Jinder Mahal def. Ezekiel Jackson:
What I Liked:
What is there to like in this match?
What I Disliked:
So Jackson loses to Mahal, a guy who has not done anything in the WWE. I do not get this match or victory whatsoever. I rack my brain wondering why this was on Smackdown right before a Pay Per View. The match dragged, had no crowd interest, and has no long term value.
Grade: F
Tamina and Alicia Fox def. Natalya and Beth Phoenix:
What I Liked:
The match actually showed me something here. Fox did a nice job with a few reversals, using her athleticism and quickness to overcome Natalya's attacks. Tamina took over and did a good job in a quick fashion to hit her splash for the victory. Nice progression in the match, along with teasing Beth and Tamina. I am glad they focused on those two more outside the ring than inside. Let the physicality happen Sunday.
What I Disliked:
This Natalya farting thing makes no sense and is an inside joke which everyone is on the outside. It is so stupid and childish.
Grade: C+
John Laurinaitis talks to Long and says David Otunga will win tonight and earn a spot in the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match.