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

3. "Hornswoggle"

Get your WhatCulture SmackDown Ups & Downs bingo cards out and notch an X beside "Andy Murray praises the 24/7 Championship segment," because R-Truth and his gang of chasers did it again.

This was one of the green and gold belt's funniest offerings. A distraught Drake Maverick approached Truth backstage, claiming his wedding was supposed to be a special day paid for by thousands of his mother-in-law's dollars. Truth took that away from him when he regained the 24/7 Title, and with Maverick claiming the former K-Kwik had ruined his life, the champ almost got earnest, pulling Drake in for a hug.

Truth claimed he thought it was Carmella's wedding (per last week), saying: "Hornswoggle, if it means that much to you, get a ref." Then, seconds later: "Psych!"

R-Truth fled as the usual procession of would-be champions emerged, flattening Maverick in the process. Drake's quest continues with Truth's reign. Whatever this storyline's payoff turns out to be, it's going to be entertaining.

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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.