We received a twist in the opening segment of last night’s Smackdown. Instead of Daniel Bryan as the guest of Miz TV, we received Big Cass on the show.
He received a good platform the get the words down off his chest. After a long time, a strong heel promo was delivered by him that was furious. With this improved promo skills, an elevation on the current roster is evident to come towards him.
Right now, the IIconics have received a massive push on the Smackdown roster. Just after coming to the blue brand from the NXT roster, they have got enough TV time to prove their worth. They are always good with their promo skills.
Last night, they also showed their excellent work ethics as a tag team. As a result, Peyton got to pin Becky Lynch which was pretty much big.
That women’s tag team match started off a bit slow but eventually picked up. One thing I did enjoy was how The IIconics worked like an actual team out there. Especially with targetting Becky’s left arm. Not much by Asuka as she was well protected out there. #SDLive
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 25, 2018
The contract signing between Charlotte Flair and Carmella was kept short, for good.
This helped the princess of Staten Island, for sure. It’s quite apparent that some of the fans were pretty happy to see her winning the championship on the post-Wrestlemania episode of Smackdown.
But, she still does not get the needed reactions as the champion. It should be a headache to her championship run.
Some great facial expressions out there by Carmella. She’s grown in the past few months but sadly still crickets when her music hits. No reaction from the crowd. Also, while Charlotte signed the contract, Carmella didn’t. Isn’t that a must in a contract signing? #SDLive
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 25, 2018
A feud got teased on Smackdown Live, for the last couple of weeks is between Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy.
After last week’s interference by Jeff, this week, the favour was returned by Orton.
This started a cold war between these two veterans that will soon erupt on the show over the United States Championship.
Crazy to think that Orton and Benjamin were part of 2002 Ohio Valley Wrestling class. Incredible that was 16 years ago. In any case, not sure I’m feeling this “cold war” like feud between Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton (if it even is a feud). Sooner it finishes, the better. #SDLive
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 25, 2018
On the main event, Shinsuke Nakamura was able to deliver yet another low blow to AJ Styles. It has now become a pendant move of the Artist of Smackdown Live. By this, he is heading into the Greatest Royal Rumble match, as the favourite, once again. It will be interesting to see how long this dream feud will continue in the future.
Not a bad episode of #SDLive. Started off with an excellent promo by Big Cass and (like Raw) lots (and I mean nausea inducing lots) of promos for the #GreatestRoyalRumble. However, feuds were advanced for Backlash. No Shane McMahon or GM Paige which was fine.
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 25, 2018
Overall, it was a better show from last night’s WWE Raw. Check out the Twitter reactions for this week’s Smackdown Live,
I am SHOCKED, absolutely APPALLED something like this would happen on #SDLive (especially on the night of my return) … I’m pulling for you, Daniel. #GetWellSoon pic.twitter.com/fg47fqZRqf
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) April 25, 2018
How did they just make Nakamura’s theme even better than before, mind blown. #SDlive
— dakota ☁️ イーヴィー (@DakotaKai_WWE) April 25, 2018
When Jimmy catches those thirsty Instagram dudes in Naomi’s mentions. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/KePVFyPomg
— Tom (@TQSherwood) April 25, 2018
With the amount of low blows @ShinsukeN is dishing out, he may as well change the name of his finisher to the Peenshasa.#sdlive
— ecIII (@therealec3) April 25, 2018
Corey Graves: NAkamura has his theme song changed so the universe couldnt sing a long with him
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HEEL#SDLive— [soul cool] @PAXEast (@DashingSoulJay) April 25, 2018
Reunited, and it feels TOO SWEET! #SDLive #TheClub @AJStylesOrg @KarlAndersonWWE @LukeGallowsWWE pic.twitter.com/hO5pWWsaDK
— WWE (@WWE) April 25, 2018
Win or lose, I know those that will always be there for me. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/Rtb7gEze9b
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 25, 2018
Allies?#SDLive @RandyOrton @JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/feIbatBFZv
— WWE (@WWE) April 25, 2018
what on earth are the bludgeon brothers staring at during their mat…
oh. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/FjY3bswvuc
— james mckenna (@chillhartman) April 25, 2018
It’s that time again. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/e7MTNnT3YA
— Josh (@MizMANin) April 25, 2018
shinsukes new theme remix is a slapper. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/MvLgnUxUe6
— Pro Wrestling Sheet (@WrestlingSheet) April 25, 2018
Family sticks together. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/os8sBrFw7E
— UsosSourceCom (@UsosSourceCom) April 25, 2018
When the THICCness gets the best of you… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/FNDc8x0UjB
— Blown Spot Podcast (@BlownSpotpod) April 25, 2018
a contract signing went awry? whaaaat? never happens. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/HIeOEaSKTk
— Pro Wrestling Sheet (@WrestlingSheet) April 25, 2018