‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Mar 28th 2025)
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: WWE Tag Team Championship – The Street Profits def. Pretty Deadly
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Pretty Deadly had the chance of a lifetime as they took on WWE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits in their home country of England. Kit Wilson almost won the match after Montez Ford hit a frog splash on Elton Prince before Wilson caught Ford with a surprise rollup. Pretty Deadly once again had the crowd ready to celebrate after hitting Spilt Milk on Angelo Dawkins, but Ford kept the match alive. Despite the valiant attempt from Pretty Deadly, The Street Profits nailed Prince with the Doomsday Blockbuster to win the match and retain the title.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: The Secret Hervice def. Katana Chance & Kayden Carter
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Alba Fyre and Piper Niven competed as The Secret Hervice for the first time to take on Katana Chance and Kayden Carter. Niven went for a senton on Carter, but Carter moved and sent Niven colliding into Fyre. Chance and Carter followed up with the Keg Stand on Niven, but Fyre made the save. Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green distracted Chance and Carter as they were on a roll, allowing Niven to hit Carter with the Piper Driver to win the match. After the match, Zelina Vega tried to stop Green and The Secret Hervice when they attacked Chance and Carter, but Vega was overwhelmed by her adversaries.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: LA Knight vs. Braun Strowman (No-contest)
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United States Champion LA Knight collided with Braun Strowman in a first-time match for the United States Title. Strowman used his power to subdue Knight, sending him across the ring. Knight used some power of his own, lifting Strowman for a back suplex that erupted the London crowd. Just as Strowman was about to hit Knight with the Strowman Express, he was intercepted by Jacob Fatu, ending the match in a no-contest.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5
Match #4: Charlotte Flair def. Michin
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Michin valiantly took on Charlotte Flair, moments after being attacked by Naomi. Despite not being 100 percent, Michin landed a powerbomb for a two-count. Michin connected with the Eat Defeat on her third try, but The Queen just barely got her toe on the rope. After Michin collided with the ring steps, Flair locked in the Figure-Eight Leglock to gain the submission victory.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5
Match #5: Drew McIntyre def. Randy Orton
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Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre clashed for the first time since 2021, renewing their heated rivalry from a few years ago. Just as The Viper was coiling for an RKO, Kevin Owens came down the aisle to distract Orton. The distraction worked as The Scottish Warrior clattered Orton with the Claymore Kick to win the match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #6: Jimmy Uso def. The Miz
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After a backstage confrontation, Jimmy Uso met The Miz in the ring. Following a huge superkick and an Uso Splash, Jimmy took down The Miz. After the match, Jimmy gave a warning to his opponent on Monday, Gunther.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2/5
Let’s be honest, this week’s Smackdown was a mixed bag, with some solid moments but plenty of predictable booking. The contract signing between Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins had tension but followed the usual formula—big talk, inevitable brawl, nothing new. The Street Profits vs. Pretty Deadly was decent, but it felt like filler rather than a must-see match. LA Knight’s U.S. Title defence against Braun Strowman had potential, but Jacob Fatu’s interference made it feel more like setup than payoff. Drew McIntyre’s win over Randy Orton, thanks to Kevin Owens’ distraction, was another case of interference overshadowing good wrestling – and it was a poor choice to pull off so much interference and meddling in matches on a show that was already following the mundane perfunctory model we’ve seen from the WWE for the entirety of its European tour so far!
