7 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown: Happy New Year (Dec 30)

3. More Bray Wyatt Movement

Bray Wyatt Uncle Howdy LA Knight
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Last week's 'Fiend'-like attack on a company cameraman was excellently-handled and produced. As follow-up, WWE decided to continue the festive feel-good vibes surrounding this story by having 'Uncle Howdy' level Bray with his own finish.

That Sister Abigail, the intrigue surrounding 'Howdy' generally, LA Knight getting a singles bout at Royal Rumble and more mean this segment was an overall win. Stuff actually happened, which hasn't always been the case since Bray returned to the mix.

Nice call to give these lads the opening segment on the show as well.

Hopefully, even though he's 100% losing, LA will come out of the Rumble with some momentum he can use elsewhere. Then, Wyatt can turn his attentions to exposing who 'Uncle Howdy' is (could be a popcorn fart if it's Bo Dallas and not given proper narrative context) and working opposite him during 'Mania season.

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