This was the 900th episode of SD. In this special event, we had another Miz vs. Ziggler main event-level match, the return of the Deadman to SD after 3.5 years and the Cutting Edge show. It was a much anticipated SD episode and it delivered as per the expectations.
Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan's Address:
This was a typical way to start the show for getting the crowd hyped up. Daniel filled the crowd with Power of Positivity. :P The crowd was ready to roll by this time.
The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler:
The pre-match segment included a powerful entrance by Miz. A man could not take his eyes of the Miz's wife, the ever-graceful Maryse. I still expect Maryse to show her wrestling skills in future if that is a plausible card for the WWE chairman to play in future. We were bestowed with a beautiful starting segment of the match. It was packed with intense action, quick and fast pinups, intense commentary. The Miz's taunt on Daniel Bryan was nicely executed ending with a Running Knee followed by a Skull-crushing Finale. Dolph's Zigzag was also nasty. It looked as painful as it was graceful. The final segment of the match followed by the celebration with Spirit Squad was wonderful. All in all, it was a delicious match for Marks and Smarks alike.
Backstage Promo of Alexa Bliss and Natalya:
Alexa has been cutting nice promos each and every time. In this episode of SD, there was no exception. Natalya too has been building up her gimmick utilising the available TV time aptly.
Oney Larcon vs. Kalisto:
Oney Lorcan, the NXT star, showed great fierceness in the initial segment. Thanks to the SD creative team, new talents are getting a good amount of TV time.
King Booker and Survivor Series Tag Team's Team Backstage Promo:
This segment was funny. "Breezango, you are the reject of POC cast, Can you dig that, Suckkaaa?" The 10-man team of the SD was strong and hilarious.
Nicki Bella vs. Carmella:
Carmella has been a real revelation. She performed her part with the show of apt fierceness. Nicki's struggle-segment was fascinating. She has worked on these minute skills with care. The build-up was slow. Nia Jax's power moves and Naomi's risky yet awesome jump were the most noticeable moment of the brawl between the Raw and SD women's team.
Spirit Squad-The Vaudevillains-The Ascensions-The Headbangers vs The USOs-Breezango-Americal Alpha-The Hype Bros (Accompanied by Heath Slater-Rhyno):
This was an enjoyable 16-man stipulation. It was an acceptable way to show the cohesiveness between SD's 10 men representatives in the Survivor Series. The crowd was going nuts with "We want Slater" and "We want Rhyno" chants. Slater has surely made quite a name for himself. :) Not only for Slater but for the Hype Bros, the crowd was loud and vocal to show their support. The Hype-Bros and the Ascension were delightful. Jason Jordan's power-show was amusing. But the most nostalgic segment of the match came when we got the USO crazy moment: the flying USOs. The USOs had used this move for the last time a long time ago. So, this move coming when they were heels, was a pleasant surprise.
Cutting Edge Show:
Edge was happy to be back. He has always been happy to host the Cutting Edge Show. Notably, someone in the crowd was chanting "Delete Delete" :D. The WWE creative board believed in James Ellsworth. He came to the ring with got the mic. OMG.. cool. The crowd was loud for Ellsworth, AJ Styles, Shane McMahon and the Deadman himself. Shane is indeed an extraordinary on-screen leader. He has been revolutionary back-screen already. One can't miss - Randy's stinging-stare at James Ellsworth when Ambrose and AJ Styles were talking. It was vicious. :P Undertaker's entrance, as usual, was the Holy shit moment of the entire night. I can see a future match prospective of the Undertaker and one of the performers from SD Men's team. The Undertaker will fight soon. Brace yourself. and Rest in Peace.
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I assume that Shane McMahon must have truly given this idea of including him in the Smackdown's Survivor Series of Team. Shane admittedly has been practising, in a great shape and has a great cardio as Dan and Renee said. So we are going to have blast in the Survivor Series.
Alexa Bliss:
She delivered her heat properly on the outcome of the match. She has been the woman who can take the women's revolution on her shoulders. Looking forward to the next match in this long feud.
Daniel Bryan will visit Raw next episode. One thing I like about Talking Smack is that Daniel has always been quite vocal and frank about his friendship and bias. He breaks the fourth wall all the time. In this episode, he talks about his friendship with Cesaro and Zayn who have been his friend during his stint on the Independent circuit.
Breezango:
They have changed their gimmicks greatly. They were funny and awkward. Also, they are making lists. You know, what happens when you make a list, do you know, what happens when you copy the style of Chris Jericho!!? :D
Cutting Edge and the return of the Undertaker will be quite crucial in the next episode of Smackdown. Daniel Bryan aptly said that the most amazing and chilling moment in WWE is attending the Undertaker's entrance. The intercontinental match has lots of potentials. I honestly want the Miz to win and represent the intercontinental belt in the Survivor Series. But I think that the writers have something else in mind.
Miz and Maryse:
OMG! Maryse went on babbling all night long. Maryse was good with the mic. But applauds to Bryan who just didn't help Maryse speak. Maryse was laughing all the way through the episode. The probable trading angle of Miz with Raw would help neither WWE nor the Miz. The writers will find it hard to design a feud for the Miz in Raw brand and Smackdown brand will miss Miz-Maryse's charisma.
As always this has been a stupendous show of Talking Smack. On last note, Renee was looking beautiful in that lovely dress. Similarly, Daniel Bryan's enthusiasm and energy were very captivating and infectious.
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This episode was exciting and power-packed with high-drama and a high voltage main event between Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss.
In-Ring Promo:
The show started with AJ Styles showing his celestial mic skills. The crowd was crazy for him. They were both cheering and booing him at the same time. The Scottish people made it quite clear that they are fans of Wyatt's family. But the show became a lot cooler after Ellsworth made his way. The whole WWE universe has become the fan of Ellsworth and rightly so. He is surely a beautiful pro wrestler, I mean literally.
Baron Corbin won't be anymore the potential wild card on Team Smackdown as Strowman is for Team Raw. But he led the show pretty well. Tthe whole show was packed with an incredible amount of drama based on him. Shane has created an aura from the day he has stepped back into the WWE arena, which is not dying anytime soon.
Breezango vs The Vaudevillians:
This well-designed stipulation was to decide the last team of Smackdown Tag Team's team for Survivor Series. The match was quite fast. The action-filled segments jointly captained by Eden English, Tyler Breeze and Fandango were amazing. This match was an awesome push for Breezango as a face. The crowd received them as face nicely.
Natalya vs Naomi:
This match was noticeable because the crowd was quite involved in the match. Natalya's act as a coach may seem silly. But she can transform her gimmick as the most significant one in only a single episode. I can guarantee that it would be captivating to see her performance in Survivor Series. I know I am repeating this statement, but because Natalya is so experienced and good at what she does, we can expect a great women's match in the Survivor Series.
Backstage Promo:
The presence of Daniel Bryan makes any segment superb as it made the backstage segment of Ambrose and Ellsworth. It was quite funny. Ellsworth mentioned rightly that the team JamesDean has indeed four hands and hence has more than a fighting chance. :D
Baron Corbin vs Kalisto:
Kalisto, the returning star, the high-flying phoenix was impressive. Considering their past rivalry, this could have been a good match but it was definitely a fabulous brawl. Baron started the match in a squash match fashion. Later, he executed his fall exceptionally. The segment finished with Kalisto fueling the past feud to put a statement like "Take a leg for a leg". I expect that this match was written to show that Corbin will now be shown as a domitable force owing to his injury. This segment also impacted the Survivor Series Team. Let's hope that we will see nice matches between Kalisto and Corbin in future.
Becky Lynch vs Alexa Bliss (Championship Match):
I expected that the Scottish crowd would boo Becky due to her Irish background but both women were so outstanding in the match that the WWE Universe was going insane. Alexa threw Becky to the turnbuckle and the stairs pretty powerfully and perfectly. Alexa's response to the referee's count, when she was outside the ring, was the same as her response towards the crowd's boo: SHUT UP. She has developed her character quite so magnificently! After Alexa worked on Becky's left hand, Becky lacked to show the pain when the tide turned towards her for a short while. But it can't lessen her efforts in the last segment where she showed her fierceness. The credit for the ending of the match again goes to the writers. This would elongate this storied rivalry between the two strong and beautiful women.
Backstage Promo:
The backstage segment of Shane, Dan and Maryse was pleasant. The stipulation between Brian Kendrick and Kalisto will be an Awwesome match.Can't wait for that match.
Curt Hawkins vs Apollo Crews:
This match was short and charming. The crowd didn't respond to the match well, but the pro wrestlers gave their best considering the time allotted to them. Apollo has kept on showing is flying skills. He is still learning but he has a lot of potentials.
Wyatt's Family vs Ellsworth-Ambrose-Kane:
The match was noteworthy and a must-watch due to the presence of AJ Styles near the commentator table. The rampage segment by Dean Ambrose with fast and free-flowing moves was enjoyable. But the best segment of the match was when Ellsworth showed his enigma when he tagged himself in. He brought the whole crowd and AJ Styles to their feet cheering for him. It was extra-terrestrial.
The show completed with YES chants and finalisation of the Smackdown Men's team. It was a beautiful mastery shown by the writers. Putting Shane in the match will represent Smackdown Men's Team as an adhered unit. It tilts my prediction a little towards Smackdown Men's team winning the Survivor Series Match. But the writers must have decided otherwise because of how the last Raw episode has ended. Nevertheless, with Shane in the match, it will be electric in the PPV this time. Again, applauds to the writers. Kudos to Shane for keeping the legacy of his father as a businessman-cum-pro wrestler.
Special Note: Next episode of the Smackdown Live will see the Undertaker and the Edge on the 900th episode of Smackdown.
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