Friday Night Smackdown – July 15th 2022: Results & Review
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Given how recent shows have gone, I’m not holding my breath for this week’s episode… So let’s see shall we?
Match #1: Liv Morgan def. Natalya
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After Natalya took credit for Liv Morgan’s SmackDown Women’s Title victory during a face-to-face last week, the new champion threw The B.O.A.T. out of the ring. In a hard-fought Championship Contender’s Match this week, Morgan overcame The Queen of Harts by escaping an excruciating ankle lock and hitting Oblivion for the three-count. During a post-match interview with Kayla Braxton, Kayla pointed out that Liv’s victory over Natalya might not have been quite as dominant as her SummerSlam challenger and former titleholder Ronda Rousey’s was the week prior. In response, Liv made it clear that she knows she’s the underdog heading into SummerSlam but that she will still be the SmackDown Women’s Champion after The Biggest Event of the Summer.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #2: Drew McIntyre def. Ridge Holland
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After Sheamus claimed to not be medically able to compete against Drew McIntyre last week in a match to determine who would challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WWE Clash in the Castle, the match was rescheduled for this week. Prior to the bell, Sheamus chased the unpredictable Butch out of the ring, and Butch ended up ringing the bell. This caused an apparently “unintentional” impromptu matchup between Ridge Holland and The SmackDown Warrior instead. After hitting Holland with Sheamus’ White Noise, McIntyre finished off The Brawling Brute with the earth-shattering Claymore Kick.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: Madcap Moss def. Theory (DQ)
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Mr. Money in the Bank got himself disqualified against Madcap Moss by attacking his opponent with the Money in the Bank briefcase. When Theory declared that he was the next Undisputed WWE Universal Champion after the match, however, Sami Zayn emerged to take issue with Mr. Money in the Bank’s “disrespect” to The Bloodline. When The Usos joined the party, Theory made a run for it and ran right into a Moss post-match attack.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Angelo Dawkins def. Jimmy Uso
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In SmackDown’s main event, Angelo Dawkins looked to secure a big victory over Jimmy Uso ahead of their Tag Team Championship Rematch at SummerSlam. In the final moments, the official was accidentally knocked to the canvas. He quickly recomposed himself to attempt a three-count for Dawkins’ pin attempt, but he failed to see that Jimmy’s shoulder was off the mat. Dawkins picked up a victory that was similar to the controversial way The Usos retained their titles at WWE Money in the Bank.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
News of the Night:
- Jeff Jarrett was named Special Guest Referee for The Usos’ Unified WWE Tag Team Title Rematch against The Street Profits at SummerSlam
Final Verdict: 2/5
Four matches. FOUR MATCHES! On a two-hour show. It took forever to get to the first match and that wasn’t even worth the wait! The only plus point for this week’s Smackdown was that it was slightly better than last week’s risible affair. But you’ve got to wonder how Fox are taking crap like this on their network? I guess the ratings are OK, but when there’s so little effort put into the show, you’d think that they question what the ratings WOULD be with a decent product week in week out?! Even the ever-reliable wrestlers on the WWE roster put in less than stellar performances… Gotta suck for everyone, all round.
