6 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (March 1 - Results & Review)

3. The Big WrestleMania Tag Challenge

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The announcement of a tag-team match pitting The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes isn't really a surprise, but the fact countless fans and biz critics alike called this one ahead of time doesn't detract from it. Besides, the added stipulations Rocky laid out should guarantee some nifty twists and turns.

Night one's match will have a serious impact on Cody vs. Roman come night two, and that's welcome. The Bloodline will be barred from ringside for the title bout should the babyfaces win. However, if Cody and Seth lose, then The Rock and cronies can do whatever they pleased 24 hours later.

That's tasty.

There was an old-school wrestling flavour to Rock's challenge too. He's offering something enticing no matter the outcome, and that's exciting. He's only giving the faces a week or so to respond as well, which adds a cool sense of urgency to everything.

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