7 Ups & 2 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (Apr 24)

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7. Putting The Band Back Together

The Club
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Splitting Bálor Club was an odd move at first glance. The stable weren't exactly dominant, but it gave Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows a sense of purpose - something sorely lacking throughout most of their WWE run. Fortunately, they have now regained this on SmackDown.

AJ Styles introduced the follically-challenged duo as his tag partners midway through the show, reuniting WWE's original Club. This was a smart move, and easily the best possible outcome for The Good Brothers, who have continually struggled for direction without one of their former New Japan stablemates steering the way.

Split up in the 2016 WWE Draft, this is the first time they've been on the same show since last July. They have excellent chemistry, and while the company may never push Gallows and Anderson above their current level, there's not necessarily anything wrong with that if they're associated with the WWE Champion. Working with AJ gives them a rub, and they've always made a great set of sidekicks. Let's just hope this Club lasts a tad longer than the last, though...

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