BTW I agree the build to this PPV has been fukking atrocious. Christian vs Jungle Boy is the only match that has a long term build and it hasn't even been announced yet.
The Trios Title tournament was a last minute call (they were probably waiting for Kenny to get the final OK) and it took away the chance of another FTR vs Young Bucks match that would've been much bigger than a Trios Finals (could've saved that for Grand Slam in NY).
There's not a lot that could've been done for Punk and Kenny because they were going to be last minute calls anyway so just having them at the PPV is a plus. But the angles that could've supported those returns for a "big show feel" have been either focused on the TV episodes (JSA vs BCC, Darby/Brody, Swerve/Lee) or almost non existent.
We could get Jericho vs Danielson (or a tag match involving them) or Eddie/Sammy, which would have more long term history but to be honest neither match feels like something that was meant to end or at least feel special enough for PPV only, and that's what your biggest show should have most than any other card of the year.
I mean, Hobbs turning on Starks has been the best angle they've done in months and All Out should have a "chapter 1" match for them, but they've been floundering on TV with bullshyt filler ever since the fire segment that started it all.
So basically you saying they giving us a glorified trailer for the PPV main event?
It's what makes the most sense to me. I know WWE and WCW ruined the concept of a non-finish TV match that bleeds into a PPV match. But let's not act like it can't work or that it isn't smart if done right.
We got 7 turns last Dynamite, shyt wouldn't surprise me one bit
True, Adderall Man has been too much on a Vince Russo "we gotta get ratings!" booking and is throwing shyt at the wall to what sticks. But I have a hard time picturing Punk and Mox accepting a triple threat with little to no build for their biggest PPV of the year.
Again, I could be wrong and we might get Page involved to "spice things up" but man, if that's the case then someone take the book out of TK's hands...