Kevin Owens' character being the only wrestler on the roster who actually watches the show, and keeps up with the storylines, is probably one of my favorite WWE gimmicks 😂
As a UK Viewer, this is the first time since Ups and Down's started that I've been able to watch a full Smackdown episode before the review. We are truly, in the golden age
He thinks he's right. But obviously, he's unhinged and is acting insane, which is why he's heel. Heels don't acknowledge when they are wrong and dig in on the wrongness.
@@DoubleDub2 no he's not. Cody teamed with Roman to defeat a common enemy in solo, and because of that ko is butt hurt. He's dead wrong 100%, how does any of that justify piledriving randy orton?
@@allenshadrick22 KO is 10000% right lmao Cody teamed up with KOs sworn enemy for the past few YEARS and y'all act like he's just supposed to forget about his "best friend" stabbing HIM in the back to help out the man who has fucked him over for years. Pull your head out.
As a way of being positive, Simon, we should consider why Graves might want to be on NXT for awhile. His wife, Carmella, isn’t currently on the road, so his staying in one place would make it much easier to see his family than traveling around the country (and as we get closer to ‘Mania, the world). There are benefits to “only” being on NXT.
I was at this show… it was a lot of fun!!! Jacob Fatu is special! I’m so excited for his future. Cody’s presentation is absolutely amazing! It’s going to be a heck of a ride to Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania!
I think it still works out good for Graves because he has a young kid so he can spend time and help out Carmella do his side business with Piercing and NXT. I don't think he's too broken up about it and he knows he'll be back when Pat does his College football stuff
I have a big issue with Roman. He hasn't changed one bit. OG Bloodline been getting their asses kicked, so where has Roman been? Solo has been with his guys every time except this episode. And btw, Jacob Fatu still loves Solo!!!
Thank you for these videos!! We don't have a way to watch current Smackdown episodes in the states without a cable subscription so this is the best way to keep updated on the Blue brand.
It's lucky they DIDN'T draw out Rhea and Liv to Mania (as rumoured) for more than the obvious reason (can you imagine?); it's made the Women's Rumble (or Women's Chamber in March) way less predictable than it WOULD have been...
If the rumors about the returns of Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch are true, and maybe Alexa Bliss, then the Women's Royal Rumble match will be very spicy and intriguing for not only that match, but all the way up to WrestleMania as well.
That MCMG vs A-town down under match was pretty damn awesome, but that crowd was really dead. I was watching it from the point of my seat. I get that some teams need to be hot, but if this was a NXT match, the crowd would be going insane.
@simon miller Thats the most life reflecting review show start i have ever seen at 0.50. Magnificently said Mr. Simon. Flowers to you kind sir for your hard work.
With no disrespect to simon (or course) but I think people are wrong about Graves, his move to NXT can't be seen as a demotion, first off NXT isnt a dirty word, second NXT is the brand they are trying to grow, so thinking that graves is the guy to help them do that is a cool shot in the arm... also whispers say when pat cycles out to do football again graves will be back on raw
Simon you forgot my buddy Zach's sign. It's the big red sign in the background of the still shot you used for the first Simon give me an up sign. So in total there were 3 give me an up Simon signs. So excited to see that my buddy made it on your show anyways.
I think mr miller's description of the fatal four way was a bit brief. In my opinion one of the best f4way matches in recent history and while he did admit it was good, I think it was even better ^^
The ups and downs are more entertaining than the wrestling itself Simon your awesome Roman entering the Rumble is cool I also can't wait to see KO & Rhodes in their ladder match should be fun also Bayley facing Tiffany for the title gonna be interesting
Simon - Can you please state how many total Ups and Downs at the end of the episode so those who listen to the video instead of watching it can hear it?
I always said RAW should always be 3 hours and Smackdown should always be 2 forever. And yes idk but I think Charlotte vs Tiffany is going to be at Mania and im looking forward to that. This road to Mania is going to be so interesting
I totally understand Simon not liking the 3hrs, the man watches a work week worth of wrestling every week so that we don't have to lol. Thank you Simon 😊
I remember the other day on Twitter some folks were complaining that One of the MCMG was being buried and they are being misused because they were on Speed
Simon, idk if you read comments, but it's called The "Billy Goat's Curse" now I dont know if LA uses it right cause I thought it was trapping just the legs but yeah
The ad breaks made me fall asleep last night. Why would the play relaxing music at 1am in the UK. I missed the last 2 hours but I think my misses is happy about me not being awake at 4am
In all seriousness Cole and Cory are the best commentary combination. And wwe knows that. But Cole and pat are really good Joe and Wade are really good so it’s hard spot to be in for Cory. But I did enjoy him and Vic Joseph on nxt so maybe when it comes to commentators wwe has the best going around
Simon, you always talk about the sound guy having his finger over the button for the theme songs at the ready for when Superstars decide they want some action, but clearly WWE uses some kind of advanced facial recognition software that plays when somebody is going through the curtain. It’s the only explanation.
Im still not sold on the machine guns. They do great in ring work, but so far, they haven cut a compelling promo in wwe. They seem bland, but im still reserving negative judgment, i want to see something compelling from them.
Fans weren't having Naomi and Bianca's "but we fwweenndddsss!!" routine during a Fatal Four-Way at ALL; and there were audible boos during their promo interruption. Also, the ref even forgot it wasn't a tag match, when he neglected to count a pin when they fell on top of each other...
The boos when Heyman revealed that Roman wanted "his" title back were unexpected; knowing the nature of other fans, I expected them to suddenly LOVE Roman winning the Rumble and then beating Cody. Glad they don't just want the first-ever three year back-to-back-to-back 'Mania main event; Austin/Rock went every other year between 1999 and 2003 (and were WAY more over, such was the state of the business critically, not just financially) and Roman/Brock went by three/four from 2015 to 2022 (and fans only wanted to see it once, funnily enough because they only wanted to see Brock destroy Roman in 2015)...
Looking for a relationship as you said look for someone that treats you like WWE treats Jacob. I have also seen one that says find someone who looks at you like Paul looks at Roman.
Hope Kevin isn't legit injured after the table bump; he and Cody went off the cases at different times, causing Cody to land on top of him, and Kev to hit the floor *between* the tables head and shoulder first. Not good for a pending *Ladder Match* ...
An easy way to reduce your viewing time is to turn off the main event. Trust me you wont miss anything cause WWE always recaps almost the whole match the following week anyway, that will get rid of anywhere between 20 to 40 mins.
Kevin Owens' character being the only wrestler on the roster who actually watches the show, and keeps up with the storylines, is probably one of my favorite WWE gimmicks 😂
As a UK Viewer, this is the first time since Ups and Down's started that I've been able to watch a full Smackdown episode before the review. We are truly, in the golden age
The angle of KO being right but portraying the heel is ingenious.
He thinks he's right. But obviously, he's unhinged and is acting insane, which is why he's heel. Heels don't acknowledge when they are wrong and dig in on the wrongness.
@@allenshadrick22Owens is kind of right though.
@@DoubleDub2 no he's not. Cody teamed with Roman to defeat a common enemy in solo, and because of that ko is butt hurt. He's dead wrong 100%, how does any of that justify piledriving randy orton?
@@allenshadrick22 KO is 10000% right lmao Cody teamed up with KOs sworn enemy for the past few YEARS and y'all act like he's just supposed to forget about his "best friend" stabbing HIM in the back to help out the man who has fucked him over for years. Pull your head out.
@@allenshadrick22Roman is the actual enemy, Solo revealed that but no one understands.
Simon you make my tursdays and Saturday mornings the best i love your energy keep it up fam
I seconds that.😎
I also appreciate my Tursdays being made better
As a way of being positive, Simon, we should consider why Graves might want to be on NXT for awhile. His wife, Carmella, isn’t currently on the road, so his staying in one place would make it much easier to see his family than traveling around the country (and as we get closer to ‘Mania, the world). There are benefits to “only” being on NXT.
Really ? Damn Carmella been pregnant longer than Bonnie from family guy😂
Jacob Fatu did the 'I love you Solo' while he was on the top rope
I was at this show… it was a lot of fun!!! Jacob Fatu is special! I’m so excited for his future. Cody’s presentation is absolutely amazing! It’s going to be a heck of a ride to Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania!
Joe Tessatore is really impressing me with his level of perfessionaliam and quick knowledge of the product, but Corey deserves his due.
Joe was a fan before he got hired and he's been doing the commentary for sports for years. He was set up for success
Graves is a perfect fit for NXT and the show needed him.
My initial impression was that he was kind f flat, but that he was going to get really good. I'm super impressed with how quickly he did that.
@@QAZ-OMEN it's going to be fun to see how it fits in between the ongoing feud between booker and vic
This. Smackdown I didn’t care for joes commentary he was talking like he got a demotion and isn’t happy about it
Yo That Jacob Fatu promo was COLD
We're gonna have Roman vs Cody at WM every year til they're 90
@MikeyMike-x4z they already have had 3 matches
I understood that reference 🫡🛡️🇺🇸
@@QAZ-OMEN Only twice at Wrestlemania tho
@MikeyMike-x4z no 3x 1st Cody lost, then the next Cody had a tag match vs Roman and the next night beat Roman 1 on 1. All happened at MANIA.
@@QAZ-OMEN
Their point was that only 2 had been 1 v 1
I love that WWE shows are 3 hours. 😍 Give me more wrestling!
I think it still works out good for Graves because he has a young kid so he can spend time and help out Carmella do his side business with Piercing and NXT. I don't think he's too broken up about it and he knows he'll be back when Pat does his College football stuff
Cory, Pat and Cole should be a 3 man booth. I like their chemistry together on the PPV's and they should stay together on Raw
In kayfabe (?) Corey has some “beef” with Pat as one yinzer being jealous of another. Don’t know if that would work
No 3 man booths plz
3:40 PETITION TO SIMON MILLER - Introduce the Goofy Wrestling Dances Counter 😂
I have a big issue with Roman. He hasn't changed one bit. OG Bloodline been getting their asses kicked, so where has Roman been? Solo has been with his guys every time except this episode. And btw, Jacob Fatu still loves Solo!!!
Indeed, he's the same character and can can easily stay a heel with the new bloodline as his cronies instead
Thank you for these videos!! We don't have a way to watch current Smackdown episodes in the states without a cable subscription so this is the best way to keep updated on the Blue brand.
Thanks for the review Simon ❤️
Simon give yourself a Golden Up and keep smashing it Champ 💪
They really need to start building Women's Royal Rumble.
It's lucky they DIDN'T draw out Rhea and Liv to Mania (as rumoured) for more than the obvious reason (can you imagine?); it's made the Women's Rumble (or Women's Chamber in March) way less predictable than it WOULD have been...
If the rumors about the returns of Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch are true, and maybe Alexa Bliss, then the Women's Royal Rumble match will be very spicy and intriguing for not only that match, but all the way up to WrestleMania as well.
I'm with you Simon
Bayley needs a new finisher
We're not gonna acknowledge Jimmy Uso doing a Whisper In The Wind 😭
Great recap!! Thanks bud.
Now that i have my cup of tea and Simon telling me all about it...this is the weekend.
That MCMG vs A-town down under match was pretty damn awesome, but that crowd was really dead. I was watching it from the point of my seat. I get that some teams need to be hot, but if this was a NXT match, the crowd would be going insane.
Shld hv old 90s early 00s highlights during they 3min 50sec breaks be class.
What? did u have a stroke while typing?
@simon miller Thats the most life reflecting review show start i have ever seen at 0.50. Magnificently said Mr. Simon. Flowers to you kind sir for your hard work.
3:33: Teehee. You said do do. 😂😂
I'll see myself out
With no disrespect to simon (or course) but I think people are wrong about Graves, his move to NXT can't be seen as a demotion, first off NXT isnt a dirty word, second NXT is the brand they are trying to grow, so thinking that graves is the guy to help them do that is a cool shot in the arm... also whispers say when pat cycles out to do football again graves will be back on raw
There was so much wrestling on this show. It should get an up!
I was at this show, right above where KO made his entrance. I loved that everyone in that area was screaming "Kevin is right"
You guys are so lucky to have everything on Netflix I wish that’s how it was here I don’t get to watch Smackdown live because I don’t have cable.
Never cared for Corey so I’m satisfied with these turn of events
Simon, you make my day! You are a great guy and a Positive Pete! XOXO sending all my platonic love!❤❤❤
Kyoto Crab should be the name of LA Knights new move, Kyoto is Boston's sister city in Japan.
Simon you forgot my buddy Zach's sign. It's the big red sign in the background of the still shot you used for the first Simon give me an up sign. So in total there were 3 give me an up Simon signs.
So excited to see that my buddy made it on your show anyways.
Very good smack down Simon miller is the the man
WWE Rematch Counter: 8
Good Smackdown with a lot of matches! Good stuff!
Good morning, Simon!
9:08 Shinsuke heard about the Kane Multi-Verse and decided to join as Shinsukain! 😂
“It all sticks with you man” 😂
I think mr miller's description of the fatal four way was a bit brief.
In my opinion one of the best f4way matches in recent history
and while he did admit it was good, I think it was even better ^^
As an American who doesn't have Netflix (nor will I get it), I find it cool to have anticipation all week for Smackdown.
Shinsuke exposed Tina and tried to make LA Knight eat her 😂😂😂
I agree with the length of the episode. Same with Raw. 2 hours is enough.
You missed the Simon give me/this an up sign, during Cody’s entrance if I remember correctly!
The ups and downs are more entertaining than the wrestling itself Simon your awesome Roman entering the Rumble is cool I also can't wait to see KO & Rhodes in their ladder match should be fun also Bayley facing Tiffany for the title gonna be interesting
Best Smackdown in quite a while. They will probably be stepping it up for the next little bit in order to compete with Raw on Netflix
Am I bugging or was there no ups and downs for last week smackdown? Cant find it.
I really have grown to like and enjoy Corey Graves commentary.......I am a sad panda.........🐼
0:37 Simon, Corey Graves is in NXT Commentary Team now
We had a Simon sign at Revolution but cam didn’t pick it up 😢
Simon - Can you please state how many total Ups and Downs at the end of the episode so those who listen to the video instead of watching it can hear it?
I feel like WWE is having too many interference endings
@@ZXSPEX Not when you have Shinsuke Nakamura out of the picture
Corey on NXT didn't get alot of mic time with Booker blabbing the whole show. 😬
What an odd shot to use for Michin being thrown into the barricade 🤔
Am I the only one who noticed that Joe talked about A-town Down Under have had a lot of Ups and Downs just as a Simon sign was shown in the crowd?
I can see there being no suspension for Fatu and KO flipping out over that!
Oh wow. I didn't notice No Corey Graves.
I always said RAW should always be 3 hours and Smackdown should always be 2 forever.
And yes idk but I think Charlotte vs Tiffany is going to be at Mania and im looking forward to that. This road to Mania is going to be so interesting
Feels like smackdown is the same every week
I totally understand Simon not liking the 3hrs, the man watches a work week worth of wrestling every week so that we don't have to lol. Thank you Simon 😊
Really don't get why Simon hates an extra hour so much even though he sees the benefits. Just because it doesn't fit your job schedule
The show was better paced with fewer commercials
We don't need more wrestling we need much less
Isn't the Reverse Boston Crab Colt Cabana's finisher? Or signature move? I swear it was.
Yes, it is one of Colt's moves. He calls it The Billy Goat's Curse.
@@shaungray672 THAT'S RIGHT!! I was trying to remember the name, thank you!!
Randy Orton used it for a short time in 2011, during the well-received Christian feud specifically...
Simon, the reverse boston crab is called the Billygoats Curse. No idea why but the 2K games feature it under that name.
That's what Colt Cabana (it's inventor) calls it; it's listed as that in *WWE* Games? Don't tell Phil...
I remember the other day on Twitter some folks were complaining that One of the MCMG was being buried and they are being misused because they were on Speed
Sounds accurate tho
Simon, idk if you read comments, but it's called The "Billy Goat's Curse" now I dont know if LA uses it right cause I thought it was trapping just the legs but yeah
That new version of LA Knight's Boston Crab should be called the LA Lobster Roll.
The ad breaks made me fall asleep last night. Why would the play relaxing music at 1am in the UK. I missed the last 2 hours but I think my misses is happy about me not being awake at 4am
Man all these big guns going into the Rumble will make Dominik winning the thing even more sweet.
I agree with Simon, I hate the rose plant, it always looks likes she never fully hooks it in.
In all seriousness Cole and Cory are the best commentary combination. And wwe knows that. But Cole and pat are really good Joe and Wade are really good so it’s hard spot to be in for Cory. But I did enjoy him and Vic Joseph on nxt so maybe when it comes to commentators wwe has the best going around
Simon is an AEW mark
Simon, you always talk about the sound guy having his finger over the button for the theme songs at the ready for when Superstars decide they want some action, but clearly WWE uses some kind of advanced facial recognition software that plays when somebody is going through the curtain. It’s the only explanation.
Im still not sold on the machine guns. They do great in ring work, but so far, they haven cut a compelling promo in wwe. They seem bland, but im still reserving negative judgment, i want to see something compelling from them.
I love tesitore he actually sounds like a real sports reporter .
Fans weren't having Naomi and Bianca's "but we fwweenndddsss!!" routine during a Fatal Four-Way at ALL; and there were audible boos during their promo interruption. Also, the ref even forgot it wasn't a tag match, when he neglected to count a pin when they fell on top of each other...
Is Simon still progress champion? Haven't seen it in awhile 😢
5:20 that shot, guy
There was one mention of a "do do" in this video... that's one protein shake to chug!!!
Can we please get a "I Should Not Be Allowed To Do My Job" shirt?
I would have seen this episode, but I had lacrosse obligations. (Buffalo Bandits season ticket holder)
The boos when Heyman revealed that Roman wanted "his" title back were unexpected; knowing the nature of other fans, I expected them to suddenly LOVE Roman winning the Rumble and then beating Cody. Glad they don't just want the first-ever three year back-to-back-to-back 'Mania main event; Austin/Rock went every other year between 1999 and 2003 (and were WAY more over, such was the state of the business critically, not just financially) and Roman/Brock went by three/four from 2015 to 2022 (and fans only wanted to see it once, funnily enough because they only wanted to see Brock destroy Roman in 2015)...
So Personally I didn't think it dragged too much but I wasn't watching live and could just skip the adverts.
Cory Graves is off my tv and I'm happy lol
This three hours is irritating because I like to go to club on Friday night, now I have to wait till 11 o’clock in Florida to go. Lol
Since Roman won his match against solo....it begs the question, for Jacob and Toma who are they listening to or taking orders from?🤔
100 crimes!!! 🎉 2024 was quite a year for wrestling . That could make a good video
Smackdown not on netflix?
Looking for a relationship as you said look for someone that treats you like WWE treats Jacob. I have also seen one that says find someone who looks at you like Paul looks at Roman.
A reverse Boston Crab would be a Boston Bark.
I think the Rose Plant is a worse move than the Finger Point of Doom!
Can we call more attention to Alan the announce table is on a 2 episode streak of not breaking under pressure
I will call LA Knights new submission the Los Angeles Lobster
Can we now get that Drew McIntyre vs. Wade Barrett at Wrestlmania if Drew McIntyre, not in the title picture.
Every single Nia World Champion storyline:
*gets manipulated and betrayed by friend; somehow the heel*
Corey is on NXT simon
Simon missed the chance to talk about a chin lock on MiCHIN
Hope Kevin isn't legit injured after the table bump; he and Cody went off the cases at different times, causing Cody to land on top of him, and Kev to hit the floor *between* the tables head and shoulder first. Not good for a pending *Ladder Match* ...
An easy way to reduce your viewing time is to turn off the main event. Trust me you wont miss anything cause WWE always recaps almost the whole match the following week anyway, that will get rid of anywhere between 20 to 40 mins.