Sorry for missing The RAW Review and The Coherent Wrestling Wednesdays.
Long story short, I had to deal with family shenanigans.
But, you ain't here to read my apologies, do ya?
You're here for THE coherent review for the blue show and my overall thoughts?
It was decent. At least I wasn't bored watching and yawning throughout most of the show (I'm talking to you Monday Night RAW).
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AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy And Sami Zayn Face To Face Confrontation.
We're kicking this off with the Intercontinental championship side of things.
Pretty much, all three men state their case as to why they will walk out of Clash Of Champions as THE undisputed Intercontinental champion.
This ain't a face to face confrontation without a brawl, right? Zayn attacked both men with a ladder.
As a consequence of that action, Zayn will face Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles, making the opening match a triple threat bout.
AJ Styles vs Jeff Hardy vs Sami Zayn.
This is WWE Smackdown vs RAW GM mode booking in the sense that both rivals have to face each other before their upcoming match at a PPV.
They essentially gave one of the matches at Clash Of Champions on free television.
The difference is that it's obviously not for the championship.
An over-complicated type of writing to start off this program.
Like, why can't it instead be a Sami Zayn vs Jeff Hardy or AJ Styles or Jeff Hardy vs AJ Styles?
Rant aside, the match was decent.
After Styles hit the phenomenal forearm on Jeff Hardy, Zayn steals the victory to win the match.
Styles then stood tall by beating up Zayn and Hardy.
That booking decision kind of derailed my excitement for this ladder match, not gonna lie.
In a backstage segment, Tucker Knight brought up the point to The Miz and John Morrison that only Miz's name was on the lawsuit.
But, Otis attacked Morrison anyways. Cool
(for those who are new, when I say "cool", it basically tells you sarcastically that I don't care about this feud.
Just wanna put that out there).
Bayley's Calls Sasha Banks Useless Among Other Things.
Exactly, the title above.
Bayley wanted to make Nikki Cross think about why Sasha isn't on Bayley's corner and how she'll slap the stupid smile out of Nikki's face this coming Sunday.
The champ blended two different superstars in one good promo.
Bayley's heel run is at its peak and it actually made me look forward to a match that I've seen billions of times.
It goes to show you how a cohesive structure goes a long way.
Take notes, Monday Nights.
Shinsuke Nakamura vs Gran Metalik.
The match was aight. Nakamura picked up the W with the Kinshasa meanwhile, Kalisto didn't go out and help his Lucha buddies.
Because of it, Kalisto was pushed by Lince Dorado. I hate this.
STOP BREAKING UP TAG TEAMS. YOU BARELY GOT ANY TEAMS BRUH!
Uce vs Uce, Cuz vs Cuz, Family vs Family vs Family and Uso vs Reigns For The Universal Championship.
Jey Uso frustratedly questioned Reigns' mean expression on him last week.
Jey demanded answers and he got a speech from Reigns' manager Paul Heyman about how Jey ain't getting an answer.
However, Jey is positive enough that he will win the Universal championship.
Scroll down at the end to read my thoughts on it.
Matt Riddle vs King Corbin.
The match itself was fine. Corbin won the match with the end of days.
Riddle then wanted to say that Smackdown is still the bro show. Cool.
Alexa Bliss vs Lacey Evans.
Did Bliss basically call Lacey Evans a Karen based on her pre-match promo?
The bout was somehow actually good.
During the match, Bray Wyatt's laugh was playing in the background and Bliss stood in the ring confused.
More confusion started to creep in as the red lights were on and Bliss got herself disqualified due to her repeated attack using the ropes.
Alexa's acting is on point.
As Roman Reigns walked out to the ring, Bliss stared at Roman for like a minute.
Jey Uso interrupted Paul Heyman's promo demanding answers.
Roman gave Jey some tough love saying that Jey doesn't know what it takes to be THE champion and has always depended on his bro Jimmy.
Jey Uso disagreed telling Roman Reigns that he will be known as the guy that defeated the Uce for the championship.
But, Jey ate a superman punch from the big dog to end this week's episode of Smackdown.
I'll tell ya, this storyline is so good. Jey Uso and Roman Reigns did an exceptional job on the dialogue side ALONE.
This wasn't a beatdown like I expected it was but I'll take it.
So, to recap for all of you slow mofos.
Like: The ending, Alexa Bliss being controlled by The Fiend, Bayley's promo, Alexa Bliss vs Lacey Evans.
Didn't like: How WWE gave away one of their PPV matches, Lucha House Party slipping and why it's bad for the division.
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. As Always, stay safe smarks.
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