SmackDown Live Live SmackDown Discussion thread, March 24th 2023: Cody Rhodes vs. Ludwig Kaiser

[Dale]

Cody Rhodes seeks to notch a win over Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser​

On WWE SmackDown Lowdown this past Saturday, Cody Rhodes ran into Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci, with Kaiser taking umbrage from Rhodes’ Royal Rumble victory.

Kaiser claimed Gunther should’ve won that match, prompting The American Nightmare to challenge Kaiser to a match this Friday.

Can Rhodes notch another victory on his road to challenging Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania?
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Rey Mysterio aims to say goodnight to LA Knight​

LA Knight has been running his mouth in recent weeks in an attempt to get to WrestleMania. As he puts it, there can be no WrestleMania in LA without LA Knight.

This past week, Knight caught the ire of Rey Mysterio after admonishing him for how he’s dealing with his son, Dominik. The Master of the 619 did not take kindly to Knight’s words, challenging him to a match the next week.

With Mysterio’s family drama getting more turbulent, can Mysterio take down Knight, or will Knight prove his case to be at The Showcase of the Immortals?
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Dominik Mysterio to confront the Mysterio family​

After Rey Mysterio once agains refused to battle his son at The Showcase of the Immortals, an outraged Dominik Mysterio has vowed to turn up the heat on his legendary father and confront the entire Mysterio family when they appear on the blue brand in Las Vegas.

The last time a face-to-face between The Judgment Day member and his whole family was caught on camera was over the holiday season when Dominik got himself arrested.

What fireworks will take place on the turbulent Road to WrestleMania?​

 

[Chris]

Sami Zayn joins “The KO Show”​

This Friday night, “The KO Show” gets “In-Zayn”!

After his emotional reunion with Sami Zayn this past Monday night, Kevin Owens will host a WrestleMania-Sized “KO Show” with his best friend as his guest!

With a clash against Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos coming up at WrestleMania, the two will need to be on the same page.

Get your popcorn ready for what is sure to be a “KO Show” for the ages! Don’t miss SmackDown this Friday at 8/7 C on FOX!

Drew McIntyre, Sheamus and Gunther to sign contract for Intercontinental Title Match at WrestleMania​

Just over a week before they battle for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus and the titleholder Gunther will put pen to paper and make their Triple Threat Match official.

As one of the most dominant Intercontinental Champions in WWE history, Gunther has been begging for a challenge, and his wish was granted when Adam Pearce announced that McIntyre and Sheamus would challenge for the title in a Triple Threat Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

What will happen when these three Superstars share the ring and sign the contract ahead of their huge matchup? Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown at 8/7 C on FOX to find out!​

 

[Vegeta]

KO SHOW WITH SAMI LETS GO!!!

 

[Sabretooth]

Literally the thing I’m looking forward to the most is Dominik and the Mysterio family. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make it cause I’m going out tonight

 

[DammitC]

- Will Cody Rhodes survive his match against Marcel Barthel without getting assaulted by the Bloodline or Imperium afterwards?
- Will Rey Mysterio finally accept Dominik Mysterio's open challenge for him at Wrestlemania 39?
- Does Charlotte Flair finally recognize Rhea Ripley as a legitimate competitor who's on her level now?
- Is the friendship between Drew McIntyre and Sheamus still reparable despite the fact that they're challenging WALTER for the Intercontinental title?
- Will the pair of Ronda Rousey/Shayna Baszler make an appearance tonight in time for a spot at Wrestlemania 39?

Find out on the next edition of Smackdown Live. Stay tuned

 

[Deezy]

I still say bring back Poppy

 

[Wiseman]

 

[Deezy]

She's main roster ready

 

[Wiseman]

Grown men, "fighting" each other getting me steamy-eyed. Never thought I'd grow up to see it.

 

[Storm Trooper]

They can show that hug scene forever. It needs to be added to the open.

 

[Storm Trooper]

Especially when they say "together"

 

[#Waddles]

Wrestling has more than 1 royal family

 

[Deezy]

It's still funny that people thought Cody was going to get Batista'd because of Sami.....but the Bloodline angle and Cody's promo work has been too good to shit on.

 

[BSE]

WOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

 

[Storm Trooper]

Samantha Irvin introducing Imperium is so much fun.