So...anyone else watching Smackdown?

[Face Heely]

I tuned in just in time to see Booker's invitation for Orton to take his spot against Benoit. Randy really needs work on making his dialogue sound more natural, especially with someone like Booker, who's such a great talker. His delivery is in-character, but there's a stiltedness to it - he doesn't really sound like he's reacting to what's being said. (Also, thank god that Undertaker nonsense is over.)

Also, the press conference with Melina went on too long, but it was getting some great crowd response - as long as the writers don't over-script this feud, this Batista-MNM stuff could be great, solely on the strength of the personalities involved.

And now Booker and Sharmell are on headset - goddamn, I love these two.