Smackdown Review 12.10.2024

Intro

With the main focus on WWE's TV output being the emersion of Netflix, and how that will shape the global viewing landscape, when it comes to weekly tv. I can't help but feel sad, that it's coming to an end, in terms of traditional TV, given the way that the landscape has grown, and evolved over the years. I understand that the TV Industry is an ever growing mindfield, but, this move especially for fans in the UK, is a clever strategic move, when all is said and done, this is an impressive outreach, that will have a sufficient global impact. UK fans are going to eat well.

Roman Reigns Segment

I liked all of this. Jimmy Uso returned last Saturday at the Bad Blood PLE, and last night was his first Promo, and match back, he wasted no time in welcoming us to Friday Night Smackdown, he talked about the relevence of family, and how members of his own family left him out in the cold, and on the shelf for six months. Roman then came out, and the OTC made the fans acknowledge big Jim, whilst letting slip the fact that he's the Master Of Puppets, because when The Bloodline started out, they took what they wanted, he let slip an element of disilution, when he said that they are the best of all time, from merch sales, money coming out of all of their pockets, to selling out Arenas, Roman reminded the fans that his faction are the ones, that was until Jimmy said, we used to be. He said that he acknowledges Roman as his Tribal Chief, but in order to take out Solo, and his crew, they need help. The fans chanted yeet, and Roman said. No yeet. Jimmy bumped into Cody later down the line, and. Solo cut a scathing promo on his brother later on, this was an excellent through story thread, that lasted the entire episode.

Carmelo Hayes vs LA Knight WWE United States Championship.

LA Knight, beat. Carmelo Hayes in a solid TV Match, in order to retain his United States Championship. I liked all of this.

Lash Legend And Jakara Jackson vs Bianca Belair And Jade Cargil WWE Tag Team Championship Match.

Before the match could take place. Kevin Owens put a holt to proceedings, by coming out, and explaining his actions for attacking Cody, in the car park, after the Bad Blood PLE, he was escorted out by security, after Cody confronted him, leading Randy Orton to act as a sound adviser, which by knowing The Viper, will only benefit him. KO later on decked him. Bianca Belair And Jade Cargill retained their belts in a solid TV match.

Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton Promotrain

I'm just going to get this out of the way. I hated all of this, it was a confusing mess, that has left me feeling dumb founded. Nia, and. Tiffany were out first. Nia spoke about her dominance, and when, she beats The Mulletchaser. Tiffany can cash in on her. This led Naomi, and. The Mulletchaser, to come one after another. Naomi said that the only way Nia can win matches, is with the help of her little friend Tiffany, whilst The Mulletchaser, and her crew, said that she's going to be The Crown Jewel Champion. Nia reacted to this like a 6 year old sibling who was left out at a birthday party, and pushed Naomi over, this led to the pair having an impromptu match, and it wasn't bad, it's just the guff that came beforehand, inconceivable nonsense. Naomi won, thanks to a load of interference. This ended in a giant schmozz, oh joy, a schmozz.

Nick Adis Segment.

Nick Aldis was trying to get a grip of. The Street Profits, and. DIY, and then enter stage left Legado Delfantasma. Santos was on the hunt to get his crew repressented, and, he succeeded, because next week Los Garza, will face a debuting Tag Team, by all accounts, and according to reports that have been circulating. It's The Motorcity Machine Guns.

Jimmy Uso vs Solo Sikoa.

I enjoyed this main event, from Jimmy slapping the taste out of brothers mouth, the physicality being performed at a high level, to the numbers game catching up with Jimmy, as Solo's pack of hyenas, helped him get the win, allowing to hit his family member with a samoan spike. Roman came out to save his cousin from a beatdown, as the numbers game reality, became two much for both men to handle. I think a yeet might be in order.

Overview Of WWE Friday Night Smackdown.

I had a good time watching this broadcast. The in ring work shone, whilst the promos were a divisive mix bag.

This weeks WWE Friday Night Smackdown is a solid 8/10.