‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Apr 4th 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: Rey Fenix def. Nathan Frazer
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The high-flying Rey Fenix, brother of Penta, used the M.M.B (Mexican Muscle Buster) to score his SmackDown debut victory against one-half of the NXT Tag Team Champion, Axiom, Nathan Frazer.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: LA Knight def. Tama Tonga
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Despite interference from Solo Sikoa, United States Champion LA Knight seized the win from Tama Tonga with the B.F.T.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Motor City Machine Guns def. #DIY
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After Tommaso Ciampa got caught trying to steal the victory with his feet on the ropes, he accidently ran into an exposed turnbuckle and set up Chris Sabin to pick up the quick pin for his team. As a results, Motor City Machine Guns won the right to challenge The Street Profits
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Naomi def. B-Fab
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Prior to Naomi’s match against B-Fab, Jade Cargill stormed in to to attack her. After Naomi defeats B-Fab wit ha modified knelling lowblower in her subsequent matchup, Jade Cargill once again engaged her adversary. This led SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to announce a WrestleMania showdown between them.
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #5: Jacob Fatu def. Braun Strowman
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Jacob Fatu overcomes Braun Strowman in a brutal Last Man Standing Match that incorporated exploding tables, unforgiving chairs, the announce table, and the decimated ring barricade. And a result of the victory, The Samoan Werewolf earned the right to challenge LA Knight for the United States Title at WrestleMania.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
This week’s SmackDown delivered high drama and WrestleMania-level intensity. The show’s most buzzworthy moment came during a fiery exchange between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair, where tensions escalated with unscripted personal jabs. Kevin Owens shocked fans by announcing his WrestleMania withdrawal due to a serious neck injury, leaving Randy Orton’s plans in limbo. CM Punk’s confrontation with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins added major heat to their looming clash. Outside of the fantastic opening match – the debut of Rey Feni in WWE, it was Braun Strowman and Jacob Fatu’s brutal Last Man Standing match that stood out. Overall this episode was a gripping, storyline-packed lead-in to WrestleMania 41.
