Online discussion across wrestling communities ignited the moment Raw went off the air. A contingent of fans criticized the finish, arguing that La Catalina should not have taken the pinfall clean in the middle of the ring while representing AAA. Others countered that Perez's scavenged victory fit her current television persona perfectly: an undersized, cutthroat strategist who exploits every fractional second of chaos.
Technical observers praised the camera work during the live broadcast. WWE’s production team captured the descent in a wide cut, followed by a tight ringside angle that showed Perez hooking the legs before Catalina’s shoulders could regain elevation. The narrative utility was undeniable. Sky remains protected because she was never pinned, Catalina proved she can headline an American television main event against elite talent, and Perez enters the ladder match carrying authentic heat from crowds who wanted an uncontested finish.