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WWE Smackdown 29/1/21 | A Coherent Review.

Smackdown was actually good outside of that horrendously written ending. 

It's a shame too because that episode will be overshadowed and known for that ending. 

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Daniel Bryan Shares His Enthusiasm For The Royal Rumble. 

And yes, the opening segment didn't involve Roman Reigns but I ain't complaining. 

During the scene, Bryan pointed out the fact that he hasn't won a Royal Rumble match which it's in his bucket list. 

Out came AJ Styles from Monday Night RAW and why is he here? 

It's because of the brand to brand invitational aka the least consequential thing about the brand split. 

Styles mentioned his liking for ruining the superstars' Royal Rumble dreams. 

Styles went on to challenge Bryan to a match later in the night and since Bryan is the good guy, he of course accepted.  

This was a decent 5 or 10 or so minutes to open the episode. 

Both opposite guys with opposite motivations as to why they'll win the men's Rumble match. 

Bayley vs Bianca Belair. 

The last time they faced each other, Bayley pinned Belair. 

So, was the outcome the same? Nah, because WWE creative actually had a brain this time around. 

The match itself was good and told a solid story. 

Bianca Belair defeated Bayley with the KOD. 

I will say, the way Bayley used Belair's hair as a ring bell shouting, "Ding Dong" was f'ing hilarious. 

King Corbin vs Dominik Mysterio. 

The bout was surprisingly good? Contrasting styles were highlighted in the match. 

Corbin picked up the W to which he tried to attack Rey but it failed. 

Like I said in my preview reviews, I'm liking this mentorship storyline with Rey and Dominik Mysterio. 

Maybe that'll lead to a tag team title win? 


Big E had a brawl with The Miz and John Morrison that had something to do with the Royal Rumble match. Cool. 

Something that also happened backstage was when Shinsuke Nakamura opposed Sami Zayn's journey to get the Intercontinental championship back. 

I guess the duo of Sami Zayn and Shinsuke are no more (No sh*t, Omar).

The backstage segment with Sasha Banks and Carmella's Sommelier had my man @Ceehawk talking about the Sommelier's hairline. 

I mean, mine isn't any better so if anything, this wasn't laughter but rather pain. 

Roman Reigns And Kevin Owens Face To Face Confrontation. 

This segment was pretty much Roman Reigns belittling Kevin Owens and his family. 

Why? "Because, why not" according to probably Paul Heyman. And Kevin Owens wasn't having it. 

This is yet another showcase of Roman Reigns embracing his newfound patience and I absolutely love it.

I know pretty much all of you will agree that the last man standing match will be to quote Booker T, GOOODT. 

Daniel Bryan vs AJ Styles. 

During the match, Sami Zayn was protesting. I am not a huge fan of heel Sami but this stick is hilarious. 

I would love for him to protest during the WWE championship match in a few days. 

Big E showed up and he accidentally threw Sami Zayn on to Cesaro. 

Cesaro wasn't having it and minutes later, it led to a brawl that included Shinsuke Nakamura. 

You know what that means? *Sigh* a 6 man tag team match. 

And then, Miz and John Morrison came out and ended the match via a DQ but Otis showed up by the good guys' side.  

Guess what? That led to a 9 MAN TAG TEAM MATCH! Then, Sheamus ran to the ring and it looked like he was in the match. 

After that match ended, Braun Strowman returned and laid waste on everybody and that's how the show ended. 

What. The. F**k. That was the WORST ending I've seen in quite some time. 

They pulled the "singles match that turned into a tag team match" cliche not once but TWICE! 

Like, why can't Daniel Bryan and AJ have another classic and then do the typical huge brawl at the end? 

Other than the Sami Zayn bit, this entire thing was horrendous. 

I expect that f**king sh*t from Monday Night RAW. 

Yet another example of WWE over-complicating their writing. 

So, to recap for all of you slow mofos. 

Like: Bianca Belair vs Bayley, Sami Zayn protesting during the Bryan and Styles match, Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens segment, King Corbin vs Dominik Mysterio. 

Didn't like: Whatever happened at the last hour. 

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 and my Facebook page Playard Wrestling Post. As Always, stay safe smarks.

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