2 Ups & 8 Downs From WWE SmackDown (17 April - Results & Review)

7. Ice Cold Booking Gave This No Chance

Tiffany Stratton Jordynne Grace
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Watch Tiffany Stratton vs. Jordynne Grace and you'll find out what happens when management conditions fans not to care about certain workers. The match was cold as ice and didn’t have a hope in hell of heating up before the finish. Triple H clearly doesn’t have a clue how to get either of these women over, and the same goes for Giulia. Also, Tiffany is now the top contender for Giulia’s Women’s United States Title, but previously lost a non-title bout to the champ on the 27 March episode.

Did WWE simply forget about that? It feels like they did.

If it wasn’t for the tag side of things, then the women’s division on SmackDown would be unwatchable, and the blue brand didn't even have that to brag about this time! Sure, Tiffany and Jordynne worked hard out there, but they were right up against it and the live crowd didn’t give a toss about what was going on. It certainly didn’t feel like WrestleMania weekend during this scrap, that’s for sure.

Obviously, Stratton going after Giulia isn't viewed as important enough to gatecrash the 'Mania party, so why bother booking it at all? At this point, strap a rocket to Kiana James by having her split from Giulia and win the belt herself. Or, just get Chelsea Green back in the mix when she's able. Something needs to change, because Giulia's reign is seriously, seriously dire.

The Women's US Title is about as vital as the old 24/7 one was, which is not a compliment.

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