5 Ups & 3 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Aug 26)

by Jamie Kennedy

1. A Gritty Bloodline Beatdown

The Usos Roman Reigns Drew McIntyre
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Last week, SmackDown ended with a fired-up Drew McIntyre hoisting both World Titles above his head. This time, WWE booked a reminder of the numbers advantage Roman Reigns has heading into next week's stadium show mega-match. The final few moments also put over the importance of The Usos to his cause.

They came across as real vicious sorts.

You've got to love rampaging, super-intense bad bastard Roman. He flits between that and a calm manipulator with ease, but every single skit he's involved in feels dangerous, lively and must-see. That, dear readers, is what makes him the best all-rounder in the industry today.

The way he roared with approval as Jimmy and Jey bashed Drew with steel chair shots was tremendous. Remember this spot come Clash, 'cause there's every chance McIntyre will get his revenge on The Usos before thumping Roman with a chair himself.

Top, top finish.

What did you think of this week's WWE SmackDown? For more content, check out Madden NFL 23 Review: 3 Ups & 7 Downs and 10 Ways Triple H Has Transformed WWE In Just One Month!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.