6 Ups & 3 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Oct 6 - Results & Review)

5. The Smart Call

Rey Mysterio Santos Escobar LWO
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POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD!

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Zero offence intended to Joaquin Wilde or Cruz del Toro, but neither felt like the right fit as partner for Saturday’s six-man vs. Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits in the first place. They're LWO members, yes, but peripheral ones compared to Rey Mysterio or Santos Escobar.

An injury angle sorted this problem out, and the rumour mill says Carlito will be the LWO's surprise partner at Fastlane. That, dear readers, is a definite upgrade that should earn a big pop from the live crowd. Hopefully, it'll lead to something more substantial for Carlito too.

If the rumours are wrong and Mr. Caribbean Cool isn't about to receive a phone call, then someone higher profile than Wilde or del Toro was a must anyway. They just haven't been built up enough to come across as a threat to Bobby's new crew.

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