The Main Event
Smackdown started with Triple H and Big Show. Triple H revealed that he helped Big Show out by paying his mortgage, so now Big Show owes him and not the bank. He talks about their friendship and about how they have known each other for 20 years. Triple H then books Big Show vs. The Shield and Randy Orton for later tonight.
I understand what they are trying to do, but taking up ten minutes on a guy who has no match at your Pay Per View on Sunday is NOT a good use of time. Instead, focus on Bryan/Orton more. I would much rather see them talk about a person who has importance at WWE Battleground.
Big Show vs. The Shield and Randy Orton ends in a No Contest. This was a typical handicap match, where Big Show fended off multiple guys at once. He slammed down Ambrose and clotheslined him. Reigns would come in and it was almost the same thing. We had Rollins come in and quicken the pace. Orton gets the tag and kicks down Big Show. The intelligence of Orton in the ring is unquestioned. He is so crafty and so manipulative against his opponent. Reigns finally gets back in the ring and gets a backdrop and hits a spear. This prompts all hell to break loose. The Shield all enter the ring and attack Show, with Orton in there contributing. Orton hits an RKO onto Show and tried to put his head in a chair. The Uso's come out to make the save and Daniel Bryan comes out to attack Orton. Ambrose helps Orton get away from Bryan and gets a knee to the face in return. It was chaotic and fun to watch, but there was a glaring issue.
Why did Jimmy and Jey come out? Are they fighting The Shield on Sunday? Why wouldn't you have Cody Rhodes and Goldust come out of the crowd, ala Shield, and attack? That would have been much more impactful. Instead, it fell short for me.
Grade: B-
WWE Smackdown Grade: C
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