7 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (June 18)

4. They’re A Proper Team Now!

Otis Chad Gable Alpha Academy
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Was that some new music blasting over the speakers for Alpha Academy lads Chad Gable and Otis? It sure sounded like it. The pair were also wearing matching shirts and ring gear, which is another good sign for their prospects as a full-time team on Friday nights.

Finally, WWE are giving this duo the respect they deserve.

Alphas got another beatdown spot on Angelo Dawkins too; they'd already injured Dawks' fellow Profit pal Montez Ford, and commentary did a neat job of claiming that Otis and Gable wanted to complete the job here. Also, it's worth mentioning just how much of a beauty that lariat and German suplex combo they do is.

Time to go out on a limb: Alpha Academy could become one of the best tags in all of wrestling if they're handled correctly. Otis has the power, Gable has the technical skills, and they're just clicking as a tandem. These guys are SmackDown Tag Champs in waiting.

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