17 Things You Probably Missed From WWE SmackDown (Aug 27)

12. A Quick Show Of Respect

Buddy Murphy Ali
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Before their King Of The Ring match, Ali and Buddy Murphy slyly slapped hands right as the bell sounded. This was barely shown on camera (the angle was changing as they reached in), but it was a nice nod towards their similar paths to the WWE main roster.

Both men had to struggle through 205 Live anonymity before landing on Tuesday nights. They're making the most of their current spotlight, and this show of mutual respect acknowledged their shared history.

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