‘Friday Night Smackdown’ Review (Jul 12th 2024)
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Nia Jax def. Michin
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Queen Nia Jax dominated Michin for much of the match, using her vicious power to pluck one of the eyelashes of her opponent. Despite giving it her all, including delivering an impressive Tornado DDT, Michin just could not put the Queen away. Following a Samoan Drop and an Annihilator, Michin succumbed to the might of Jax.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Legado del Fantasma def. Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Corbin and Crews utilized their wits to open the match as Corbin tossed Crews onto Angel and Berto on the outside. Crews showcased his own strength as well, as he tossed Corbin out of the ring onto their opponents as well. Santos Escobar and Elektra Lopez both meddled in the match, allowing Angel to hit the Wing Clipper on Crews to win the match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Naomi def. Blair Davenport
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Naomi took on Blair Davenport, the newest SmackDown Superstar looking to make her way up the ladder. Despite competing in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match just days prior, Naomi brought all of her glow to dispel Davenport. After going counter-for-counter, Naomi caught Davenport with a full nelson sit-out slam to pull out the win.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #4: WWE Tag Team Championship – #DIY def. A-Town Down Under
The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa of #DIY defended their WWE Tag Team Titles against A-Town Down Under just one week after dethroning Austin Theory and Grayson Waller for the titles. Waller and Theory tried to tee up #DIY for Meeting in the Middle but they missed. A-Town Down Under’s miscues continued as #DIY hit the Shatter Machine followed by a Meeting in the Middle of their own to retain their titles. After the match, Jacob Fatu wrecked shop to leave everyone laying.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
A decidedly average episode of Smackdown this week, especially when it comes to in-ring action. Because, yes, like the WWE of old, this episode focussed more on the promos, stories and in particular beatdowns rather than telling stories via matches. Not that the beatdowns weren’t fun but personally I want more of a balance between in-ring and out-of-ring action in my wrestling show(s).
