Straight Up Wrestling Commentary
by Evan Luebbe
SmackDown
Lightning in a Bottle
WWE could have lightning in a bottle with Mustafa Ali if he is used correctly. WWE may want to think about giving him a Daniel …
Miz Involvement
The Miz has been seamlessly integrated into the storyline between Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt. It makes perfect sense to do this after a few …
The Fiend Changing Daniel Bryan
A pattern is beginning to develop with all three of The Fiend’s opponents. After he has had an encounter with them, they have all immediately …
Good Quality
For all the scrutiny SmackDown has gotten since moving to FOX, the quality of the show is pretty damn good with WWE settling into its …
Future Title Opportunity for Corbin
King Corbin is such a fantastic heel, probably the best of this decade. He is so proficient in the art of getting under the skin …
NXT Intro
Travel issues on the way home from Saudi Arabia? No big deal; NXT covered in a great way for the SmackDown superstars and probably delivered …
Crown Jewel Prep
This week’s episode of SD almost exclusively featured segments that included preparation for Crown Jewel. It wasn’t the most entertaining TV, but there were ups …
Bruce Prichard’s Extremely Positive Influence
This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown seemed to flow very well, and viewers could clearly trace one event to the next. This is an …
Bayley Heel Turn
Since Bayley destroyed her inflatables, which was a great tactic to signify her change in attitude by the way. It’s safe to say that she …
Feels Like a Sporting Event
FOX has their fingerprints all over the production of SmackDown and making it feel like fans are watching a sports game. This was shown in …
KO – Shane Ladder Match
The final episode of SD Live on USA turned out to be a fun one. The new era on FOX will be a huge opportunity …
Lesnar is Back
Any person who even remotely considers themselves to be a fan of WWE had to fully expect some big plans to be revealed for the …