3 Ups & 4 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Aug 4)

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Profit! Profit! Profit!

The Street Profits 2023
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Christ! Fans in Ohio were right up for that union between Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits, weren't they? Keep an eye on that, 'cause the trio almost came across as big time babyfaces more than rebellious heels here. WWE will find it challenging to portray them as villains if that's how WWE crowds fancy receiving the trio.

Granted, Butch and Ridge Holland vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson was a waste of time as a match, but it was only on the show to facilitate this Street Profits attack in the first place. Besides, that post-bout angle definitely saved the day and gave the segment some oomph.

Angelo Dawkins, in particular, will really benefit from the fresh look he's been given. Getting some new threads must come as a relief after years of dressing like he had the public gym at 4, then planned to shoot some hoops with mates by 6.

This Hurt Business reprise (if it's even called that) is off to a hot start.

What did you think of this week's WWE SmackDown? For more like this, check out WWE SummerSlam 2023: 10 Things That Must Happen and WWE SummerSlam 2023: 10 Nightmares That Could Come True!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.