12 WWE Royal Rumble 2018 Impulse Reactions
10. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad...
...but is that really good enough?
Royal Rumble undercards are ordinarily a place for safe experimentation, which could be why Chad Gable and Jason Jordan were so soundly served by The Usos in the SmackDown Live! Tag Team Title clash, but a lack of sizzle severely hampered an otherwise well-done steak.
Jimmy and Jey going two straight falls would have been more palatable had the first fall gained significant traction with the crowd at any point. It sadly failed, leaving a second unexpectedly punctuated by their victory rather than a leveller for the challengers.
Placed best on the card to generate a reaction worthy of their traditional show-stealers, the Champions seemed content to go through the motions at the expense of the contest's heat. With blurred heel/face divides still in place after weeks of feuding on television, the challengers seemingly used up all their oomph for an impressive double team attack rather than a quick and deadly finisher escape late on.
Fans and wrestlers alike shared confusion and disappointment over the finish, but on an memorable evening with much to process, they may have chosen the perfect evening to enter a forgettable display.