I don't know about anyone else, but I believe the they were only put in the movie for comic relief. Like when Cloud locks Reno out, Reno hits Rude in the face, the sign falls on Rude's head, Reno breaks Rude's glasses (and he gets out a new pair ) etc. There are heaps more instances. Sure they are great fighters, and really put in their own edge, but i believe they are there for comic relief.

What do you think?