WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Feb 7th) Rundown/Review

During Smackdown last night it was revealed that the following were released from WWE: Blair Davenport, Sonya Deville, AOP, and Paul Ellering. This comes at a massive shock, and let's you wonder who could be next? It was also revealed that Sonya's contract will not be renewed after it expires within the next few weeks, and that will not require the 90 day pause. 

Last night's Smackdown was fully of some surprises, and I enjoyed it very much. We are now in the full push of Elimination Chamber.. and we've got a lot to talk about, so let's get into it!

-Smackdown was LIVE from Memphis, TN and it was kicked off by Jey Uso. I don't wanna hear anyone talk about this man not being over or loved.. because that entrance was amazing, and not to mention they wanted more. Jey gave a little promo, and of course invited Cody Rhodes to come out. He did, and they disused WM plans moving forward. However this was short lived due to Fatu and Tama coming out ready for a fight. It wasn't long into it a brawl started and the match seeds were planted. 

-Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Bianca Belair w/Naomi -vs- Piper Niven w/Chelsea Green

I mean... are we really shocked with this one? I didn't expect Piper to go into the Chamber, but you never know. Having Bianca win and move forward gives me more insight to who might be facing Rhea instead of Iyo. It also doesn't appear that there will be a last minute chance for Iyo as well. Unless something random happens and someone isn't able to compete? Hmm.. Are the rumors true? Will Bianca be heading to Mania once again? Leading up, this should be pretty interesting. 

**We did see DIY come to the ring and give a little promo. They talked about being the best in the world after beating MCMG twice now, and that is when Pretty Deadly made themselves known. One thing led to another and Nick Aldis announced their match NOW.. However, if Pretty Deadly won.. they would get a title match. 

- DIY vs Pretty Deadly : non-title match

There wasn't much said about MCMG and Street Profits, which still has a good bit to go in my opinion. I wish it wasn't that way, but it is what it is. It is also very clear that Street Profits will win the titles before MCMG does again. The match itself was okay for the most part, and things backfired for DIY at the end. DIY wasn't able to cheat, and it was Pretty Deadly that got the roll up and hold for the win. I fully believe we will see a multiple tag team match in the near future. They could FOR SURE do it at Elimination Chamber.. in the Chamber.. but they would have to add Tama/Jacob. Other wise we are looking at a massive match at Mania between the 5 teams?

-Elimination Chamber Qualifying Triple Threat Match: Drew McIntyre vs LA Knight vs Jimmy Uso

The start of the whole match was too good. The bout/promo between Drew/LA/Jimmy was wonderful and of course all had a bit of a story to go with it. Going into this, I would have LOVED to see anyone of these men going into the Chamber. but it only made sense for Drew to take the win. And that is exactly what happened. We already have Punk and Cena in the mix.. adding Drew would add fuel to the massive fire that will take place. 

-Akira Tozawa vs Carmelo Hayes

If you watched the Rumble, then you'll remember that Hayes took out Tozawa.. costing him his spot. I'll say, a good bit of people sleep on Tozawa.. but that man is GOOD! This match wasn't a quick quick one, and I enjoyed this for the most part. I wish Tozawa was taken more serious moving forward but I just don't see that happening anytime soon. Of course we saw Hayes pick up the win. 

-Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Candice LeRae vs Alexa Bliss

We saw Charlotte Flair come out to give a promo on Mania and so on.. that was until Tiffy made herself known. I don't like this whole "beg me" situation they are putting on Flair. It very much gives me the ick. Now, I understand that it's Charlotte's gimmick.. but come on now. IF we do see Charlotte and Tiffy and Mania I fully believe that Tiffy should retain. She went THAT LONG with holding the Money in the Bank and that's how it all ends? That would be diabolical. Of course we also saw Nia and Candice come out to talk trash.. which led to Alexa making her return for the match to start. 

Alexa hasn't lost at all! She was ON IT for this match and I loved every second of it. Let's not sleep on Candice either! She's been on TV more and more and I've enjoyed it for the most part. I hope we are seeing more of her in story lines moving forward. During the match we did see a little glitch, and that is the first time we've seen anything of the Wyatt Sicks in a while. 

**There is rumor that Taylor has a shoulder injury.. and I am praying that his return is sooner than later. I am assuming they will be moving forward with Judgement Day and Wyatt Sicks going into Mania. 

Of course Alexa did take the win, and will join Bianca and Liv in the Chamber. This makes a good bit of sense.. with the statement above. 

**Backstage we got segment of MCMG and Los Garza. They are running it back with the two after they refused to help before the Rumble last week. While that match is going to be good, I can't see it going well for MCMG as they are out numbered. Hmm.. This for sure will be interesting to see going into the Chamber. 

-Jey Uso & Cody Rhodes -vs- Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu

This match was pretty good, I'd say. I enjoyed it for the most part, and to be honest.. still feel I have seen it 100 times over. I thought we'd see more into Cody/Jey but it is very clear that Jey will be picking Gunther for Mania. However, I didn't see the ending coming by 10000 miles. While it was Jey and Cody that picked up the win.. the ending threw me for a loop. It was a returning Solo that took out Cody to finish the show off. Please.. for the love of God don't give me this. I didn't like it the first 2 times.. and sure don't like it now. Can Cody not be in a story line with The Bloodline of any kind??

Overall: 8.2/10

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-Will Jey pick on Monday for Mania?
-What will be next for The Judgement Day?
-Who will face Rhea at Mania?
-Who will face The War Raiders next?

UP NEXT: Monday Night Raw

until next time

xoxo,
Chels