Sunday, 21 July 2024

Smacklillision Review

Intro

Just the other day, I was sat this very desk writing up another steller piece of fiction, and all of a sudden, and for some reason, I started thinking, that it's almost a year since we lost Bray. The day after the news broke, all that I could talk about, with my friend dave was, the fact that this was just so sudden, and at that point all that went through my mind was, yes, Patrick Summer is a great time to be a wrestling fan, but don't forget, life, will always do life things, and it won't always be nice, we need to cherish the time we have, and achieve what we can, whilst we have the time.

Smackdown

Cody Rhodes Segment

I loved this segment. I don't know what it is that Cody has, but if you could bottle up, and sell it, then you would become an instant millionaire, his charisma knows no bounds. he put over Randy Orton for the sacrifices that he has made, over the years, and for his being his friend, and mentor, when he didn't have to. Cody then called out Solo Sikoa, and spoke about what he saw in his eyes, when he first laid his sights, on the new leader of The Bloodline, he's not ready. Atown Down Under, then came out, acting like a pair of Juvinal dickheads, Cody laid in the seeds of seperation, as Waller blamed Cody for everything that happened last week to Randy Orton. By this point Cody, he'd, had enough of this pair, and attacked them both, he was then seen speaking to Nick Aldis, and he told him, to book him in a match against these idiots. Nick said ok, but, he has to find a tag team partner, because he wasn't going to let Cody go rogue.

Carmelo Hayes vs Andrade

I liked this. Andrade, beat. Carmelo Hayes, in a solid tv match, my only complaint. It went nowhere.

Bayley and Nia Jax Segment

I liked all of this, from the split screen format, to both ladies having a great Promo dual, that showcased Nia's new found freedom to act like a heel,  Bayleys believibility, and of course both ladies playing on reality, that at one point, ( well many actually ) Plagued Nia's career, this may not be everyones cup of tea, but I liked it.

Piper Niven and Chelsea Green and Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill segment

Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Chelsea Green, and Piper Niven, were seen outside the office of. Smackdown General Manager Nick Aldis. Bianca challenged Chelsea to a match. Chelsea Accepted. She would lose to Belair, in a flat tv match, Fyre and Dawn, said that they will see, Bianca and Jade, at a later date. This. Was. A mixbag.

United States Championship Contract signing

Nick Aldis oversaw the proceedings. LA Knight, and. Logan Paul, had a great back and forth promo dual. From insulting Sons Of Anarchy, to breaking down the forth wall, Knight allowed Paul, to take over, which means he took a backseat, and it made sense, Both men had a fight to end the segment, beforehand, Nick Aldis tried to put a stop to this, but he failed.

Tiffy Stratton vs Michin

I wasn't a huge fan of the match, yes, the Bayley spot was timed perfectly, when she battered Nia Jax, but the match, felt a bit slow to me. Michin got the win, and little ms Tiffany, was left stunned, because Bayley used her MITB briefcase, to batter Jax, Does Tiffany not know that she can buy her own on. WWEShop.com. I mean she looked crushed, and for no reason.

The Bloodline Segment

Cody's partner, better be someone who shows no fear, because. Solo Sikoa, and his gaggle of P***** are damn scary.

Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens vs Atown Down Under

And just like that, we see Kevin Owens walking out to the ring, from a walk out shot. Kevin Owens is Cody's Tag Team Partner. The match was decent, it had a decent level of physicality to it, and it flowed well. Cody, and. Kevin, got the win, and then it happens, just after the sound of the three count, had echoed around the arena. Solo Sikoa. Tama Tonga. Tonga Loa, and everyones favourite, psycho in resident. Jakub Fatu, all came to the ring. Solo took a back seat, whilst Jakub took up the role of Alex Delarge, as the battered KO, Cody was then put through the announcers table, whilst Solo overlooked the damage that he, and his crew, had done. This. Was. A great way to take the show off the air.


AEW Collision

Darby Allin vs The Beast Mortas

This. Match had a solid eb and flow to it, and it worked for an opening contest, it was a perfect mesh of styles, as the american fast pace, came up against, the solid speed of Mexico. Darby got the win with a coffin drop, he then cut an excellent promo, he took shots at The Young Bucks, claiming that the house they built, is now his home, because they never come to Collision, or do media assignments, Darby does them, because he loves this business, he then called out Jack Perry for a match at All In. I liked all of this.

Hikaru Shida vs Skye Blue

Ok. I'm just going to get this out of the way. Accidents happen, and as fans we need to remember that, we things go wrong. Skye Blue got injured after a crossbody from Shida went wrong. No one likes seeing things like this. I would like to take this time to wish Skye Blue a speedy recovery. Shida called out Britt Baker later on. Nigel Mcguiness on commentary was a fantastic voice of reason.

Lance Archer Segment

Lance Archer was backstage battering fools, ok this guy looks pissed off. Patrick if he wants the last Maryland Cookie from pack, you give it, or you might end like Marco Stunt, going head first through the ceiling.

Chris Jericho Segment

Chris Jericho, then called his match, this week, against. Minoru Suzuki, a dream match. ( that's a stretch )  I mean yeah, I guess.

Tony Nese vs Rey Fenix

The match started with Tony Nese, making me feel guilty for eating a pack of Rowntrees pic'n Mix, as he boby shamed the fans in attendance, I like Pic'n Mix from Rowntrees, so leave it out, alright. Fenix got the win, and. Smart Mark Sterling took a kick to the face, so to me this was a 5 star classic, come fight me Dave.

Tony Schiavone Interviews FTR

Tony Schiavone interviewed FTR, and this was the segment of the night. Cash Spoke from the heart, about the stress of his legal situation, and how the untruths made him feel, and how seeing the fans, and how being able to perform was his release, and how they have set their sights on The Young Bucks. Dax picked up the mantel, and talked about their triumphs, as they start their route to get the Tag Team Championships, it will start next week, and it will end at Wembley Stadium. Dax promised that they will give their all to make sure this happens. I loved this.

Roderick Strong vs Tomohiro Ishii

Watching this match took me back to when ROH was a viable comodity, the match had a great flow to it, the physicality was performed at a eye watering level, to the point that Rodericks chest, was made to look like roast ham. The Fluidity enhanced the violence of the match, which allowed the back and forth to brings things to a close, thanks to Taven, and. Bennett. Roderick got the win with a big knee, let this be a lesson to you kids, cheating is never cool.

Hologram Debut

Hologram made his Aew Debut, by beating Loco Gringo, in a flat tv match. Ok, now I'm going to tell you what I really think, his costume needs urgent attention, because he looks Like early 1990's dodgy WCW creative, had sex with a power ranger, and this was the result. My god, he looked ridiculous.

A Rivalry coming full circle

The Von Erichs, and. The Rhodes families, coming together. I have no words other than. Isn't nice to Dustin Rhodes. Kevin Von Erich, and his sons, all together. If only Dusty could see this.

Ladies Lumberjack Match Thunder Rosa vs Deonna Purrazzo

I have to say that i'm not the biggest fan of Lumberjack Matches, because he who shall not be named, completely bastardised the concept, but. Was this match any good, well, no. It was a flat waste of time, and it's a shame, because both of these ladies, deserve much better than this. Purrazzo got the win, thanks to Taya Valkyrye handing her some ring equipment, La Mera Mera was left seeing stars.

The Patriarchy vs The Bang Bang Gang Aew Trios Championships

I wasn't a fan of this match, parts of it fell short of my expectations, but that doesn't mean that it was unwatchable, not by a long country mile, for instance, the fans came alive, and started shouting for Juice Robinson, the father and son relationship between Cage, and. Wayne was on full display, and the family relationship, would come into full effect for the finish. Moma Wayne sprayed Juice in the eyes with pepper spray, allowing Cage to hit him with a killswitch for the win. This felt a bit predictable to me.

Overview Of The Weekend

I, for the most part, enjoyed this weekends wrestling, the action flowed nicely, whilst the promos stole the show, and even though watching Collision this week, gave me bad flashbacks to Impact wrestling from 2017. I feel what makes each promotion differant needs to celebrated, this weekend should act as a reminder of that.

This weekends Friday Night Smackdown is a decent 7/10.

And this weeks AEW Collision is also a decent 7/10.

 



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