10 Things We Learned From WWE Smackdown Live! (April 11)
9. Spotlight Please
Simon Gotch's mutually agreed release last week brought an end to The Vaudevillains after their failure to float since surfacing on the main roster one year ago.
It was always going to be a challenging gimmick to get over on the bigger stage, but the act had some truly great moments during their time in developmental. The thunderous response they received when winning the NXT Tag Team Titles at 2015's TakeOver: Brooklyn show confirmed that with an audience behind them, the restrictions of the personas could be circumvented.
Alas, it wasn't to be, and with his partner gone, Aiden English was rumoured to be receiving a renewed push as a singles star.
A quick loss to rising star and fellow NXT alumnus Tye Dillinger may not have been the best start for his time as a lone soldier, but the return of his singing gimmick is almost certain to get him over the post-tag team slump almost immediately.
The act was a smash hit in NXT, drawing inherent dislike from the Full Sail crowd for his marauding arrogance as he performed. A modern day equivalent of Lanny Poffo's 'Genius' persona, he also tailored his songs to his opponents, becoming a highlight of the show in the process.
At only 29 years old, brighter days are hopefully ahead for the multi-talented star.