10 Biggest Missed Opportunities From WWE Draft 2016

10. WWE Network's Draft Centre Live

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WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic Bracketology show on Wednesday, 6th July was a breath of fresh air. For the first time in what seemed like an eternity, WWE presented their product like a legitimate, competitive sport with a preview show more reminiscent of ESPN SportsCenter than anything else. Mauro Ranallo brought razor sharp analysis and supreme presenting skills, while Daniel Bryan brought enthusiasm and the kind of wrestling breakdowns that only a competitor of his experience can provide.

It was one of the best shows that the WWE Network has ever put together, and not only did it get each of the featured CWC participants over, but it generated a great amount of buzz for the tournament. With its success, WWE had a great opportunity to ape the format with last night’s Draft Centre Live show: instead, we got the same old WWE pre-show fodder with Renee Young, Corey Graves, Lita, and Booker T.

The show was a mess. Neither Renee nor her guests seemed to know what was going-on at any given time, with draft picks and interviews appearing without warning or introduction. Then there were the interruptions, with each participant doing their best to talk over the others until they had no choice but to quieten down.

It sucked the life out of what should’ve been a huge, era-defining occasion for WWE, and should be considered the night’s first failure.