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7. Aiden English Will Be Lana’s Partner Next Week

Jimmy Uso Naomi Lana Aiden English
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As hokey as any dance off segment is, the one between Naomi and Lana did have some purpose. Next week, Jimmy Uso will team with his wife Naomi against Lana and Aiden English. Notice anything curious about that line up?

There's no Rusev.

The easy play for WWE would have been to promote a match between married couples, but English will get the nod as Lana's partner, not her actual husband. This could be where the writers start building towards that Rusev Day split teased several weeks ago.

If English ends up taking the fall or fails to protect Lana in the match, Rusev would have reason to be angry with him.

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