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SMACKDOWN LIVE SUPERTHREAD

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  • #8642
    ThePott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭ThePott


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122980779#Comment_122980779

    Agree, unforunately. I actually think the biggest criticism of the Triple H era so far is his handling of the tag divisions. Which is a shame considering when he was running black and gold NXT the tag division was one of the highlights. Maybe when both shows go to 3 hours they can try get it back on track.

    Youre comment reminded me though that Smackdown has it's Netflix debut internationally and they're not mentioning it at all. Which is kinda crazy, with all the hype and publicity they're giving Raw on Netflix.



  • #8643
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 56,262 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122982221#Comment_122982221

    Yeah I mean the most focus they had was when Usos unified the titles and it eventually led to a Mania main event. But then after KO and Sami dropped them... They died a death again. Truth and Miz made them a little more relevant again but it's reverted back to type again. Maybe War Raiders being champs will lift them again, it does seem that face champs make titles more relevant as they actually defend them!

    Yeah the international debut of Smackdown on Netflix seems to be completely forgotten alright

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  • #8644
    Loughc
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122982221#Comment_122982221

    That’s because USA network has Smackdown on a big contract.

    RAW is on Netflix globally so they can pump away at the promotions. As Smackdown is aired first in USA they don’t want to alienate their current home.



  • #8645
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,029 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    I was thinking localised ads during Smackdown like they would advertise local tours but then I'm sure nowhere wants to advertise a rival platform.

    Only place I see it mentioned is on Netflix's Worth the Wait section. Says 11/1 so is it airing on its usual place on the 4th? NXT on the 8th.



  • #8646
    ThePott
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122982259#Comment_122982259

    Oh I know but even still. Like the USA network is hosting ads for Raw on Netflix, you'd think they want to make the Smackdown that week feel big too. Even if it they didn't mention it was going to Netflix internationally.

    Just makes Smackdown feel immediately like a lesser show in my opinion.



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  • #8647
    JimBurnley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭JimBurnley


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122982357#Comment_122982357

    Think i read 4th Jan show is on YouTube in UK and Ireland since TNT deal expires 31st Dec but Netflix doesn't start until the first Raw



  • #8648
    Loughc
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122983956#Comment_122983956

    You are correct on both



  • #8649
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,029 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    If it's like SNME it won't exactly win new fans that don't have an adblocker.



  • #8650
    Loughc
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122984130#Comment_122984130

    Exactly this! SNME was a NIGHTMARE to watch on repeat on YouTube between the WWE ads and YouTube’s ads



  • #8651
    CastorTroy
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    Nia not trusting Tiffany to break up the pin attempt. Shoulder up, eyes open and looking around for her, before pretending to be out after Tiff breaks it up.

    Think it's safe to say the fans couldn't care less about Michin. No reaction to Chelsea's comments or even to her coming out.



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  • #8652
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 56,262 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    I think KO/Cody will be a banger of a ladder match but there's no jeopardy as KO has been the nearly man for so so long now. Other than that they have too many "who attacked who" scenarios going at once with Jade and now the Street Profits. Gets a bit samey.

    Feel like the Jade thing is a set up for turning Bayley back heel but Bianca needs the turn so much more, it would give an extra dimension to the EST character.

    Agreed on Michin. Chelsea's promo was naff but she at least got some sort of reaction. Talk about the crowd going mild for someone when Michin went out.

    Strowman vs Fatu is something I definitely need to see now that I didn't know I needed before today🤣

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  • #8653
    The White Wolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,484 ✭✭✭The White Wolf


    They are doing a great job building up KO, even just with small things like Aldis desperately trying to shield Cody from the attack. I expect Cody to win at the Rumble but I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled a shock result.

    If Cena is going for the record at Mania, going up against KO they way he is performing now would be a great feud, and there's history.



  • #8654
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91,033 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Braun now added to Bloodline feud, him against Solo or Jacob could be good

    Jacob is without a doubt the star so him in singles action against anyone is going be good, hopefully ultimately in the end Roman puts him over

    I think KO has a rumble record for losses but the ladder match will be good, this is Cody's best feud since becoming champ

    Chelsea is great, her style is funny, she always just gets the brief

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  • #8655
    Ridley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,264 ✭✭✭Ridley


    I liked the state of address from the Green House.

    Quite like what they've done with Stratton and the MitB briefcase too.

    Do think they need to establish an actual mid-card for the women's roster for those US/IC titles though (if we have to inhabit the too-many-belts era).



  • #8656
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91,033 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    3 hour Smackdown starts tonight

    Naomi has a title match against Nia Jax, and will Jade be returning tonight revealing her attacker?

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  • #8657
    PTH2009
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123015061#Comment_123015061

    Hope they have Red Bull stocked in the arena in Vegas for Mania Weekend. 3 Hours of SD and then the HOF



  • #8658
    Loughc
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123015164#Comment_123015164

    HOF looking likely to the 3rd hour or to be moved to another night



  • #8659
    ThePott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭ThePott


    Annoyingly when I searched Smackdown or Youtube to get the stream it showed the highlight as a result and ruined the cash-in.

    That being said. That was just about the perfect cash-in. Tiffy looked smart, worked as a swerve in that looked like she wasn't going to cash it in. Took out just about everyone. Think she can make a great champ and the fans are well behind her. Shout-out to Bianca's KOD too, which was class.

    Drew/Cody promo was good. Owens and Drew teaming actually made logical sense. Trying to drag Owens/Cody out till Rumble might prove hard though, even if it is just a few weeks.

    Shinsuke/Andrade was a great match. I feel like they have to find something for Andrade though, he's had great matches since his return but isn't a believable contender anymore as he just keeps losing.

    Main event was grand. Fatu is still unreal, great promo from hm too. Six-man Bloodline matches just feel a bit filler though.



  • #8660
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,029 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Hope they use Tiffany well now. She didn't exactly make any friends when cashing in, taking out both heels and faces. And a ref. Since i'm sure it's the Raw title the women's rumble winner will go after, I think we're already seeing the Chamber contenders with Nia, Bianca, Naomi, Candace and likely Bayley and Jade, if she's back.



  • #8661
    PTH2009
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123015656#Comment_123015656

    I'd take that, Thursday hopefully

    I like the blue canvas but that one speculated for Raw is horrible



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  • #8662
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91,033 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    That was a good cash in by Tiffany who is really over, I imagine she will feud with Candice and Nia for a while, I just hope not fed to returning Charlotte, Tiffany vs. Charlotte at WM would be good with Charlotte putting her over

    And @Necro that moonsault on Nia , looked well executed, landed correctly 👏

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  • #8663
    ThePott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭ThePott


    Triple H has said that Smackdown is 3 hours for now but will switch back to 2 at some point. No clear time frame given though.

    https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1876343616291168601


  • #8664
    Ridley
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123017111#Comment_123017111

    I missed the cash in as I was fast forwarding but it was nicely done watching it back. Easily one of the strongest MitB runs.



  • #8665
    PTH2009
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    The tribal chief is entering the rumble

    KO is actually talking sense



  • #8666
    Loughc
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123043502#Comment_123043502

    Kevin is Right. Everything he says is logical, how he's the heel in this feud shows just how over Cody is as a babyface.



  • #8667
    Loughc
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    A VERY paint by the number Smackdown, the New Bloodline needs to split now, it's over, it's been done.

    Can see Solo entering himself into the Rumble as well.



  • #8668
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,029 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Now that he lost to Roman, is Solo now on Roman's schedule of showing up when he feels like it?

    Like with the Casino Battle Royal winners on AEW, I always wonder how they decide when the title matches should be. Like why is Bayley facing Tiffy next week rather than the Rumble?

    Will Cody abandoning Jimmy lead to turning the Bloodline against him again?



  • #8669
    Loughc
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123044038#Comment_123044038

    Yes they need to create a wedge between Cody and the Bloodline especially to drum up the idea Roman might win the rumble.



  • #8670
    Cherry_Cola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,979 ✭✭✭Cherry_Cola


    Two Metalmania regulars appeared in the backstage segment with Chelsea, Rebel Kel and Amira. Delighted for them both. I expect Amira to get signed in the next year or so somewhere, she's really good.



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  • #8671
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91,033 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Nick and Grayson looked very tanned

    I think Jacob Fatu if entering the rumble could be it's mvp, star turn

    Has Roman already won 2 rumbles or just 1?

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