WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 21.6.2025.

Superstars Seen showing. 

Randy Orton. Asuka. Alexa Bliss. Sami Zayn. Ron Killings. Solo Sikoa, and LA Knight, were even at the arena, or were just showing up, whilst the Magastar was given the walk through treatment.

LA Knight Segment.

I've just got to say it. I love this man. He called out Seth Rollins after his crew managed to screw him out of a position in The King Of The Ring Tournament, on Monday Night Raw, and then went into business, and called out Seth, but what he got was Paul Heyman, and at this point, the promo went downhill. All of this was bad, awkward, and all round terrible. Both men proved that they don't have a lot of chemistry, and it showed here. Heymans warning felt flat, and predictable. From Challenges getting made for a Match, to open threats, and even a forced beatdown, that managed to make both Bronson Reed, and. Bron Breakker look week, this was a poorly scripted trip down woeful lane. Bron Breakker would later get a Match between LA Knight, and. Bronson Reed thrown out. All of this was a massive waste of time.

Alexa Bliss vs Asuka Queen Of The Ring Semi Final.

This was a solid Match, that saw Asuka get the win, and advance to the final next weekend in Saudi Arabia. I have a thought. What's the plan for Alexa Bliss. It just feels to me that she's got no momentum at the minute.

Kit Wilson vs Alistair Black.

This Match got thrown out when Ron Killings got involved, and called out john Cena. I have no other words.

Promotrain.

I liked this. What we had next was a promo dual that centred around Cody Rhodes. Jey Uso. Randy Orton, and. Sami Zayn. This didn't take up two much time, and got straight to the point, as all three men hit their marks, which helpled this segment run smoother.

Sami Zayn vs Randy Orton King Of The Ring Semi Final.

I liked this. But it failed to get over any form of substance, because this felt like a standard Randy Orton Match just put on rinse and repeat. Randy got the win, and will now face the winner of Cody vs Jey this coming Monday on Raw.

Nia Jax Segment.

I hated this segment. It had a vibe from the end days of He Who Shall Not Be Named, and you could feel it as this went on. Her interaction with Tiffany Stratton was yet another poorly scripted waste of time. And the failed cash in from Naomi felt predictable.

Chelsea Green vs Charlotte.

This was a solid Match, that had a bit of a botchy end. Charlotte Flair got the win. ( huh no suprises ) It looked like Piper Niven missed her que, and this future alliance between Alexa and Charlotte feels a bit left by the wayside.

Solo Sikoa And Jacob Fatu Segment. 

As most of you guys know. I love my metal music, and if this segment was soundtracked Linkin Park, and Bullet For My Valentine, because all Solo spewed out from his mouth were lies gread, that implemented the seed of misery, whilst Jacob gave him some words to Choke Upon. Because he wasn't buying what Solo was selling. Jacob will defend his United States Championship next week at Night of Champions Against Solo.

John Cena vs R Truth.

I absolutely dispised all of this. John managed to get the Match thrown out when he clumped Truth with the belt, which caused Cm Punk to come out and make the save. John put Punk through a table, and did his own flip reverse of Punks pipebomd. It's tarnished the reputatation of said promo, and in essence made John sound pathetic. This wasn't great, and by the sounds of it, this segment has split fans down the middle on the internet. I reside in the camp of this stunk.

Overview of WWE Friday Night Smackdown.

This broadcast was all over the place, and if i'm being honest the things I enjoyed here were saving lights, but given the fact that Smackdown is at a low bar at this moment, I can't wait for August 15th, 2 hours here I come.