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Is it not just the angle? He managed to walk to the ring like.

That is Rock’s character.

I think it's beyond reasonable doubt they were trying to maximise the fanbase's goodwill towards those figures in particular, in case the allegations become a problem for them. Same logic as the 'thank you Vince' chants. By the same people. Prichard was Vince's man on the inside even after the hush money story broke, and Triple H voted against his own father-in-law returning to the board. They either knew or turned a blind eye. Throw in that it's the first time they've ever closed a big show by bringing the backstage heads out for applause, and it's clear there was some especial motivation at play. Doesn't mean anyone has to stop watching (I haven't) but it cast a pall over the end of the show for me.

The main event was pretty great. Probably the best Mania main since 30. I thought it was pretty foul that they then used Cody's title win to get the Vince stink off Prichard, Khan and H though. There is of course an argument that this whole Rock return run has been an exercise in memory holing the Vince business, but this went a step further. Co-opting fan goodwill to launder the reputations of people who clearly knew (or should have known) what Vince was up to. If that's a feel good ending for you then fair play, but it felt very grubby to me.

There’s a lovely moment at the very end of that watchalong video with Orton, when Randy says ‘lets go lead this locker room.’ Punk gives a big smile and says ‘lets fucking do it.’ But there’s just a tiny change in his energy where you can see he’s wondering if Randy just got him with a sneak diss. All of his incentives are keeping him in line for now but it won’t take much to push his buttons again.

That’s it. That’s the gimmick that takes Tamina to the top.

Rock should go back on the Rogan show with the Final Boss persona. Might get a word in edgeways this time.

Two parts Kevin Owens one part Lesnar. Would be huge now.