Ten Thoughts On Smackdown 6/25
I apologize for the delay of this column! I fell victim to a fever of sorts, and was completely incapacitated. That’s what I get for working with kids. I did, however, watch Smackdown on Friday evening and recorded my thoughts. Here they are!
1. We’re really continuing with the Hardy/McIntyre feud? And Swagger/Show? Seriously? Come on, Smackdown! Freshen up! Get some of the younger guys thrown in there. Smackdown has become the place to experiment what with moving all the “bigger” stars to Raw.
2. Swagger has been given the moniker of “Kurt Swangle”…and now he’s using the ankle lock submission. Irony, how I love thee.
3. Vance Archer, Curt Hawkins, and Dolph Ziggler vs MVP, Christian, and Kofi Kingston. What a cluster-fuck. Way to get that pesky mid-card match out of the way. I’d love to see Kofi and Dolph feud. They have excellent chemistry and are super entertaining in the ring.
4. Matt Hardy just seems to be past his expiration date. I liked him better as a teacher for J-Gabe. He should do something else like that.
5. Matt Hardy vs Drew McIntyre feels like it’s ten years long. What’s the reason for that? They’re not doing too bad, I’m just getting bored. Here’s hoping this, too, is a blow-off match. It sure seems to be, what with the face going over after such a long struggle between the two. But what’s the deal with Drew getting “deported”? Is this another “for-the-minute” storyline, or is he going to take time off to be with Mrs. McIntyre?
6. Wow! Cody Rhodes is alive on Smackdown! He dug deep into his soul and found a personality. Mazel tov! Great promo though…but am I the only one that thought he bore a striking (or should I say dashing?) resemblance to The Miz when they zoomed in on him in the corner?
7. So, Rosa just got completely squashed by Kelly Kelly…what a sad day. Please don’t tell me Kelly’s getting a title shot. On a side note—Rosa looks PREPOSTEROUS jump-roping.
8. Thank Jesus Kaval is still wearing that shirt.
9. Punk being concise? What the hell? I don’t like it.
10. This main event was very well done. It was a perfect blend of the SES and Kane, even Serena didn’t disappoint. It was nice to see such a strong “monster” like Kane hold his own in what was essentially a 3-on-1 match. It was just enough that it wasn’t too much. And um…hello masked man’s muscles…
I actually enjoyed this edition of Smackdown. It cut the backstage segments down and dedicated more time to in-ring activities. It also appears that we’re in for some fresh feuds. I’m looking forward to seeing Kofi and Dolph tear each other apart.
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I disagree. Rosa Mendez jumping rope was the highlight of the show! I like seeing her bounce hehe. Just kidding…sorta.