3 Ups & 6 Downs From WWE SmackDown (April 29)
Ups...
3. Raquel Rodriguez Gets Squashy
Onto the good things SmackDown had to offer.
Cat Cardoza bumped around nicely for Raquel Rodriguez. The former NXT Women's Champion looked every bit like the mauler she should be in this division, and she can be pleased with this showcase win during her first in-ring appearance on the blue brand.
The enhancement match worked as a tool to sell Raquel's powerhouse style. It was similar in some respects to what WWE has been doing with Gunther in recent weeks; that's not a criticism by any means. In fact, it's a compliment, because the big Austrian has looked like a wrecking machine in there, and Rodriguez has the chops to become a squash match regular.
Side note: Cardoza deserves a look in. She got her licks in on Raquel here, but knew when to lay out and take a beating. Hopefully, WWE will reward that by giving her another tryout soon. Cat has a great look, and took Raquel's opening clothesline like she'd been run over by a train.