John Cena's attempt at a 'pipebomb promo' on this week's WWE SmackDown may not age well, as it falls under the 'Downs' for this writer. While there were some missed opportunities, such as R-Truth's return and Charlotte Flair's ego, there were also standout moments like Chelsea Green's performance and the ongoing tension between Charlotte and Alexa Bliss.

The dual semi-finals in the King and Queen Of The Ring tournaments were a highlight, with Bliss, Asuka, Randy Orton, and Sami Zayn delivering an impressive babyface vs. babyface battle that stole the show.

Other notable moments included LA Knight's recovery, Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa's storytelling, and overall, WWE managed to make most segments on SmackDown feel significant, even if not all were personally enjoyable.

Overall, the penultimate episode before Night Of Champions had its ups and downs, setting the stage for what's to come.