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LECLAIR'S REPORT ON WWE SMACKDOWN
28 May 2019
TULSA, OK AT THE CENTER OF BOK
AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK
] Advertisers: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton
-The show started with a set of videos covering the appearance of Paul Heyman on last week's show, which allowed Dolph Ziggler to be beaten against Kofi Kingston.
-The letters "KO" illuminated the dark tron as the show opened live in the arena. Kevin Owens headed to the ring for what Tom Phillips called a "rematch caliber a la carte match" to open the show. Phillips has released a video package summarizing the Kofi / Owens quarrel to date.
In the ring, Owens was sitting at the top of the turnbuckle with a microphone. He said that he initially intended to start the show with an edition of the Kevin Owens Show. After spending the whole day at the arena, he realized that the people of Oklahoma were not worthy of it. Kevin said that the only thing that made Oklahoma bearable was that he had the opportunity to defeat Kofi Kingston in a few minutes.
Owens said he had nothing to do with Big E's attack on last week's show. He said that Big E might have sweat in his eyes or that he was busy writing one of his hilarious tweets and that he had just made a mistake. Owens said New Day could not blame him for Big E, but was responsible for the pain felt by Xavier Woods for weeks. Owens said that they could also blame him when Kofi Kingston lost the WWE title against Dolph Ziggler, a direct result of the defeat he was planning to smuggle to Kingston tonight.
"Can we come to the game?" Phillips asked Owens. Kevin said that he is the show. New Day's music interrupted him and Kofi Kingston headed for the ring with a large plate of pancakes. Kingston had a slight weakness in his approach.
"Kevin, that's enough," says Kofi, "enough with the lies." He said that Kevin was lying to attack Big E., as he lied to want to join New Day. He said that Owens was lying to himself for thinking that he was going to soften Kofi for Ziggler. Kofi said he planned to charge Owens tonight. He said that, more importantly, Kevin Owens would leave Smackdown with a clear understanding of why he is WWE Champion. He threw the microphone and prepared for the action.
(1) KOFI KINGSTON vs. KEVIN OWENS
Kofi pulled out of the corner and fell on Owens as soon as the bell rang. KO got up quickly and gave Kingston a big boot. He began to trample on the champion. The crowd sang a short song of "Kofi". Kingston took Owens and delivered a series of punches. Owens countered Kofi's ropes and slammed his head against the rug. Tom Phillips has launched to the commercial.
Back from the commercial, Owens guillotined Kofi, sending him crashing to the outside. Owens followed him there and threw him into the barricade, pursuing him with a hard blow to the bosom. He threw Kofi into the ring and covered him for two counts. Owens started manipulating Kofi's hand and fingers. He locked in a lock and told the referee many times that he had heard Kofi say, "I'm stopping."
Kingston wanted to stand up, but Owens l & # 39; He quickly cut with a large clothesline. KO threw several elbows to the ground, then applied a lock to the chin. Kofi broke free after a few moments and gave Kevin a right hand. Owens quickly regained control and smashed Kofi back into the mat. Owens followed Kofi's leg, but Kofi kicked him in the face.
Back on his feet, Kingston kicked KO in the middle of the section and threw it over the top rope. Kofi followed him with a dive running over the top rope, taking Owens down. He fired Owens back into the ring and left for the SOS, but Owens blocked him. Owens tried to get knocked out, but Kofi pushed him back. Kofi tries again the SOS and connects this time for a close fall.
Kofi jumps on the top rope, but Owens pushes him to the outside. The show went to image advertising in the picture. On the small screen, Kofi was struggling to stand while Owens taunted the crowd. Kofi returned to the ring, but was quickly fired. Owens followed him outside and threw Kofi into the barricade. Owens returned to the ring and counted with the referee.
Kingston broke the account just in time. Owens threw him out again and threw him into the barrier for the third time. Owens found Kofi's plate of pancakes and threw them on the floor. Kofi just beat the referee account in the ring. Owens threw Kofi into the corner and struck a cannonball almost in the fall
In the background, Kingston locked Kofi in another lock on his chin. Kofi is beaten pretty fast with his elbows belly. Owens was tired of throwing Kofi over the top rope and out of the ring, but Kingston skinned the cat and stood firm. Owens cut him off, then sent a splash of apron to the outside. Owens returned to the ring.
The referee scored nine times before Kofi counted him a third time. Owens climbed to the top rope and struck a frog splash for another fall. Owens returned to the top rope, but Kofi thwarted his plan with a quick kick. Kofi's pioneered up the rope to meet knockout. He hammered Owens back. Kofi hung Owens and prepared for a superplex, but Owens blocked it. He cut off Kofi, sending him to crash on the carpet. Owens struck a top rope splash for another approach close to the fall.
Owens quickly opted for a power bomb, but Kofi overtook him. Owens accused Kingston, and Kofi took him with Trouble in Paradise from nowhere. Kofi crawled and covered Owens for a count of three.
WINNER: Kofi Kingston at 18:00
(LeClair badysis: This match was surprisingly slow until the last minute, I do not know if it's because Kingston is healing an injury , or if that's the pace they chose to work, but it was not a problem, even with regard to television standards. Owens dominated the whole game and used a lot
-Dolph Ziggler was shown in a locker room, watching Kofi celebrate his victory on a monitor.
-Drew McInture and Elias Shane McMahon flanked in a locker room, discussing something between them Corey Graves teased the "Shane McMahon Appreciation Night", coming later in the show.
– The camera cut the camera towards R-Truth and Carmella crossing a backstage corridor. "Truth, race" since I won this European Championship ", has said Truth, adding that people had even tried to pin him at the dentist's office. He thought he heard someone arrive, so Carmella jumped on their backs and they went down the hall. Drake Maverick appeared, wearing WANTED posters wearing Truth's face. He knocked one on the door of the room. In truth, Carmella was hidden a few seconds ago. They snuck past and ran in the opposite direction.
– Back in the arena, the success of Daniel Bryan's music. Rowan and he headed for the ring while Corey Graves reflected on what the team champions might have. The show is advertised.
– After the break, Bryan and Rowan found themselves in the ring with Kayla Braxton. Kayla said that Bryan had asked at this time to reiterate the team's mission statement. Bryan said the WWE team division was a joke. "Speaking of a joke," says Bryan, "Rowan has one." Rowan indulged in a joke. "The team division of Smackdown is a joke" was the play on words. Bryan burst out laughing. Daniel said that although they are the greatest team champions of all time, they are still dedicating their lives to saving the planet. He said the spectators had wasted their Day of Remembrance by eating the beautiful animals of the planet. He accused the crowd of eating hot dogs made from a smart pig called Wiggles and burgers made from a cow named Wilbur.
"The people of Oklahoma are worse than anyone," Bryan said. He added that Oklahoma is a leader in fracking and deep well drilling. "They can applaud because it brings them money, but it also brings them earthquakes!" Hurla Bryan. Bryan said his mission statement is to save the tag division and save the planet.
Kayla informed Bryan and Rowan that there are teams waiting to challenge them for their titles. "Who could it be?" Bryan wondered. Heavy Machinery headed for the ring. "Otis may be a product of fracking," Graves said.
Tucker said Bryan and Rowan are an excellent tag team, adding that while Heavy Machinery likes to have fun, it's time to "And this activity is the Smackdown Tag Team Championship," Otis said, "An official is heading to the ring, Bryan has accepted the challenge." Just not here in this state of mind. Fracturing Oklahoma, "he said Bryan and Rowan left the ring, Otis danced to the music of Heavy Machinery.
(LeClair badysis: it started early, but Bryan has grown over the years.His name of animals is probably more endearing than he wishes, but nonetheless A feud with Heavy Machinery could be fun, and I'm sure Bryan will have a good time playing against Otis in the coming weeks.)
– In the background Be in Bayley as she prepares for her match against Lacey Evans
– The camera cut the camera to Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville who were walking backstage. They were distributing copies of the latest issue of Muscle & Fitness Hers, with Mandy Rose on the cover. They ran into Ember Moon, who was reading a copy of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. "Spoiler alert: everyone dies," said Sonya. Mandy threw all the magazines on Ember's lap. Advertisers teased a match between Mandy and Carmella after the break.
-Return live, Mandy Rose was already in the ring. His cover photo of Muscle & Fitness Hers has been shown on the big screen. Carmella was already in the ring.
(2) CARMELLA vs MANDY ROSE (with Sonya Deville)
Mandy and Carmella were locked up. Corey Graves spoke about Mandy's cover and how he has a copy to framing and one to read. Sonya handed Mandy a copy of the magazine and it appeared in the face of Carmella. Carmella kicked her and threw herself on Rose.
Carmella supported Mandy in a corner. Mandy was beaten and slammed Carmella's head against the middle stretcher. Carmella turned violently. Mandy locked in a lock on her chin and spoke trash. Carmella was beaten and coiled Mandy for two counts. Mandy dodged a clothesline, hit the ropes, and then connected with a bicycle knee in the face for a near fall.
Mandy sent Carmella to a corner. Carmella responded with a hurricane, then sent Mandy to the corner. She hit a bronco buster. Sonya jumped on the apron and distracted Carmella. This allowed Mandy to make Carmella a lever pin for three counts.
WINNER: Mandy Rose in 3:00
(LeClair's badysis: not much for this one.) Carmella's bump on the central turnbuckle looked mean.I thought the Money in the Bank's situation had a slight momentum, but all it had been lost was lost during the non-match last week, nothing to see here.)
-On the scene, R-Truth is worried. Jinder Mahal appeared and attacked him from behind. The truth pushed him away and threw him through a door and took off. A crowd of wrestlers rushed in pursuit, skirting a corner. The truth took its head out of a sitting booth without doing anything near the corner, successfully avoiding a new onslaught. Drake Maverick was struck at Truth and fell, sending his WANTED signs. Maverick began to apologize before realizing that it was the truth. The truth has taken off in the hallway. Drake gave the hunt.
– Back in the arena, Shane McMahon's hit. He headed for the ring with Drew McIntyre and Elias at his side. Advertisers spoke of "Shane McMahon's Appreciation Night" after the break.
– The show came back with Aleister Black sitting against a dark background, draped with a hatched light. "You just wait for me to throw an angle, that I decide to fight with someone," Black said. He said that was the puzzle. Black said that he was patiently waiting for someone to argue with him. The camera zoomed as he smiled.
(LeClair's badysis: Let's put Black in the ring, in front of an audience, do not cut those promos
– Greg Hamilton welcomed the crowd at Shane McMahon's appreciation party at the beginning of the second hour of the show He gave his signature, Shane Introduction
In the ring, Shane said he was reluctant to hold an evening of recognition for himself, saying he did not consider himself not like a hero.He said that he likes what he does and that he is a humble man.He said his greatest adulation was to see the smiles on the faces of the public He said he planned to make sure that fans at home and at home were entertained tonight, Shane pointed out, and a hype video aired showing a summary of Shane McMahon's highlights. in the ring, covering his entire career.
"Under the incredible auspices of Kevin Dunn, was- this not incredible? "said Shane. The crowd booed loudly. "No reason to shame Kevin Dunn." Shane said the video was educational and entertaining, especially for Roman Reigns. Shane said that he was fed up with thinking about Roman that he was the big dog who could break all the rules.
"The McMahon family has been feeding your family for generations." He said that Roman had bitten the hand that had fed him when he had attacked Vince McMahon. "I'm not going to beat you alone, I'm going to respect you too," said Shane.
Elias told Shane that his message was powerful. He said that he wrote a song for Shane and started scratching his guitar. A few lines further, R-Truth crossed the barricade with Drake Maverick and a referee at his heels. The truth kicked Maverick in the stomach and gave him a suplex front. He pinned it to "keep" the title 24 hours a day.
Truth started dancing to celebrate. Drew McIntyre took off his coat. Shane McMahon looked disgusted. "Are you making fun of me?" Shane said. He attacked R-Truth. McIntyre and Elias immediately joined them. Elias hit Truth with Drift Away. Shane asked Elias to look for the truth. McIntyre hit R-Truth with the Claymore. Elias pinned Truth to become the new champion 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Shane said the interruption of the celebration by R-Truth gave him an idea. He announced that Elias and Drew McIntyre would team up to face R-Truth and Roman Reigns later in the series. Shane said that he was suspending the rule 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until the end of the match so that Elias could concentrate.
(LeClair's Analysis: I found it shocking.) Shane's schtick begins to talk less about working heel and more about how quickly he manages to lull a crowd of completely confused and bored people to sleep. Mixing the title shenanigans 24/7 with this segment did not help, but I'm thankful that this did not result in McIntyre founding Truth to win the title.)
-On the scene, Kayla Braxton presents Wild Card Raw, Lacey Evans. "Excuse me, wild?" Lacey asked, "does that sound wild?" She was sitting, drinking tea next to Charlotte Flair. Charlotte said they were spilling tea and saying truths. She said Becky could not beat her at Money in the Bank. Lacey added that Bayley had "roughly" cashed his cash contract in the bank and said Charlotte should still be Smackdown Women's champion. Lacey now says they gave Becky her shots, they plan to send Bayley back to the kids' pool where she belongs.
– Back in the arena, the musical success of Bayley. She headed for the ring. "Go ahead, Byron, get excited," said Corey, "your inflatable friends are here." Bayley reacted modestly. The advertisers teased her match with Lacey Evans after the break.
After the commercial, Bayley was in the ring and was watching Charlotte, who had joined the team of commentators at the ring's edge. Lacey headed for the ring and Tom Phillips mentioned that it was the first time Lacey and Bayley had faced each other.
(3) BAYLEY vs. LACEY EVANS
Bayley and Lacey were locked up. Bayley grabbed his leg and Evans headed for the ropes to break his attempt. Bayley and Lacey engaged in a sports exchange off the ropes, ending with a pinned combination of Bayley for a count of two. Lacey pushed Bayley on the carpet. In commentary, Charlotte and Corey Graves fought with Byron Saxton. Bayley kicked Lacey in the side of the head to make him count two.
Lacey swept Bayley's leg and lowered it. She followed with a plunging elbow, going up and over the apron. Bayley rolled outside to recover. Charlotte got up to watch Bayley. The show turned into a quick advertisement in the picture.
Lacey joined Bayley on the outside and slammed her against the ring apron. She pulled the apron over Bayley and shook it before throwing it into the ring. Bayley tried to kick Lacey, but Evans continued his attack. She threw the ball to the ground and locked a modified chin lock for the rest of the break.
Back in full screen, Bayley lifted quickly and hit a cross body. Lacey quickly took control of Bayley, took Bayley and tried a lapel pin. Bayley turned to two. Lacey sent Bayley around the corner and made a pretty pear tree in the local Bronco Buster. Bayley recovered and threw Lacey through the ropes and onto the apron. She hit a guillotine like a dizzying on the middle rope. Lacey fell to the outside. Bayley left the ring and got off to a good start around the corner, hitting a nice dropkick by the turnbuckle. She followed with a large clothesline.
Charlotte took off her helmet and found herself facing Bayley. Bayley threw Lacey into the ring and nudged Charlotte. Bayley returned to the ring and Charlotte pursued her. The referee has retained Charlotte. Lacey went up Bayley, but Bayley was sent off. Bayley rolled Lacey into a leverage pin and scored all three.
WINNER: Bayley at 7:00
Bayley quickly left the ring. Charlotte slipped into the ring and bit with the champion. Lacey Evans attacked Charlotte from behind, apparently blaming her for her loss. Charlotte quickly delivered a big boot to Lacey. The referees separated. Bayley smiled watching the chaos unfold.
(LeClair's badysis: pretty decent match.) I think it was important that Bayley win the victory here, even if it was not quite clean. </ P> <p> I am interested to see where they go with Charlotte and Lacey, while I thought their reluctant couple was working to some extent.)
-Backstage, Carmella consoled R-Truth as advertisers discussed her team match with Roman Reigns against Drew McIntyre and Elias later in the evening.
– A graphic promoting The Undertaker's return to Raw next Monday was shown coming out of the ad. Corey Graves teased the match between Undertaker and Goldberg at the Super Showdown.
– At the announcer's office, Tom Phillips briefly talked about the "historic" rivalry between Triple H and Randy Orton and threw a video package promoting their match at Super Showdown.
– Sarah Schreiber came out of the video kit and stood in front of the behind-the-scenes interview set up. She welcomed Andrade and Zelina Vega. She mentioned that Andrade would face "Demon" Finn Balor at the Super Showdown. She added Finn's comments to WWE.com last week. In the video, Finn said he was not allowed to compete at Smackdown. Back in live, Andrade took credit for hurting Finn. He tells Finn to find his inner demon when he stands in front of him.
(LeClair Analysis: I do not mind occasionally putting a microphone in the hands of Andrade, but Zelina should make it the essential conversation, especially in a situation like this.)
-Back to the ring, Roman Reigns hit music. He made his way to the ring and knocked his fists with the fans while Tom Phillips made fun of the next team game.
– Firefly Fun House last night aired. play. R-Truth's music hit and he started a slow walk to the ring. Elias appeared from behind and attacked Truth, followed quickly by Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon. Reigns rushed to the ramp to help Truth. He struggled briefly with Drew, then grabbed Elias and threw him into the ring.
(4) ROMAN REIGNS & R-TRUTH vs. DREW McINTYRE & ELIAS (with Shane McMahon)
The bell rang as soon as Roman threw Elias into the ring. Reigns leaned Elias around the corner, mounted him and gave a series of punches. The crowd began to count, but Shane rose on the apron and distracted Reigns. This allowed Elias to defend himself and quickly give a boost to Drew McIntyre, who had climbed on the apron
. Elias and Drew started isolating Reigns, often tagging themselves and dominating Roman. Reigns fought back with a Samoan fall on Elias. He transformed a label into truth. Elias has tagged in Drew. Truth tried to fight but was quickly defeated by McIntyre. Drew threw the truth outside and the body slapped him on the apron. Phillips sent the series to the salesman.
Back from the game, McIntyre and Elias teamed up with R-Truth. Shane was shown at the edge of the ring, seemingly delighted with the beatings inflicted on Truth. McIntyre doubled the truth and trampled it, nibbling in the corner of Reigns. He and Elias continued to exchange tags.
Roman disgustedly watched the continuing dismemberment of R-Truth. Reigns valiantly tried to get the crowd into the match and behind Truth, without success. The truth finally grabbed Drew with a kick, then pushed him away, knocking him down. The truth was attaching a diving tag to Reigns and the crowd was enlivening.
Reigns cleaned the house, took Drew off the apron and hit a clothesline jumping on Elias. He followed with ten clotheslines with short arms in the corner. Elias stumbled from the corner and was hit with a big boot. again came back to the apron and Reigns hit him with a Superman punch. Elias rolled outside and Reigns chased him and hit a car. Shane tried to mingle it, but Reigns hit him with a big punch.
McIntyre launched a charge against Reigns on the outside, but Reigns dodged him and Drew crashed on the advertisers' desk. Reigns quickly returns to the ring, dodging an Elias shot and hitting a spear for the count of the three.
WINNERS: Roman Reigns & R-Truth in 11:00
Shane McMahon rushes on the apron, looking rather concerned. McIntyre followed him, leaving Elias alone in the ring. When he recovers, Reign launches Elias again with the spear. R-Truth dragged himself to Elias and covered him three times to regain the championship 24/7. The truth was celebrated with the title and Roman, while the show went black.
(LeClair's badysis: relatively uneventful match.) The Roman crowd in the end excited the crowd, but there was really nothing about nine minutes I do not like to mix the 24/7 title with a main event scenario, and putting R-Truth in this match seemed a bit out of reach for a show that was sorely lacking in direction and purpose.)
FINAL REMARKS : It does not look like a business to feel any kind of heat from Double or Nothing. This week's television activities did not happen normally, but it's a step back from last week. Kofi / KO was disappointing, Shane McMahon Appreciation Night was a chore, and the inclusion of 24/7 title shenanigans in the usual intrigues seemed to me too hokey for my taste. A very disappointing and disappointing show.
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