10 Things WWE Got Right At SummerSlam 2016

3. Split Commentary Teams

Brock Lesnar Randy Orton SummerSlam 2016
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With the WWE Draft taking place just over one month ago, SummerSlam was the first true Pay-Per-View that would give fans an indication of how the company plans to present the major events going forward.

During the brand extension of years past, WWE would often have two commentary teams (one for RAW, one for SmackDown) in which they would trade announcing duties for the evening based on whichever match was taking place. As time went on, however, WWE morphed into having a single, blended commentary comprised of both SmackDown and RAW announcers.

For now, it appears that WWE plans to go back to the idea of using two separate commentary teams and, given the personalities behind the headsets, it's definitely a good move.

Regardless of how you feel about some of the louder personalities like Michael Cole and JBL, not relying one any one team gives the audience enough of a breather with which to maintain their sanity by not having to listen to any one announcer for too long.

Regarding the state of WWE commentary, progress has definitely been made over the past 6 weeks with the removal of Booker T and Jerry Lawler from the booth, and the choice to feature split teams again for the joint pay-per-views is another step in the right direction.

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