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5 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (11/27)

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The November 27th, 2018 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. Here are 5 takeaways from this week’s show:

The SmackDown Tag Team Champions Lost Again

Sheamus and Cesaro faced The Usos tonight on SmackDown. The Bar controlled the majority of the match but Jey Uso battled back and connected with a couple of Superkicks to Sheamus. The Usos went for dueling Frog Splashes on Sheamus but Cesaro broke it up with a ridiculous uppercut while Sheamus got his knees up.

The Usos then Clotheslined Sheamus to the outside and isolated Cesaro in the ring. Jey Uso quickly connected with a Superkick and Jimmy Uso followed it up with a Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.

This match was very entertaining but I’ve seen it several times now. There are teams like Gallows & Anderson and SAnitY that have barely been used on SmackDown. I’d like to see something else for a change besides the revolving door of The Bar, New Day, and The Usos as champions.

AJ Styles Called Out Daniel Bryan For Skipping SmackDown

AJ Styles came down to the ring and said that it is the way that he lost the title to Daniel Bryan that bothers him. Styles defended the WWE Championship against Bryan two weeks ago and Daniel hit him with a low blow and then the running knee to win the WWE Championship.

Styles said that he wanted to have his WWE Championship rematch right now but Bryan didn’t show up tonight. AJ took a shot at Lesnar and claimed that Bryan must be watching RAW and taking after how they do things over there.

Styles added that Bryan skipped a few Live Events recently and that is something that he never did during his 371 days WWE Championship reign. AJ told Bryan not to forget the WWE Championship at TLC because it belongs to him. AJ angrily through the microphone out of the ring before posing for the crowd.

I liked the decision to turn Bryan heel a couple of weeks back as he was running in place on SmackDown every week. Bryan’s promo last week didn’t really do anything for me but AJ’s promo tonight was solid. I’m hoping that the intensity of this feud picks up over the next couple of weeks leading into TLC.

Samoa Joe Ruined Jeff Hardy’s Celebration

Jeff Hardy came down to the ring to celebrate his 20-year career. The entire locker room gave him a round of applause on the entrance ramp.

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Jeff Hardy thanked the crowd for sticking by his side over the years through the ups and downs. Jeff kept his speech short and noted that he was not retiring. Hardy stated that he does not know what the future holds but he cannot wait to find out together with the WWE Universe.

Samoa Joe interrupted and said that he was backstage with champagne but didn’t bring it out here because he didn’t think alcohol being around Hardy was a good idea. Samoa Joe claimed that Jeff probably wasn’t coherent during most of his career and accused him of letting his fans down time and time again.

Hardy told Joe that he cannot rain on his parade tonight and challenged him to a match. Joe made it seem like he was going to accept the challenge but opted to walk backstage with a smile on his face instead.

I’ve always been a fan of Samoa Joe and was excited when he joined the main roster. He has had some great matches and is one of the better promos on the main roster in my opinion. However, I’m having a difficult time taking his character seriously at this point. Joe consistently loses the big match and was embarrassingly eliminated within seconds at WWE Survivor Series. I’m hoping that this feud is used to get Joe back on track, but I’m expecting him to come up short in the end like always.

Orton Got The Better Of Rey Mysterio Again

On last week’s episode of SmackDown, Randy Orton faced Rey Mysterio in the main event. Orton removed Mysterio’s mask and slammed his head into the ring post while a chair was wrapped around his neck.

Orton came down to the ring with Mysterio’s mask on tonight’s show. Randy said that his goal was to humiliate Rey last week and to take him down off the pedestal that the WWE Universe has put him on. Randy added that Mysterio was just another one of his victims at this point in his career.

Mysterio interrupted and came down the entrance ramp with a neck brace on. Rey and Orton traded shots but Randy got the better of the exchange and sent Mysterio into the barricade. Rey battled back and hit a 619 in the ring.

Rey grabbed a steel chair but Orton caught him on the ropes and hit a DDT. Orton then put a chair against Rey’s neck and slammed him into the steel steps outside the ring as security arrived to end the segment.

Randy Orton excels at being a heel and I’ve enjoyed this storyline so far. It is quite simple, Orton wants to humiliate Rey Mysterio and has been successful so far. Orton will look to do the same at TLC and Rey will seek his revenge. I don’t need anything more than that to get excited for a match between these two Superstars.

Becky Lynch Will Defend Her Title In A Triple Threat TLC Match

SmackDown GM Paige welcomed the crowd to start off this week’s show. Paige then introduced SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch to the ring and the crowd gave her a great response.

Becky Lynch stated that she was done watching from the sidelines and that The Man is putting herself back in the game. Lynch immediately called Charlotte Flair down to the ring as the crowd chanted “Becky!” with a few “woos!” mixed in.

Lynch accused Charlotte of channeling her to take it to the RAW Women’s Champion. Flair said that she wasn’t trying to be Becky, she was just being herself. Flair claimed that she was the only woman on either roster capable of giving Rousey the beating she deserved. Flair added that she was capable because she is genetically superior and has the mindset to get the job done.

Becky called Charlotte a “bootleg Becky” and Charlotte accused Becky of copying Ric Flair. Charlotte called out Rousey and said that she will be at TLC. Flair challenged Becky to a fight and Paige got in between them. Paige announced that Flair will get a shot at Lynch’s title in a TLC match at the PPV next month.

The IIconics, Sonya Deville, Zelina Vega, and Mandy Rose interrupted. Mandy accused Paige of only giving opportunities to her old PCB teammates. Naomi, Lana, Carmella, and Asuka joined the party and they agreed with Mandy Rose that anyone of them can be champion. Paige changed her mind and announced a Battle Royal between the SmackDown Women’s division. The winner of the Battle Royal will be added the title match at WWE TLC 2018.

The Battle Royal was the main event of this week’s episode of SmackDown. Sonya Deville and Asuka were the final two Superstars in the match. Deville got Asuka to the ring apron and Mandy Rose tried to drag Asuka out. Asuka booted Rose away from her and brought Sonya over the top rope and to the apron. Asuka then connected with a knee to the face to eliminate her and earn her way into the title match. Becky Lynch will now defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair and Asuka in the first-ever women’s TLC match at the PPV next month.

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The story pretty much tells itself if WWE chooses to go this direction. Lynch can now drop the title without being pinned at TLC and have to go on the chase once again. It would be great if Becky held the title until WrestleMania, but I think the better story would have Becky once again be screwed over at WWE TLC.

That would then present the opportunity for Becky Lynch to win the women’s Royal Rumble and have an incredible WrestleMania moment next April. The winner of the Royal Rumble can select which champion they want to face, so Lynch could face Rousey for the RAW Women’s Championship at WrestleMania.

Charlotte and Rousey also have some unfinished business so I am intrigued at where this all is heading. As for Asuka, it is great to see her get another shot at the title. She has been one of the most underutilized talents on the main roster and I’m glad she is back in a marquee match. 

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