4 Ups & 5 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Aug 6)

3. Missiles Are…Legal?

Shotzi Missile Tank
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Wait a minute.

Shotzi fired a bloody missile into the ring and that wasn't enough for the disqualification? Huh?! What's more, the green-haired ex-NXT fave did this right in front of the referee (he reacted to the missile flying past Tamina and Tegan Nox). He really should've called for the bell and gave Tam the win.

Put it this way: Nox would've been DQ'd had Shotzi entered the ring swinging a steel chair around. Common wrestling rules stipulate that outside parties shouldn't interfere or attempt to put their pal's opponent in harm's way. If they do, then disqualifications are at the referee's discretion.

Good to know one can just blast objects and get away with it then.

This creative was lame, to be honest. It certainly didn't help that the Nox vs. Tamina match never got going before Shotzi played around with her tank. Tam badly misses Natalya, and it's clear the bloom is off the rose for their Women's Tag Title run.

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