5 Ups & 3 Downs From WWE SmackDown (March 20)

1. Rob Can't-Dance-Ski

Rob Gronkowski
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Your writer is a massive NFL fan, and he ranks Rob Gronkowski's as one of the best Tight Ends to ever grace the league. So, before Gronk's debut, this guy was trumpeting the ex-Patriot as a big deal for WWE to anyone who'd listen. He will be, if they don't let him dance like a total goof and come across like some high school jock.

What in the name of Bill Belichick was that entrance all about?

Rob, who legit has an engaging personality, came out looking like an utter idiot as he jigged his way down to the ring like Becky Lynch on NXT. Everything sucked. His music was horrible, his dancing made him seem heelish and the way he and Mojo Rawley guffawed after tripping up 'King' Corbin was sophomoric nonsense.

Hopefully, WWE don't think they can cast Gronkowski as some jocular ex-football player long term and get away with it. He's a lifelong fan who deserves to take this seriously, and his promo work was encouraging for a newbie. That dancing and music needs to go though.

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