2 Ups & 7 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Jan 21)

Downs...

7. Erm…The IC Title?

Johnny Knoxville pointing out how much of a hypocrite Sami Zayn is was good. The Jackass man slammed Sam for mocking his profession this week, then said that Zayn believed he was doing the same thing to wrestling by entering the Royal Rumble. That was all fine, but one thing was missing.

The bloody Intercontinental Title.

WWE totally ignored the fact that Zayn is number one contender to Shinsuke Nakamura's belt. Unlike last week, he didn't show up during this comedy cattle prod bit, and instead goofed off backstage with Rick Boogs and Jeff Jarrett. Why do this company seem so intent on dismissing the IC strap?!

Promoting Knoxville's involvement in the Rumble is fine, but at least continue the story Zayn will presumably be working after the pay-per-view as well. There's no excuse for this kind of laziness, or for forgetting all about a title announcers will magically hype as important soon.