6 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (June 19)
Downs...
2. Shorty Zzzzzzzzz
WWE need to stop acting so surprised when Chad Gable outwrestles someone.
It's intolerable to hear Michael Cole and Corey Graves pretend to be stunned that he managed to beat a lower-tier talent like Mojo Rawley - their shock doesn't do these segments any favours. They're only following orders from the top, obviously, but it's boring as f*ck.
Shorty G hasn't moved on one bit since he was repackaged last October. He's still that 'vertically challenged' underdog with the cool German Suplexes and pitbull spirit, and WWE really need to quite stalling on his character development and give the guy something meaningful to work with outside crummy inspirational catchphrases.
Gable's win must be a launching pad for him to secure a string of wins that shut everyone's mouths for good about his height. It's unconvincing when he's the same size as a lot of other guys on the roster, and he's capable of so much more.