Mahal/Triple H Results

Now I don't mind that Mahal jobbed (probably cause they'll never go back to India again after the shows didn't sell well) but if anything, isn't it indicative of the fact that they have officially given up on Mahal? I feel like had the 2 originally announced house shows did very well along with him as champ, then he would of not only went in as champion but went over both nights. The Triple h add was definitely used as a way to move more tickets since Mahal's name alone wasnt moving like they wished. I read the building was about 70% full.