Title This: WWE Smackdown Reaction 4-20

April 21, 2012

Sheamus, Randy Orton, and The Big Show def. Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan, and Mark Henry:

What I Liked:

Thank God Khali, as he was a part of the match until Rhodes attacked him before the match. I did not understand that whatsoever. We did get a lot of action here, a great mixture of talent in the ring, from Bryan/Orton to Rhodes/Sheamus. Sheamus controlled offensively for a good period in the match, which makes him that much more important. I enjoyed the shoulder tackle from Sheamus onto Rhodes to counter his Beautiful Disaster. Orton hits his usual flurry of offense, including a hanging DDT onto Rhodes. There was also a great mentality during the match, including the focus on Orton getting beaten down by Mark Henry and Bryan. It was refreshing to see this, as many have come accustomed to seeing quite the opposite.

What I Disliked:

I assume the right ending happened, with Henry needing a Knockout Punch AND an RKO to be pinned. Henry goes from fighting Punk for 3 weeks to this. Obviously, they do not have a feud in the making for Henry, even though he is putting on the best matches of his career. Also, Rhodes is the guy who gets the brunt of the attacks and not Bryan. I would like to see a little more logic in that, and maybe they can make the main heels try and overcome. I would have Bryan get the victory here, but it was not a bad call having Orton win. He needs something to bring his momentum back up.

Grade: B+

Smackdown Grade: C… Where is the main event talent?

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