SMACKDOWN LIVE SUPERTHREAD

PTH2009 · 08-05-2021 1:13am

Jimmy Uso back then and part of Romans table now

Like the classic feel, wow Teddy Long and surprisingly not getting a tag match yet

Chuck Noland · 08-05-2021 7:47am

Did they bring back the fist?

Sirsok · 08-05-2021 9:14am

Chuck Noland wrote: »

Did they bring back the fist?

They CGI'd it......

ThePott · 08-05-2021 10:17am

The throwback was a little muddled. Threw back to when Smackdown wasn't even a thing, was okay though. CGI Fist though (booo).

Pretty solid show if not as strong as previous weeks. I do like the family drama though with the Usos. Heop it's not going to just lead into a rehash but enjoying it for now. Wonder if we're getting Rollins/Reigns at Summerslam.
Glad Cesaro is getting his shot, those neutralisers at the end though looked pretty rough.

Lord TSC · 08-05-2021 12:06pm

I basically just watch Roman's bits now but the man is a star, and whoever is in charge of his stories are elevating not just him but everyone around him.

I know it's harping on about the issue though, but god, the camera cuts. When Cesaro hits the ring, he picks up Jay for the neutralizer, and the camera cuts 6 or 7 times during the move. He lands it, and it cuts to Cesaros face, cuts to a wide shot, back to Cesaros face, onto Roman, back to Cesaro, all in the space of 3 seconds. It literally gives me a headache....

CastorTroy · 08-05-2021 12:36pm

So the Throwback parts were Cole and McAfee dressing up, Teddy Long, Women's Champions, the refs and a load of clips?

Sami touching the IC title and Apollo reacting was a nice touch.

So they have a women's tag title match just before Backl... Wrestlemania Backlash?
Not sure who should the tag titles. The only team that I think should take them are busy losing in singles matches to Carmella

Necro · 08-05-2021 2:18pm

Lord TSC wrote: »

I basically just watch Roman's bits now but the man is a star, and whoever is in charge of his stories are elevating not just him but everyone around him.

Yeah, Reigns is now everything they wanted him to be all those years ago. And his personality suits being a heel so much more. My weekly shows going forward are gonna be Smackdown and AEW I think. Can't stick Raw and NXT is far too stale presently as well

The Ayatolla · 08-05-2021 3:33pm

The throwback part was so lazy and ridiculous.

Should have just picked an era from Smackdown's past and modelled everything after that.

The commentators in the ultra-retro gear was just awful.

JP Liz V1 · 09-05-2021 2:42pm

Heyman seems to be enjoying himself also with Reigns but I do wonder what would happen if Brock returned

Jimmy Uso against Rollins at WM Backlash, as he is not fully bowing to the head of the table just yet or back chasing the tag titles?

Kinda surprised Baszler got involved for Reg first

PTH2009 · 15-05-2021 12:28am

https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2021-05-14

What a great night we have in store. Tamina & Natalya vs Jax & Baszler for the women's tag team titles

PTH2009 · 15-05-2021 1:34am

Tamina finally wins a title

JP Liz V1 · 15-05-2021 2:54am

I thought Shinsuke Nakamura would win this one, though King Shinsuke Nakamura

The White Wolf · 15-05-2021 9:56am

Jimmy doesn't really come across as a convincing face/tweener, Jey seems to have the much more natural ability for it.

Cotts72 · 15-05-2021 10:30am

Aaaaand new champions.. Jaysus tamina and natalya.. God forbid they could build an actual women's tag division with actual decent tag teams

CastorTroy · 15-05-2021 11:24am

Going from Nia twice a week to Natalya and Tamina twice a week. Yay!
And how long have they been building the Mandy/Dana feud with Nia/Shayna and not even a title match?
Thought there was meant to be a match at Backlash.

Teasing the next King of the Ring tournament?

So Backlash is the 4 main titles and the SD Tag titles. Then Priest vs Miz.

ThePott · 15-05-2021 11:26am

Was a pretty average Smackdown.
Roman's promo as a heel is great, him tearing into Jimmy Uso in the opening was excellent.
I'm okay with Tamina/Natalya if only because it ends the dreadful run of Shayna and Nia. Nice to see Tamina getting a moment after so long even if she isn't great or anything. Feel the same with Rey/Dominik, I don't feel strongly if they were to become champions but I'm okay with it if it ends Dolph/Bobby's run.
The crown suits Shinsuke, guessing that we're getting a King of the Ring soon. I hope so anyway if it gets rid of the King Corbin gimmick.

JP Liz V1 · 15-05-2021 1:22pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Tamina finally wins a title

I guess it's about time, she paid her dues, I am surprised she never had a singles reign

Itssoeasy · 15-05-2021 2:55pm

So I see that we got new women’s tag team champions. Happy that tamina has won a title which I think is her first ever. Natalya has go away heat with me.she is bland and boring. What’s the reason to care about her outside of being a member of the hart family ?

JP Liz V1 · 16-05-2021 1:55am

Reigns on the mic is gold, he doesn't even need Heyman, so charismatic as a tribal head heel

The White Wolf · 16-05-2021 10:36am

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Reigns on the mic is gold, he doesn't even need Heyman, so charismatic as a tribal head heel

Someone asked this of Jim Cornette and he said that even though Roman didn't need Heyman for promos, Heyman all the same still adds a lot to the presentation with his presence. I'd agree on that.

JP Liz V1 · 16-05-2021 3:05pm

The White Wolf wrote: »

Someone asked this of Jim Cornette and he said that even though Roman didn't need Heyman for promos, Heyman all the same still adds a lot to the presentation with his presence. I'd agree on that.

Be interesting to see what would happen if Lesnar returned to SD who would Heyman "advocate" for

CastorTroy · 16-05-2021 5:46pm

Well he's already got 1 former client fighting a current client

The White Wolf · 16-05-2021 5:49pm

The Cesaro Uppercuts are more entertaining than the Flair chops.

The Ayatolla · 16-05-2021 7:07pm

Didn't the vaguely reference Heyman being 'tossed aside' or something to that effect around the time he first teamed up with Reigns?

Not that I expect WWE to continue that narrative.

JP Liz V1 · 16-05-2021 8:43pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Well he's already got 1 former client fighting a current client

I forgot Heyman had Cesaro

What's the current deal with Lesnar, done with WWE?

The Ayatolla · 16-05-2021 8:54pm

report-update-on-brock-lesnar-s-wwe-contract-status

Agent Coulson · 16-05-2021 9:19pm

So I'm guessing it's the Game Changer Brock who is worried about the infighting EVP's in AEW then

CastorTroy · 16-05-2021 9:25pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I forgot Heyman had Cesaro

What's the current deal with Lesnar, done with WWE?

So did Heyman when he was working with him, since all he did was go on about Brock.

CastorTroy · 17-05-2021 11:38pm

Not that it was expected to be otherwise, but Fox released their fall schedule and Smackdown is on it for Friday nights.

JP Liz V1 · 19-05-2021 9:42pm

It seems Kevin Owens is getting an IC title shot this week

PTH2009 · 22-05-2021 1:07pm

Jesus not one post about SD this week

CastorTroy · 22-05-2021 1:32pm

Just finished watching and don't see why there isn't more since it's better than Raw.

Who will go for the IC title now since it looks like Black/Big E will be happening and Zayn/Owens do their thing?
Then Cesaro is distracted by Rollins.
Main roster debut for Eric Bugenhagen, now Rick Boogs and seemed to actually be playing live.

Not sure what SD match(es) will be in the Cell.

The White Wolf · 22-05-2021 1:49pm

All that Black build up for a random feud with Big E. Not great.

ThePott · 22-05-2021 1:53pm

Yeah I just didn't comment. Thought it was a very solid and entertaining show.

Really liked Bayley tearing into the champions but showing respect for Apollo. Not sure what they'll do with the women's tag titles all the same.
I really like the Rick Boogs and Shinsuke pairing. It's fun and think it would get really over with a crowd.
This version of Rollins is hilarious, him saying he blacked out and all.
Aleister Black is finally back a feud with Big E is a really strange one but interested to see where it goes.

Reckon in the cell we'll get Seth vs Cesaro for sure. Other possibles could be Roman and Jimmy even if it would be similiar to last year's.

PTH2009 · 22-05-2021 2:24pm

I see SD has there version of Elias now

The Ayatolla · 22-05-2021 2:49pm

This guy Boogs seems like an absolute legend.

CastorTroy · 22-05-2021 3:27pm

He's been around a while, including one of the "fans" they used to have before Thunderdome. Most recently appearing in one of those series of ads that ended at Mania, I think.

The Ayatolla · 22-05-2021 7:58pm

Brilliant. He showed more charisma than the entire Raw roster and a good chunk of the Smackdown roster last night in about 2mins.

JP Liz V1 · 22-05-2021 8:45pm

I'm liking King Shinsuke Nakamura

While Cesaro is battling Rollins, who for Reigns?

The White Wolf · 22-05-2021 8:49pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I'm liking King Shinsuke Nakamura

While Cesaro is battling Rollins, who for Reigns?

You know a month where a dominating champ has no rival is quite interesting if that's what they are going for. It enhances him and makes you value the roster in a way again.

JP Liz V1 · 22-05-2021 9:17pm

The White Wolf wrote: »

You know a month where a dominating champ has no rival is quite interesting if that's what they are going for. It enhances him and makes you value the roster in a way again.

Lesnar was able to take ppvs off so why not Reigns

JP Liz V1 · 28-05-2021 7:07pm

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1398338296011440128

JP Liz V1 · 29-05-2021 2:38am

Roman the tribal table head godfather

ThePott · 29-05-2021 10:12am

Peaked a bit early this week. Opener was pretty great. Bianca/Carmella was decent, I did pop for Bayley interrupting to join commentary too.
They have to be bringing KOTR back at this stage. The Rey/Dominik stuff to me feels forced, definitely not main event material.

The White Wolf · 29-05-2021 12:52pm

"Which one are you?" Damn.

CastorTroy · 29-05-2021 3:46pm

They took their time explaining why we couldn't see Tamina on the apron.

Dominik Mysterio able to last in a handicap match against the former tag champs made up of 2 former top brand title holders. Ziggler as World Heavyweight champion and Roode as NXT champion

JP Liz V1 · 29-05-2021 5:36pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

They took their time explaining why we couldn't see Tamina on the apron.

Dominik Mysterio able to last in a handicap match against the former tag champs made up of 2 former top brand title holders. Ziggler as World Heavyweight champion and Roode as NXT champion

Roode was also a TNA world champion

CastorTroy · 29-05-2021 6:20pm

Yep and tag champ but was keeping to the top titles in WWE since they only recognise other companies when it suits them. Between them they've been US and IC champions multiple times as well I think.

PTH2009 · 04-06-2021 6:36pm

So how will Big E address Alister Black costing him his chance of winning the IC title ??. Maybe it was a mysterious ghost

CastorTroy · 04-06-2021 7:07pm

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