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WWE Smackdown 29/5/20 | A Coherent Review.


Other than the opening act, I thought this was a good effort from the blue brand once again. 

One other thing that bothered me about this episode was that it lacked some continuation for the universal championship feud other than a highlight clip but I'm just nitpicking. 

A Car Accident Happened!? 

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The episode started off with a car accident that got Elias badly hurt and Braun Strowman watching all of this unfold, telling Kalya Braxton that he hopes that somebody catches that SOB that did this. 

The person that was also hurt and was behind was Jeff Hardy and it involved some alcohol in his system. Because of it, Hardy was arrested and taken to a local police station for further investigation. 

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That was my biggest fear for the drinking Hangman Page persona and now, it is Jeff Hardy's story you know, the same guy that had ACTUAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROBLEMS IN THE PAST!? 

This is so wrong in so many ways. Turning someone's personal demons into a storyline is not shocking coming from this company, and disgusting. I know some of you might say, "wEll, tHiS iS THe cLosSeT tHIng tO tHe aTTiTuDe eRa? DOn'tchA LIKe tHe aTTituDe eRa?" I don't like that era of wrestling generally speaking and I don't like this storyline at all. 

10 Man Battle Royal. Winner Faces Daniel Bryan In The Semi-Finals Intercontinental Championship Tournament. 

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Jeff Hardy and Elias are taken out of the tournament and the entire locker room were arguing on who deserves the opportunity to be in the semi-finals? 

So, WWE producer Adam Pearce made a battle royal match with the victor faces Daniel Bryan in the semi-finals intercontinental championship tournament.

After Chad Gable was screwed in the match by Cesaro, it was then down to two finalists in this bout.

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They were Jey Uso and Sheamus. This wasn't shocking considering that Jey is a tag team wrestler. Sheamus wins this Battle Royal and will face Bryan in the finals. 

Speaking of Gable and Cesaro, a match was made between those two later that night. I'm still calling him Chad Gable or Shorty G interchangeably because I can. 

Sonya Deville vs Lacey Evans. 

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Is Deville going to defeat another blonde? Well, no because the match ended with a double countout while both women were brawling in ringside. 

It looks like we're going to witness a Deville and Evans feud and honestly, I'm intrigued. This could be an enjoyable feud if done correctly. 

The Moment Of Bliss. Special Guests, The New Day. 

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Both of those teams were complimenting each other, exchanging gifts but that all changed once Bayley and Sasha Banks made their presence in the ring. 

They told the women's tag champs that if it wasn't for Banks and Bayley, the titles wouldn't be a thing. 

Bayley wanted her best friend to face Bliss in a match and Bliss with no hesitation, accepted. 

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The banter with Nikki Cross and Bayley on commentary was fun and so was this match between Alexa and Sasha. Sasha pulled out the W thanks to Bayley with a modified sunset flip from the ring apron. 

Despite their reported real-life history together, both Banks and Bliss always deliver a solid match. Also, appreciate the armbands from Kofi and Big E. 

Shorty G vs Cesaro. 

Cesaro at one point, nailed a nasty looking clothesline. Another devastating move delivered by the Swiss Cyborg was a jack-knife powerbomb. 

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Cesaro was looking for another bomb but Gable turned it into a sunset flip pin and won this match. A short (ha, get it?) but good bout. 

Otis and Mandy Rose were having a good time in the pool area. Meanwhile, Kurt Angle announced that Matt Riddle is coming to Friday Nights. 

Riddle's stepping into a different world now and it'll be interesting regarding how they write this guy. 

Daniel Bryan vs Sheamus. Intercontinental Championship Tournament Semi-Finals. 

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I remember their matches whether it's for the United States championship and the World Heavyweight championship the PPV after Wrestlemania 28 and they were good so it's no surprise that this latest encounter between those two men is no exception. 

At the end of the match, Jeff Hardy showed up to ringside as if nothing happened and that distracted Sheamus which led to a running knee from Daniel Bryan on Sheamus and the Yes man is going to the finals. 

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Hardy was trying to chase Sheamus but the Celtic Warrior quickly ran near the stage area and that's how the episode ended. 

I was happy that Sheamus is finally in a program and it's with Jeff Hardy but the opening segment gave me an awful taste in my mouth that it actually ruined the bits of enthusiasm I had for this feud. 

So, to recap for all of you slow mofos. 

Like: Daniel Bryan vs Sheamus, Sasha Banks vs Alexa Bliss and the banter on commentary between Nikki Gable vs Cesaro

Didn't like: The opening act and using Jeff's real-life struggles as a storyline, the lack of continuation of the universal championship this week. 


Sound off in the comments below on what do you think about this week's episode of Friday Night Smackdown? Follow the blog for honest pro wrestling opinions as well my twitter @omartheplayaguy. Anywho, stay safe smarks.

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