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#2 Robert Roode rises

Roode handed Ricochet his first singles loss on RAW

Bobby Roode made the transition into Robert Roode right after Chad Gable was drafted to SmackDown, subsequently splitting the team up. One can't help but think that he has a very close resemblance to Rick Rude, but perhaps that was by design.

The new attitude and persona certainly helped him last Monday Night, when he defeated Ricochet, pinning The One and Only superstar for the first time since his main roster debut. Now, with a renewed focus and objective, Robert Roode is set to begin his momentum, hopefully on the road to another major championship.

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The question is as to whether shaving off his beard and acting a little cocky would be enough. We haven't seen "Robert Roode" since the earlier days of his in TNA, which is what's going to make it very fun to watch. Don't sleep on Roode, because he may bring back what's great about him!

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