The Official SmackDown Preview + Discussion Thread

[Wang Chung]

Re: The Official SmackDown Preview & Discussion Thread (8/23/13 Preview Added)

That's good. I don't see him at work

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[Tremendez]

Re: The Official SmackDown Preview & Discussion Thread (8/23/13 Preview Added)

Kane is quite good at his new role.

That's good. I don't see him at work

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I'd say that's very good...that you don't see him.

 

[Wang Chung]

Re: The Official SmackDown Preview & Discussion Thread (8/23/13 Preview Added)

I really think they are getting Glen ready for an office job since he is very smart and does appearances on other shows outside of WWE. He would he a good asset I think.

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[Drew]

Re: The Official SmackDown Preview & Discussion Thread (8/23/13 Preview Added)

Don't know if anyone watched, but a surprisingly entertaining SD this week, especially match wise.

Wyatt's vs the Usos was entertaining and setting up the Tag debut of Bray and Bryan on Monday.

The 8 man tag match between the Real Americans and Rybaxle vs the Matadoros, Rey and Sin Cara was pretty darn entertaining with some good spots in there.

The match that really impressed me was Big E vs Orton. You figured it's just be a power match with Orton wining rather quickly making Big E look week. But that wasn't the case at all.

Big E looked really good and strong vs the "supposed" Top guy in the company. He didn't look out of his element and it might have been the most entertained I've been in an Orton match in a LONG time.

I guess when paired with a good partner both these guys can put on a pretty darn good match.

 

[Drew]

Re: The Official SmackDown Preview & Discussion Thread (8/23/13 Preview Added)

Guess I'm the only one that caught the most recent episode.

Typical SD episode, BUT there was a Anthony Cesaro vs Daniel Bryan match that was something else.

Both these dudes obviously can wrestle, but there was a ton of chemistry in the match, lots of good counters, not a lot of resting...and Cesaro showed more strength than I even thought he had.


Really great match.

 

[Postman Dave]

Re: The Official SmackDown Preview & Discussion Thread (8/23/13 Preview Added)

I saw the Titus O'Neil promo, which was bloody hilarious

AHHH, NATURE

 

[Drew]

Re: The Official SmackDown Preview & Discussion Thread (8/23/13 Preview Added)

Yeah, that was pretty funny.

 

[Tremendez]

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Is John Cena afraid of Bray Wyatt?

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What fallout will result from Triple H’s vicious assault on Daniel Bryan?
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After calling a “man-to-man” summit with Daniel Bryan on Raw to address their match at WrestleMania, COO Triple H unleashed a ruthless and downright chilling attack of retribution on the “Yes!” Man that left the WWE Universe in shock. The beating at the hands of The Game left his WrestleMania adversary with a potentially serious shoulder injury.

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Who will be the new No. 1 contenders for WWE’s Tag Team Titles?
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The Usos – who currently stand atop WWE’s competitive tag team division – will learn who is next in line to challenge for their titles when The Shield’s Seth Rollins & United States Champion Dean Ambrose, Cesaro & Jack Swagger, 3MB and RybAxel square off in a No. 1 Contender’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way tonight on SmackDown!

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The Usos have quickly proven to be exciting titleholders, but after losing a non-title match to The Real Americans on Raw, the Samoan brothers have shown a rare chink in the armor. But as to which combinations can rise to challenge them in such an unpredictable showdown is anybody’s guess. Find out who wants it most at 8/7 CT on Syfy!

Who will emerge to challenge the Divas Champion?
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With Naomi returning to action on Raw – following a painful eye injury – the new season of E!’s “Total Divas” isn’t the only show highlighting action-packed Divas drama. As AJ Lee’s Divas Title reign reaches historic lengths, Naomi has made a strong argument to be the No. 1 contender to the butterfly-emblazoned title after two-straight victories in tag team action since reemerging. However, with so much talent among the battling beauties of the squared circle, strong arguments could also be made for a number of Divas including The Bella Twins, Natalya and so many others.

The Funkadactyls talk about Naomi's return

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What ‘giant’ surprises are in store for ‘Miz TV’?
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Tonight, “The Most Must-See Talk Show in WWE History” returns to SmackDown and there is a huge guest ready to tip the scales. Big Show joins The Awesome One on “Miz TV” as he readies himself for the first-ever Andre the Giant Memorial Over-The-Top Battle Royal on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

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Anyone watching SmackDown tonight?

 

[Tremendez]

#SmackDown is on. If you're watching, catch it with me.

 

[Tremendez]

This midget in a bull costume is so annyoing. Don't worry, Summer Rae, I'll comfort you.

 

[Sha-J Lee]

The Shield just got raped and murdered

 

[Tremendez]

The Shield are killing in their new babyface roles. And I think I'd be down with a New Age Outlaws match with Shield at 'Mania.

Keep Kane out of that shit, though.

 

[Tremendez]

Mizanin needs to retire to the post and pre-shows. He's making a better commentator than a performer.

 

[Sha-J Lee]

Mizanin needs to retire to the post and pre-shows. He's making a better commentator than a performer.

He's too young to retire.

 

[Sha-J Lee]

Big Show looks happy. I guess he'll honor his father by winning the battle royal