Smackdown Live 4/23/19 feat. Blue Brand doing a bunch of rasslin stuff

[Emperor Smeat]

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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]

Just tuning in, have I just missed Shane rambling for 10 min?

[ClockShot]

Just tuning in, have I just missed Shane rambling for 10 min?

Yep.

[ClockShot]

Cole better be watching and taking notes.

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

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL I feel so dumb...for a split-second I mistook Elias as Luke Harper. :lol::nono:

[slik]

Anyone want to take a 10 question Excel quiz for me...will give u like $5

[erickman]

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]

We'll let last week slide, Owens.

Heel turn better be coming tonight.

[ClockShot]

EL...…...IDOLO...…………...HAS RETURNED!

[GD]

So Andrade and Zelina Vega are not even in their 30s.

[Emperor Smeat]

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]

50 50 booking at its finest

[slik]

Ahoy!

[GD]

Kairi Sane!!!

[GD]

So The IIconics are just going to lose all their matches now?

[ClockShot]

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]

Kairi......and poor Asuka.
Wait a minute why did they need Paige again

[KIRA]

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]

Peyton permanently ditch the flame ring gear?

[slik]

D-Hydrated

[GD]

A gallon of water!

[KIRA]

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]

Jinder's back!

Not that excited, really.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: at Kairi squashing Peyton.

[slik]

SD won't hinder Jinder

[KIRA]

My boy and his golden glistening abs are back on Smackdown where they belong

[GD]

Can't wait to see Balor vs Jinder.

[ClockShot]

C'mon, Al. You didn't need to do that.

[GD]

Chad Gable vs Jinder Mahal for the first time ever!

[Emperor Smeat]

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]

SD just zipping along tonight

[slik]

I like LARS music

[DAMN iNATOR]

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]

nugenix

[slik]

oh good a recap

[slik]

Move on past Becky/Charlotte plz

[KIRA]

Move on past Becky/Charlotte plz

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

[ClockShot]

Fuck's sake, just merge the women's belts already and just let the champ float.

[slik]

Charlotte doesn't understand how triple threats work

Neat

[ClockShot]

Ooooooh. Like where this is going.

[slik]

Bayley has CENA Nuff

[slik]

I would much rather see Bayley vs Becky than Lacey vs Becky

[DAMN iNATOR]

I would much rather see Bayley vs Becky than Lacey vs Becky

Or Becky v. Charlotte again.

[KIRA]

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]

Ew @ Jinder on SmackDown.

[KIRA]

Ew @ Jinder on SmackDown.

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

[Mr. Nerfect]

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

No, I didn't. He fucking sucks.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Tuned in to Charlotte vs. Bayley. Not bad so far.

[slik]

Bayley has good in-ring psychology

[Emperor Smeat]

Charlotte might have the worst accuracy out of everyone in wrestling history that has done moonsaults.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Okay, now it's starting to drag.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Bayley and Charlotte work pretty well together. Bayley is impressing me.

[slik]

NO

MORE

CHARLOTTE

VS

BECKY

STOP

PLEASE

[Mr. Nerfect]

I think Bayley is getting a push to spite Sasha.

[Emperor Smeat]

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]

Okay, stuff that.

[Mr. Nerfect]

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]

I can see Becky losing both belts at MITB, lol.

[Mr. Nerfect]

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]

Curious to see Nakamura in singles competition. Love Nak.

[GD]

Firefly Fun House on Smackdown Live

[Mr. Nerfect]

They haven't decided which show Bray Wyatt is on.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Lol, WWE production is so bad.

[Mr. Nerfect]

This doesn't hold up to a second viewing.

[KIRA]

I think the hurt glove is Vince McMahon yelling in his ear

[Mr. Nerfect]

They can't get the audio to play with the crowd watching. :lol:

[slik]

<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]

Lol, Big O

[Mr. Nerfect]

Kevin Owens nailed that.

[slik]

<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]

Nakamura is so fucking good.

[GD]

<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]

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]

Would explain why the crowd was more quieter than usual for certain segments early on.

[Emperor Smeat]

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]

Kevin Owens making a distinction between the world titles :lol:

[Lock Jaw]

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]

Nakamura is fucking amazing.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Rusev putting effort in wearing a suit. Next SmackDown Tag Champs, I hope.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Good match so far.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Still getting used to Nakamura's gear.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Wonder why he sticks to the red these days?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Lol, they actually advertise Alexa Bliss's Moment of Bliss segment.

[slik]

Nakamura's gear is ridiculous tonight

[Mr. Nerfect]

I still get the feeling that Vince must love Nakamura.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nakamura vs Kofi was pretty good overall before the shenanigans started.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Fucking hell, Shinsuke is great.

[Evil Vito]

Well that was fun while it lasted

[slik]

KO turns Heel again, Yessss

[GD]

Rest in peace, Big O! :lol:

[Emperor Smeat]

: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]

Hope he retires the stunner and reintroduces the Pop-up Powerbomb.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Welp, that was that.

[GD]

Xavier: [Cries in Anime]

[Mr. Nerfect]

Corey Graves all over shop on commentary.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Some good wrestling, nothing special.

[Mr. Nerfect]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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[Tom Guycott]

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]

Or Becky v. Charlotte again.

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

[Tom Guycott]

I think Bayley is getting a push to spite Sasha.

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

[Mr. Nerfect]

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]

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]

: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]

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]

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]

Why would Big E be ok with them replacing him a week after got hurt?

[Jordan]

Waiting for Smackdown to appear on hulu like ....

[Gerard]

Surprised wwe are allowing a running powerbomb after what happened to Droz.