6 Ups & 4 Downs From WWE SmackDown (Mar 4)

4. What Happens When Good Workers Get Time

The Usos Viking Raiders 1D
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The Usos' feud with 'dem Viking Raiders has been, in a word, sh*te. Both sides have had to stomach some woeful writing (Erik and Ivar smell because they've got beards hahahahahahahahahahaahaha!), but it's a credit to them that they managed to offset that when WWE actually stuck all four in a ring.

Let this be a lesson to you, creative team.

It's a simple equation. Good workers + a decent amount of time in-ring = results. The Usos and the Raiders pulled some magic out of their arses when it mattered; the match had several near fall moments that successfully tricked Miami into thinking they'd see a second shock title change of the night too.

Whilst it's a bit of a shame that Erik and Ivar will be shunted out the road for Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs, at least they can be proud of the feud's finish. Maybe WWE will keep them around for a multi-team effort at 'Mania.

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