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#2 Flop on WWE SmackDown: Carmella’s weak booking on the show

The women’s division finally got a match on WWE SmackDown. The last time we saw a women’s bout was three weeks ago. This week, a good tag team encounter was booked, but it met with a disappointing end. Liv Morgan and Toni Storm teamed up to take on Zelina Vega and Carmella, and all four superstars did well initially in the match.

However, it abruptly ended when Carmella accused Morgan of breaking her nose by slamming her onto the turnbuckle. After that, she retreated away from the ring when the referee finished counting to 10. While Morgan and Storm technically picked up a victory, no one really came out as a winner. A better conclusion would have helped in elevating all four superstars on the Blue brand.

Following the match, Liv Morgan challenged Carmella to a match at Extreme Rules, which could be good for both superstars. But before that, she is scheduled to face Zelina Vega on WWE SmackDown next week.

We hope that the creative team will add more credibility to this rivalry and book Carmella strongly before facing Morgan. Although it's not a title feud, the writers need to avoid being complacent with the developments in the women’s division and avoid risking female superstars' interest.