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3. Damage CTRL Is Far Too Busy

Damage CTRL Bayley IYO SKY Dakota Kai Kairi Sane Asuka
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Hmm.

That's the emerging thought when pondering Damage CTRL's recent recruitment drive. This fan isn't convinced that going from three core members to five is the right call, especially when one of the original trio (Dakota Kai) wasn't really doing anything and was ripe for exploration as a character.

Now, Kai is the least important member of the group. Of course, IYO SKY, Asuka and Kairi Sane could drop Dakota and Bayley soon, but something feels off about the whole thing. WWE might've pulled the trigger on this to get to a women's WarGames match at Survivor Series but didn't think about anything beyond that.

Dunno', maybe yours truly has PTSD from the nWo adding so many members without purpose decades ago. That tactic tends to dilute things, and it could turn Damage CTRL into the next coming of Hollywood Hogan's old B-team. Hopefully not.

Busy isn't always best when it comes to factions.

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