5 Ups & 3 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Aug 13)

1. Why Sasha’s Plan Was Stupid

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Speaking of Bálor and Cena...

John nabbed Finn's SummerSlam title shot by signing the contract instead just a few short weeks ago. Knowing that, WWE's writers had Sasha Banks wheel Carmella and Zelina Vega out to "watch her back" during the signing segment with Bianca Belair. What? That doesn't make any sense at all.

WWE's commentators didn't make any attempt to explain why the other two heels ('Mella and Zelina) were content to stand back, help Sasha and then watch her ink the contract. Were they seriously happy to miss out on a lucrative pay-per-view title opportunity after Cena had set the precedent for stealing one?

Contract signing skits are so played out that they're hard to take seriously, especially when they're booked a row like they have been recently. This might still be in the 'Ups' section had one of Banks' supposed pals tried to poach the match with Belair though.

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