3 Ups & 5 Downs From WWE SmackDown (July 10)

2. The MITB Re-Run

Braun Strowman Bray Wyatt
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Some wouldn't have liked WWE's decision to re-air Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt from Money In The Bank on SmackDown. Those folks should consider the alternative; creative would've only booked another meandering string of promos between both men, and that wouldn't have been nearly as effective.

MITB's match was short enough that this repeat was inoffensive.

It's clear that WWE are struggling to think of fresh scenarios for both these guys. Braun isn't the best talker, especially when he's flying solo, and Bray's 'Firefly Fun House' likely needs to take a break. It's on the back-burner because he's playing that old 'Eater Of Worlds' gimmick for now anyway.

WWE are doing the right thing by keeping Wyatt's TV time minimal before The Horror Show At Extreme Rules on 19 July. There isn't much to be gained from samey promos, and neither man should touch again before their cinematic 'Swamp Fight'.

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