SmackDown - CAGE MATCH + Jerry Lawler + Surprise Person spotted backstage - OFFICIAL THREAD 1.17.17

[slik]

WWE announced that tonight's show would open with Shane McMahon making a MAJOR announcement.


The only other things announced for the show are a CAGE MATCH with Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch for the Woman's Title, and a King's Court interview segment featuring the first appearance by Jerry Lawler since he was let go from the company.



Also a WWE legend has been spotted backstage after recently re-signing with the company...



Mickie James

[RP]

Ya Mickie James!

[ClockShot]

Really excited for this show. Might be setting the bar high, but I hope Alexa & Becky go all out in that cage match tonight.

And if Mickie James is back, AND is on Smackdown, that's huge for the light women's division.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Really excited for this show. Might be setting the bar high, but I hope Alexa & Becky go all out in that cage match tonight.

And if Mickie James is back, AND is on Smackdown, that's huge for the light women's division.

It wouldn't be seen as lite if they used what they have properly. Carmella and Naomi could have a program. That would be four women's feuds if you include Maurice and Renee.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wonder if Shane's big announcement is him remembering where he put the keys to the mystery box Vince fears about.

[A.J.K]

Time for the A show!

[Savio]

This is the first WWE womans cage match ever (that I know of):

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[Emperor Smeat]

Shane's announcement pretty much gave away a RAW guy is winning the Rumble. Completely brushed off the idea of someone from his brand winning because they have the Chamber instead.

[Evil Vito]

Oh god.....they're starting to tease Styles/Shane for Mania.

What a waste of the best wrestler in the world.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: "Growing your hair to be America's Next Top Soccer Mom"

[A.J.K]

The Miz is Awesome!

[KIRA]

Why do they keep mocking Styles hair it is glorious.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Because it is probably the only thing about him WWE could use to generate heat. He's the superstar of the year and is Shawn Michael level right now.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Is the reason they didn't do Slammies that they would know AJ would win hands down over Roman?

[KIRA]

Ambrose looking more like his stupid nickname

[A.J.K]

Orton vs Ambrose should be a good one.

[Sepholio]

The slammies are rigged so I doubt that's the reason std.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Rollins beat Roman last year.

[ClockShot]

Late to the party.

Miss anything important?

[Emperor Smeat]

Miz-Styles match was pretty good. Meh at SuperCena's return though.

[Emperor Smeat]

Is the reason they didn't do Slammies that they would know AJ would win hands down over Roman?

Probably more of a scheduling reason due to Smackdown being live now and them taping Tribute to the Troops show later than usual.

[Emperor Smeat]

Late to the party.

Miss anything important?

A pretty good opening segment with Shane's major announcement just being the Elimination Chamber ppv.

Also a good Miz-Styles match.

[slik]

who won miz/styles, I missed the end of it

[ClockShot]

A pretty good opening segment with Shane's major announcement just being the Elimination Chamber ppv.

Also a good Miz-Styles match.

Chamber PPV Smackdown only, or joint-op with Raw?

[ClockShot]

That's a weird place for Natalya to be.

[Sepholio]

Should be SD only if I'm not mistaken. Only the big 4 are crossbrand I think.

[ClockShot]

THIEF!

[Evil Vito]

Are they really resorting to rehashing R-Truth's 2011 "complain about the merch stand" promo?

[KIRA]

Nattie cutting the promo of her career.

Because this is literally the most words and time shes been given since she got on the roster.

[Emperor Smeat]

who won miz/styles, I missed the end of it
No contest. Thought at first the ref DQed Styles for some reason but nope, it just abruptly ended.


Chamber PPV Smackdown only, or joint-op with Raw?

Smackdown only.

[Triple A]

Wish the black ref on Raw was here to break up this fight

[Sepholio]

"Excuse me I'd like to purchase the shirt that got smashed between natty and Nikki bellas bewbz plz."

[Savio]

Alexa's hair reminds me of Hulk Hogan

[slik]

ty @ smelly meatball

[slik]

Alexa Bliss would look good w/ a Mohawk IMO

[slik]

Yay @ SDLive for showing comedy Kurt Angle segments!

[Sepholio]

Really want to watch the curse of oak island right now...damnit why does it come on during the A show!?

[Sepholio]

Love me some bray wyatt.

[Triple A]

"DirecTV Now" buffering / freezing making this unwatchable....... haven't seen anything in the past 10 mins

froze during Kurt Angle thing... fuckers

[Ruien]

Yay @ SDLive for showing comedy Kurt Angle segments!

This video was way better than the one on Raw.

[KIRA]

I seriously hate the Wyatts fancy clothes has Randy been giving them money?

[Triple A]

damn it.......

[Ruien]

Remember when New Day went to the Wyatt compound? That was sooo legit.

[ClockShot]

Fun times.

[slik]

@triple a just watch it on ur phone

[Sepholio]

Can't wait for broken Matt hardy to show up at the wyatt compound looking for MEEKMAHAN.

[ClockShot]

Ditch the dish, Triple A.

[Rebecca Reigns]

My husband Roman Reigns just called me with a special message for TPWW. He wanted me to say "Much love from the Big Dog".

[Emperor Smeat]

Wonder what Luke Harper is thinking with that gaze he's giving Bray.

Maybe he's worried he's not going to be able to afford his monthly bar of soap if Bray is too upset or busy to pay the monthly Wyatt Family wages.

[Triple A]

@triple a just watch it on ur phone

it's kinda working now but at like 240p

Ditch the dish, Triple A.

nah it's not a dish, it's online streaming tv

[ClockShot]

Ah.

[ClockShot]

I'm on Harper's side here.

[Emperor Smeat]

Would be pretty amazing if it ends up Luke being the one to split and Randy stays with Bray instead of the more obvious Randy destroying the family from within like Cena with Nexus.

[Ruien]

Bray is looking like a badass right now.

[slik]

Orton destroying the Wyatts from within was probably his goal all along.

[KIRA]

That was a great fucking shot of Luke Harper walking up behind Randy while he was still in the ring and Harper was on the floor

[Ruien]

Orton destroying the Wyatts from within was probably his goal all along.

He isnt doing anything though. Luke keeps acting like an idiot.

[Sepholio]

How long before rowan attacks orton? Can't be much longer, right?

[ClockShot]

And we get an out of the blue interview show with Jerry Lawler next.

How did this come about?

[Sepholio]

Batista for surprise rumble entrant confirmed.

[Ruien]

People may hate part timers but this RR is fn stacked.

[KIRA]

And we get an out of the blue interview show with Jerry Lawler next.

How did this come about?

Its Memphis

[slik]

WM21 was soooo good

[slik]

People may hate part timers but this RR is fn stacked.

Yeah, it feels like the biggest Rumble match in years

[Sepholio]

I agree. Haven't been this stoked for the rumble in a long time.

[ClockShot]

Its Memphis

Show's in Memphis tonight? And because of that there was a need to get him on TV?

Hope Dolph goes after him.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Why is King on SD!, and why does he have a talk show?

Seriously. Wasn't he just recently released?

EDIT: Oh, he's got a Legends contract, and he's on now, corny jokes and all.

[KIRA]

This is shaping up to be a beast of a RR

[Sepholio]

Omg he's about to wrestle isn't he look at what he's wearing. Please god no.

[Mercenary]

kings court its 94 all over again

[ClockShot]

King's in ring attire.

[ClockShot]

He can't fight, he'll die................possibly.

[KIRA]

Still want Dolph to kick him in the teeth tho.

[Triple A]

worst theme

[Sepholio]

Still think Dolph is one of the top 5 performers in the E.

[Emperor Smeat]

Not sure if its a wise idea for Ziggler and Lawler to be in the ring at the same time. Last time Ziggy was a heel and interacted with Lawler, he almost killed Lawler during a match.

[Sepholio]

SD Live presents the death of the king in HD.

[ClockShot]

Dolph: "Why the fuck are you here?"

[Mercenary]

He can't fight, he'll die................possibly.

PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!!!!

[slik]

Dolph Ziggler has the same hairstyle as Lana now

[DAMN iNATOR]

Omg he's about to wrestle isn't he look at what he's wearing. Please god no.

Yeah, nobody wants to see him have another heart attack in the ring.

[KIRA]

He even got some of his old swagger back sucks hes playing a face

[DAMN iNATOR]

Dolph Ziggler has the same hairstyle as Lana now

Is the accent the same now too? Can't tell due to him silently "brooding" all segment long thus far...

[Ruien]

If Kings tames any bumps then no way Angle can't wrestle.

[slik]

Superkick Lawler please

[ClockShot]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooh. Is it the arrest stuff?

[Mercenary]

Oh shit it just got real!

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL

[Evil Vito]

WOW, they're actually using the heart attack as an angle.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: them actually referencing the time Ziggy almost killed Lawler

[ClockShot]

GET HIM, DOLPH!

[Sepholio]

"Dolph, we're gonna get you over as a heel tonight. You're going to kill the King. Instant nuclear heat." -Vince

[slik]

This still won't get Dolph over as a heel

[DAMN iNATOR]

Don't try to throw a punch, King. You'll die!

[Sepholio]

Gonna stop recording this now. Don't want a dead guy on my dvr.

[Ruien]

........

[ClockShot]

Whoa there, JBL!

[DAMN iNATOR]

JBL, M.D. to the rescue.

[Sepholio]

Well that was sort of anticlimactic.

[Evil Vito]

I'd be offended at them using the heart attack to build an angle, but it's Lawler. It was probably his idea in the first place.

He comes from a time when nothing was off limits to sell a story. The man suggested that Michael Cole use his own mother's death against him in an angle.

[KIRA]

Dolph with the lovetap of super kicks

[Ruien]

Did JBL retire due to injury or just because? Would love to see another JBL match.

[Triple A]

Doesn't seem safe having Lawler angrily scream over and over

[Sepholio]

Why do I feel as if we're gonna get zigz V jbl at some point now?

[Simple Fan]

Any one else see JBL stumble before getting in the ring?

[slik]

JBL "horrified" at heinous actions of Dolph Ziggler

[Ruien]

I'd be offended at them using the heart attack to build an angle, but it's Lawler. It was probably his idea in the first place.

He comes from a time when nothing was off limits to sell a story. The man suggested that Michael Cole use his own mother's death against him in an angle.

I imagine every angle that is personal is pre approved by the talent. Don't think they could run an angle that would upset me in a way of thinking they crossed a line.

[ClockShot]

Any one else see JBL stumble before getting in the ring?

:yes:

[DAMN iNATOR]

Main event better be amazing if they don't want this lackluster ep. to go down as a total snoozefest.

[Ruien]

Main event better be amazing if they don't want this lackluster ep. to go down as a tootle snoozefest.

Are you serious? Time flew by. Amazing show. Intense Wyatt stuff, amazing Miz/AJ segment with a good match, and okay stuff from Nikki and Nattie.

[Sepholio]

I need a cup of Samoan Joe. I'm getting sleepy.

[slik]

JBL tripping

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Poor JBL <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingsCourt?src=hash">#KingsCourt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SDLive?src=hash">#SDLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RossOnRasslin">@RossOnRasslin</a> is the happiesthuman alive right now <a href="https://t.co/xWTLCp7VL8">pic.twitter.com/xWTLCp7VL8</a></p>&mdash; Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubItal/status/821546451054555137">January 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Emperor Smeat]

Did JBL retire due to injury or just because? Would love to see another JBL match.

Think it was a mix of him really liking being a commentator and having some non-WWE stuff occurring on the side. His career was already pretty long by the time he officially retired.

[Sepholio]

Yeah this has been a pretty good ep so far.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Are you serious? Time flew by. Amazing show. Intense Wyatt stuff, amazing Miz/AJ segment with a good match, and okay stuff from Nikki and Nattie.

First segment and previous have kinda dragged down the show as a whole, IMHO.

[Ruien]

When does Rowan return? He will make an interesting piece for Wyatt now.

[ClockShot]

Bring that cage down, let's do this.

[slik]

This show flew by, can't believe it's time for the main-event already!

[Sepholio]

Why is this match not on PPV?

[Sepholio]

Not that I'm complaining.

[Ruien]

First segment and previous have kinda dragged down the show as a whole, IMHO.

We must like different things. I could watch AJ and Miz for an hour long segment and be very happy.

Last segment I agree with but not going to complain about Lawyer getting some ring time in his home town. Especially since I no longer have to listen to him every week.

[ClockShot]

Hope creative is smart and leave La Luchadora out of this.

This is special, imo.

[Ruien]

Why is this match not on PPV?

I think the RR is already stacked with matches. This way it feels important. And it allows whoever to start their feud to Mania. Just a guess though.

[slik]

Fun Fact: Becky Lynch was trained to be a wrestler by Finn Balor

[Ruien]

Want Bliss to lose so I can see more of her stomach. F that title.

[Ruien]

Still can't get over how SD main events always seem important. Even last week was serious business and it had Boring Corbin involved.

[slik]

I agree @ ruien

[Ruien]

I agree @ ruien

Hell ya. Love when Slik and I are on the same page.

[Ruien]

Has anyone watched the Magician show? It is really good. Like Harry Potter but on crack with a lot of sex.

[Sepholio]

Thought the whole match was gonna be during the commercial break for a minute.

[slik]

I have thought it looked cool tbh and have been thinking about watching an episode.

Same for new FX show TABOO w/ Tom Hardy

[slik]

This is better than the Sasha/Charlotte HIAC match

[Emperor Smeat]

Sweet t-bone suplex from the top rope by Becky.

[Sepholio]

I've seen a couple of the early episodes of the magicians when it started. Wasn't bad but wasn't great. In all fairness it looks much better now and I've been thinking of giving it another go.

Still pissed at Syfy for cancelling all things stargate.

[Sepholio]

Hi mickie.

[ClockShot]

NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[slik]

Evil heel La Luchadora!

[Ruien]

NOOOOO don't Ruien the main event :(

[Emperor Smeat]

:y: Bliss Era continues.

[Mercenary]

WHY MICKIE WHY!!!!!!!!????????????

[ClockShot]

Hey now.

[Ruien]

Maybe they will be lesbians.

[slik]

crowd popping for Mickie James

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Mickie.

Pretty obvious it was someone else than previous weeks because of the different hair and being a bit bigger overall.

[Ruien]

Does that mean Mickie is the one who attacked Nikki?

[Triple A]

You guys pumped for the I Forfeit match

[DAMN iNATOR]

Not surprised @ that reveal. As soon as I saw the backside of "LA Luchadora", I knew it could only be one person.

Now maybe she won't have to play the character anymore and we will see her as herself in some at least slightly more revealing attire.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Does that mean Mickie is the one who attacked Nikki?

No. That was pre-La Luchadora and Natty was already revealed as her attacker.

[slik]

You guys pumped for the I Forfeit match

Yes!

[Savio]

I liked the Lawler/Ziggler segment.

[Evil Vito]

Mickieeeeeee :love:

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am ready.</p>&mdash; Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) <a href="https://twitter.com/HideoItami/status/821555832479477761">January 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Emperor Smeat]

:lol:

Nice of Alicia to give Dar a congratulatory slap.

[Triple A]

I think Mustafa Ali is good but nobody seems to like him,,

[slik]

I like him but I think a lot of people don't probably via racism

[slik]

Crowd so quiet for Jack Gallagher...weird

[Emperor Smeat]

I think Mustafa Ali is good but nobody seems to like him,,

Probably going to take time for the crowds to get behind like most of the division. WWE not going the typical anti-American route for him is pretty great although maybe also because Daivari already has the Evil Middle Easterner gimmick and no need to have two of them in a small division.

[Emperor Smeat]

Poor William the umbrella. Joins Mitch the Plant and Blinky the Jacket in wonderful things taken away too soon.

[slik]

crowd so quiet for this match, wake up

[Sepholio]

They are all sitting in brays rocking chair up in heaven right now.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: Gallagher accidentally got out of the binding too soon when he moved.

[Emperor Smeat]

Both Smackdown and 205 Live were pretty good this week.

[Evil Vito]

The I Forfeit Match was a lot of fun.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Apparently I hurt a fans feelings when I told him to F off at the gym yesterday. That's news? Been happening for 15 years. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/getalife?src=hash">#getalife</a></p>&mdash; Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) <a href="https://twitter.com/RandyOrton/status/821566172017623040">January 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[slik]

I forfeit was fun, crowd finally woke up towards the end. Hope to see more of both rasslers in the wwe future.

[slik]

Talking Smack just revealed that Jerry Lawler - Michael Cole - Cory Graves is the announce team for the Royal Rumble match.

[Big Vic]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Apparently I hurt a fans feelings when I told him to F off at the gym yesterday. That's news? Been happening for 15 years. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/getalife?src=hash">#getalife</a></p>&mdash; Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) <a href="https://twitter.com/RandyOrton/status/821566172017623040">January 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Yeah you don't take a picture of anyone when they are mis-set. WTF is wrong with them?

[Droford]

When I saw that Lawler came out in gear I knew they were going to use him to get Ziggler over as a heel by Dolph attacking him.

The amusing thing was how stupid Dolph looked 5 years ago

[Evil Vito]

Talking Smack just revealed that Jerry Lawler - Michael Cole - Cory Graves is the announce team for the Royal Rumble match.

Weird that Lawler went from being demoted off of commentary entirely to being vaulted straight into calling a big 4 PPV.

[Evil Vito]

Actually, I'll be there's a reason for it. Lawler will eliminate Dolph from the match.

[Droford]

Announcer in the Rumble spot..though Lawler did it in 2012.

Wonder if Graves could do it.

[Big Vic]

I was kinda bummed I didn't see Corbin this week. Mostly because I like his entrance video package. Everything quickly 'melting' to black is pretty cool.

[Big Vic]

Not to say I only like his entrance. He is believable in his character, but I'm not entirely drawn to his want to hear him speak each week yet.

[Droford]

WWE superstar David Otunga is on the Steve Harvey show according to my DVR guide data.

I'm not sure I consider David Otunga to be a superstar

[Big Vic]

Tell us what he says plz.

[XL]

Weird that Lawler went from being demoted off of commentary entirely to being vaulted straight into calling a big 4 PPV.

What's the Royal Rumble without a bit of royalty?

[slik]

I bet Lawler is in the Rumble and eliminates Dolph

#BOLDPREDICTION