Lil Yachty's WWE match against Baron Corbin earns passing grade from analyst

Lil Yachty's WWE debut against Baron Corbin has received a passing grade from Bleacher Report's WWE analyst Erik Beaston, who gave the rapper a C+ for his performance during Sunday Night's Main Event. Yachty entered the match with a straightforward task. He needed to survive five minutes against Corbin without being pinned to give his friend and client Trick Williams an opportunity to challenge for the WWE United States Championship. The rapper managed to complete the challenge, although he was eventually put through a table after the time limit had expired. While Yachty's appearance was ultimately about creating an opportunity for Williams, Beaston felt the match delivered what it needed to. The analyst awarded Yachty a C+, describing the bout as one that kept the crowd invested while allowing Corbin's character to play an important role in the outcome. Yachty also surprised fans with his athleticism during the bout. The 29-year-old pulled off a hurricanrana on Corbin before following it with a cross-body from the top rope, moments that caught the attention of WWE fans watching the match. Beaston also highlighted Corbin's contribution to the contest, praising the way he handled the story opposite Yachty. Yachty's role ultimately helped set up Williams' opportunity against Corbin. After surviving the five-minute challenge, Yachty's involvement continued when Corbin put him through a table, allowing Williams to enter the ring for his title opportunity. Williams then pinned Corbin to win his second United States Championship, giving Yachty's WWE appearance a successful conclusion despite his own match ending with a C+ grade. This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.