5 Ups & 3 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Oct 15)

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5. Another King Of The Ring Banger

Sami Zayn Finn Balor
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Sami Zayn vs. Finn Bálor is the kind of match that'll always deliver. One (or both) of these guys would need to be missing a few limbs for their tussle to suck; they're that good, and the closing stretch from their King Of The Ring semi final on this week's show was must-see stuff.

Arguably, the drama took a slight hit for those who know the truth. In other words, ol' Sam Zayn ain't going to Saudi Arabia, so the outcome was a bit of a formality. Still, these dudes produced an excellent watch, and there is promise in a Finn vs. Xavier Woods final.

That's not nailed on (Jinder Mahal vs. Woods happens on Raw), but it's surely the only option.

Again, go out of your way to see what Bálor and Zayn achieved here. They could actually be a decent shout for a full-on feud if Finn hadn't been traded over to Raw in the 2021 Draft. That's a bit of a p*sser, because yours truly would love to see more.

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