Personally, I like the elimination, hate to see good guys get booted for having a "bad" day, but still, that happens even in matches.
Realistically, what would the odds of a guy having an off day and coming in dead last on one stage, being able to make up that bad stage to win?? I think its very nearly impossible, with the caliber of shooters on the show.
Lets keep in mind its a competition fellers, a contest to cut down the numbers till only ONE remains.
Personally I think the producers have done an admirable job of cutting and splicing to present a show that is entertaining to watch, AND puts shooting in a positive light...........not really seeing the downside...........other than I suspect that this will be the last season of TopShot.