WWE hosted 12 Premium Live Events (PLEs) in 2024, with most fan perceptions being positive. While some matches like Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes II at WrestleMania XL and The WarGames matches at Survivor Series still have fans beaming with joy, several bouts got lost in the shuffle. For instance, Logan Paul’s US Title reign received a mixed response, with fans criticizing the lack of title defenses. His title defense match against Kevin Owens at WWE Royal Rumble 2024 was not particularly memorable, with the match being called off due to Owens’ interference.
The match-up between The Judgment Day and The New Catch Republic at WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth was another instance of a forgotten bout. Although the four men put on a clinical display of Tag Team wrestling, the lack of a title change and the fact that it was placed between two Elimination Chamber matches made it seem insignificant. The Judgment Day’s storyline with R-Truth on the Road to WrestleMania XL also didn’t develop, reducing the entertainment value. Furthermore, WWE built towards a multi-team Ladder match at Mania, making it clear that no title change was occurring.
The main event matchup between Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso at WrestleMania XL: Night One was a massive disappointment for the WWE Universe. Despite being a brother vs. brother match, it fell flat, failing to meet the high expectations. The setup and background story were not enough to boost the match, and the fact that the brothers reunited in the build-up to Survivor Series: WarGames made the match seem insignificant.
Lastly, the bout between The Pride and The Final Testament in a Philadelphia Street Fight at WrestleMania XL: Night Two was another instance of a WWE attempt to put prominent names on the card. The match was not particularly memorable, with a few botches, and once it was over, few people talked about it. Even Bobby Lashley’s possible last WrestleMania match didn’t add much to the match’s significance.
