4 Ups & 5 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Nov 26)

1. Stupid Babyfaces Are Stupid

Charlotte Flair Toni Storm
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Congratulations, WWE - you've officially made Toni Storm look like an idiot.

Previously, Storm had roared out and put herself forward for a shot at Charlotte Flair. The reigning champ laughed at her, dismissed such suggestions and then offered a non-title bout. Apparently, Toni was happy with that. Then, here, Storm was literally pie-faced by Charlotte.

Twice. She was pie-faced twice. That italics overload is worth it, because this was a dreadful segment that made poor Toni look like an insignificant punk. She took a cream pie to the chops early, then fell for Flair's 'come at me' trick a second time. How is this supposed to be help her level up and look anywhere close to worthy of a title shot?

WWE's writers need to rethink their strategy here. They've switched from serious heat between Becky Lynch and Charlotte to Flair slapping pies into her next challenger's face. Tonally, this is garbage. Remember this when Storm is suddenly cast as a threat overnight.

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