SmackDown

WWE could have lightning in a bottle with Mustafa Ali if he is used correctly. WWE may want to think about giving him a Daniel Bryan-like push in which the WWE universe gets very much behind him and determines the extent to which he is pushed. His Middle Eastern heritage should be highlighted as well … Read moreLightning in a Bottle

The Miz has been seamlessly integrated into the storyline between Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt. It makes perfect sense to do this after a few weeks of backstage encounters between Bryan and Miz. Maybe Daniel will end up facing Wyatt at Royal Rumble. Despite the fact that Miz is getting him at TLC, Daniel Bryan … Read moreMiz Involvement

A pattern is beginning to develop with all three of The Fiend’s opponents. After he has had an encounter with them, they have all immediately undergone a character change. Think about it: immediately after Finn Balor had a match with The Fiend, he returned to NXT and turned heel. The same thing with Seth Rollins, … Read moreThe Fiend Changing Daniel Bryan

For all the scrutiny SmackDown has gotten since moving to FOX, the quality of the show is pretty damn good with WWE settling into its new home. The show is starting to feel more like an actual sporting event, as promised. My hypothesis is… this is due to the pace of the show slowing down … Read moreGood Quality

King Corbin is such a fantastic heel, probably the best of this decade. He is so proficient in the art of getting under the skin of fans. For example, that little dig on SmackDown he made at Roman Reigns for not wanting the responsibility of being a champion anymore and instead choosing to do charity … Read moreFuture Title Opportunity for Corbin

Travel issues on the way home from Saudi Arabia? No big deal; NXT covered in a great way for the SmackDown superstars and probably delivered every bit as good of a show as the originals would have, maybe even better. This was by far the best episode of SmackDown since its debut on FOX. The … Read moreNXT Intro

This week’s episode of SD almost exclusively featured segments that included preparation for Crown Jewel. It wasn’t the most entertaining TV, but there were ups and downs just like any episode of WWE TV. It was subtle, but in the main event it was very unselfish of Roman Reigns to allow Ali to pick up … Read moreCrown Jewel Prep

This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown seemed to flow very well, and viewers could clearly trace one event to the next. This is an extremely positive sign of the influence of SmackDown’s new Executive Director Bruce Prichard. I have a feeling SmackDown on FOX will become a must-see weekly wrestling show with the newfound … Read moreBruce Prichard’s Extremely Positive Influence

Since Bayley destroyed her inflatables, which was a great tactic to signify her change in attitude by the way. It’s safe to say that she has officially turned heel. Bayley was sort of trying to uphold the status of babyface for a couple of months by claiming that all she was doing was maintaining her … Read moreBayley Heel Turn

FOX has their fingerprints all over the production of SmackDown and making it feel like fans are watching a sports game. This was shown in the people who were featured on the show, like Erin Andrews, Michael Strahan, and Terry Bradshaw. The introduction of major sports figures like Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury can’t hurt … Read moreFeels Like a Sporting Event

The final episode of SD Live on USA turned out to be a fun one. The new era on FOX will be a huge opportunity for WWE to further solidify itself as a company that is respected and beloved by mainstream society. Not only that, WWE has a great opportunity to change the way it … Read moreKO – Shane Ladder Match

Any person who even remotely considers themselves to be a fan of WWE had to fully expect some big plans to be revealed for the October 4 episode of SmackDown Live, which is the debut episode on FOX. The plans are huge indeed, as the return of Brock Lesnar always proves to be a major … Read moreLesnar is Back