Okay, I promise last post for the day. I just finished watching Smackdown and was left feeling...pretty unsatisfied actually. Better than Raw but I honestly expect better than this. So here are my thoughts on the matches, and backstage stuff.
The first bit with CM Punk and Jeff Hardy was the first thing that pissed me off. Honestly I just don't get how the same people that cheered when Punk cashed in Money in the bank last year are now booing him because he did the same to Jeff Hardy. I mean honestly, get a grip. I like Jeff Hardy, I really do but fair is fair, and let's be really honest here..Jeff hardy will never be a long time champ in the WWE. Why? Because people seem to like him as the under dog? Or is it because Vince is still punishing him for his reported drug problems, and for going to TNA? I don't know, but either way I don't see him ever holding the belt for more than a month. Sorry folks, but that's not CM Punk's fault. I really don't like the heel direction they are taking Punk in, but I understand it. Fans booing=heel. Sigh
The Finlay/Ricky Ortiz match- I didn't overly care about this match, but I do have to say as one of the first times I have seen Ortiz that he impressed me a bit. I'll keep an eye on him in the future.
Maria and Dolph Ziggler- I'm not really sure how I feel about this. I like the fact that he seemed almost nervous around Maria, but at the same time he really freaking annoys me. How many times do I have to hear the guy introduce himself? I get that it's his gimmick, but honestly, it's just irritating. I'll keep a wait and see attitude on this one.
Cryme Time and Eve Word Up- Okay that was just funny...until I saw what they are doing to poor Jeese. Please please PLEASE let this be a one time thing!
Ray Mysterio/Kane match- Ummm yeah I've seen this match before. Like a million times before. Ok maybe not that many, but enough that I no longer care. I fast forwarded the whole thing.
Hart Dynasty/Cryme Time match- Might have been the best match of the show...seriously. Both of these groups are quickly becoming favs of mine (Alright, I've been a cryme time fan since day one. I just like them more everytime I see them, both in and out of the ring)
At some point during watching this both my hubby and I had to ask, WTF is up with good ol' JR? Is it just me or is he becoming a heel announcer....and not a very good one either.
Michelle McCool & Layla/Melina & Maria match- If you guessed that I didn't care about this at all, than you would be right. I hate the WWE's women's division. Sure the girls are pretty...that's great for them. Some of them actually have real talent (Melina being one of them) but until the show what they can really do, I have no time for this crap. I fast forwareded this one too.
John Morrison and Teddy Long_ Best backstage bit of the night. I laughed so hard I almost fell off the couch. Watching the Shamen of Sexy sing Michael Jackson songs (with his own spin of course) was priceless. But could somebody please inform Teddy Long that he no longer needs to wear the same suits he had when he wsa fat. For the love of god man, get suits that fit! Yes I get that's his "cool, urban-type style" but it just looks silly.
And now for the last match..Edge & Chris Jericho/ CM Punk & Jeff Hardy. I only have one word for this match. Pathetic. Completly pathetic and had no redeeming features. And considering as all four of these men have immense talent it pains me to say that. I wish Vince would stop wasting his good talent and actually "shake things up" like he keeps saying he's doing, instead of just spoonfeeding us the same crap over and over again.
That's it for now. I would love to hear your opinions on Smackdown, and WWE right now. Leave me a little something in the comments! :)
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See, I like Edge and Jericho together enough, that I was willing to overlook the acutal quality of the match. I totally agree with you about the woman's division, though!
ReplyDeleteIt actually wasn't even Edge and Jericho that ticked me off. It was Punk and more so Hardy, with the not tagging in thing that drove me nuts. Edge and Chris actually work really well together.
ReplyDeleteVince has turned jumping the shark into an Olympic event. How long did we have Y2J back before he became a heel again? Instead of having him do what he does best, which is be a charismatic and entertaining superstar, he's made into the colossal douche-bag that got fired by Bitchoff a few years back... and at least when he was fired that time he actually left (to fail miserable at a celebrity singing reality show... kinda ironic the professional singer got booted).
ReplyDeleteEdge... what can i say... he's useless without Christian. It's as if without his buddy to play off of the only thing he can do is act like a petulant child throwing a tantrum... and I've been less than impressed with him in the ring lately too.
The moronic feud between Punk & Hardy makes little to no sense. All that's happening as a result of this is a cheapening of great talent. The fans have some borderline creepy love affair with Jeff Hardy, to the point that he simply can do no wrong, and as soon as any other wrestler does anything that can be perceived as a slight towards the golden boy they are instantly demonized. Vince knew this, thus Punk cashing in the briefcase after Hardy won. And I'm sorry... the whole set-up at the opening of the show, where Teddy Long went on about he's going to shake things up... blah blah blah... how bad is it that I had the match called, start to end, before he finished getting Edge and Jericho out of his mouth?
Rey Mysterio, for all his accomplishments, has run his course. You can almost hand out a play by play of most of his matches before they've come down the ramp. He's going to run around the ring and between the opponents legs, get caught and thrown around a bit, bounce off the ropes 2 - 3 times before setting up the 619. If it's a high profile match he'll miss the first one, and if he doesn't get pinned right after the miss, he'll land the second one, hit a west coast pop, and get the 3 count.
Every single female pop-tart they've got are embarrassing to the Nth bloody degree. They do nothing more than bounce around a bit like a bunch of low budget porn stars without the benefit of a money shot. It is wholly depressing to see Gail Kim has joined the company as she owned the TNA knockouts division and belongs there, actually using her considerable talents. Sadly, half the Diva's should be there as well because they are far more gifted than what they are allowed to show.
At least John Morrison is entertaining... he was the best thing MNM had going for it (though I still cringe at the thought of that face shot Nitro took from the Hardy's courtesy of a ladder), his in ring performances are always a highlight, and he knows how to handle a promo.
Sigh... lately if it weren't for TNA I'd actually have to resort to watching UFC *shudder*
that's it...I think I'm going to let hubby be a guest blogger....if he's nice
ReplyDeleteNice? Now where would be the entertainment value in that? Additionally, I do believe that any modern day blog has a minimum snark requirement.
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