The WrestleMania ringsider told the sad story better than WWE could - a Japanese Shampoo Commercial was the composite of idea balls pushed to the surface by the creative manatees for Booker T and Edge.
The pair subsequently paid off their D-Show storyline with a C-Show match on the 'Grandest Stage'. The mutual disappointment between the fans and the wrestlers was palpable.
The future 'Rated-R Superstar' got just 60 seconds more than his storyline sibling, but at least got a win in this turgid clash, like he even needed it. Edge genuinely looked happier snaring the shampoo deal than this huge hometown victory.
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