WWE Money In The Bank 2017: 8 Things WWE Got Right

2. Jump-Starting The Main Event

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Hear that heel heat Baron Corbin got for ambushing Shinsuke Nakamura during the Japanese star's entrance and taking him out of contention for Money In The Bank? It was something else, and that kind of response is exactly what Corbin needs more of. He came across like a ruthless cretin there.

Not only did this set the table for Nakamura's brave babyface return later in the match, it also allowed others like Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens to have much more of the spotlight than they were predicted to. There was even time for that 'fight forever' feel to come in as Zayn and Owens reignited their never-ending feud. That was awesome.

The pop Shinsuke received upon valiantly limping out for the bout's finish proved WWE made the right decision by having Corbin floor him earlier. Baron's win also won't sit well with Nakamura or AJ Styles, and that gives SmackDown a potentially massive match for Battleground.

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