Smackdown would kick off with the return of the Big Show, as he was not on last week due to a collision involving Daniel Bryan's Girlfriend A J. Big Show apologized "live" and said that A J forgave him immediately, he asked the fans to forgive him. Big Show said that after the incident, he was considering retiring from wrestling, Daniel Bryan would come down to address the Big Show. Daniel would insult Big Show and slapped him, Big Show would push Bryan into the corner, called Bryan an arrogant little ass, and said that what happens to bryan won't be an accident. Mark Henry came down to the ring, He ordered Bryan around, and said he would tear his skin off. T-Lo would interrupt to sort things out. He announced that Big Show would compete against Mark Henry, as D-Bry had fought both men in two matches weeks before.
Backstage, Daniel would speak to Mark. He would tell Mark that Big Show has no right to be in the match, he said that Mark needs to hurt Big Show, like Show has done to Mark and D-Bry's girlfriend.
D-Bry would then talk to Kaitlyn telling her to tell Big Show that Mark Henry plans to injure him. Kaitlyn asked D-Bry to tell her how he felt about AJ, Daniel did not disclose any information.
The Main event match between Mark Henry and Big Show would be interesting, as D-Bry was trying to manipulate the pair. Big Show and Mark would exchange strikes inside and outside the ring. Daniel Bryan would sit ring side. Mark Henry would suffer a knee injury when delivering a punch to Big Show. Big Show would win via count out after being knocked out the ring a second time. D-Bry would attack Big Show with a chair, Big Show would then chase D-Bry, this allowed Bryan another oppertunity to attack Big Show, he locked in the Lebell lock. Big Show powered out and hit a massive chokeslam, he then went for the WMD, but Bryan would roll out the ring.
As Mark Henry was supposed to attack Bryan at the end of Smackdown, because he tried to manipulate the two, he would get attacked by the pair. But Henry would suffer an injury, he says that he is planning on competing despite his injury at the Rumble. I think that this was the best they could do, It was a goof promo, but I do hope Mark competes at Rumble
Cody Rhodes would compete against Justin Gabriel in a non-title match. Gabriel would start up with quick offense, but Cody would gain control with an Alabama Slam. Gabriel would pick up some offense after reversing with a monkey flip, Rhodes and Gabriel would exchange moves. Cody would land his springboard kick and finish the match with the Cross Rhodes.
I always love the Cody Rhodes vs Gabriel matches, they are always great, as both competitors give it their all. I assumed Gabriel would win, as they said non-title match a few times. I believe WWE are pursuing Cody's chase for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Backstage Santino would converse with T-Lo about match ideas. He would introduce the new team of Santino and Yoshi Tatso, "Santoshi" Yoshi would argue the name Yoshtino. Drew would interrupt this argument, Teddy would tell Drew he had a match against Sheamus.
Santino and Yoshi (Name still undecided) would compete against PeR. Santino would start off against Primo, embarrasing Primo, he tagged into Yoshi who would not notice a blind tag from epico, this gave Epico the upper-hand. Epico however would be reversed, Santino would be tagged in and build up some offense but only get a two count, as Primo broke this up. Primo threw Yoshi out the ring with a clothesline, Santino hit the cobra on Primo and Epico would win with a backstabber.
WWE are doing a superb job with the tag team division, they are finding new teams, like I suggested. I loved this match, great in ring action, as well as a swift win by PeR.
The match between Drew and Sheamus would begin with Sheamus and Drew exchanging strikes. Sheamus would win the strike and would be reversed when he attempted to hit the Irish Hand grenades. Drew would ground Sheamus with submissions and grapples. After a kick to sheamus's back, Sheamus would unload with offense on Drew and finish with a Brogue kick.
This was a good match as it promoted two things, Drew's losing streak and Sheamus's Royal Rumble momentum. I would say last week was better, as it was hilarious, Drew swinging at the ring post, lol. This weeks match was sort of a jobber match. Drew didn't put up much of a fight.
The match that was anticipated this week was Barrett vs Randy Orton. Barrett would talk before the match. Barrett said that Randy was a broken man, he replayed the match they had a month ago, where Barrett would throw Orton down the stairs.Orton would interrupt Barrett talking about the footage. The two began exchanging strikes outside and then in the ring. Referees came out to separate the two, Barrett tried to escape. Superstars would come down to seperate Orton and Barrett, but the two were again separated. Orton would RKO Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins, Trent Barreta, Jimmy and Jay Uso.
What the hell!? Where was the match, I didn't tune into Smackdown for that, Orton would be angry, but they should have had the match. Then Orton RKO'd 5 guys, I get your trying to promote the guy, but that was so stupid, I noticed they were all NXT stars, nice to see how they are treated.
The next match would be Hunico accompanied by Camacho, taking on Ted DiBiase. DiBiase would have his wrist heavily taped up. DiBiase would hit quick strikes until Hunico focused on DiBiase's wrist.Dibiase tried to build up some offense, but could not hit the dream street. Hunico took advantage with a side samoan drop for the win.
Post match, Hunico and Camacho would attack DiBiase inflicting further pain, by having Hunico jump on Ted's wrist which was held against the steel stairs.
This match did not live up to last weeks match, however I will show leniency due to a broken wrist. This is a very good rivalry. I wondered where the heck is Sin Cara? Post a comment on this post if you know.
Backstage Natalya would demand a match against Tamina, Aksana would make a comment about this, Teddy would make a match between Aksana and Natalya.
The match between Natalya and Aksana was about 5 seconds, Aksana hit a roll up for the win. Natalya would attack Aksana and hit the sharpshooter. Tamina would come to Aksana's aid and hit Natalya with a samaon drop and another superfly.
WWE would put on a "from the vault" DX vs The Hart Dynasty. If you saw this match you know that DX win. This was when The Hart Dynasty were heel. I wonder why Tyson kidd is used as a jobber, when he is a great athlete and a great tag team competitor.
Alex Ryley would be used as a jobber against "Funkasaurus" Brodus Clay. The two would dance before Brodus would hit a T-Bone suplex, he would then win with the What the Funk?
I thought it was amusing, despite being short. I counted 3 moves hit.
Overall I would rate this episode of Smackdown: 6/10 (I feel with numerous injuries that it has become difficult for Smackdown)
1) DX flashback match (from the vault)
2)Great tag team match between Yoshi/Santino and Reks/Hawkins
3)Divas match
4) Sheamus vs Drew McIntyre
5)Kaitlyn on screen twice!
6) Funkasaurus
Nice review!
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