For a moment, we saw a glimpse of the old Johnny Gargano — the man once called the Heart and Soul of NXT. A man that would not die. And with every bit of punishment he took, that version of Gargano began to reemerge, piece by piece. But before he could fully return, Ilja Dragunov overwhelmed him and scored the victory. Another incredible chapter in the United States Open Challenge series. Even in defeat, every competitor walks away looking better than before. It continues to be the best thing on WWE SmackDown.
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Replying to @JustAlyxCentral
A good match apparently but why should I care ?? Where is the story ? I have zero emotional investment. Oh wait that’s only a criticism you have for AEW.

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Replying to @peterock1975 @JustAlyxCentral
i don’t even watch the product but i’m pretty sure they’ve been telling a story with ilja and a bunch of the tag team guys lmao
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No story with Ilja, they are just booking him lazily with this US open challenge.
Replying to @peterock1975 @JustAlyxCentral
The story is Ilja Dragunov is holding weekly open challenges for the United States title, so anyone who wants to step up has the opportunity to. We get a continuation of what Sami did and it gives the lower card guys a chance to shine in a title match.
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That’s not a story, it’s an angle. An angle could lead to a story, but I highly doubt that HHH is creative enough to do so.
Replying to @peterock1975 @JustAlyxCentral
The story is honouring the US open challenge every week and fighting against talent that don’t usually get an opportunity
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It’s an angle not a story. An angle can lead to a story.
Replying to @peterock1975 @JustAlyxCentral
Ilja is continuing Sami honoring Cena’s open challenge Another portion of the story is him not allowing Ciampa a chance to compete for the title
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Replying to @peterock1975 @JustAlyxCentral
WWE is really good when you don't have a little bitch in your ear bringing up AEW in every single comments section.
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