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Necro · 01-03-2025 10:24AM

Smackdown have low key built a fairly solid tag division. Seems ripe for a multi team match at Mania. DIY vs Street Profits VS MCMG VS Pretty Deadly vs Legado Del Fantasma. Maybe throw in a team like Melo and Miz who teamed together recently too. Would be a good match.

Very good segment with the men's chamber contenders (bar Cena). Not sure who's going to win, I honestly hope they don't go with Cena at this point, he's not even part time really so bar the nostalgic stuff and the possibility of number 17 I have zero interest in it. Unlikely to be Rollins with the Roman stuff unresolved. Maybe that's where Punk's favour from Heyman comes in?

I'd have no interest in Logan Paul and I don't think they're lining it up either, though that was exquisite trolling of the crowd. They seem to be angling towards Punk vs Paul moreso which is also just...meh. I'd prefer to have Punk vs Cody personally.

Drew vs Cody is one I would have no issue with but do they see it as Mania worthy? With Rock involved and those shenanigans... Maybe Drew as the corporate stooge?

Priest isn't winning the chamber. There's zero reason. Frankly they'd have been better putting Solo or one of the Bloodline in there.

The Jade Cargill stuff is surely coming to a head tonight. Between the last few weeks and the kick off show something is definitely going to occur. Honestly with the women's as long as it's not Liv (we've had her and Rhea for months) or Bayley then I don't really mind. Just for the sheer upset value I'd love Roxanne to get the win.

Rock stuff was better. Really sinister having a belt with that writing and the date of Dusty's death on it. It's a bit ham fisted but I'm still trying to figure out how it all fits together with Mania so I guess it's not that bad?

We know what we're getting with Sami and KO anyways, it'll be a banger of a match.

CastorTroy · 01-03-2025 11:54AM

That mini tournament for the US title seemed kinda pointless outside of filling time since still ended up with LA Knight as number 1 contender. Probably as said above, Shinsuke took time off. Though why rush through it? I thought it was so they could have the ttle match at EC but nope, so couldve had the triple threat match next week.

Don't think the Jade thing will come to a head tonight, only because of teh chamber. Maybe if was an open ring she could come out and attack who attacked her. Likely be a return next week.

And in another shocking development, to go with LA Knight getting another US title shot, so does Michin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHQa21QzQ7M

ThePott · 01-03-2025 12:27PM

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Agree with a lot that you've said. I don't think Cena winning at this point is satisfying, especially with him so absent for the build. I think there's a way of telling that story and making 17 work but this would feel hamfisted. Also have no interest in Logan, think he's been exposed the last few weeks that he's not in the league of the others. Speaking of bad promos, that Tiffy/Trish promo was awkward as hell, Chelsea blew them out of the water.

The women's match is hard to call. Gotta imagine it can't be anyone involved in the women's tag story. So that leaves Bayley, Alexa and Roxanne. The most boring choice would be Bayley even if it seems the most logical. Roxanne is very fresh to be putting in the main event and they haven't really done anything on main to make her matter yet. Alexa is only just back and a title match seems a bit soon. It's hard to call and I'm not sure any of them are really good options for Rhea (unless Iyo gets involved).

Tag division is heating up, definitely getting a multi-man at Mania and they're doing a great job building to it right now. Sami/Owens is gonna be a barn burner.

The Rock story is fascinating, if only because of how odd it is but how it will definitely lead to something big even if it's a mess. Punk or Drew seem like the most likely options to me right now. A belt reminding Cody of his dad's death is so weird. Funnily enough everyone on the roster from Punk, Miz even R-Truth built up the idea of him being the Rock's champion better than Rock's promo actually did.

Ridley · 01-03-2025 02:38PM

McIntyre as corporate champ would be interesting just as he'd see it as justice finally being served. And it'd the Chosen One coming full circle.

Punk Rhodes at Mania with Rock Rhodes for Summerslam..?

Reigns Rollins would be the bigger deal over any either title matches anyway eye em oh. As with the Rumble, it's nice not seeing an obvious winner but options.

JP Liz V1 · 01-03-2025 06:22PM

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Yes final boss Rock segment didn't bite for me

I'm surprised no Jimmy Uso in the US title tournament

RobbingBandit · 01-03-2025 08:41PM

June 11 2015 Dusty Rhodes died, if I were Dustin Rhodes I would crack The Rock wide open tonight something's are off limits. That seems like Vince wrote it.

I'm sure he is chucking somewhere seeing a line like that crossed.

Cody needs to go off script tonight.

PTH2009 · 01-03-2025 08:57PM

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The Rock be going to the Oscars with a scar

Not sure was mentioning 'Dusty' meanicing

Drew been Mr Rock's right hand man could work really well. Full on scottish psychopath

JP Liz V1 · 01-03-2025 09:17PM

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I assume Cody and his siblings approves it beforehand especially if about Dusty

RobbingBandit · 01-03-2025 09:44PM

I'm going dark now myself enjoy the show folks it's going to be a nightmare to remember.

JP Liz V1 · 08-03-2025 11:33AM

I hope Liv gets an apology

But too funny

Also heel Cena vs. face Orton will be awesome

Necro · 08-03-2025 12:33PM

The overacting in that segment from Bianca and Naomi was ridiculous. There's surely some twist in the tale yet as Jade has basically just destroyed Naomi two shows running. I'd have zero interest in a Jade Naomi match at Mania now as the payoff has already occurred. If they somehow manage to combine this into the raw world title scene it gets a little more interesting at least

Furious-Red · 08-03-2025 01:08PM

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It will definitely be Bianca being the ring leader in this whole Jade attack.

JP Liz V1 · 08-03-2025 01:32PM

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It has definitely more going for it that the title match of Tiffany and Charlotte, interest wise for me anyways, I do hope Tiffany retains with a clean win but it is another feud just not hitting for me, both rumble winners not doing good in their WM feuds, match builds etc.,

Was Drew not going after all OG Bloodline and their helpers, what about Solo then?

Will Jade blame Bianca, turn heel, cost her title shot or title match?

PTH2009 · 08-03-2025 01:54PM

The US title scene is a bit bland and Nakamura had one of the worst reigns

Furious-Red · 08-03-2025 02:51PM

I'd be worried that they might blame Tiffy for the lack of story/build to mania and take the title off her

Necro · 08-03-2025 03:06PM

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I was equally as worried they'd have Charlotte beat Rhea a few years back as their build was shite too. Charlotte is just a charisma vacuum. Thankfully the match delivered in spades with Rhea and hopefully this one will too because I've given up on expectations for any pre-build to Charlotte's matches a long time ago.

Necro · 08-03-2025 03:09PM

There isn't a whole pile more Cody can do to build the match without Cena turning up again. That's essentially what we are all waiting for. I wondered if the fans would somewhat turn on Cody like typical smart marks but he still seems to have a very vocal support which is good.

CastorTroy · 08-03-2025 03:37PM

Chelsea only recruiting from Scotland? Hope Alba has a personality that compliments Chelsea and Piper.

Jay Pentatonic · 08-03-2025 05:31PM

Can't help but feel everything's a bit of a mess at this point.

Jade/Bianca/Naomi...what's happening and why should we care exactly? How will this all link in with Rhea and Iyo?

Tiffy/Charlotte...will it just be 6 weeks of Charlotte being a bully, then Tiffy wins? Will Stratus and Nia be involved or something?

Cody/Cena/Rock... Is Cody going to carry the story until one or two weeks before Mania?

I read somewhere that apparently there will be many twists and turns before mania...I hope so, because as it stands aside from a heel Cena I am totally not hyped for any of it.

DM_7 · 09-03-2025 12:17AM

That Bianca and Naomi stuff was awful. In general either of them talking is is to be avoided but whoever but that together did them no favours.

At least it made people happy to see Jade I guess.

CastorTroy · 09-03-2025 12:33AM

If they're going to just have Jade beat up Naomi, it's going to look more one sided than it already does. But trying to think who could team with Naomi. Maybe call up Lash Legend and maybe Jakara.

Ridley · 09-03-2025 12:39AM

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Why is she saying it to Chelsea Green tho?

Furious-Red · 14-03-2025 08:44PM

Is SD at 8pm our time tonight or what?

Nevermind it's already on

JP Liz V1 · 14-03-2025 10:40PM

A loud lively singing crowd

CastorTroy · 14-03-2025 11:53PM

I'll spoiler in case someone comes in here not knowing it was already on

Well didn't expect that ending.

Strange how Walter talked about A-Kid then a completely unrelated wrestler came out. 😀

So a Fenix video and a mystery one? Aleister Black? So keeping the Lucha Bros separate for now. Probably the best move.

JP Liz V1 · 15-03-2025 02:41AM

The Charlotte Tiffy spot looked very messy and with them both having pink gear and blonde hair, hard to tell which was which 😆 too much security also

Jade is the face but heel Liv telling truths and Jade only saw Naomi run away, gotta be more to come, real culprit Bianca?

Cotts72 · 15-03-2025 11:23AM

Not to mention Charlotte now stealing one of Stephanie Vaquer's signature moves. Aware the move isn't SVs exclusively but still part of the gimmick

I think it was belair and Naomi together all along. Bianca will win the title and turn heel IMO

Furious-Red · 15-03-2025 11:36AM

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Agreed on the outfit/look issue was hard to decipher between them during the brawl. I'm still worried they are going to make Tiffy a bland babyface and lose some of the character that got her over in the 1st place, plus I can't stand Flair constantly getting/forced into these big matches.

Yea Bianca is 100% involved in the Jade situation

Necro · 15-03-2025 03:29PM

I think Charlotte wearing the gear she did was kind of mocking Tiffany? The commentators could have emphasized it better though.

There ain't no crowd like a European crowd at a live show. Puts the US to shame every single time.

CastorTroy · 15-03-2025 03:30PM

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I'm trying to remember who did that move before. I know I saw it before Stephanie did it. Think it was actually Charlotte. Though maybe Charlotte took it from Steph before she came to WWE. Apparently it was an Alex shelley move first.

Thing is when she moves to the main roster, she'll probably have to drop the move because of Charlotte, even though Charlotte doesn't get the same reaction. And even though everyone does superkicks and there are multiple people doing chokeslams.

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