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3. Damage CTRL Needs Damage Control?

Bayley Dakota Kai IYO SKY Damage CTRL
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Right, where is Bayley's crew headed?

They've got the Women's Tag-Team straps, but probably not for too much longer if recent booking is anything to go by. Put it this way: If WWE thinks they can have Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi win those things next week and everything will be fine, then they're dead wrong.

It's rather concerning that Damage CTRL needs some damage control this early into their run as a faction. They look really wobbly with each passing week, and they're starting to lack any and all menace. That's typically killer for heel stables, to be honest.

Bayley currently has nothing going on post-Bianca Belair, and the IYO SKY/Dakota Kai vs. Raquel/Shotzi feud is about as interesting as a plain brick wall. Triple H isn't immune from criticism despite some improvements to the product since he took over - his women's division is a mess.

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