But, I'll take average over mediocre or bad (looking at you Monday Night RAW).
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Roman Reigns Has A Blockbuster Announcement.
The head of the table started off this program once again and this time, he has a blockbuster announcement (hasn't mentioned anything that was "blockbuster" worthy).
Reigns insulted Edge, saying that if Edge chooses him, he'll beat him so badly that he'll get a legends contract (that was a funny line).
Adam Pearce told Roman Reigns that he'll defend the championship inside the Elimination Chamber and there will be qualifying matches but only two guys will not be in the qualifying matches.
Kevin Owens and Reigns' cousin, Jey Uso.
Other than the usual greatness from Roman Reigns, this was an okay opening act.
Nothing that was really too good to write home about ya know.
Rey And Dominik Mysterio vs Sami Zayn And King Corbin. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match.
Having a qualifying match being conducted in a tag team match is an odd decision yet I don't hate it given that the Elimination Chamber PPV is in 2 weeks.
It was weird though that Pearce didn't give the Elimination Chamber spot to Nakamura given that he was screwed out of a title opportunity during the gauntlet match week's back.
By far, the best thing about this match was Dominik Mysterio's athleticism.
Unfortunately for him, he took the pin from Sami Zayn via a hall kick.
Apollo Crews Ain't Done With Big E Yet.
Apollo Crews came out to challenge Big E for the championship once again but Big E said that he'll rather challenge Michael Cole or the janitor for the IC title than Apollo Crews.
Crews wasn't too happy with that. Shinsuke Nakamura instead challenged him for the championship and the match ended via a DQ because Apollo Crews drop-kicked Big E.
I would be pissed if I was Shinsuke Nakamura, to be honest. Nevertheless, Apollo Crews is finally a heel or at least that's what it looks like.
And all I can say is, FINALLLLLLLY! I liked how Big E didn't want to defend the title against the same person.
It killed off the "babyface giving championship opportunities to the same person" cliche which is something I'm sure all of us are happy with.
Seth Rollins Is Back.
The SmackDown superstars were surrounding the ring and Seth Rollins showed up with his "burn it down" theme song.
Rollins showed his true colours as he calls himself the great leader and the rest of the superstars left immediately not wanting to hear Seth Rollins' BS once more.
All except for Cesaro and he also didn’t want to have anything to do with Seth Rollins.
Rollins attacked Cesaro before he teamed up with Daniel Bryan to face Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode to qualify for the Elimination Chamber.
I feel like I'm the only one that actually enjoyed Seth Rollins as the Monday Night Messiah. Hell, I even liked the majority of his feud with Rey Mysterio.
However, this segment didn't do it for me. In other words, It was disappointing.
Rollins pulled the "started as a babyface promo that turned into a heel promo" cliche which wasn't good.
Also, that leather suit would sweat a LOT if I was wearing it.
Bayley vs Liv Morgan.
That code-breaker from Liv Morgan was too sweeeeeet!
Oh, and Bayley won the match due to Billie Kay screwing things up again.
The Street Profits vs Chad Gable And Otis.
Had WWE given them more time, it would've been a good match but it was decent for what it was.
I could watch Gabe and Dawkins wrestle for an entire hour.
Such great performers to watch.
The Street Profits took the W with a beautiful frog splash from Montez Ford onto Chad Gable.
Why are Nia Jax And Shayna Baszler On Smackdown!?
Well, they confronted Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair because "they're the most dominant tag team".
To which, Sasha played the video of Nia Jax shouting "MY HOLE" and then a brawl ensued between all 4 women.
Not gonna lie, this was a waste of a segment due to the fact that it accomplished nothing.
Daniel Bryan And Cesaro vs Dolph Ziggler And Robert Roode. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match.
Hey, this was a good main event match. The good guys win with the sharpshooter.
But then, every participant in the Elimination Chamber match beat the hell out of each other to end this week's episode of Smackdown.
It was at least better than the way Smackdown ended a few weeks ago with Braun Strowman coming back.
So, to recap for all of you slow mofos.
Like: Apollo Crews heel turn, Daniel Bryan and Cesaro vs Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, Roman Reigns in the opening act.
Didn't like: Sasha Banks/Bianca Belair/Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler segment, Seth Rollins segment.
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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