OAO Friday Night Smackdown! Thread

[k thx 0]

Further, where in the hell can you really go with JBL as champ?

If they're giving Lashley KOTR they could feud.

[Wrestlefreak 0]

Rey/Khali was pointless. Rey's lost his credability instead of at least being seen to put up a decent fight, and Khali hasn't gained any respect(at least from me) for the total squash. He's still just a side show to me, and hopefully he'll be gone after Judgement Day.

 

In regards to the Gymini, when the hell are they gonna put them in an angle. IMO, squash matches are the worst way to push a team(beating a couple of no-names never raises anyones profile), so obviously the best way to push them is to create a feud with MNM.

 

Either that or release them, which is most likely what will happen soon anyway.

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

I think Id like to see Rey retain and face Booker T for the Title at GAB.

[Hawk 34 0]

Rey/Khali was pointless. Rey's lost his credability instead of at least being seen to put up a decent fight, and Khali hasn't gained any respect(at least from me) for the total squash. He's still just a side show to me, and hopefully he'll be gone after Judgement Day.

 

In regards to the Gymini, when the hell are they gonna put them in an angle. IMO, squash matches are the worst way to push a team(beating a couple of no-names never raises anyones profile), so obviously the best way to push them is to create a feud with MNM.

 

Either that or release them, which is most likely what will happen soon anyway.

 

Squash matches always served a purpose and that is to put that team over. It was a very standard practice to have tag teams squash jobber teams. That went away during the ratings war and it's good thing they are going back to that formula because you can't give away matches that could mean something every week. Advance the storylines, put the teams over and make the match mean something.

 

Also, it is way to early to throw Lashley into a program with JBL over the title. The plan is Angle/Lashley at Mania (something I don't agree with), you cant stick Lashley into a world title feud now. You need to build that momentum. He's still very green and has alot of room to improve.

 

JBL, as champion doesn't give you many options but not many do. Smackdown needs new blood now that Angle, Rey, Orton are gone. Batista is still 2 months away and it would appear they are going with Booker/Batista upon his return.

 

Of course, you always have Benoit as an option but JBL/Benoit has already been wasted and we know they aren't making that move. Basically they are booked into a corner.

 

Actually, I would bring Angle back around mid-june after JBL spends the time cowardly defending the title against jobbers like Gibson, Nunzio and Hardy. JBL complains about the lack of real challengers, Angle makes a surprise return. Sets up the challenge for GAB. JBL, cheats to win the match.

 

Batista returns at GAB to announce he has been cleared to return to the ring, he confronts Booker T and they start up their deal. JBL/Angle, which will probably be loaded with badly acted comedy skits is carried over for SummerSlam in a gimmick match, Batista/Booker in a street fight headline Smackdown's side for 'Slam. Angle wins the title and Batista goes over Booker.

 

I would perfer Batista/Angle to get a long build up for Mania 23, as I think that match would have MUCH more to offer then Lashley/Angle. However, You can't depend on Batista or Angle these days. Have a credible back-up plan in line just in case Angle or 'Tista go down again before Mania.

[Guest wildpegasus]

Lashley just might be the future of the company as he has the magic "it" factor. Lots of upside.

[benn 0]

They could consider bringing someone who's not doing a whole lot like Carlito over to Smackdown and giving them a push against JBL. It'd help him complete his turn to cocky face as well.

 

A month ago I would have said send Edge across to play top heel but his hardcore protege angle with Foley could be interesting and JBL has been getting insane heat the past 2 weeks.

[Guest wildpegasus]

Benoit vs Regal on Velocity was a great little match.

 

Awesome match. I just saw it. I was very impressed with how they switched a lot of the stuff up. It may be my favourite of the WWE Benoit vs Regal bouts. The Pillman bout is still better and it's close on to wether I like this or the New Japan Classics bout more.