SmackDown was paced significantly better than Raw this week, as is the case most weeks, primarily because WWE already has Monday Night Raw off of which to build for the week. One actually felt like they could catch their breath between segments. The show started off exactly the way it should start off every week, with the WWE Champion. Kofi Kingston and Kevin Owens had a match that means really nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it was entertaining, nonetheless.
One also has to feel for Drew McIntyre and Elias to some extent because they are both talented superstars with real potential, but they are both being belittled by the roles they are currently undertaking for Shane McMahon’s benefit. This is quite frankly a waste of both men’s talents which is a shame because most people are fully aware of just how talented they are. All we can do, however, is hope that WWE realizes this and quickly shifts the storyline of both men to something more redeeming, like going after a title.
It will be very good to see Aleister Black resurface again soon on the main roster. He definitely has the capability to provide some entertaining matches. Anyone who tells you that Super Showdown will be a WrestleMania caliber event is telling a lie. WWE tried to position the last Saudi Arabia event the same way, but it did not in any way feel like a WrestleMania. In fairness, this year’s event has a better card than last year’s event. The best memory from last year might be Titus O’Neill falling underneath the ring during the Greatest Royal Rumble match.
Side Note: What is wrong with Otis? Daniel Bryan is trying to cut a brilliant promo about earthquakes in Oklahoma only to be interrupted by Heavy Machinery and Otis’ violent hip thrusting. So funny! He makes Big E look normal.
Just so everyone is aware, I will be writing about NXT Takeover: XXV (it’s unbelievable that this is already the 25th Takeover. I can vividly remember the first one five years ago, with Sami Zayn and Cesaro having what was, in my opinion, the best match.) But I won’t be posting anything next week because I will be on vacation. I will be writing again however starting on June 10.