SmackDown Review: Analysis of WWEs November 8, 2024 Episode

Well, let me tell ya somethin’, folks, this week’s SmackDown was a mixed bag, like a half-full corn bin. There was some good, some bad, and a lotta things that left me scratchin’ my head. SmackDown’s been goin’ through some tough times lately, like when your old tractor keeps breakin’ down in the middle of the field, but this week, I reckon it wasn’t all bad. So let’s get right into it, shall we?

The Good: In-Ring Action

Now, I’ll give ‘em credit where credit’s due, the in-ring action wasn’t too shabby this week. Some good old-fashioned wrestling, the kinda thing you can’t fake no matter how much you dress it up. LA Knight was out there doin’ his thing, still holdin’ onto that US Title like it’s a sack of potatoes he ain’t lettin’ go of. He’s got the crowd behind him, and when he’s in the ring, you can tell he’s in control. This man’s got the charisma of a rooster struttin’ around the yard, and it’s hard not to like him. I tell ya, his match wasn’t just a filler; it was somethin’ worth watchin’.

Then there was the action between Nia Jax and Michin. Now, I gotta admit, these two ladies put on a decent show. It wasn’t the best I’ve ever seen, but they kept things interesting. You know, like when you’re waitin’ for your biscuits to rise in the oven—you don’t know exactly how it’s gonna turn out, but you’re watchin’ every second. Both of them got the crowd riled up, which is what you want from a good match.

The Bad: Some Confusing Moments

But now, folks, don’t get me wrong, there were some parts that made me wonder if I was watchin’ the right show. First off, I gotta talk about the tag team match. I mean, did they even explain what was goin’ on there? One minute, the Usos were out there actin’ like they own the place, and the next thing ya know, they’re gettin’ attacked from behind by that vengeful Jey Uso. It was like when you’re sittin’ down for dinner and someone knocks over the milk jug—total surprise, but not in a good way. The match itself didn’t make a whole lotta sense, and the finish was messier than my back porch after a rainstorm. I don’t know what they were tryin’ to pull there, but it wasn’t my favorite part of the show, that’s for sure.

And then there was the whole viewership thing. They said SmackDown got around 1.2 million viewers, down from the week before. Well, that’s a drop, ain’t it? It’s like when the neighbor’s cows start wanderin’ onto your property—you don’t want it, but you’re stuck dealin’ with it. I don’t know if it’s the same ol’ matches or folks just gettin’ tired of the same folks runnin’ their mouths every week, but the numbers don’t lie.

The Ugly: Too Much Talk, Not Enough Action

I’ll be honest with ya, this week had a bit too much yappin’ and not enough wrestlin’. When I’m watchin’ SmackDown, I want to see some people throwin’ punches and takin’ names, not just jawin’ on about who’s gonna do what next week. You know, back in my day, folks didn’t sit around talkin’ so much. We got to the point quick and got things done. But nowadays, it’s like listenin’ to folks argue over whose turn it is to milk the cows—it don’t go anywhere, and it’s real tiresome after a while. SmackDown had a little too much of that this week, if ya ask me.

Take Roman Reigns, for example. He’s been quiet as a mouse for weeks, but when he does show up, it’s always a big deal. But what good does it do if he’s just standin’ there lookin’ all serious without actually doin’ anything? I mean, I get it, the guy’s a big star, but come on. Let’s see some action! Not just folks sittin’ around runnin’ their mouths.

Looking Ahead: A Bit of Hope

Now, don’t get me wrong, SmackDown’s still got a lotta potential. There’s a lotta good talent on that show, and I reckon they just need to focus on what works. I do like that they’re buildin’ up some storylines, like the whole Jey Uso thing, and it’s clear that some folks are really tryin’ to make things interesting. But, like I said before, they gotta stop runnin’ their mouths so much and get back to what made SmackDown great—wrestling! Let the punches fly, let the bodies slam, and get back to the action we all know and love.

All in all, I’d give this week’s SmackDown a solid 6 outta 10. It wasn’t the worst I’ve ever seen, but it sure wasn’t the best. They’ve got some good stuff goin’ on, but they need to tighten things up a bit. If they can keep focusin’ on the action and not just the talkin’, I think SmackDown could get back to its old self again.

Well, that’s all I got for ya this week. Let’s see what next week brings. Hopefully, we get less yappin’ and more smackin’ around, huh?

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