That’s why he shouldn’t have showed up for fukking constable Corbin, if he breaks it out for that c*nt then he has to do it for the title.
I see it differently. Demon Balor showing up for Corbin -- a former US champion and MITB holder with clean wins over the likes of AJ Styles, Balor, Kevin Owens, etc. -- and absolutely MOLLYWHOPPING him, demonstrates that Demon Balor is that dude because there's a SIZABLE gap between the Demon and a solid midcarder in Corbin, who had been a thorn in the side of normal Balor for weeks/months. It was an effective use of the alter ego.
Isn't this his first title match since he forfeited tho?
Fair point, but he just used it last night. The Demon isn't supposed to be an every night thing. One thing I disliked about NXT Balor -- until Joe beat him in the cage -- was that The Demon showing up always telegraphed the ending. You knew who'd win. You know how many people would lose their minds if Roman went over Demon Balor tonight?
On the flip side? Honestly, I feel like the constant waffling with Roman Reigns -- who Balor has beaten before, without the paint -- carrying the ball is one thing that hurt the character. If that nikka is going to be the man, then just let him be the man for a little bit and be done with it. Otherwise, Braun should have cashed in last night. This stop and start shyt is tired.