2024-07-12 WWE Smackdown - REVIEW
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👊 No Thumbs Up or Down (indifferent)
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We reviewed select storylines from this edition of Smackdown on episode #117 of the Malapert Smark Podcast w/ Vlad “The Wrestling Expert” & Robert “The Frozen Asian”. YouTube Link:
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Angle Reviews:
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1) Tiffany's Friendship With Nia Jax Prevents Easy Cash-In On Bailey
-Bailey interrupted Tiffany’s MITB victory celebration promo before Nia Jax came out as well. Nia believes she will take the title off Bailey at Summerslam. Bailey tried to drive a wedge between Nia her friend Tiffany as they both have title aspirations. Michin came in to aid Bailey when it turn physical.
-After Nia beat Michin in a match, Bailey tried to attack Nia after the match but was outnumbered and left layin. Tiffany had a chance to cash in her MITB contract on a laid out Bailey, but Nia stared her down and Tiffany didn’t do it.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 1/2 👍
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 1/2 👍
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “I like the dynamic of Tiffany wanting to cash in and her friend Nia also having a vested interest holding her back. But I’m overall not happy that there’s two women’s champions. I gotta say this is the one I haven’t really gotten into. I’d prefer a midcard/television champion.”
Vlad - “This was ok.”
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2) Chelsea, Piper & Pretty Deadly Waited Outside Of General Manager's Office All Day To Find Out He Wasn't There
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👎👎
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 1/2 👍
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “I felt this a weak angle and waste of time on broadcast television. Chelsea has been killing it, but wasn’t a fan of this angle on this day.”
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3) Corbin & Apollo vs Legado del Fantasma (Angel & Berto)
Review(s):
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👎
Comments:
Kayhan - “I gotta admit, i skipped this one. I have no interest in this angle whatsoever, even to talk sh*t about it.”
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4) Carmelo Hayes Crashes Andrade's Interview, Setting Up Match
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👎
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👊
Comments:
Kayhan - “Lazy booking. Andrade’s getting interviewed before the show and Carmelo happens to walk up to him and talk crap. They could have just had a match. There doesn’t need to be an angle behind it if this is gonna be the angle! This felt like an AEW segment to me.”
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5) LA Knight Promises To Make Logan Paul Sign US Title Match Contract Nick Aldis Drew Up For Summerslam
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark- 1/2 👍
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 👍
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “I liked the promo. But it’s kinda hard when you have a part time guy who’s too ‘important’ to be on the show while the other guy has to carry the feud alone.”
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6) Orton Cements Long Term Alliance With Cody
-Cody & Orton speak in the locker room with Orton telling Cody that he will be there for him.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👊
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 1/2 👍
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “I wasn’t a fan of this segment. After all the dastardly deeds Randy Orton has done, now he’s a sentimental softy. If Orton wants to have Cody’s back, then just be a bad ass and go out there and have his back. This is a bit too melodrama for me. But as a vehicle for the storyline, at least we know Orton is aligned with Cody. Since at least it serves some kinda purpose, I won’t give it a thumbs down 👊.”
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9) Naomi Beats Blair Davenport
-Afterward, in the back, Naomi ran into Blair Davenport who went to congratulate Naomi on the win, but as Naomi was distracted by Chelsea coming out of the Gms office and is blindsided by Davenport.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👎
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 1/2 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - "It looked like they were gonna give Blair Davenport a push with that nice video package and the way the commentators were playing her up on the way to the ring. I was surprised to see her just lose. I’m not a fan of her and Bron Breakker’s childish reactions to their losses. I think it makes them look weak. Hopefully this isn’t a pattern with more NXT call ups.”
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10) Waller Once Again Nails His Own Partner By Accident Leading To DIY Retaining WWE Tag Titles
-No dramatic ring introductions for this title match.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👊
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👊
Comments:
Kayhan - “This seemed like time filler to me. It was fine for what it was. The in-ring work is good but a repeat a similar angle every week. Waller nails theory by accident. Time to see what happens with these too and move it along.”
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11) The Bloodline Leave Cody & Orton Laying To End Smackdown In Control
-Solo, in a pre-tape, said the Bloodline lost all the titles because Roman went soft. That's why he's here to build a new family. He says by tonight everyone will acknowledge him.
-The Bloodline hit the ring after WWE Tag Title match to assert their dominance. They wiped out DIY, Waller & Theory, and called Cody to the ring to acknowledge Solo. Cody comes out and says the match with Solo for the WWE title is official for Summerslam but wants to fight right now. He is surrounded and attacked by the Bloodline, Orton comes to help and does well to clear the ring but is attacked while he's checking on Cody. The Bloodline then leave Cody & Orton laying, powerbombing Orton through the announcers table and stand tall to end the show...
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark - 👍👍
Vlad TheWrestingExpert - 👍👍
Robert TheFrozenAsian - 👍👍
Comments:
Vlad “Ok this I loved specifically Jacob Fatu. Talk about getting a guy over he looks amazing.”
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Totals:
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark
3 👍
2 👊
4 👎
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert
4.5 👍
4 👊
0 👎
Robert TheFrozenAsian
6.5 👍
1 👎
2 👊
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