I'm a little late, but here we go. We've got a lot to talk about.. so let's get into it! -Kicking off: Cody Rhodes We didn't get very much but was told by Nick Aldis that we are getting a No 1 Contenders match in which we will see Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre. This is very interesting see that we didn't think Jacob was cleared. Cody did address his loss to Seth.. however now has his eyes set on the new fued that is brewing. This.. should be interesting to say the least. -Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca and Zaria (for the Tag Team Titles) I loved this match! I LOVED seeing Sol Ruca and Zaria on the main roster.. and this match delivered overall. However in the end, it was Alexa and Charlotte picked up the win to retain their titles. If you haven't seen this match, please do.. it was worth it. I can't wait to see not only what Alexa and Charlotte will do next.. but what is next for Sol and Zaria. -United States Championship Open Challenge: Sami...
What a time it was, with the premier of Friday Night Smackdown on USA Network. Things are heating up leading up to Bad Blood and this is one you don't want to miss. We've got a lot to talk about, so let's get into it!
-We kicked off Smackdown with a NEW song and intro! Now, in my personal opinion I don't like the song and don't feel like it goes with the intro, but it isn't the end of the world. The song is "Neva Play" by Megan The Stallion. I will admit, the video intro looks pretty dang cool. And of course, the new logo!
-Triple H opened the show and received a great POP from the Seattle crowd. He welcomed in the new era of Smackdown and the show began.
-The first match of the night was Cody Rhodes vs Solo in a steel cage match for the Undisputed Title. Once again, I don't know what I expected in this match but it wasn't this. I was pretty impressed than the other times Cody and Solo have shared the ring. I do see a small development in Solo, which is much needed. I was also shocked when Cody was busted open. Cody jumped from the top of the cage onto Solo, and I was a little worried that he missed his body and landed more on Solo's neck.. but I was mistaken. That could have been bad. It wasn't long until Cody got the pin, but the Bloodline came to attack. Things seemed pretty bleak as Cody was surrounded in the steel cage. That was until the music hit, and out comes the OTC Roman Reigns. I complained and wined about him for years, but I'll admit that I missed him... he came to whip some ass. And that he did.. Roman took everyone out, and before he was going to spear Solo, Fatu saved him. Tama and Loa went on the attack but was quickly taken out by Roman/Cody. At the end we saw a pretty tense standoff between the two.
-Michin vs. Piper Niven
Last week we saw Michin lose to Chelsea Green, and Michin wanted her revenge. She made sure to take out Green outside the ring and took out Piper with a senton from the ring apron. Michin then got a pretty quick win on Piper but was then take out after the match. I love this story line with these three, but this match was way too quick. I feel they just put them in the ring to say there was a women's match on the show.
-A-Town Down Under vs. Kevin Owens and Randy Orton
Everyone was wondering who KOs partner was going to be. KO brought out a local talent "Ricky" for his partner which made everyone very confused. KO did his best to put him over, but everyone was very confused. Over to the side, we saw the PA told KO his real partner arrived and ole Ricky received a stunner to get him out of the ring. Like clockwork, it was Randy Orton that came to the ring and received a beautiful welcome. I loved this match, these 4 work very well together and it's always fun. Not only that, but can we just admire the way Theory sells the stunner and RKO? Because I love it so much. In the end, KO and RKO got the win.
-Nia came out to give a short promo for her opponent for Bad Blood. It wasn't long before Bayley joined in and then Tiffy. Of course, Naomi joined in as well and we ended up in a tag team situation. It seems next week on Smackdown we will see the four in a tag team situation.. in which whomever gets pined will have to leave Smackdown for good. Hmm... is this a way to get Tiffy to Raw? Or maybe Naomi? Things will for sure be interesting.
-NOTE: We saw two strange situations backstage. The segment with Nick-- talking about Solo wanting a match they couldn't refuse, behind Nick was Pluto. Are we getting ready for the next Wyatt Sicks feud? Will they be making their way to Smackdown? The next situation was Bianca and Jade.. the women's tag team champs.. in their little promo, we saw Pluto behind them too. First thing I personally thought of was Alexa? In the journals, could this be the "door" that helps the Wyatt Sicks come to Smackdown. Nikki and Alexa for the titles??
-Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes
Both men are 2-2 with each other, and this makes match number 5. Of course, it did NOT disappoint! I can't get over how well these two work together, and if I am being honest I wouldn't mind them working TOGETHER in the future. I personally think they would make a great tag team.. if the story would allow it. Like always, in my opinion, it stole the show.. as it should. But in the end, it was Andrade that got the win over Hayes. It didn't take long until LA Knight's music hit and the crowd went crazy. LA gave a little promo and the match is set! I can't see LA losing any time soon but I know this match will be one for the books.
-End of the show
We saw Roman come to the ring and give his promo, and to sign the contract that Nick talked about earlier in the show. However it wasn't long until Cody came out as well. Before the two could go any further into an argument.. it was the Bloodline that interrupted. Both Cody and Roman were taken out by Tama and Loa but that didn't last long at all. In the end, we saw Roman sign the contract.. and then Cody. But.. Cody said he was done with the Bloodline. I guess not.
Now it seems it will be Cody/Roman vs Solo/Fatu at Bad Blood? Hmm.. this might be pretty good!
-Also a big reminder, I don't know if this will be something that continues but we had to go back and find the final moments of Smackdown. There was an over run, and we weren't ready. Lol!
Overall: 8.9/10
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We have 3 weeks until Bad Blood and then the NEXT week we will have WrestleDream with AEW. Back again with the back to back PPVs.. I love it and hate it at the same time.
Up next: Monday Night Raw
-We have so much to get into coming up with a good bit of the Bad Blood matches already announced. Now will be the build up and the final matches confirmed.
-Will the Wyatt Sicks return to take out Chad and American Made? Or is that feud over? I am so torn but ready to see where things go. I know will we most likely get a VHS in some form.. due to the little graphic we received last week.
-Will we see The Terror Twins after their brutal beat down from The Judgement Day?
-Things heat up as we see The New Day in tag team action! Turn incoming?? Let's go!
until next time
xoxo,
Chels
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