WWE Stomping Grounds

WWE Stomping Grounds was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE for its Raw and SmackDown brands. The event featured various championship matches, with Seth Rollins defending the Universal Championship against Baron Corbin and Bayley defending the SmackDown Women's Championship against Lacey Evans. The main event saw Seth Rollins retain his Universal Championship in a controversial match with Lacey Evans serving as the special guest referee. Bayley successfully defended her title against Lacey Evans in an earlier match.

WWE Stomping Grounds was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics and fans. While some matches delivered solid in-ring action, the overall event was criticized for predictable outcomes, controversial refereeing in the main event, and a lack of compelling storylines leading into the show. The decision to have Lacey Evans, who was not a direct competitor in the Universal Championship match, serve as special guest referee was a point of contention.

• The event was largely seen as a forgettable entry in WWE's pay-per-view calendar.

• The main event finish involving the special guest referee was a significant point of criticism.

• While some matches offered good wrestling, they were overshadowed by booking decisions and a lack of overall excitement.

Google audience: Audience reviews for WWE Stomping Grounds were largely negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the booking and creative decisions. Specific criticisms often focused on the Universal Championship match and the overall pacing of the event.

The event's name, 'Stomping Grounds,' was chosen through a fan poll conducted on WWE's social media platforms.