10 Things We Learned From WWE Raw (April 17)
4. Worth Their Weight
Neville and Austin Aries' two-man assault on Cruiserweight malaise is actually working, with their standout WrestleMania pre-show match paying off weeks of excellent storytelling and leaving enough behind to drag several other talents into the battle.
The uneasy alliance between 'The King' and his new contender TJ Perkins has reinvigorated the inaugural Champion, who had been floundering for months in his laboured video game persona before a heel turn that has imbibed his noxious dabbing and dancing with extra snark.
Meanwhile, babyfaces Austin Aries and Gentleman Jack Gallagher continue to guarantee an excellent match whilst waiting for their next turn at Neville's title, and are finally lightweight heroes the crowd can genuinely get behind.
Aries proved as TNA X Division Champion several years ago that he'd mastered the midcard 'cool heel' act so well it was impossible to dislike an individual that addressed himself as 'The Greatest Man That Ever Lived'.
Similarly, Gallagher has remained over whilst waiting for his next high profile shot at the title following a blistering encounter with Neville at the Fastlane pay-per-view.
The sound development of all four characters has at long last built a relationship with the audience, and it's a weekly treat to see their hard-working physicality rewarded with ever-increasing audience participation.