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#4 Best/worst: The New Day
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They're still funny at times, but the joke's getting stale pretty quick
There were points during the opening promo when I chuckled. There were other points when I cringed. The New Day were funny when they started out, but it just feels like we've heard everything they've had to say. Having them break up may be the way to go, in 2019.
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I know that they sell a lot of merchandise and that's why they're still together. But there comes a point where you have to take a creative call. Is it just me who's not entertained by their shtick anymore?
I will say one thing though. When the bell rings, the three men have incredible chemistry and can put on the best matches in all of WWE, barring perhaps The Usos and the guys in 205 Live.
Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.
In addition to everything he does in Sportskeeda, Dasgupta is also the bassist and lyricist for heavy metal bands- Albatross and Primitiv.
Before joining Sportskeeda, Dasgupta was a comedy writer for Star TV, where he scripted lines for the iconic Lola Kutty property, in addition to hit TV shows like Axe Ur Ex & UR Fired. He was also a columnist for Rolling Stone India.
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