Smackdown Live Review (30th of April)
It's the final Smackdown for the month of April and we're continuing on the road to Money in the Bank! To be honest, this show wasn't that great to me but it sure was better than RAW. We also got to find out the remaining participants in the MITB Ladder Match for both men and women representing the blue brand!
Show opened with Michael Cole interviewing WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. Kofi talks about Owens stabbing himself and Xavier Woods in the back last week and how he'll get revenge. He'll get his revenge at MITB as it was confirmed that Kofi will defend his title against KO at the PPV. Owens appears on stage and talks about taking Kofi's title. Xavier Woods appears and brawls with KO then KO gets the upper hand by superkicking him. Kofi tries to make the save by Owens bailed.
Show opened with Michael Cole interviewing WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. Kofi talks about Owens stabbing himself and Xavier Woods in the back last week and how he'll get revenge. He'll get his revenge at MITB as it was confirmed that Kofi will defend his title against KO at the PPV. Owens appears on stage and talks about taking Kofi's title. Xavier Woods appears and brawls with KO then KO gets the upper hand by superkicking him. Kofi tries to make the save by Owens bailed.
Becky Lynch Vs. Bayley
Before the match we found out that Bayley is added to the Women's MITB Ladder Match! The match itself was fine as the two women had a standard wrestling match. It also wasn't that long too which was a little disappointing. Bayley attempted a flying Elbow Drop then Becky moved out of the way and countered it with the Dis-Arm-Her. Bayley tapped and Becky picks up the win! As soon as the match ended, Charlotte appeared and attacked Becky. Making a statement for their match at the PPV.
Smackdown Tag Team Champions The Hardyz arrive as we find out the state of their title reign. Jeff Hardy has an injured right knee and must require surgery to repair it so you can already guess what that means. The Hardyz has to give up their tag titles so Jeff can recover from his injury. Before they can finish their statement, Lars Sullivan appears and attempts to beat them down again. Lars takes out Matt, but as he attempts to go after Jeff that's when we see R-Truth with a chair and he hits Lars. Lars then ends up attacking Truth and laying him out.
Next we find out the remaining 4 men for the Men's MITB Ladder Match. The remaining participants are Mustafa Ali, Finn Balor, Andrade Cien Almas, and Randy Orton!
Smackdown Tag Team Champions The Hardyz arrive as we find out the state of their title reign. Jeff Hardy has an injured right knee and must require surgery to repair it so you can already guess what that means. The Hardyz has to give up their tag titles so Jeff can recover from his injury. Before they can finish their statement, Lars Sullivan appears and attempts to beat them down again. Lars takes out Matt, but as he attempts to go after Jeff that's when we see R-Truth with a chair and he hits Lars. Lars then ends up attacking Truth and laying him out.
Next we find out the remaining 4 men for the Men's MITB Ladder Match. The remaining participants are Mustafa Ali, Finn Balor, Andrade Cien Almas, and Randy Orton!
Asuka & Kairi Sane Vs. Local Competitors
This was a simple match as the IIconics were on commentary. Kairi hits her Insane Elbow for the win for her team and the two women stared at the IIconics as they want their tag titles.
Roman Reigns Vs. The B Team
The B Team hasn't been seen for a long time so I guess what a treat huh? Elias was the special enforcer for this match but of course didn't enforce shit. B Team didn't have much offense in this match as Roman laid waste to both of them. Roman hits a spear on Curtis Axel for the win.
We find out the remaining participants for the Women's MITB Ladder Match next. The remaining participants are Bayley (who was already announced), Carmella, Mandy Rose, and Ember Moon!
We find out the remaining participants for the Women's MITB Ladder Match next. The remaining participants are Bayley (who was already announced), Carmella, Mandy Rose, and Ember Moon!
Mustafa Ali & Finn Balor Vs. Andrade & Randy Orton
I actually enjoyed this tag match as both teams did well here. This was a MITB preview and all 4 guys wanted to make a statement here that they want the briefcase. Mustafa Ali hits the 450 Splash on Almas for the win for his team! After the match, Orton hits an RKO on Balor then Ali kicks Orton out of the ring. Ali stands tall at the end of the mayhem.
Show closes with the Kevin Owens Show segment. Owens calls out Xavier Woods as he's his special guest. Woods of course would not appear, so KO improvised by bringing out Kofi and Xavier action figures. Kofi appears on stage and runs to the ring, brawling with KO. Owens escapes through the crowd and Kofi challenges him to come back in, ending the show!
With both Men's and Women's MITB Ladder Match participants fully announced, fans can now speculate who's gonna win each matchup. I already have my predictions for them and y'all will find it in due time!
Show Rating: 7.2/10
Show closes with the Kevin Owens Show segment. Owens calls out Xavier Woods as he's his special guest. Woods of course would not appear, so KO improvised by bringing out Kofi and Xavier action figures. Kofi appears on stage and runs to the ring, brawling with KO. Owens escapes through the crowd and Kofi challenges him to come back in, ending the show!
With both Men's and Women's MITB Ladder Match participants fully announced, fans can now speculate who's gonna win each matchup. I already have my predictions for them and y'all will find it in due time!
Show Rating: 7.2/10
