This week's Smackdown had a firey opening (literally) as the Big Red Machine made a rare appearance on WWE television. Kane started off by promoting the Royal Rumble, as he is the man who holds the record for most eliminations. Kane said that when he eliminates someone, he looks in their eyes and watches as … Continue reading Smackdown Review – January 17th
RingChat Podcast #9 – Survivor Series Predictions
For the first time ever, NXT invades Survivor Series as WWE's three brands go head-to-head in what looks to be a stacked card. Adam Cole is set to take on Pete Dunne for the NXT Title, but will Cole be able to fight after his hellacious War Games match. How will Shayna Bazsler fare in … Continue reading RingChat Podcast #9 – Survivor Series Predictions
Smackdown Review – November 1
NXT! NXT! NXT! NXT! Chants of NXT reigned from the crowd all night long on Friday Night Smackdown. It was announced during Crown Jewel on Thursday that this year’s Survivor Series will be RAW vs. Smackdown vs. NXT! Triple H and his “army” heard that and decided to make a statement. They invaded Friday Night … Continue reading Smackdown Review – November 1
Smackdown Review – October 18
Smackdown started with quite the matchup as the blue brand's top overall pick Roman Reigns took on Shinsuke Nakamura for the Intercontinental Championship. But of course, Nakamura was not alone, as his "business associate" Sami Zayn joined the commentary team. Just as Reigns looked to gain control of the match, Zayn left the commentary table … Continue reading Smackdown Review – October 18
Smackdown Live Review – September 24
The Erick Rowan push is well underway as he was here to kick off Smackdown Live (yes you read that right). Rowan started off by saying, “don’t call me an artist, call me a creator and what I create commands respect.” This brings out Daniel Bryan, who immediately starts yelling. Bryan, in his ring gear, … Continue reading Smackdown Live Review – September 24
Smackdown Live Review – September 17
This week’s Smackdown Live kicks off with a bunch of graphics; actually facing the right way tonight, telling us what was coming up. Glad the WWE got that fixed overnight. The action got started right away with the New Day taking on The Revival and Randy Orton. This screams 50/50 booking with the New Days … Continue reading Smackdown Live Review – September 17
Smackdown Live Review – September 10
Night No. 2 in Madison Square Garden kicked off with the legendary Undertaker. This man has been in WWE longer than I've been alive, but this entrance is still bone-chilling. The deadman was out here to take a trip down memory lane, but during this promo, Sami Zayn of all people would interrupt Undertaker. I … Continue reading Smackdown Live Review – September 10
Smackdown Live Review – September 3
Smackdown kicked off with Bayley, fresh off of her shocking heel turn the previous night on Raw. Or was it a heel turn? I was a bit disappointed to see Bayley still come out to her 'Hugger' music and the wacky wavy inflatable tube men. The crowd, however, was very into Bayley, repeatedly chanting her … Continue reading Smackdown Live Review – September 3
Smackdown Live Review – August 27
Smackdown Live kicked off with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston in the ring saying he just wanted to prove he belonged at the top. Kingston says Randy Orton made the rivalry personal. Kingston also said he was ready then (10 years ago) and is ready now. As Kingston is going is W-W-E World Heavy Weight Champion … Continue reading Smackdown Live Review – August 27
Smackdown Live Review – August 13
The first Smackdown Live since SummerSlam kicked off with Kevin Owens. After loud Kevin Owens chants, KO says that he has been in the ring some of the best, and Shane McMahon is not one of them. Owens also says he is happy his family was ringside to watch him defeat Shane. KO says he … Continue reading Smackdown Live Review – August 13