Why is this such a big event? It's silly. I get that these qualify nations for entering 4x100 and 4x400 later but if it's going to be an event of "relays" why not include other distances as well? Even as novelty events. 4x800, DMR, SMR, etc etc.
Otherwise, we should just call it what it is: "Qualifying Rounds for World Championships Relays"
This is a fair question. When I first heard the name of the meet, I thought there would be medley and shuttle hurdle relays. Your recommended name for the meet is more accurate but I guess World Relays just sounds better. Either way, the meet is enjoyable.
The winner of the UEFA Champions League is arguably the best football team in the world, but they have to win the FIFA Club World Cup to be world champions. Because sport titles aren't awarded based on hypotheticals and odds. If the NBA/NFL champs want to be world champs then they should just push for the creation of a comp that will give them the opportunity to become so. Until then, they are North American champions and *arguably* the best team in the world