So, not only are WWE going to stick with the McMahons as the figurehead of both brands, but they're bringing in TWO GMs for each show respectively. That's four authority figures. How are the superstars meant to get quality air time?
Regardless, last night's show was great.
It was awesome - and a big surprise - to see Darren Young become the number one contender for the Miz's IC title. I'd suggest this means WWE are hot on him, with the Backlund gimmick, but we've seen pushes fade away before so I won't jump the gun by saying that. What I will say is this: Young can really benefit by working closely with a heel as hated as fiercely as the Miz is. It's a decent feud, and a fresh match-up.
Similarly, Zack Ryder going up against Rusev is very intriguing. Again, it's a fresh match up and while Rusev will obviously emerge victorious (rightly so), it's good to see Ryder going for gold.
Plenty of people are in limbo - Sheamus, Corbin, Crews, Ziggler - but the Battle Royal showcased them, alongside del Rio, and you've got to hope they'll become more prominent post-Brand Extension.
The less said about the Vaudevillains and their fall from grace, as well as Kalisto/Sin Cara who couldn't be further away from a hot streak, the better. Why are the latter duo losing to BREEZANGO? Bizarre.
Enzo and Big Cass continue to shine in their feud against the Club. All six men are doing their best to make that feud memorable, and it's refreshing to hear Cena so warmly received from the hefty crowd in Detroit, who are clearly such big marks and huge fans of the business.
Ambrose and Rollins' segment was out of this world, too. We saw grit and steel from the former, rather than the craziness or silliness that WWE usually make him exhibit, and the latter's cocky and arrogant shtick worked a treat.
The only misstep was Titus O'Neil vs Heath Slater (boring) and the New Day/Wyatt Family's True Detective-style segment, which was just bizarre. Fair play to WWE for trying something different, though.