WWE Smackdown Live Discussion (27th of February, 2018)

[Dave]

It's two weeks to Fastlane, and the final stop on the road to WrestleMania.

Tonight's big news is John Cena heading over to the blue brand to find his road to WrestleMania. With Shinsuke Nakamura with nothing to do heading into Fastlane, it seems pretty reasonable that we'll see a show down between the Doctor of Thuganomics and The Artist - probably setting up an eventual match at Fastlane.

Of course that's not all. The story with Owens/Zayn and McMahon/Bryan rumbles on, whether people like it or not. And with a massive 5 way match on the horizon, expect some developments there.

Who knows, it might be a good one tonight...

[FunKay]

Cena/Nak works for me. Hopefully they'll give it time. Shinsuke's not had that classic main roster match yet and while I've no doubt the Styles match will be great, having this one beforehand with something at stake, would be a great way to further legitimise him as a championship calibre guy.

[Wildcat66]

Cena sounds like such a gameshow host right here.

Shoot, Cena's already done a reality show. Why not do a game show?

[HBK-aholic]

If they make that a 6 man I might have to shoot myself.

[Wildcat66]

Cena vs Styles? Let's do it boys!

[HBK-aholic]

Bryan and Shanes relationship is giving me whiplash.

[Skairipa]

If they make that a 6 man I might have to shoot myself.

Might wanna get ready then because you know it's gonna happen.

[Spidey]

Completely forgot about the Mixed Tag thing, even though they reminded us last night

[supermatto64]

I'm a tad late but yeah.

[Wildcat66]

It's the Baron Corbin show!

[Fire Marshall Bill]

So I started a tad late. So if Cena beats Styles he joins the US Title match at WM?

[Spidey]

Wow. Know what would have looked good with Corbin's entrance? Go on, guess.

[supermatto64]

Corey Graves DOES look like Duke lmao

[Wildcat66]

So I started a tad late. So if Cena beats Styles he joins the US Title match at WM?

The WWE title match actually.

[HBK-aholic]

The whiplash is strong tonight.

[Wildcat66]

...Uh...awkward?

[supermatto64]

KO will make a fine commentator when his in-ring career comes to a close.

[Spidey]

Well that was fucking weird.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

The WWE title match actually.

Completely unnecessary. I’ll hope they stick with the “what will Cena do at WM?” storyline.

[HBK-aholic]

Completely unnecessary. I’ll hope they stick with the “what will Cena do at WM?” storyline.

A 'What will Cena do at Mania' storyline is fine. The problem is the 'Will Cena have a road to Wrestlemania' storyline they've gone with.

[klunderbunker]

Anybody up for a Fatal Six Pack Challenge?

[klunderbunker]

So now this argument is overtaking the actual matches.

[Skairipa]

Corbin has a sweet chokeslam backbreaker.

[Wildcat66]

Corbin has a sweet chokeslam backbreaker.

Baron's lariat is pretty cool too.

[Spidey]

MST3K

[supermatto64]

I fucking can't. I'm here for wrestling, not Shane/Bryan.

At least KO shitting on Byron is humorous.

[Spidey]

I don't see what this fuss is with Owens tonight. Sounds like he's just going through the motions. Making fun of everybody's hair is not exactly must watch.

[Wildcat66]

That would actually make for a pretty good finisher if Sami wanted to use it.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

The record scratch in DZs theme only adds to the attention grab and show, completely contradicting his new attitude.

[Spidey]

Record scratch? What year is this?

[Wildcat66]

The female equivalent of the WWF gang wars of '97 is next.

It even has the same level of heat to boot.

[HBK-aholic]

Must. Make. McMahons. Focus. Of. Show.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Whoops, I was posting in last week's SD LD. I live in the past.

[supermatto64]

The sumo figure skating commercial I just saw is more entertaining than Shane/Bryan.

[Wildcat66]

Popcorn Shane is the best Shane of all.

[HBK-aholic]

Are we SURE that isn't Paige?

[Wildcat66]

I can't tell for certain who does the jacket look better...

Is it Sarah Logan or the Bludgeon Brothers?

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Man, I miss watching Charlotte. Should tune into SD more often.

[HBK-aholic]

Always loved Naomis entrance.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Are we SURE that isn't Paige?

Hence why theyâ??re on different shows. Way too similar.

[Wildcat66]

Hence why they’re on different shows. Way too similar.

B...but...TATOOS!

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Carmella might’ve honestly forgotten she’s only got a year to cash in. Or the writers did.

[klunderbunker]

The dancing kicks are still stupid.

[supermatto64]

Pancakes! Duh, Carmella.

[klunderbunker]

Carmella might’ve honestly forgotten she’s only got a year to cash in. Or the writers did.

My money is ont he Smackdown after Wrestlemania.

[Wildcat66]

Sarah Logan looks so similar to Stephanie McMahon, it actually scares me.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

My money is ont he Smackdown after Wrestlemania.

Isnâ??t that Jack Swagger style? Not a good look.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Who is this guy? Looks familiar .

[supermatto64]

Festival of Friendship? Nooo, don't break my heart.

[HBK-aholic]

God that word thing is truly hideous.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Dear God the words on the screen...

[Wildcat66]

They finally gave the New Day the word graphics.

That alone is amazing.

[supermatto64]

Get the words off my screen.

Getoffofmyscreen.
Getoffofmyscreen.
Gettoffofmyscreen.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

What is going on? First Braun Strowman says something and words come on the screen, now New Day has it in the entrance.

[Skairipa]

I hope at Fastlane both teams get wrecked post match by Bludgeon Brothers. Or during the match.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Damn....somebody has Roman/Seth grease going on.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Well..that sucks. Never realized that. Poor guys. Really.

[shafe_41]

This match has been done to death... but they constantly one up their last match together. And while the Usos and their grammar annoy the shit out of me, they're the best tag team we've seen in years.

[Wildcat66]

The Usos and The New Day are basically MVPs on the mic, every single time they come up: They hit a homer.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

These two teams are just so good.

[Skairipa]

Alright this promo is awesome.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Damn good promo.

[shafe_41]

BIG E SPITTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Skairipa]

YES BRING ON THE BLUDGEON BROTHERS TO KILL THEM!

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Then there’s these badasses.

[Ty Burna]

Sign me the fuck up for a Big E singles title run.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I can't say I care for the Bludgeon Brothers.

[shafe_41]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaand I'm not excited anymore. Someone take these two off my screen.

[Wildcat66]

Y'know, if the Riott Squad ever breaks up: I can totally see Sarah and the Bludgeon Brothers becoming a thing together.

[Skairipa]

Aww I wanted them to try and fight them.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I like Big E throwing a serious promo.

[supermatto64]

I've said it once, I'll say it again, Tom Savini did a damn good job on that Rowan mask.

[shafe_41]

The Bludgeon Brothers ruin everything.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Aiden English's nose makes Triple H's nose blush. What a snorkel on the guy.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

These selfie style promos are horrible and makes me embarrassed to be a wrestling fan.

[Skairipa]

Who thought the words on screen was a good idea anyway? And why aren't they looking for a new job yet?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Rusev and English need to turn face, but Vince doesn't want them to. So too bad.

[supermatto64]

Nobody gives a fuck about a list that Jericho didn't make.

[Wildcat66]

Aiden needs to record his own album. That would actually sell pretty well.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

This is getting out of hand.

[Skairipa]

This is the only acceptable time for words on screen. Happy Rusev Day, now stop trying to get them over as heels they're too loved.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

It's like The Nickelodeon version of WWE . I fully expect to see somebody get slimed next.

[supermatto64]

Oh yeah, Nak won the rumble. I couldn't remember because of how shit this show has been lately.

[Spidey]

Aiden & Elias for the 2 man band

[Fire Marshall Bill]

This is the only acceptable time for words on screen. Happy Rusev Day, now stop trying to get them over as heels they're too loved.

It’s actually one of the best ways to organically turn face. New Day is a prime example. No need to rush it.

[Skairipa]

It’s actually one of the best ways to organically turn face. New Day is a prime example. No need to rush it.

Difference being they wanted New Day to get over and be popular.

[Wildcat66]

It’s actually one of the best ways to organically turn face. New Day is a prime example. No need to rush it.

I'm actually interested in seeing when or if they turn babyface. Because if they do, they may end up being the most over tag team not named The New Day or The Usos.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I still don't understand the love for this guy. I watched one good Nak match and it was against Sami at Takeover. I think he's the type of wrestler that needs longer matches to look better. He's not interesting enough in a short burst , story lacking match.

[Lee]

Nakamura should have flipped the bird.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Difference being they wanted New Day to get over and be popular.

New Day and Hell No were heels for quite a long time after they started getting cheers. You turn them too early and it doesn’t work as well.

[Wildcat66]

I still don't understand the love for this guy. I watched one good Nak match and it was against Sami at Takeover. I think he's the type of wrestler that needs longer matches to look better. He's not interesting enough in a short burst , story lacking match.

He's also been known to mail in less important matches and go all out for the big ones. That might be a problem as well.

[supermatto64]

I still don't understand the love for this guy. I watched one good Nak match and it was against Sami at Takeover. I think he's the type of wrestler that needs longer matches to look better. He's not interesting enough in a short burst , story lacking match.

Those of us that have followed him know he's capable of better, but yeah, you're right. Watch his matches in NJPW with Kota Ibushi (WK9, G1 Climax 23), Styles (WK10), and Kazuchika Okada (G1 Climax 24), just to name a few.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I get the feeling that somebody costs Cena this match and it's his WM rivalry.

[supermatto64]

Sorry, Mixed Match Challenge, I'll be watching Unsolved tonight.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

What she said.

[Spidey]

Only a WWE performer watches TV like that

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Only a WWE performer watches TV like that

Not true, I've been breathing heavy covered in sweat and standing in front of the T.V with my shirt off for the whole show.

[Lee]

Is this the third commercial break during this match?

[klunderbunker]

Is this the third commercial break during this match?

Second.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Like seriously ; think about it. Why would Corbin be sweaty at all, his match was over an hour ago. Is he in that bad shape?

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Is this the third commercial break during this match?

I think only the second. They had one after Cena’s entrance I’m not counting.

[Lee]

Second.

third if you include cena's entrance.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Even Cena knows his finisher is kicked out of more than roll ups.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

That fan for MVP of the match.

[Wildcat66]

Every time these two have come together for a match. They've been nothing short of classics.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Awkward landing on that one.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Damn decent match.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Where's the record scratch?

[Fire Marshall Bill]

3v3 next week. Holla! Holla!

[Lee]

These really fast camera angle changes are nauseating.

[Wildcat66]

Most abrupt ending I have seen for a show since that one time Christian attacked Sheamus and it cut to black.

Was A.J going to give Cena the Phenomenal Forearm there? I have a feeling he was.

[Spidey]

#BeatUpJohnCena

[klunderbunker]

So assuming everything holds, Cena vs. Undertaker is going to get a build less than a month long.

Because of Nikki Bella.

And Fastlane.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Decent show but not the best, which seems to apply to most WWE shows here lately. Nothing bad but nothing great either.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Most abrupt ending I have seen for a show since that one time Christian attacked Sheamus and it cut to black.

Was A.J going to give Cena the Phenomenal Forearm there? I have a feeling he was.
That’s what I thought too.

[jmt225]

Great main event, exactly what Smackdown needed.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

So assuming everything holds, Cena vs. Undertaker is going to get a build less than a month long.

Because of Nikki Bella.

And Fastlane.

What did I miss regarding Nikki Bella?

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

These really fast camera angle changes are nauseating.

Ya I wish they'd fuck off with the action motions to try and simulate shaky cam from Hollywood movies. Worse is the bobbing motions with punches.

[Spidey]

Shane and Bryan no longer have a script for whatever they're doing, do they?

[Wildcat66]

This was easily the best SD in a little bit. Overall, the matches were good enough; most of the stories progressed pretty well, and we had a great main event to wrap things up. Good show.

[klunderbunker]

Review is up.

It Should Be Called Speed Bump (http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2018/02/27/smackdown-february-27-2018-it-should-be-called-speed-bump/)

[klunderbunker]

What did I miss regarding Nikki Bella?

Last year's Wrestlemania. Instead of Cena vs. Undertaker, let's give Nikki her fairytale moment because Total Divas needs a big season finale.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Last year's Wrestlemania. Instead of Cena vs. Undertaker, let's give Nikki her fairytale moment because Total Divas needs a big season finale.

Oh I thought something else had happened for this year.