3 Ups & 6 Downs From WWE SmackDown (18 Apr - Results & Review)

3. No Los Garza Or Pretty Deadly?

Brand GM Nick Aldis announced a TLC match between The Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns and DIY for next week’s edition of SmackDown. That’s cool and all, but both Los Garza and Pretty Deadly should really be involved in that too. After all, both squads have been a major part of the reason why the blue brand’s doubles division has ruled in recent months. It sucks that they’ll apparently be squeezed out.

Something else is irking people too: Why isn't this happening over WrestleMania weekend?! The famous event series has a long and beloved history with ladder matches. Throw in some tables and chairs for good measure and...yeah, you've got something that'd be ideal for tearing the house down inside Allegiant Stadium. It's strange when some other bouts that did make the cut for 'Mania seem less-than.

The War Raiders vs. New Day is nowhere near as enticing as the TLC, put it that way. Where's the reward for squads like The Profits, DIY, PD and Garza after months or fighting to show their worth? Seriously, how is Raiders vs. New Day more exciting?! The same goes for Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria; that was chucked together quickly for the sake of it.

Nobody trying to punt others off the lineup at 'Mania, but SmackDown's tag-team ranks deserved way more respect than they've been given during a crunch period. There are no reasonable excuses for booking this match on next week's SmackDown rather than at WrestleMania, or for ignoring Deadly and Los Garza when it matters most.