WWE Backlash 2016: 10 Things WWE Got Right

10. The Commentary Dynamic

Before the brand split, it was clear that Mauro Ranallo deserved a greater platform in WWE. Duties on pay-per-views were still handled by Michael Cole, meaning Ranallo was very much on the outside looking in on the top matches. That all changed once it became clear there would be brand specific events.

David Otunga might not be very experienced, but he's learning on the job. Meanwhile, JBL was straying into a comfort zone that didn't help the product when announcing alongside Cole. The addition of Mauro as the centrepiece of the SmackDown commentary crew has livened things up considerably. Otunga and JBL are much more useful with Ranallo pulling the strings.

His excitement is infectious, and WWE must be praised for taking a chance on the potentially awkward trio. The SmackDown team might not be as slick as their peers on Raw, but there was a lot to like as Ranallo, Otunga and JBL narrated fans through Backlash.

In particular, Mauro's impassioned speeches helped sell the importance of spots like Dean Ambrose being locked in the Calf Crusher.