In kayfabe, he has ring rust still and his body is not what it was last year due to surgery and marriage crushing his soul
Kayfabe wise? They didn't even dare mention that. JBL brought up the neck stuff for 3 weeks after he got back and during the Seth match but they definitely kept the commentary about Bryan being the better wrestler and him endorsing Reigns afterwards. A unique game plan but will the real fanbase buy it going forward? Many questions need to be answered.
good off this ppv.
Storyline wise? Sure it came out of nowhere but it was a transparent finish that was obvious.




