WWE SmackDown, February 7: Biggest Winners from the Show

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3. The Ascension

Who would have predicted the Ascension to get a pinfall victory on WWE SmackDown Live? It would have happened on Main Event perhaps. However, that would not be the case this week. Creative, looking to create intrigue ahead of the upcoming Elimination Chamber PPV would place a twist in the form of the Ascension.

The duo would come on top during the 12-man tag team match. They would pin former SmackDown tag team champion Rhyno to get the win for their team. While this was a welcome surprise, shocking would be a better description for what happened. For months, The Ascension have remained as after thoughts on the main roster.

The duo would reduce to a mere shadow of their NXT characters owing to some poor booking decisions. However, this would result in a huge imbalance on SmackDown’s tag team scene. There were very few legit heels except for the Usos. In fact, the Usos were the only actual threat to American Alpha so far. Creative’s willingness to put the Ascension over has suddenly opened some doors. I wouldn’t be too surprised if even Breezango wins the title during the Elimination Chamber.