11 Ups & 5 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (July 30)

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5. The Trouble With Aleister

Aleister Black was back in his darkened room last night, claiming he was in a self-imposed prison, seemingly desperate for someone who isn't "Mr. Cesaro" to pick a fight for him next.

Regularly column readers know this writer's thoughts on these segments. The problem with Black, in this role, is that he says a little with a lot when it should be the other way around. In NXT, his character was at its strongest when he barely opened his mouth. This is the opposite.

He's an excellent performer, so it's a shame that WWE continue to lumber Black with such ineffective material.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.