2 Ups & 7 Downs From WWE SmackDown (July 15)

5. Are They Trying To Ruin New Day?

New Day The Viking Raiders
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Ooooooh boy.

The Viking Raiders have shown a great level of intensity and aggression since returning to screens as heels. They've become a regular in the 'Ups' section, but...that all changes thanks to Friday's latest. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods dressing up as Erik and Ivar veered their feud into comedy territory when it really doesn't need that.

After going through the motions with some cringeworthy lines, New Day then buddied up with Jinder Mahal and Shanky to fend off The Raiders. Right, so Jinder is a babyface now. Also, why ruin weeks of hard work by having Erik and Ivar retreat like total cowards?!

They need to be full steam ahead. The pair are bloody Vikings, for crying out loud, and they shouldn't fear a numbers disadvantage. Christ, it's almost like WWE wants fans to boo New Day and feel sympathy for The Raiders.

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