WWE Extreme Rules 2016: 10 Things WWE Got Right

10. Giving Performers More Freedom With Their Promos

The Miz, Rusev, Lana, Big Cass and The New Day all delivered solid promo work at Extreme Rules. Only The Dudley Boyz felt a little scripted, but then they were only there to buy time before being interrupted by Big Cass. Everyone else was on top form, and that's no coincidence.

Generally, WWE seemed to allow those with speaking parts to just do their own thing. Over-scripting has been an issue in the promotion for years, prompting the likes of Steve Austin and Mick Foley to speak out against such writing. Performers need to have input, because professional wrestlers are certainly not trained actors and actresses.

Aside from Bubba Ray and D-Von, nobody seemed to be reciting lines from a piece of paper scanned just moments before addressing the camera. In instances like The Miz's elaborate promo, he was quoting a movie, but his general banter felt organic.

Giving their performers more freedom was a smart move by WWE, hopefully the days of awkwardly scripted dialogue being force fed to talent are over.