Battle for Brand Supremacy
Clearly, this wasn’t a showcase of in-ring technicians. That said, it was a battle of two men who did really well at the style they were best at working – an athletic brawl. Both men move well for their size, and they put on a compelling match while conveying real animosity.
What was also worth noting was the absence of the stakes getting in the way. Even though the WWE shoehorned its brand split into the biggest show of the year, the "brand supremacy” angle didn’t really play a role in the match, which helps this one hold up even after the brand split became a thing of the past, at least for now.
Edited by Staff Editor