10 Things We Learned From WWE Raw (April 17)
3. Finn Is Fine?
Reports late last week of a concussion suffered by Finn Balor in his first televised singles match had many concerned that another lengthy stretch on the shelf beckoned for 'The Demon King'.
An immediate return to the ring in an admittedly low impact affair with Curt Hawkins seemed to imply that things were not as serious as first thought.
But, with fears for his physical wellbeing somewhat assuaged, concerns must now move to his career mobility in general.
Two short victories over jobbers has done nothing for his superstar aura in the wake of his soul-crushing Universal Title forfeiture last August.
His month-long run on the main roster before the injury was a revelation, especially considering the clean victories over the usually-protected mainstays Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Furthermore, his 'Demon King' act backed it up, with the presentation of his darker side richly warranting the sudden spotlight and attention.
The post-WrestleMania redebut has been the polar opposite.
Presented without paint (presumably until a pay-per-view match justifies it), and left in the middle of the show against nobodies, Balor is starting to pick up the stench of failure from his opponents.
He'll cling to his protracted upcoming programme with Bray Wyatt, but 'The Eater of Worlds' CV hardly bursts free with creative success stories.
The road to a shot against Brock Lesnar may be a bumpy one for the former titleholder.