Smackdown Live Review (14th of May)
Final edition of Smackdown Live before Money In The Bank as this episode was also held in the UK! Like always, Smackdown featured good action and fans are definitely hyped for the upcoming PPV.
Show opened with Roman Reigns and The Miz as they talk about their upcoming matches at MITB. Roman has his eyes set on Elias while Miz want to end Shane McMahon in the cage match. Shane McMahon arrives along with Elias, Daniel Bryan, and Rowan as they make their way to the ring to attack Miz and Roman. All 4 guys gang up on the two stars until the Usos showed up to even the odds! They brawl for a bit then the heels back away as the faces stand tall at the end. Hot way to kick off the show!
Show opened with Roman Reigns and The Miz as they talk about their upcoming matches at MITB. Roman has his eyes set on Elias while Miz want to end Shane McMahon in the cage match. Shane McMahon arrives along with Elias, Daniel Bryan, and Rowan as they make their way to the ring to attack Miz and Roman. All 4 guys gang up on the two stars until the Usos showed up to even the odds! They brawl for a bit then the heels back away as the faces stand tall at the end. Hot way to kick off the show!
ALI Vs. Finn Balor Vs. Andrade Vs. Randy Orton
Fun Fatal 4 Way match here as this was Smackdown's preview for the Men's MITB Ladder match this Sunday. All 4 guys put on a great performance as they wanted to make a statement going into this Sunday's event. At one point a ladder was brought into the ring and was used as a weapon by almost all 4 guys. One epic spot in this match was when Ali went for a 450 Splash on Finn but as he moved out of dodge, Ali immediately rolled into an RKO! Andrade nails Balor with the Hammerlock DDT for the win! Afterwards, Almas grabbed the ladder and climbs it til Ricochet shows up and knocked him off the ladder. Ricochet then grabs the briefcase and stands tall, holding it high up!
Charlotte Flair arrives as she brags about taking the Smackdown Women's Championship from Becky Lynch this Sunday. Then a video package was shown as we relive the history between the two women. Basic stuff here but it builds to the championship match this Sunday.
Charlotte Flair arrives as she brags about taking the Smackdown Women's Championship from Becky Lynch this Sunday. Then a video package was shown as we relive the history between the two women. Basic stuff here but it builds to the championship match this Sunday.
Roman Reigns & The Usos Vs. Shane McMahon, Elias, Daniel Bryan & Rowan
Shane McMahon barred Miz from this match and announced that if Miz would to interfere, then their cage match this Sunday would be canceled. This match was fine as the heels worked over the faces for a bit but later turned out to be a back and forth matchup. Shane McMahon busted out the Coast to Coast to Jimmy Uso and picks up the win for his team! After the match, the heels continue to attack then Roman finally arrives and fights them off!
The Kabuki Warriors Vs. Fire & Desire
Before the match, Paige announced that the team of Kairi and Asuka will now be known as the Kabuki Warriors. Now the name doesn't sound too bad, but I don't see why they needed a name. We then found out that Mandy and Sonya are now known as Fire and Desire. Again, not that bad of a name but they don't need a name. The match itself was good as both teams looked impressive here. Sonya Deville had the match won as she attempted to put an end to Asuka but Mandy insists that she can beat her. As soon as Mandy made the tag to come in, Asuka immediately rolled her up for the pin, picking up the win for her team!
Closing segment was the Kevin Owens Show segment as KO was supposed to interview WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. Kofi went to the ring before KO and took over the KO Show as he made it into his own show. He calls out Owens but at first Owens wouldn't show up. As the two banter, Kofi basically calls Owens a coward then Owens finally shows up. Owens keeps teasing that he's going backstage then finally Kofi rushes after him then the two brawled. Sami Zayn appears and helps beat down Kofi. KO then teases an Apron Powerbomb to Kofi til Xavier Woods comes out to make the save! Woods and Owens would brawl then Kofi hits the Trouble in Paradise to Zayn and stands tall at the end!
RAW and Smackdown are in the books now we await the traditional MITB PPV this Sunday! With both shows having their perspective matches set, this could possibly be a great PPV to witness!
Show Rating: 7.9/10
Closing segment was the Kevin Owens Show segment as KO was supposed to interview WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. Kofi went to the ring before KO and took over the KO Show as he made it into his own show. He calls out Owens but at first Owens wouldn't show up. As the two banter, Kofi basically calls Owens a coward then Owens finally shows up. Owens keeps teasing that he's going backstage then finally Kofi rushes after him then the two brawled. Sami Zayn appears and helps beat down Kofi. KO then teases an Apron Powerbomb to Kofi til Xavier Woods comes out to make the save! Woods and Owens would brawl then Kofi hits the Trouble in Paradise to Zayn and stands tall at the end!
RAW and Smackdown are in the books now we await the traditional MITB PPV this Sunday! With both shows having their perspective matches set, this could possibly be a great PPV to witness!
Show Rating: 7.9/10
