7 Ups & 1 Down From WWE SmackDown (Dec 11)

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7. Roode Boys

Robert Roode Angelo Dawkins
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Things are a bit healthier for the lads.

The best heels in wrestling are those who actually sometimes cheat to win. Dolph Ziggler (who, admittedly, really needs to lose the geeky SmackDown cap) and Robert Roode do this better than most. Better yet, they visibly relish the chance to be total dicks for the sake of it.

This week, the self-proclaimed "Two Aces" pulled a fast one over The Street Profits. Roode, who was chumming Dolph to ringside, attacked Angelo Dawkins when Montez Ford was perched on the top rope. Boom! Instant distraction, and an open invitation for Ziggler to superkick the spit out of Ford's gob.

Heel cheating has been a recurring theme in this burgeoning feud, and that's helping all four men tell a straightforward, believable story. Basically, The Profits need to keep their wits about them if they plan to hold onto the belts next week. Simple.

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