Traditionally, WWE' 'Free For All' or 'Kickoff' match is supposed to entice last-minute customers into buying the upcoming Pay-Per-View. Obviously, the rules have changed a lot with the advent of the WWE Network, but the pre-show bout can still play an important role. Stardust ad The Ascension vs. Neville and The Lucha Dragons was the perfect example of that. Throughout the match, there was a whole lot of high-flying. That only helped proceedings, because it's exactly what people wanted to see. In many respects, the clash set the tone for Night Of Champions brilliantly, and helped remind everyone exactly what Sin Cara and Kalisto bring to the table. The lucha sensations have largely been forgotten about by creative, but they shone here. Similarly, The Ascension were allowed to show their brutish power, even though the main thread tying it all together was Neville vs. Stardust. As a standalone match, this one was superb. Everyone involved did their job perfectly.
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.
