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Well, SmackDown Live is coming back on Tuesday @ 8pm on USA Network. Let's recap of last week's show shall we? Don't say I never did anything for ya! LMAO LEGGO.
SDLive kicked off with Renee Young and Aj Styles conducting an interview about last week's bombshell announcement. Concerning the WWE Championship and Aj Styles having to defend it in a handicap match.
Aj tried to avoid the question but Renee continued to press. He refused to play the game or Renee's questioning. Aj made it clear he didn't know what the hell was going on. And no he didn't think it was fair to have to defend his title in a handicap match. But that's life. It isn't fair and you just have to roll with it. He did like one aspect of the match. The fact that he gets to beat down both Sami and Kevin in one night and the fact that he gets to show everyone why SmackDown Live is the house that A.J. Styles Built (well that's a little overzealous. we all know had it not been for the Rock there would be no SmackDown Live! #FACTS sorry I had to say that it was necessary LMAO).
Of course, the puppet master and his puppet couldn't let that slide! KO and dancing Sami came out to mock the champ. Letting him know that his days are numbered. Then Shane McMahon came out. Shane McMahon voiced his opinion on the matter. He said while he questioned the GM's decision he fully supported and backed the match and it will go on as scheduled. As for the main event, it will be a handicap match Aj Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, & Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn in a 3 on 2 handicap match. Giving them a taste of their own medicine.
Matches
Becky Lynch (Naomi and Charlotte Flair ) vs Ruby Riott (Riott Squad)
Winner: Becky Lynch via Submission
This match was ok. It wasn't great and it wasn't bad either. It was great to Lynch back in the ring. She looked good and kept up the pace with the Ruby. Ultimately Becky was able to pick up a win with the DisArm Her in her first match back in the WWE since (filming the Marine) her "injury".
The Ascension vs The Bludgeon Bros
Winner: The Bludgeon Bros
I'm gonna be honest I usually turn the channel or put it on mute when Ascension comes out. There's just no reason to watch them if they aren't being the dominant force they should be. However this time I didn't have to. Clearly, it sucks to be you Ascension. They tried and failed. Miserably. The Ascension tried to go at this from an offense perspective and it did nothing but agitate the Bludgeon Bros. It was short sweet and embarrassing for Ascension. Their match lasted about 1-3 minutes tops! It was sad.
Zack Ryder vs. Mojo Rawley United States Championship Round 1
Winner: Mojo Rawley Advances
Mojo Rawley gotta fire in him that I love. Heel or not I like Mojo. I wish he would switch it up now that he's a heel. Darker clothes strong entrance music that announces his dominating presence. It clashes with his current character. He needs to represent what he's presenting. Right now you got two images going at the same time. Bright and colorful hype music and strong intense out for me attitude. The two don't mix. Other than that he dominated the match. Zack put up a good fight but he just couldn't recover from the onslaught Mojo released. Mojo advances in the US Championship tournament.
Breezango vs Rusev Day
Winner: Breezango
Genuinely surprised by the cheers Rusev is getting lately. Real Talk I'm not mad about it. I'm gonna be honest once again. When Breezango comes on the screen to wrestle or for the fashion files I just mute the tv (yea I know roll your eyes I don't care I don't like it and I don't find it funny so I don't watch. 😋). They bore me. In this match, I did the same thing I ain't even gone front. But I did manage to see Fandango pick up the win for his team. Bit of an upset with the way Rusev Day has been rolling lately.
Aj Styles, Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura & Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
Winner: Aj Styles, Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura (After 2 Match Changes)
Stipulation: No DQ, No Countout
This match was so satisfying. Sigh, I loved it. They had a few back and forths but when the match swung back in Styles' team's favor, Kevin and Sami decided it was time to bounce. When the match looked like it was going to end in a count out Shane came out and changed the match to a no count out. The match continued and to end the match again Kevin and Sami decided to use chairs. Match ends on a DQ with Sami and Kevin laying waste to everyone. Shane comes out again and says its no DQ restart the match. That led to an attack from Aj Styles on Kevin Owens. Leaving Sami Zayn for the 2nd time I might add at the mercy of Randy and Shinsuke. Randy slams Sami on the announcer's table. Then throws him into the ring to only be met by Nakamura with a Kinshasa. Sami then got hit with an RKO. Randy, Shinsuke, and an absent Aj Styles pick up the win.
As satisfying as this match was Sami took the brunt of the punishment. This happens often. The last time Kevin and Sami's match broke down Kevin literally left Sami alone in the ring. He was beaten down and Kevin never returned to aid his so-called "best friend" aka "guardian angel".
In Other News
Aj Styles Having to Defend his Title in a Handicap Match
This would've made so much since last year around this time. Around this time last year, Aj was a heel. Cheating and slithering his way out of MOST of his matches. Now setting this type of match for a guy like that would've been plausible. But now it just seems like excessive overkill. Realistically I can't see this match being entertaining.
Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable Complain About Their Title "Loss"
Shelton & Chad you two are corny buffoons. I don't understand your logic. Chad last week you pinned Jey. However, NEITHER OF YOU WERE THE LEGAL MEN IN THE RING. Which means both you and Shelton forgot who was legal and committed a BONEHEADED mistake. If the right guy got the pin then this long ass boring ass rant you two decided to put on wouldn't have happened. They bitched for so long that Daniel Bryan came out to address their grievances. Talking too much was your biggest downfall. And you know Daniel is trigger happy to pull some bullshit because of his issues with Shane McMahon. So Gable opens his big mouth and says what do we have to do beat the Usos twice in one night? Daniel Bryan loves the idea and gives them another shot at the titles. By having them face the Usos in a 2 out of 3 fall match at the Royal Rumble.
Ok, so you know how this is gonna go right. The Usos will get a win, Chad and Gable will get a win. Then it will come down to the final bout. Which it will probably be Chad & Gable getting the championships.
Daniel Bryan and his Explanation of His Match Choices
This was some bullshit plain and simple. Daniel Bryan basically explained nothing. It seems like he's acting like this on purpose. To show Shane how he's acting. But its turning into a one-up match and superstars are being caught up in the crossfire. Although it appears like he isn't doing it to be malicious to the superstars directly they are getting caught in the crossfire.
He then continues to insult Shane's family and their decision making its wrong. On all levels. I'm not saying Shane McMahon makes the best decisions. But consistently referring to a man's family as the basis of his logic and talking down about it while consistently making decisions that benefit people who don't respect you or the Commissioner. Then providing no explanation for your actions other than to deflect is as I said before some bullshit.
In the same breath, he's making himself look like he is abdicating for Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn's antics. Which he vehemently denies then grants matches for them in their favor. It's a vicious cycle and I for one wish it would move on. Rumor has it Daniel wants to wrestle again but WWE doctors won't let him. His contract is up and he's walking if they don't allow him to wrestle soon. If Daniel Bryan plans on leaving then be my guest. If not then move on and find another way to be compelling.
Jinder Mahal Addresses his Opponent Xavier Woods in the United States Championship Tournament
Yall know how I feel about Jinder Mahal aka Sol Glo and the Gloettes so I won't talk about him and my feelings on him.
But I don't believe Xavier Woods will win unless they plan on turning Bobby Roode. Which I doubt. Jinder will beat Xavier and go on to wrestle at the Royal Rumble. Then Bobby will beat Jinder. Which will lead to a match between Corbin and Roode at Fastlane or Wrestlemania.
Overall
It was an entertaining show. The Usos carry SDLive right now. Their matches are always entertaining and fun to watch. The tag team division is on fire because of them and New Day but I fear once Gable & Benjamin gain those belts there will be a severe slow down in the quality of matches and the entertainment.Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon need to get it together. How many times can you argue about the same thing and not say anything at all? I mean they argue on this passive-aggressive level that is borderline I'm a punch you in the effing face if you say something else to me. But then you smile and just leave it alone. They need to just fight it out now while they have the chance. Especially if Daniel is cleared to wrestle soon.
Corbin was missing in action this week as was the rest of the women's division. As I said about the women on Raw if this Royal Rumble is monumental then you need to start pushing the women to the forefront. Make them a priority.
This was a decent show with a satisfying end. I was ok with the overall flow and the end of the show. I just wish the storylines had more substance and answered the questions that fans are dying to know or at least me:
1 - What the hell is Daniel Bryan doing? Are you for or against the land of opportunity? And why are you constantly insulting Shane's family?
2 - Why is Shane so hell-bent on making Kevin's life miserable? Why can't he just let this go? In the end, what do you gain besides a few seconds of satisfaction?
3 - Sami Zayn what the hell was you thinking? Did you not see what happened to the last guy who was Kevin's best friend? Why are you content with being Kevin's dancing flunky rather than being a star of your own?
Sigh, I've come to realize that these questions of mine will never be answered. So...
Until Next Time Folks...
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