6 Ups & 3 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (Jun 26)

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6. Becky's Run Continues

Becky Lynch Sonya Deville
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Pinch yourselves, because Becky Lynch just won her second singles match in a row.

'The Lass Kicker' "overcoming the odds" against SmackDown's heel units has become a recurring theme. Last week, it was the IIconics, and last night, the former Absolution member. Becky met Sonya Deville one on one, and while no classic, it was a solid back and forth affair that accomplished everything it needed to, though it's not necessarily anything anyone outside super-fans need to check out.

There are still a few holes in Deville's game (her offence often looks soft and ineffective), but she's leaps ahead of her partner. This was another successful outing for her. The act is slowly coming together, and if given more opportunities like this, Sonya will be an effective mid-level player before long.

But the real story is Becky, who is finally gaining momentum in the women's division. She's someone the fans clearly want to see pushed, so lets hope her mini-revival is more than just a temporary affair.

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