{"id":49242,"date":"2019-06-28T10:08:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T14:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonprowrestling.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=49242"},"modified":"2019-07-05T12:07:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T16:07:52","slug":"stomping-grounds-harsh-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2019\/06\/28\/stomping-grounds-harsh-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"The Harsh Reality- WWE Stomping Grounds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stomping Grounds<\/strong><\/em> was probably the least hyped show in WWE’s recent past. The lackluster booking and half baked storylines had taken away all the interest from the fans and it was clearly visible in the tickets sales. But, that turned into the advantage for the show as the people were not coming into the event with any kind of expectations. The wrestlers delivered a decent show which was liked by many. The show didn’t have any kind of big surprises or breath-taking 5-star matches, but it was satisfactory enough to watch on a Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

So, here is my ‘best and worst’ assessment from the show, but before reading further, just remember that it is just an opinion, which can vary from person to person.<\/p>\n

The Harsh Reality: WWE Stomping Grounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Best: Lacey Evans as the Guest Referee<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo: WWE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Going by the crowd’s reaction, Baron Corbin<\/strong> selecting Lacey Evans<\/strong> as the special guest referee was probably not something they would have approved. But, it feels more like a Game of Thrones<\/em> effect. Due to crazy fan theories, people were expecting much more than what was possible and that’s why they were expecting someone like Brock Lesnar<\/strong> or Vince McMahon<\/strong> to come out as referee, but if you will think about the story with a cool head, it adds up perfectly. Seth Rollins<\/strong> was already going after everyone who was showing even the slightest interest in taking the referee’s duty for the match, but when Lacey came out, he couldn’t do anything. Lacey being the heel was supporting Corbin especially because she was also in a feud with Rollins’ girlfriend, Becky Lynch<\/strong> for the Raw Women’s championship. Even Corbin came across like an intelligent heel as he was doing everything in his power to snatch the Universal Championship off Seth Rollins.<\/p>\n

There were still some problems with the bookings like Becky waited till the end to come out, but still, it was at least logical. By the way, if you didn’t know that Seth and Becky are dating, you would surely know by the end of the PPV.<\/p>\n