It seems the theme of this mania was the triumphs and consequences of obsession. Seth's obsession with destroying the monster he felt he created ultimately cost him his title. His overwhelming guilt for what he did to his brother's nearly 10 years ago still eats at him and his obsession to right that wrong overshadowed his desire to maintain his championship.
Drew's obsession to prove that he was right about Seth, while in turn, not realizing his own obsession with ruining and humiliating Phil ultimately allowed him to let his guard down and ruin the moment he'd been desperately begging for.
Roman's obsession with getting even with Seth. Restoring the pride that he felt was ripped from him. But ultimately, it was returning a debt of betrayal that haunted him for nearly a decade. The person he love and trusted most stabbed him in the back and he couldn't let it go. Title be damned, he had to take the opportunity. But in the end, it cost him everything.
Becky's obsession to prove everyone wrong. To show that she still belonged at the top and that she was still the best and the obsession of proving that she was better than Rhea, ultimately led to her downfall (outside of kayfabe I know she was sick which probably played a factor)
But in the inverse, Sami and Cody's obsession with proving their worth. Proving they had what it takes and that they could overcome anything. That they were worthy of greatness and that they did deserve to be seen ultimately led to them both ending the greatest title reigns of the modern era.
It's truly fucking magical storytelling and I fucking love professional wrestling.
I know it ain't for everybody, but my goodness, I'm so glad I found wrestling. It's so unique and special, and I'm so happy I get to witness some of these incredible moments!
HE PICKED SETH. HE FUCKING PICKED SETH TO ATTACK AND IT COST HIM EVERYTHING HE COULD NEVER LET GO OF LOSING HIS BROTHERS HE COULD NEVER GET PAST THE SHIELD HIS HOME THE FAMILY HE TRIED AND FAILED TO REBUILD AAAAAAAHHHHHH