WWE SmackDown Live: Results, Analysis, and Grades for Aug. 29

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Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal and Rusev

Result: Nakamura pins Rusev via Kinshasa

Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars

Honestly, this was boring and predictable. With Mahal as the champion and Nakamura and Orton facing off for the number one contendership next week, that left Rusev as the only person capable of taking the pin. For some reason, there was hardly any Sing Brothers interference.

After the match, Orton landed the RKO on Shinsuke indicated a heel turn…although the commentators didn’t really seem to think it was a big deal. It happened, they immediately replayed it, and the show ended.

Orton could use a change in character. Or better yet, some time away to make room for other superstars.

Next: WWE SmackDown Live: Results, Analysis, and Grades for Aug. 22

Next week will hopefully build on the good while leaving the bad in the rear-view. Some quality matches sure would be a welcome addition to a show that had four matches and only one of them was worth watching. And if Nakamura wins next week, I think he’ll win the WWE Championship when he faces Jinder, because if he doesn’t what is the point. We’ll cya next week!