5 Things WWE subtly told us on SmackDown before Hell in a Cell: Big betrayal to take place before Money in the Bank, Major HIAC match result spoiled?

#2 Otis could be in line for a big push on SmackDown

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— WWE (@WWE) June 19, 2021

Otis was supposed to face Angelo Dawkins on SmackDown, but the match never happened. The Alpha Academy has been interesting to watch on SmackDown and Chad Gable and Otis have made a lot of progress.

Recently, they picked up a feud with former SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Street Profits. So far, they've looked much better thanks to Otis. But Chad Gable should be given credit as well.

A non-title feud like this is needed because SmackDown is quickly falling short of tag teams and title contenders. The Street Profits dominated the WWE Tag Team division throughout 2020 and they won't be affected by a loss.

The IMPACT.#SmackDown @otiswwe @AngeloDawkins @WWEGable pic.twitter.com/vzDEENhiNh

— WWE (@WWE) June 19, 2021

If anything, Ford and Dawkins should put over The Alpha Academy to establish the latter team as legitimate SmackDown Tag Team title contenders.

It was good to see Otis playing the role of a wrecking ball and decimating Angelo Dawkins. It's a far road from where he was this time last year in 2020.

Will The Alpha Academy emerge into title contenders?