WWE SmackDown Live Review: Results, Analysis and Grades for Oct. 4

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Final Thoughts

When SmackDown Live has been hitting it out of the park consistently, even a double can come across as a letdown.

That’s exactly what this episode was for the blue brand. A solid effort, but not up to par with their best stuff.

The show had some high points, including the Ziggler-Miz segment. Week to week this continues to be the hottest rivalry in the WWE. It has completely rejuvenated the Intercontinental Championship, and both men look better each week. Plus, it’s good to see the Spirit Squad come back in what was a legitimate surprise.

The main event picture continues to be a shining star, and not in the same way as that terrible RAW tag team. All three men have clear motivation, the verbal skills to back it up, and will put on a tremendous main event at No Mercy.

Curt Hawkins is on the other side of the coin. His gimmick is confusing, and I doubt he will have much of an impact on SmackDown Live at all.

The women’s and tag team divisions are flaunting their depth, but the segments fell somewhat flat this week. A Hype Bros-Vaudevillains match is bathroom break material, but could be built up in the future.

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