Tribute to the Troops 2016 was an illustration of how much more compelling the event can be when it is more connected to the larger WWE world.
The annual show is a celebration of the United States Armed Forces, a smart public relations move and a way to give back to the troops. It's not normal appointment TV.
That's largely because, like a house show, what happens at Tribute to the Troops doesn't affect WWE's narratives. The patriotic babyfaces topple the foreign heels in solid action that is quickly forgotten.
It is the wrestling equivalent of an exhibition game.
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