WWE Backlash 2018: 10 Things WWE Got Right

by Jamie Kennedy

1. AJ Low-Blowing Nakamura Back

AJ Styles Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE.com

When Nakamura cracked AJ in the nuts again at Backlash, it almost seemed for a moment like Styles had learned his lesson and decided to wear a protective cup. It wasn't to be. Though Shinsuke's face contorted into one that screamed pain, Styles hadn't taken precautions.

Nah, he just wanted to ball-shot Shinsuke right back.

It's about bloody time this happened. Watching AJ, the clever babyface champion, do nothing to act on Nakamura's repeated low-blows over the past month or so has been frustrating for fans. At least on this occasion, he took some testicle-crushing revenge on his enemy.

We're not sure when the last WWE Title match to end with a double low-blow was however. A unique finish or not, it's one that didn't go down well, so (to a certain degree) seeing Styles give Nakamura a taste of his own medicine earlier was fun enough.

What else do you think WWE got right at Backlash 2018? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section below!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.