SMACKDOWN LIVE SUPERTHREAD

martingriff

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121780175#Comment_121780175

Does the rock have it in him along with movies to sign for a longterm run even if not wrestling

martingriff

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121786608#Comment_121786608

There seems to be a problem that some heels are been cheered more and are likeable even Reigns is getting there. Also Ripley on Raw seems to be going that way

JP Liz V1

The Rock is scheduled for 3 Smackdown shows in March

JP Liz V1

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1763685646231597090

Will Rock acknowledge Cody and accept his challenge

Cotts72

so who's coming to Bayleys aid at Mania? are we going to get Jade Cargill in her corner after tonights tease

Patrick Mahomes

TNA Women's World Champion 8 weeks ago to jobber losing in 3 minutes on Smackdown.

Regards,

P.

Necro

If that's all you took away from that episode of Smackdown you probably need to stop watching WWE, P. Also Tiffany is better than Naomi, there I said it.

Brilliant promo from the Rock setting the stage for the eventual Bloodline implosion at Mania. I think the tag match is the right way to go it adds extra jeopardy to both Seth's and Cody's matches (presumably both on night 2?) and protects the Rock. Roman being his paranoid self was great too.

The inevitable Dakota turn happened, thought they might hold off another week or so.

hynesie08

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121840563#Comment_121840563

Back and forth competitive match where Naomi dominated until Tiffany cheated while the commentary put over the fact that Naomi hasn't been able to get the big win since coming back. (Could that lead to frustration on Naomi's behalf and a possible reconnection with her husband)

Jobbing isn't losing and people need to stop conflating the 2.

J. Marston

"Finally you cactus loving crackheads have something worth shooting in your veins."

Rock is the best.

CastorTroy

Think that's the first time I've heard of or seen Xyon since he was declared a free agent at the draft. I remember seeing him in NXT and thinking he could do well. I was wrong. If he was getting paid per appearance, then it's a good job his wife gets regular AEW appearances.

So with the tag match, I guess that means Bayley definitely won't get her main event spot. Good to see Dakota back in ring gear at least. Was wondering if she was ready to come back so assumed the turn was happening so she could be protected another while. Though she did take a couple minor bumps. But jumping off the ring apron can still be dangerous as was seen with Shotzi.

Rey doing his Muta impression.

So tag tournament or multi team match?

I assume Bloodline wins with those stipulations. At which point people will be looking for Solo to sing the national anthem. Be a good way to get out of having a big name. Introduce someone like Taylor Swift to sing the anthem on night 2 but then Solo trudges down to the ring.

callaway92

I enjoyed that episode.

Rock/Roman stuff was enjoyable

The Street Fight was brilliant and refreshing. Funny how much impact a chair shot to the head has when you don’t really see it at all anymore in WWE!

JP Liz V1

That stunner sell from Theory, holy fcuk, he is as good as Ziggler selling

The facial expressions from Roman and Paul were epic, Roman paranoid until Rock acknowledged him

Whether it was all planned or planned after the backlash this Bloodline, heel Rock storyline is "cooking" and putting Cody even more over imho

Cotts72

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121841960#Comment_121841960

Agreed..heel rock is the best thing going at present,he just knows how to get at the crowd and can neutralise their cheers within seconds! I noticed again he was doing the L gesture at the end when posing with the bloodline before changing to the single finger salute

callaway92

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121842182#Comment_121842182

Ya the thumb was definitely purposeful. Pointed at Roman with camera on them and he tucked the thumb in then.

Crowd were great for the segment.

J. Marston

Wise man noticed it too.

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121840730#Comment_121840730

WWE used to do too many non finishes and people complained.

WWE used to not invest in the young talent enough and people complained.

WWE gave a young star, Tiffany Stratton, a definitive win against Naomi... and people are complaining.

I think people just want to complain about WWE.

Agent Coulson

Looks like a lot of the roster are eating their vitamins and saying their prayers these days the male roster anyway seem to be getting more jacked as the weeks go by.

JP Liz V1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121842740#Comment_121842740

The smile on Jimmy, where is Jey to attack

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121840563#Comment_121840563

Reported tonight,

The change in time for Stratton-Naomi was likely due to the previous segment with The Rock and The Bloodline going long by a reported ten minutes.

JP Liz V1

If only Jade had a tag partner

https://twitter.com/Jade_Cargill/status/1763781135648403509

JP Liz V1

https://twitter.com/Jade_Cargill/status/1765000649719067056

Will Jade, have Bayley's back

JP Liz V1

Logan Paul, Roman Reigns, The Rock, Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes all scheduled for tonight

PTH2009

I'd imagine The Rock has so much ring rust he can't do a singles match

JP Liz V1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121868410#Comment_121868410

Apparently besides WM, he could be working Saudi show

The White Wolf

Rollins' coat looked familiar last night and I couldn't put my finger on it, until I saw Sting's son again this morning dressed as Crow Sting.

I'm probably reading too much into it, but if it was intentional, what a nice touch from Seth.

Agent Coulson

Nice money earner for TKO but by god it is going to look horrible watching this on every ppv.

Necro

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121871021#Comment_121871021

Meh, it's been done for years in UFC and boxing.

JP Liz V1

Kross vs. Lashley is never ending

J. Marston

Tiffany is the only woman who has made that corner-to-corner gymnastics move actually look decent.

The White Wolf

Tiffany is great but wouldn't mind her finding another finisher. Imagine she fluffs it on a grand stage for a championship like she did here on Friday.