10 Things We Learned From Post-Extreme Rules WWE Raw (June 5)
7. Come At The King, You Best Not Miss
After the decisive Submission Match between Neville and Austin Aries ended in victory for the 'King of the Cruiserweights', it was a genuine concern how WWE would book both challenger and champion in the aftermath.
Since being paired together after Aries' successful return from the commentary table in February, the two galvanised the entire division around their feud. Neville added paranoia to his growing list of heel characteristics, despite sneaking past 'The Greatest Man That Ever Lived' in their excellent WrestleMania 33 kickoff match and retaining his title by virtue of a disqualification loss at April's Payback pay-per-view.
Their conflict dragged in Gentleman Jack Gallagher and TJP as respective accomplices, and the latter attempted to cash in on some questionable promises Neville had made in recent weeks about a future title shot. The champion again said he would request the match from Kurt Angle should his so-called friend defeat Mustafa Ali, but he balked at the prospect later in the show.
Snapping after TJP insisted they both speak to Kurt, Neville struck from behind, then screamed that he'd get his shot on 205 Live. It was another completely phenomenal performance from the Champion, who looks as though he will be able to continue elevating the division almost entirely by himself.