Backstage altercations are a staple of WWE, yet Adam Pearce threatened to fine LA Knight and Jey Uso for brawling. This stood out as inconsistent when compared to other recent incidents, Randy Orton delivering RKOs to security and producers, or The New Day attacking Penta, that went unpunished.
While Pearce has generally been effective as GM, moments like this undermine continuity and weaken the authority figure’s credibility. RAW’s final build to Wrestlepalooza had strong talent and storylines in place, but these missteps left the go-home show feeling less impactful than it could have been.