBK hit Sweet Chin Music, but that was just to get a pop from the crowd. None of the four men involved in the feud (Cass, Enzo, Rusev and Mahal) benefit from bookings like this, with lackluster segments and matches continuing every week.
Overall, a poor use of Michaels, and a dumb continuation of an awful feud that needs to end immediately. One positive here was Michaels’ post-show interview. He alluded to an appearance at the Royal Rumble, check it out:
