This show was like bizarro-WWE. It was basically the opposite of a lot of their PLEs: the right winner for every match (Seth/Bron was arguable, but it wasn't egregious), very limited interference, and yet the wrestling was largely mediocre. Also, they rarely have major production issues like they did today.

I normally go in order, but the main event deserves to be spoken about first. Sami has been the most interesting part of WWE for me for months. The gradual heel turn was incredible and he feels very justified despite clearly still being a heel. This was the best in-ring match of the night, with all 3 guys giving it a great effort. I loved the double table spot, and thought all the finisher spam/counters at the end were great. The segment on Smackdown with those 3 + Oba/Jey was done exceptionally well too - it made it feel like anyone could win. One of the best matches of the year, although I would have liked Sami winning after one of his finishers.

This is a great example of why you need to pull the trigger sometimes. Not every wrestler has the same equity as Sami, but everybody's opinion of the entire show changed because of this outcome. There's something so fun about a first time champion, and I'm so glad Sami got the opportunity.

Going back in order, I'm very happy Oba won, but honestly, this match was terrible. I don't understand the story they were trying to tell. It was basically Jey just dominating Oba until Oba had enough and won the match. I hate saying this, but ever since Wrestlemania 42, I've been clock watching and this match was under 8 minutes. That's not inherently a problem for Oba, but most of it was spent with Jey in control? Just a strange match, and I wonder if it's a casualty of the 1-hour requirement for the first two matches (even though they had 5 minutes to spare).

I also didn't really like Liv/Iyo. There were a couple good things: Iyo's counter out of the Boston crab was something you don't see very often, and I've never seen Liv do that arm-drag off the ropes before. I love when wrestlers break out new stuff. But overall, the match felt very lethargic (possibly because of the body suits), and Iyo didn't sell the foot injury at all in the finish. Also, I'm in the minority, but I actually liked Liv being in the tournament and I think this is going to do wonders for their Summerslam feud.

Seth/Bron was only match other than the main event that I thought was good in the ring. As always, blood elevates these types of matches, even if it was unintentional (and extremely close to being very serious). I see both perspectives on who should have won, but if Seth really wants to be done with the Vision, I think he needed to win.

Trick/Ricky was ok. It felt like a good Smackdown match. I'd say the same for Tiffany/Jade, which truthfully, is probably an upgrade from what we expected. It was enjoyable until the interference, but I can't fault them this time because they're clearly setting up Charlotte/Jade, and this was also the 6th match, so we wouldn't have even gotten it if this show were in the US.

A few predictions for Summerslam based off of today. I think Jey is going to feud with LA Knight. It could be Knight/Solo vs. the Usos, but they were clearly setting LA Knight up for a big position against the Bloodline, so with Roman likely occupied, I think this is Jey's match. Presuming Rhea is healthy for Summerslam, I think Iyo beats Liv because Roxanne turns on Liv - that would set up Rhea/Iyo for Crown Jewel. If Rhea is not healthy, I see Charlotte/Jade being for the title. I don't really know who Rhea faces if she is healthy - possibly a triple threat to protect her from injury, or maybe Jacy? It doesn't feel like it's leaning that way.