12 Ups & 6 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (Jun 25)

10. Ali's Oath

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While these 'Oath of Ali' segments carry an air of 'Make a Difference' Fatu, albeit with a different tone, this column accepts them with cautious optimism.

Ali is, by all accounts, a bloody great guy and an all-around positive influence, so it makes sense that his televised character would be a bloody great guy and an all-around positive influence. His mere presence prompting an alcoholic to kick her addiction is a little far-fetched, admittedly, but last night's vignette was a step in the right direction, with Ali promising to protect the innocent from harm.

Those paying close attention would've seen the "Mustafa Ali" patch on his jacket, too. Is the former 205 Live man about to get his forename back?

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