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[Foggy]

Oh my lord, what a jobbers gallery

 

[Gaiaknight]

Isn't there a PPV in 2 weeks?

Seems so weird that there's no real card aside from Orton/Wyatt.

its a raw branded ppv only reason there is 2 smackdown matches is to finish up some feuds.

 

[HashtagLapsed]

Maybe Ziggler will win so he can drop it to Nak.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Beat the champion to become number one contender is poop, but I bet she'll win via hijinks if she wins at all.

And I don't mind seeing these two go at it a few times.

 

[TheStruggler]

when smackdown does stpry it makes sense, no number 1 contender, beat the champion and get your shot. Not this "feed roman reigns again with no logic behind it"

 

[The Strokes]

Isn't there a PPV in 2 weeks?

Seems so weird that there's no real card aside from Orton/Wyatt.

That's a raw ppv.

 

[Toki767]

Orton vs Wyatt is for Payback. Backlash isn't for another month or so.

So Smackdown's world title is being defended on Raw? lol

 

[MoonsaultSlayer]

I smell interference from someone(s) who doesn't think Charlotte deserves to jump ahead in line and thus creating another match next week. No way Char loses or wins clean here.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

I think Jinder is the only person in the company who's graphic is less ripped than the real deal.

 

[OldMan]

Orton isn't losing the belt

 

[somedevil]

Isn't there a PPV in 2 weeks?

Seems so weird that there's no real card aside from Orton/Wyatt.

Nope. I don't think the next Smackdown pay per view until May 21st

 

[Sinatar]

Has anyone *ever* lost a "beat the champ for a title shot" match? I mean they are obviously building the actual title shot.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

So Smackdown's world title is being defended on Raw? lol

Yep. Since Bray got drafted. Like with Jericho vs Owens at Payback despite it being Raw, whoever wins gets to take the belt to their brand. Bray and Jericho are clearly losing so they're getting them out of the way.

 

[SomewhatGroovy]

Maybe the booking is better, but the writing on SD is dreadful

Why? What's wrong with beating a champion to earn the right to fight said champion?

Has anyone *ever* lost a "beat the champ for a title shot" match? I mean they are obviously building the actual title shot.

I think they think it's an easy way to book 50-50 without stretching out a feud.

 

[ramoisdead]

I also don't like the "beat the champ and then get a title shot" ruling but this feud has been booked strong so far so in this case, I really don't mind. Really like how both are physical towards each other to prove they are championship material.

 

[Barrage]

when smackdown does stpry it makes sense, no number 1 contender, beat the champion and get your shot. Not this "feed roman reigns again with no logic behind it"

Remind me how Cena got the title shot at the Rumble again

 

[excelsiorlef]

This is Smackdown Live, you have to earn your championship opportunity no matter your pedigree ... unless you're John Cena who can disappear for months and then walk in and declare himself #1:Contender.


Also the 6 pack challenge not being the main event... second week in a row that title has been demphasized

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

I smell interference from someone(s) who doesn't think Charlotte deserves to jump ahead in line and thus creating another match next week. No way Char loses or wins clean here.

She'll win by using the ropes or something. Charlotte's clean win booking is only for PPV's.

 

[Zabka]

Why? What's wrong with beating a champion to earn the right to fight said champion?

It makes the actual title match less special.
It makes the title worth less because the champ loses.
It makes the champ look bad.

Beating the champ should make you the champ.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

This is Smackdown Live, you have to earn your championship opportunity no matter your pedigree ... unless you're John Cena who can disappear for months and then walk in and declare himself #1:Contender.


Also the 6 pack challenge not being the main event... second week in a row that title has been demphasized

They know they can't do anything with Randy Orton with the title and his feud with Bray needs to finish up.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Natalya shilling Bret's catchphrase.

#NikkiWasRight

 

[Sinatar]

NO WWE.

NO.

YOU AREN'T ALLOW TO PLAY GREENLIGHT ANYMORE. THAT'S DONE.

NO.

 

[SomewhatGroovy]

It makes the actual title match less special.

Beating the champ should make you the champ.

Yes. You treat them like the final boss and have a build.

This just reeks of Naomi dropping soon.

 

[ramoisdead]

Damn Carmella doing some nice promo work just now.

 

[Man God]

Big Hog.

 

[Guzim]

Ellsworth

 

[SallyIsNow]

Natalia vs Ellsworth is gonna be lit.

 

[Beefy]

This is getting boring

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Minority hater.

 

[Anth0ny]

wow smackdown isn't even airing in canada right now!


hockey playoffs instead. there's a message at the bottom saying to watch on sportsnet.ca. it will also be played tomorrow night at 7:30




never seen wrestling get bumped like that before. it's not even a leafs game.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Shit this isn't main eventing?

 

[Toki767]

Is this supposed to be some women's heel stable?

 

[TheStruggler]

lmao tamina

 

[HashtagLapsed]

This is getting boring

Yeah. Being there live would kinda suck so far.

 

[slabrock]

ugh, get Dolph off my screen please

 

[ramoisdead]

Already the 6-pack challenge?

Welp can't Hinder the Jinder.

I pick HardForearm Concussion.

 

[Guzim]

Rowan's theme!

 

[rrc1594]

Damn how tall is Tamina!

 

[Foggy]

What a pleasant bluegrass twang

 

[Rockandrollclown]

Is Orton supposed to be a face or heel?

 

[Tom Nook]

Stiff everyone Jinder.

 

[TheSchwab_7]

I can't believe these jobbers get a chance for the belt

 

[SallyIsNow]

Lmao
Blandy Boreton BTFO by BMAJ and BIG RATINGS KEVIN

 

[PartTimeWarrior]

LETS GO DOLPH

 

[Jopie]

Who the hell is the favorite in this?

 

[Officerrob]

No clown Rowan

 

[Sinatar]

Damn how tall is Tamina!

Yea no kidding, she's quite a hoss.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

A pop for Mojo.

 

[ramoisdead]

No clown Rowan

Annnnnnd here comes clown Mojo.

 

[Man God]

Mojo
o
j
o

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

This is the second week in a row a WWE title related match has happened 15 minutes into the show.