5 Ups & 6 Downs From WWE Super Show-Down

5. Two Guys, One Pop

2018 WWE in a microcosm could (as usual) be sourced from main pitchman Michael Cole before the bell even rang for Raw's biggest banter match missing it's smallest banter-merchant. "Look at the hair" he yelped, highlighting John Cena's worst physical trait in diametric opposition to how the company protected Hulk Hogan's chrome dome for over a decade.

Not like 'The Champ' deserved preferential treatment after entering in another cynically shoddy performance during one of his increasingly irritating comeback matches.

Owens and Elias were in irresistible form ahead of the contest - Elias plucked a few AC/DC notes to suck up to the Melbourne faithful before Owens lobbed bombs at the locals - but the fans were wise to get their emotions out there before a pantomime contest gave them no further reason to invest beyond picking up one of his brand new black, red and blue t-shirts.

A contest in severe need of Lio Rush lacked more than the mouthy Cruiserweight in an emaciated middle portion, but abject boredom was better than the absurdity of the finish. Cena's "sixth move of doom" backfist is rooted in stupidity - but it's only his opponent (forced to sell his Attitude Adjustment by standing back up) that gets to look ridiculous before 'Big Match John' disappears back off to the silver screen.