WWE Extreme Rules 2022: 10 Nightmares That Could Come True

For another example of how telegraph booking works, one need only glance over at SmackDown to see how Karrion Kross vs. Drew McIntyre has been handled. Pre-'Strap Match', WWE has carefully presented Drew as someone unstoppable when he's met head on. Attack him from behind and you have a chance though.

Kross won't be able to ambush at Extreme Rules. No, he'll be literally strapped to McIntyre, and that normally means the babyface is about to rain a beating down on the heel. The problem? Karrion needs to continue looking strong, 'cause this is probs his only chance to turn into a full-time member of the main event pack.

Like Bayley, his value would be slaughtered with a loss.

Drew is a top babyface, and top faces know how to take an 'L' properly. WWE should trust him to elevate Kross decisively, or they shouldn't have bothered booking this gimmick bout in the first place.