6 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (18 Oct - Results & Review)

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6. Lash Legend Looked Better Here

Lash Legend Jakara Jackson
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You've got to take wins no matter how minor. Sometimes literally. Lash Legend will be proud of her efforts vs. Piper Niven, because her showing was a step up from being annihilated with Jakara Jackson vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. The bout was still short, granted, but it wasn't anywhere near as hollow as the tag felt.

A step in the right direction is a step in the right direction, small or not.

Legend got to show off her power, and Piper did everything she could to put Lash over. Yes, the NXT pair will need way more if they've got a prayer of getting over on the main roster, but this was a better showcase than the previous tag for one of them. That's a start, and even the biggest critic must admit it was harmless.

The next logical step is giving Lash and Jakara some mic time to explain who they are and why they're on SmackDown. Without that, they'll slink into the background like Alba Fyre, Isla Dawn and Blair Davenport. Where the heck are those three weekly anyway?!

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