12 Ups & 4 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (May 28)

10. Mandy Cheats Carmella

Carmella Mandy Rose
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Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville's effective heeling (more on that later) paid off in the latter's bout with Carmella. It was the second time they'd met in as many weeks, with the previous bout going to a no contest when R-Truth's 24/7 Title capers got in the way, but this one reached a definitive end.

Roughly three minutes of action concluded with Deville distracting 'Mella with a copy of Mandy's Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine cover. This allowed 'God's Greatest Creation' to score the roll-up and the pinfall, thus securing the advantage in this budding rivalry.

Mid-level feuds like this will prove vital in establishing a credible tier below SmackDown Women's Title contendership. The likes of Rose and Carmella are ripe for elevation, and this storyline, while preliminary, will help both take a step up the ladder.

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