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Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 08:08 PM
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WWE SmackDown LIVE preview, April 23, 2019: Will Roman Reigns be fired tonight?

Roman Reigns is out to make SmackDown LIVE his yard. But, after delivering a Superman Punch to WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, will he be fired before he can introduce the blue brand to the full force of his bark? Find out tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!


SmackDown LIVE Preview : Quick Hits

Will Roman Reigns be fired?
WWE Champion Kofi Kingston to battle Shinsuke Nakamura
Becky Lynch to come face-to-face with Charlotte Flair for the first-time since WrestleMania



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's hoping we have <a href="https://twitter.com/AndradeCienWWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndradeCienWWE</a> show up at SmackDown only to tell him we're sending him back to RAW <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReasonsToWatchSmackDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReasonsToWatchSmackDown</a></p>&mdash; WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWECreative_ish/status/1120789204911497216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2019</a></blockquote>
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slik
04-23-2019, 08:09 PM
Just tuning in, have I just missed Shane rambling for 10 min?

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:10 PM
Just tuning in, have I just missed Shane rambling for 10 min?

Yep.

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:11 PM
Cole better be watching and taking notes.

None of the commentators took the "THE BIG DOG!" bait when Roman came out.

DAMN iNATOR
04-23-2019, 08:12 PM
LOL I feel so dumb...for a split-second I mistook Elias as Luke Harper. :lol::nono:

slik
04-23-2019, 08:16 PM
Anyone want to take a 10 question Excel quiz for me...will give u like $5

erickman
04-23-2019, 08:18 PM
LOL I feel so dumb...for a split-second I mistook Elias as Luke Harper. :lol::nono:

yeah I thought it was him too harper is probly stuck at nxt till november

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:20 PM
We'll let last week slide, Owens.

Heel turn better be coming tonight.

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:22 PM
EL...…...IDOLO...…………...HAS RETURNED!

GD
04-23-2019, 08:24 PM
So Andrade and Zelina Vega are not even in their 30s.

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 08:25 PM
I'd bet that Balor's myth involves his abs actually being fake like Tony Nese's 8 abs are actually just 4 real abs and 4 fake ones super glued to his cheat to make it seem like he has 8 abs for real on tv.

GD
04-23-2019, 08:33 PM
50 50 booking at its finest

slik
04-23-2019, 08:34 PM
Ahoy!

GD
04-23-2019, 08:35 PM
Kairi Sane!!!

GD
04-23-2019, 08:36 PM
So The IIconics are just going to lose all their matches now?

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:36 PM
The wheel is a dumb thing to be carrying around for Kairi.

How about a couple pistols, or a sword, a bottle of rum, a spyglass, or...…..

A PARROT! Frankie gotta be flying around somewhere. Go get him.

KIRA
04-23-2019, 08:36 PM
Kairi......and poor Asuka.
Wait a minute why did they need Paige again

KIRA
04-23-2019, 08:37 PM
The wheel is a dumb thing to be carrying around for Kairi.

How about a couple pistols, or a sword, a bottle of rum, a spyglass, or...…..

A PARROT! Frankie gotta be flying around somewhere. Go get him.

I thought the same thing while she was in NXT I was like a spyglass would have made more sense

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:39 PM
Peyton permanently ditch the flame ring gear?

slik
04-23-2019, 08:40 PM
D-Hydrated

GD
04-23-2019, 08:42 PM
A gallon of water!

KIRA
04-23-2019, 08:42 PM
There's only one way this ends and that's with Peyton Royce desperately needing to go pee and that's what causes her to lose

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:44 PM
Jinder's back!

Not that excited, really.

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 08:44 PM
:lol: at Kairi squashing Peyton.

slik
04-23-2019, 08:45 PM
SD won't hinder Jinder

KIRA
04-23-2019, 08:47 PM
My boy and his golden glistening abs are back on Smackdown where they belong

GD
04-23-2019, 08:48 PM
Can't wait to see Balor vs Jinder.

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 08:48 PM
C'mon, Al. You didn't need to do that.

GD
04-23-2019, 08:51 PM
Chad Gable vs Jinder Mahal for the first time ever!

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 08:53 PM
Rumor going around the net hints that a fan in the crowd might have died during the beginning of tonight's show. There is video going around of this supposed incident happening.

slik
04-23-2019, 08:54 PM
SD just zipping along tonight

slik
04-23-2019, 08:54 PM
I like LARS music

DAMN iNATOR
04-23-2019, 08:54 PM
Rumor going around the net hints that a fan in the crowd might have died during the beginning of tonight's show. There is video going around of this supposed incident happening.

Wow. Really hoping that ends up not being true. :(

slik
04-23-2019, 08:57 PM
nugenix

slik
04-23-2019, 08:59 PM
oh good a recap

slik
04-23-2019, 09:03 PM
Move on past Becky/Charlotte plz

KIRA
04-23-2019, 09:04 PM
Move on past Becky/Charlotte plz

As long as Charlotte continues to be tall and blond Vince never move past her

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 09:05 PM
Fuck's sake, just merge the women's belts already and just let the champ float.

slik
04-23-2019, 09:06 PM
Charlotte doesn't understand how triple threats work

Neat

ClockShot
04-23-2019, 09:07 PM
Ooooooh. Like where this is going.

slik
04-23-2019, 09:08 PM
Bayley has CENA Nuff

slik
04-23-2019, 09:09 PM
I would much rather see Bayley vs Becky than Lacey vs Becky

DAMN iNATOR
04-23-2019, 09:10 PM
I would much rather see Bayley vs Becky than Lacey vs Becky

Or Becky v. Charlotte again.

KIRA
04-23-2019, 09:11 PM
Cant wait till Ember steps to Becky and I hope yi god we get Asuka vs Kairi somewhere down the line I don't even give a f*** who wins that oneI just want to see it

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:16 PM
Ew @ Jinder on SmackDown.

KIRA
04-23-2019, 09:18 PM
Ew @ Jinder on SmackDown.

I think what you meant to say was sweet Jinders on SmackDown

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:21 PM
I think what you meant to say was sweet Jinders on SmackDown

No, I didn't. He fucking sucks.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:21 PM
Tuned in to Charlotte vs. Bayley. Not bad so far.

slik
04-23-2019, 09:25 PM
Bayley has good in-ring psychology

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 09:25 PM
Charlotte might have the worst accuracy out of everyone in wrestling history that has done moonsaults.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:25 PM
Okay, now it's starting to drag.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:26 PM
Bayley and Charlotte work pretty well together. Bayley is impressing me.

slik
04-23-2019, 09:26 PM
NO

MORE

CHARLOTTE

VS

BECKY

STOP

PLEASE

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:26 PM
I think Bayley is getting a push to spite Sasha.

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 09:27 PM
Charlotte vs Bayley was pretty good overall.

Similar to when Bliss held an iron grip on title shots and reigns, getting bored of Charlotte constantly getting title shots again.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:27 PM
Okay, stuff that.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:27 PM
Crowd dead for the finish. Also, Bayley was selling that leg the whole match and then she just gets knocked down with a Spear for the finish?

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:29 PM
I can see Becky losing both belts at MITB, lol.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:30 PM
Hahaha, Kevin Owens does not fit The New Day at all. I know people are expecting him to turn on Kofi at some point, but it's going to be awkward when Kofi acts surprised.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:32 PM
Curious to see Nakamura in singles competition. Love Nak.

GD
04-23-2019, 09:33 PM
Firefly Fun House on Smackdown Live

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:33 PM
They haven't decided which show Bray Wyatt is on.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:34 PM
Lol, WWE production is so bad.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:34 PM
This doesn't hold up to a second viewing.

KIRA
04-23-2019, 09:35 PM
I think the hurt glove is Vince McMahon yelling in his ear

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:35 PM
They can't get the audio to play with the crowd watching. :lol:

slik
04-23-2019, 09:36 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow, somebody at ringside just passed away during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SDLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SDLive</a>. They were taken out with a blanket over their body. So sad.</p>&mdash; �� ۷���������� �� (@VelenaWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/VelenaWWE/status/1120847132234276864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:37 PM
Lol, Big O

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:38 PM
Kevin Owens nailed that.

slik
04-23-2019, 09:38 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to a fan on Twitter a fan in the front row at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmackDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SmackDown</a> died during the opening segment with Shane McMahon. Thoughts go out to the person's friends and family if that report is accurate: <a href="https://t.co/uSypql2WfW">https://t.co/uSypql2WfW</a></p>&mdash; WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestleTalk_TV/status/1120856430800703488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:39 PM
Nakamura is so fucking good.

GD
04-23-2019, 09:40 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to a fan on Twitter a fan in the front row at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmackDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SmackDown</a> died during the opening segment with Shane McMahon. Thoughts go out to the person's friends and family if that report is accurate: <a href="https://t.co/uSypql2WfW">https://t.co/uSypql2WfW</a></p>&mdash; WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestleTalk_TV/status/1120856430800703488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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That so sad :(

slik
04-23-2019, 09:43 PM
SD thread really empty compared to RAW

Prob not a good sign for Flagship Blue ratings

SD not trending on Twitter at all either

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 09:43 PM
Would explain why the crowd was more quieter than usual for certain segments early on.

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 09:45 PM
SD thread really empty compared to RAW

Prob not a good sign for Flagship Blue ratings

SD not trending on Twitter at all either

Didn't help that it was going up against Bs vs. Leafs Game 7 that just ended moments ago and a couple of NBA playoff games as well.

GD
04-23-2019, 09:45 PM
Kevin Owens making a distinction between the world titles :lol:

Lock Jaw
04-23-2019, 09:46 PM
I like how Rusev/Nakamura were feuding, then Rusev turned heel but was still "grumpy" at Nakamura and said something like "I'll team with you one time"

Then from then on they were just always together

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:46 PM
Nakamura is fucking amazing.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:47 PM
Rusev putting effort in wearing a suit. Next SmackDown Tag Champs, I hope.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:48 PM
Good match so far.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:50 PM
Still getting used to Nakamura's gear.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:51 PM
Wonder why he sticks to the red these days?

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:52 PM
Lol, they actually advertise Alexa Bliss's Moment of Bliss segment.

slik
04-23-2019, 09:53 PM
Nakamura's gear is ridiculous tonight

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:54 PM
I still get the feeling that Vince must love Nakamura.

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 09:56 PM
Nakamura vs Kofi was pretty good overall before the shenanigans started.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 09:56 PM
Fucking hell, Shinsuke is great.

Evil Vito
04-23-2019, 09:56 PM
Well that was fun while it lasted

slik
04-23-2019, 09:57 PM
KO turns Heel again, Yessss

GD
04-23-2019, 09:58 PM
Rest in peace, Big O! :lol:

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 09:58 PM
:lol: at Creative blowing the Big O heel turn this quickly.

Good decision though since Owens fits way better as a heel than as a face.

GD
04-23-2019, 10:00 PM
Hope he retires the stunner and reintroduces the Pop-up Powerbomb.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 10:01 PM
Welp, that was that.

GD
04-23-2019, 10:01 PM
Xavier: [Cries in Anime]

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 10:02 PM
Corey Graves all over shop on commentary.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 10:03 PM
Some good wrestling, nothing special.

Mr. Nerfect
04-23-2019, 10:05 PM
Never really feel Owens in his positions. He is good at executing what he does, and his mic delivery is excellent, but I just don't buy him.

Emperor Smeat
04-23-2019, 10:25 PM
WWE really needs to stop having long drawn out matches on 205 Live or at least only reserve it for the occasional main event if its really great on paper.

Humberto vs Gulak was good but the crowd struggled to be interested since it just dragged on for too long despite some nice spots.

Ol Dirty Dastard
04-23-2019, 10:30 PM
Never really feel Owens in his positions. He is good at executing what he does, and his mic delivery is excellent, but I just don't buy him.

you are such an unbelievable twat

Emperor Smeat
04-24-2019, 12:56 AM
Report from KMTV Omaha regarding the incident in the crowd at the beginning of the show.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A security guard told me he did start breathing after a while and is in stable condition.</p>&mdash; Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakewasikowski/status/1120890895874842625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Mr. Nerfect
04-24-2019, 01:29 AM
Glad the person is okay. Kind of odd it doesn’t happen more, when you think about the sheer number of shows WWE does.

Got no clue why they don’t put 205 Live on first.

GD
04-24-2019, 02:01 AM
Report from KMTV Omaha regarding the incident in the crowd at the beginning of the show.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A security guard told me he did start breathing after a while and is in stable condition.</p>&mdash; Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakewasikowski/status/1120890895874842625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Phew!

GD
04-24-2019, 02:08 AM
Curious to see Nakamura in singles competition. Love Nak.

I still get the feeling that Vince must love Nakamura.

Fucking hell, Shinsuke is great.

Nakamura is fucking amazing.

Nakamura is so fucking good.

https://i.imgflip.com/2zbh4c.jpg

Tom Guycott
04-24-2019, 02:25 AM
Report from KMTV Omaha regarding the incident in the crowd at the beginning of the show.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A security guard told me he did start breathing after a while and is in stable condition.</p>&mdash; Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakewasikowski/status/1120890895874842625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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A medical facility doesn't get more local than this!

Tom Guycott
04-24-2019, 02:27 AM
Or Becky v. Charlotte again.

Will this surpass the number of Cena vs Orton matches?!? Suckas gots ta know!!!

Tom Guycott
04-24-2019, 02:28 AM
I think Bayley is getting a push to spite Sasha.

Haha. Silly man. Bayley getting a push...

Mr. Nerfect
04-24-2019, 03:32 AM
https://i.imgflip.com/2zbh4c.jpg

I'm not happy with his overall position in the company, and I hear the "criticisms" that he's toned down, but on a fundamental level the guy is so fucking good at what he does. It's especially amazing when you consider that he went from one style of wrestling, in a promotion where he basically spent his entire career, to a very specific and pedantic company like WWE.

The way he moves in there is so fluid, even as he's aging/"breaking down." He always looks like he's in the moment, and he's just interesting to watch. And then there are the little things he does as a heel, like his whiny screams when he's selling. I can't imagine Vince watching him, especially probably not knowing anything about "The King of Strong Style" or what that means, and not seeing a guy that he just fucking loves. Not in a "put the strap on that man!" way, obviously, given that he doesn't have the strap, but in a way that I can imagine him telling guys "Look at Nakamura! That's what you need to do!"

I hate the euphemism "sports entertainment," but Nakamura has turned into a really good sports entertainer. Pretty sure that he'll go into the Hall of Fame some day if he stays tight with WWE, even if he doesn't get a World Title.

Mr. Nerfect
04-24-2019, 03:34 AM
Haha. Silly man. Bayley getting a push...

Haha, yeah, I know...

Not a massive fan of Bayley, but she was really good tonight. Good selling. Kind of got the crowd into her (which were mostly dead). She and Charlotte had good chemistry.

My only problem is that now we've seen that match. I don't know how this can be avoided, but I felt that as I was watching it. "Oh, this is Charlotte vs. Bayley." I dunno. Just feels like there's no way they can't burn through things.

Droford
04-24-2019, 04:30 AM
:lol: at Creative blowing the Big O heel turn this quickly.

Good decision though since Owens fits way better as a heel than as a face.

I was figuring they'd skip a title match at MITB and have Kofi/Owens vs Nak/Rusev where the heel turn would happen and then have Kofi/KO in SA

Droford
04-24-2019, 04:33 AM
Report from KMTV Omaha regarding the incident in the crowd at the beginning of the show.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A security guard told me he did start breathing after a while and is in stable condition.</p>&mdash; Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakewasikowski/status/1120890895874842625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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1..2..3 hegotem

*Kicked out at 2*

So close

Rammsteinmad
04-24-2019, 04:47 AM
I really hope they don't break up The New Day anytime soon. I'm liking the whole face champion being part of a stable thing, we've not had it for years and it's fresh, I mean, why wouldn't Woods and Big E be happy for Kofi? Seems like I'm just dreading any day they play the "jealous" angle and turn someone heel.

Innovator
04-24-2019, 07:38 AM
Why would Big E be ok with them replacing him a week after got hurt?

Jordan
04-24-2019, 08:26 AM
Waiting for Smackdown to appear on hulu like ....

Gerard
04-24-2019, 09:57 AM
Surprised wwe are allowing a running powerbomb after what happened to Droz.