Smackdown Live - Discussion & Spoiler Thread

[Fernando]

So after Raw's show it's time for SD Live to have their shot at the pre-mania show with a live show (not taped for once) I wonder how Smarky the crowd will be as was included in the WM travel package.

What does Shane O'Mac do now he's been defeated by the Phenomenal AJ Styles?
What Next for Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton?
What Next for Miz now Cena's gone to film his movie.
Will Smackdown recruit anyone from NXT to jump up to the main roster like Raw did with The Revival?
Who will be 1st in line for Naomi's women's title
Who will feel HYPED when Mojo rolls in with his Andre The Giant Trophy

Thoughts?

[Fernando]

Alexa has invoked her rematch clause.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Intrigued to see if Smackdown do the "after Mania" thing. That would call for big things happening, but Smackdown have been more about logic for the most part

[Fernando]

Well it's the 1st time in a while they've had to now their live. At the very least i expect Dillinger will show up.

Anyone else is a mystery tbf.

[Hero]

I'm expecting Nakamura to show.

[Fernando]

I was too but the superstar shake up Poopie probably has put paid to that.

I shall live in hope at my 4th straight morning of wrasslin'

#IWatchTooMuchWrasslin'
#IfYouCan'tFindWrasslin'YouEnjoyYouAren'tTryingHardEnough

[Fernando]

Bray has challenged Orton to a "House of Horrors" match which Orton accepted.

Bray attacked from behind and Erick Rowan returned for a beat down on Orton but Luke Harper saved him.

[Fernando]

Miz & Maryse to call out Cena/Nikki

"This will be the last time you see Cena/Nikki on SD for a very long time"

Crowd Cheers

[Fernando]

Bray/Rowan vs Harper/Orton main event

[Fernando]

Naomi def Alexa to retain the title

Alexa tried to cheat but the ref was in wrong place so didn't bother pinning

[Fernando]

Curt Hawkins issued an open challenge

Answered by teh PERFECT 10 Tye Dillinger.

[Fernando]

Tye wins a quick squash match & The fans love it

[Fernando]

John Cena music hits - Miz & Maryse come dressed as him & Nikki

[Fernando]

Well Miz rinsed on Cena for 5 mins and went to leave.

The lights go down....The violinist is out....And The KING OF STRONG STYLE IS HERE!!!!!!!!

Shinsuke Nakamura vs Miz is going to be great.

[Fernando]

Nakamura says nothing just a dance - Miz off into the distance.

Fans super happy - This is what over looks like

[Fernando]

Baron Corbin def Dean Ambrose in a street fight. Table spots,Straps & chairs

Lovely - What their WM should of been really.

[Fernando]

Shane out to explain the Superstar Shake Up

AJ Interrupting...

AJ doesn't want to go anywhere - The house that AJ Styles built.

Gave Shane a handshake...Joked an attack and Left...

[Fernando]

orton/harper def bray/rowan

Bray laughing on the ramp after avoiding an rko

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Why did they do Corbin vs Ambrose in a better match on Smackdown than they did at WM? And if Corbin wins on SD, why didn't he win at Mania

Naka needs to save SD - it's falling quickly in my eyes

[Ché Guerrero]

It was certainly a lot better when AJ held the belt

Shinsuke's debut made more sense in the live arena it seems as Dolph came out and challenged him to a dark match

Please do have his first feud with Miz. Its everything I didn't know I wanted

[Mr H]

I almost hate myself for saying this but I think I'm going to get bored of Nakamura and his entrance fairly quickly. The crowd love it and I know I'm in the minority but I just find it kinda awkward to watch. I'm not sure I get him or his character, but I was the same with Strowman but I've gone full circle with him so hopefully the same happens with Naka.

[Kay Fabe]

I can see what you mean with Nakamura but I'm guessing he'll win you over the more of him you see and the better you understand his character, he's like a legitimate deadly version of Jeff Hardy, very flamboyant and a bit out there but when he's in the ring he looks so legit that you think he's killing his opponents.

I hope they keep him on SmackDown Live as I think he'll be allowed to grow into his role organically on the blue brand while on RAW there might be a rush otmr expectation to over expose him ASAP

[Samo]

Sploosh

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Shinsuke vs Miz, then vs Ziggler, then vs Orton before a feud with Styles over the title. That saves Smackdown before even thinking about the new people that move across

[Ché Guerrero]

If we want to see guys that legit look like they are killing people in the ring then they can bring Shibata over next plz

[Crimey]

I'd be surprised if AJ Styles isn't moved over to Raw.

[Kay Fabe]

Me too, I think Reigns vs AJ is something they could build towards for the Title match for next years WrestleMania, I'm just not sure the logic in having him say he wants to stay on SDL

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Styles vs Nak. They might think they have a lot of heavyweights on Raw and that things are working on Smackdown so why juggle him?

[Kay Fabe]

That's what I initially thought too but they could always go Seth/Nakamura and free up AJ for RAW

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Think Shinsuke is a face whatever happens and they've invested a lot in face Seth. They do prefer to go heel/face.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Although WOR seem to think AJ goes

[Crimey]

I'm just not sure the logic in having him say he wants to stay on SDL

I suppose it creates a level of drama that he's moved as soon as he says he likes Smackdown AND he's definitely their biggest star (since Cena is part time) so it's supporting the brand even if he goes.

[Beer]

Although WOR seem to think AJ goes

I've seen that on other sites, AJ to Raw is reportedly a lock. New Day to SD, also.

[Ché Guerrero]

I do actually want Miz vs Nakamura for a bit. Miz can get real heat back vs an actual face.

Did so well with his heel work vs Dolph but against Cena ended up playing to the crowd (as fun as that was)

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