READ: Takeaways from WWE's Chicago House Show

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The Good
- Returning to the United Center after a twenty plus year hiatus provided a wonderful feel of nostalgia. Seeing future WWE Hall of Famers like John Cena in the same building that Michael Jordan hoisted multiple NBA championships was quite incredible, as was being in the same place I saw SummerSlam 1994 when I was only twelve years old.

- Fans entering through the H lot were able to avoid the elements and wait inside the atrium. The atrium is an architectural wonder and also featured a gift shop with Bulls & Blackhawks memorabilia. As an added bonus, fans could pose for pics with this legendary statue.

- Mustafa Ali's return home to Chicago was remarkable. Without question, the best match of the night was the Cruiserweight Fatal 4-Way and Ali, undoubtedly motivated by his hometown Chicago crowd, hit high spot after high spot with perfection. In a touching post-match moment, the victorious Ali brought his young daughter to the ring.

- Although they came up short in their bid for the RAW Tag Team Championships, the team of Seth Rollins & Finn Balor was stellar and were over with the difficult to please Chicago audience. The WWE may be on to something here.

- John Cena vs Roman Reigns at a house show feels a bit like stealing something. These are two future Hall of Famers clashing in a match that will never be televised. Even more remarkably, the match ended in a clean finish. Both Superstars met in the ring post-match to raise each others hands with a touching display of sportsmanship and respect.

The Bad
- Brock Lesnar vs Kane was a travesty. Lesnar made six plus figures for a subpar match that lasted thirty seconds. The Beast also looked entirely disinterested both in-ring and on the entrance ramp. The match ended with the two wrestlers being booed out of the arena by the Chicago audience. Watch the entire match below.

The Ugly
- United Center security was appalling. Before entering the event and without prior notice, security forced fans (mostly children) to throw their signs away or return them back to their cars. Of course, if fans made the trip back to the lot they had to get back at the end of the line. Children were visibly upset as they were forced to toss their hard-work in trash bins upon entering. Later we noticed security conversing with a Dad and his two children. We caught up with the Dad and were told that they purchased an Asuka mask from the Official WWE Merchandise Stand that very night. When the father's nine year old little girl wore the mask, United Center security forcibly removed the mask with the threat of ejection. After it was all said and done, the little girl was in tears. The WWE and its venues need to do a better job in understanding that wrestling is primarily for children! Focus on actual threats, which aren't nine year old wrestling fans. Such an event can entirely ruin a child's experience and taint what should only be joyful memories. Additionally, selling any merchandise that is essentially banned from use is disingenuous at best. The United Center and the WWE should know better.