Smackdown Review 17.8.2024

Intro

over the past few days, the wrestling news cycle has been spinning, from a pathalogical liars health, being brought into guestion, to. AEW moving All In to Texas, for next years show. I think this is a clever move, when you look at the business metrics behind this years show, it makes perfect sense to move things around. Last year. AEW managed to fill 72.000 fans into Wembley Stadium, the show was a tremendous success, garnering over a 9 million pound gate, however, this year, they've sold over 50.000 tickets. Yes the sales are down from last year, and tribalistic fans will salivate at the thought of another company failing, but let's be honest. Absence will make the business stronger, because when you can't have something, it makes it more appealing.

Friday Night Smackdown

Tiffany Stratton Nia Jax Celebration

I loved all of this. From Tiffany's hideous decour. Nia being carried out, like the queen she is, to. Pretty Deadly debuting. Pretty Deadly The Musical. Nia put over how she beat Bayley at Summerslam, she hated the decour, and told Tiffany that she prefers destructiion. Yeah. I agree, the decour looked like, a. Mr Kipling Angel Cake, and Pretty Deadly sounded out of tune, oh well at least Michin attacked Nia with a Kendo stick. She's now got herself a WWE Womens Championship match at a later date. This pissed off. Chelsea Green, and. Piper Niven. Nia beat her down later on. Bow down to the Queen indeed.

Naomi. Jade Cargill. Bianca Belair Segment

Naomi. Jade Cargill, and. Bianca Belair, were backstage, and they bumped into Carmelo Hayes, who was trying to get these ladies to go to his after party, when he beats Andrade. Naomi, then lost to Blair Davenport in a solid tv match.

Andrade vs Carmelo Hayes

Carmelo Hayes, beat. Andrade in a solid tv match, and arguably their best so far,

The Bloodline Segment

Tama Tonga, and. Solo Sikoa, were backstage, going over plans for Roman, this would be act as a pre causer for what came later.

Giovani Vinci Segment

Giovani Vinci had another vingnette, and as these continue. I'm convinced WWE are trying create their own version of Andrew Tate, basically, a smug dickhead.

RIP Afa Anoai

Yesterday. The world was saddened to hear the news of the passing, of. Afa Anoai. From me at. Exstreme Wrestling Reviews. I would like to send out my thoughts, and Prayers, to his family, and friends. His impact will always be felt.

Kevin Owens vs Grayson Waller

Kevin Owens, beat. Grayson Waller in a decent tv match. Theory, and. Waller then tried to beat Kevin down in the aftermath, causing Cody Rhodes, to come out and make the save, the pair, then had an interesting show of respect.

Legado Delfantasma Dinner Segment

Legado Delfantasma, went over thier plans for LA Knight, whilst eating dinner. LA Knight then answered this back later in style. Yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah.

The Street Profits vs DIY

The Street Profits, beat. DIY, to become the no1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship. I don't think The Profits, want this new Bloodline smoke.

The Bloodline Segment

I loved this segment. Solo came out, he tried to get the fans in orlando to acknowledge him, but they were having none of it, so he called out his cousin. Roman came out to a kings pop, and he instantly went into business, by battering his family members, Tama, and solo counteracted this, but Roman got Solo with a Superman Punch, and a Sphere. Roman placed the Hulafala on his head, only to be attacked by a returning Jacob Fatu. Solo took the Hulufala back, as they stood over a fallen Tribal Chief, to end the broadcast. 

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown

With the in ring action, being performed at a mid pace, and the promos becoming the highlight of the show. This. Was. Again was another solid show.

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