Dutch Mantell details major problem with a WWE storyline (Exclusive)
Former WWE manager Dutch Mantell shared his thoughts on 'The New Vicious Viking Raiders.'
After assaulting Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods on the last edition of SmackDown, Erik & Ivar again decimated the 11-time tag team champions on the blue brand this week. The Viking raiders were to face New Day, but the heels laid out Kingston & Woods before the match could begin.
Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's Smack Talk, Mantell said the Viking Raiders' credibility was hurt by The New Day not taking them seriously:
"Well, at least they're doing something with them. They're trying. I mean, they could've done things a lot worse. But the New Day, they don't talk like they're fearful of anybody, and then they get the cr*p beat out of them. If you really want to put somebody over, you gotta show a little bit of trepidation in your voice. They showed none. They just went out to talk about them and then one of them said, 'Let's get dangerous too.'" (from 23:50 to 24:25)
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The Viking Raiders allegedly got a new name on WWE SmackDown
Erik & Ivar stunned the wrestling fraternity last week as they returned to WWE TV after being on the sidelines for three months. The duo returned as heels, sporting a new look and attire.
They interrupted a New Day dance contest and laid out everyone with powerbombs to send a message.
This week on SmackDown, as the duo came out for their match against Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston, they were announced as "The New Vicious Viking Raiders" during their entrance. The commentary also referred to them by the same name.
The new, vicious #VikingRaiders put the #SmackDown locker room on notice.😮
@Erik_WWE @Ivar_WWE @TrueKofi @AustinCreedWins https://t.co/Nhc9i2TCoy
The Viking Raiders were one of the most dominating teams during their time in NXT. While their run on the main roster has been lackluster so far, a slight character change could help the duo find their lost spark.
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