SmackDown 2/23
SmackDown! on Friday night which was taped on Tuesday was a solid show with some star power from RAW to make a big impact on a returning star. That returning star was Rey Mystero Jr., who was destroyed on the show by Umaga. Mystero was beaten up in his hometown, which anymore they like to do with stars of any quality. The other big news off of the show was King Booker getting a shot at Money in the Bank with a win over Kane, and Batista telling fans why he did what he did at No Way Out last Sunday, which was somewhat odd becuase now it appears that they are going to continue to keep Batista as a face for the Mania match with Taker.
The thing with Mystero was well done, and used the sympathy factor for Rey (a cane) and his usual strong mic work to tell the fans that he would be back better than ever once his rehab is done. Then after a few minutes, Vince McMahon came out to plug his Mania showdown with Donald Trump, and after Rey called McMahon a "loser," Umaga came out and laid waste to Mystero. It was a strong segment that could set up Mystero vs Umaga once Rey comes back if they want to shift one of the wrestlers to another brand.
The best wrestling match of the night was a six-man with Matt Hardy and London & Kendrick vs Duece, Domino and Johnny Nitro. They also highlighted Chavo Guerrero, the new cruiserweight champ, vs Scotty 2 Hotty, the King vs Kane match, and Finley & his midget vs Boogeyman and his midget. The King Booker-Kane match dragged a bit, and concluded with Khali, who has now switched brands three times in the last two months, beating up Kane. This sets up Kane vs Khali for Mania, which will likely be one of the train wrecks of the show.
Monday night RAW is back, this time in Fresno, CA. You can bet more from McMahon, the big tag match with Cena-Michaels vs Orton and Edge, and more build up for Mania.
The thing with Mystero was well done, and used the sympathy factor for Rey (a cane) and his usual strong mic work to tell the fans that he would be back better than ever once his rehab is done. Then after a few minutes, Vince McMahon came out to plug his Mania showdown with Donald Trump, and after Rey called McMahon a "loser," Umaga came out and laid waste to Mystero. It was a strong segment that could set up Mystero vs Umaga once Rey comes back if they want to shift one of the wrestlers to another brand.
The best wrestling match of the night was a six-man with Matt Hardy and London & Kendrick vs Duece, Domino and Johnny Nitro. They also highlighted Chavo Guerrero, the new cruiserweight champ, vs Scotty 2 Hotty, the King vs Kane match, and Finley & his midget vs Boogeyman and his midget. The King Booker-Kane match dragged a bit, and concluded with Khali, who has now switched brands three times in the last two months, beating up Kane. This sets up Kane vs Khali for Mania, which will likely be one of the train wrecks of the show.
Monday night RAW is back, this time in Fresno, CA. You can bet more from McMahon, the big tag match with Cena-Michaels vs Orton and Edge, and more build up for Mania.
