One and Only Smackdown Thread For 3/18/04

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

Here's what I got out of Haas/Benjamin:

 

You had 2 guys, teammates, having to face each other for the 1st time (IIRC). Both are a bit tentative and not sure what to expect out of the other, so they revert to their amateur backgrounds to feel out the other. Haas tries to keep it pretty staright-forward, however Benjamin starts getting all cocky. Haas decides to ditch the amateur stuff and they switch to the pro style. Haas gains control, but Benjamin is able to connect w/ the Dragon Whip to get the surprise win (notice Haas's "huh, you got me this time" look). I thought it worked pretty well, even if the mat stuff went on a bit too long.

 

I don't get the "didn't go anywhere" sentiment on the mat sequences. Sure, it didn't directly lead to the finish, but it told the story of 2 friends forced to face each other, and each is unsure how the other would react.

 

Hopefully, they don't split these 2 up between Raw & SD, as they could use this match to build a feud between them.

[Open the Muggy Gate 0]

Is it me or has Cena officially become the new Road Dogg Jesse James?

 

The more I think about.... the more I think your right. Great charisma, limited moveset, the 'tude... I think your right.