Okay, okay... I didn't do a full rundown of Smackdown on Friday but hear me out... it's been a wild time let me tell you. The only thing I'll talk about real quick with Smackdown.. is that I am THRILLED about Hayes winning the battle royal.. that was amazing, and much needed for him. Also.. Street Profits vs DIY vs MCMG NEXT Friday after Mania is bullshit, and everyone knows it. We've got a hell of a night 1 to talk about.. so let's get into it!
-Anyone else LOVING the Mania set? Because YESSSSS! I loved the whole opening presentation!
-Jey Uso vs Gunther for the World Championship
This match was pretty good. We saw a little bit of everything to be honest.. and the story telling leading up was wonderful in my opinion. Gunther wanted to take the easy way out.. did his best to run away, to cheat.. but it just wasn't enough. In the end, Jey Uso made Gunther TAP OUT and now we have a NEW champ! When I tell you I was SCREAMING as the bell rang! This man DESERVED IT! I can't wait to see where this will go next, and who will be the next to challenge Jey coming out of Mania.
-World Tag Team Championship: The War Raiders vs. The New Day
Wasn't really thrilled with this whole match, now don't get me wrong.. I get the story line and everything I just didn't like it personally. This is the first time the New Day has titles as being heel, so I can see this being interesting moving forward. Who will be the first to challenge? Could we see Theory and Waller getting a push?
-Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
I have mixed feelings about this match overall.. but I will say I did love the story and presentation. Can we please talk about Naomi's new music and her outfit?? OH MY GOD! Jade looked AMAZING as well, and overall.. I do believe Jade winning was needed. Could this move forward? Oh yes.. I could see Naomi getting involved in the triple threat with Bianca... but only time will tell.
-United States Championship: LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu
This match did NOT go the way I thought it was going to go.. but I am more than okay with it. Fatu's entrance was amazing and the mask just hit. I was fully prepared for Solo to cost Jacob as well, but we did not see that.. however, I do see the vision. The match overall was good and I enjoyed it very much. What I didn't expect was Jacob Fatu to win his FIRST title in WWE.. I am so proud of him and I just know this run is going to be HUGE for him. I do however see Solo turning on Fatu in the very near future.
-Rey Fenix vs. El Grande Americano
I am SO proud of both Chad and Rey for this.. it was a good match, but to be honest.. it wasn't over the top great. Both men deserved to have their moment.. and even tho "el grande americano" cheated to win.. the match seemed to be pretty fun.. all while adding some involvement from AAA wrestlers. It will be interesting to see where this will go from here on out.
-WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair
Okay... so I fully expected for this to be a upset. First of all, can we PLEASE talk about both ladies entrance?? WOAH! Tiffy ROCKED the Barbie look and entrance, all while Charlotte rocked the "Queen" entrance she deserves. The match itself was pretty damn good in my opinion, but did have a couple of moments of "oh my" towards the end. However in a shocking turn of events, Tiffy retained her title. This took me for a full ass loop, but I am more than happy about it! Will this move forward? Or will we see the two face off again? Tiffy did beat Char clean...
-Triple Threat Match: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
OKAY... First of all Seth Rollin's entrance was ICONIC.. along with Punk's as well. This match had it all.. it was intense, fun, and pretty brutal for the three. There was some team up teases along the way.. and it kept going making you wonder what would happen next. As expected, Paul Heyman did get involved. Paul turned on Punk.. seemingly going back to Roman. While Roman was able to beat Punk and Seth down.. Paul did the UNTHINKABLE and turned on Roman fully! Seth soaked it in, and ended up beating down Roman with a chair. Seth wins, and walks OUT of Mania with Paul Heyman. THIS IS HUGE!
Does this mean we will see Seth on Night 2? Hmm... Makes you think....
Overall: 8.9/10
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Prediction for Night 2
-Rhea will pick up the win
-Rusev will be facing Randy
-Wyatt Sicks RETURN
-Dom wins
-Liv/Raquel RETAIN
-Becky RETURNS
-Cena WINS
I feel I missed some but oh well.. I can't wait for tonight! I'll be LIVE tweeting at 6pm CST!
until next time
xoxo,
Chels
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