6 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Nov 11)

2. No Bullsh*t, Just Love!

Did anyone else spot the distinct lack of tension in The Bloodline's ranks this week? Roman Reigns congratulated The Usos after their potentially-history making win, then said he needed his cousins by his side before everyone hugged it out. There was no side-eyeing or strain at all.

Sami Zayn wasn't there. That's why.

Zayn was conspicuous by his absence, and The Bloodline seemed to get along better as a result. Good vibes were flying around all over the place, and that's something WWE can use as a plot point in the near future. For example, Jey can say: 'We're better when that fool ain't here!'.

This had to be deliberate from the writers. If it wasn't, then they've just stumbled into the next phase of this "Honorary Uce" thing. Basically, Sami means well but is a pesky distraction to Bloodline business and Jey is the only one who sees it clearly.