Welcome to this week’s version of the issues WWE subtly instructed us on SmackDown. It was an attention-grabbing episode this week that largely revolved round celebrating the second anniversary of Roman Reigns’ Common Championship win.
Whereas this was the final present earlier than Conflict at Citadel 2022, not a lot felt devoted to constructing the present. Both means, the cardboard is ready and barring any last-minute additions, there’ll solely be six matches on the present – three from SmackDown.
That is what WWE subtly instructed us throughout the Conflict on the Citadel 2022 residence present:
#5. The place does Blissful Corbin’s story lead?
Blissful Corbin is on one other fall. After successive losses to Ricochet, he declared that he was not going to fall and issued an open problem on SmackDown which Shinsuke Nakamura responded to.
Nakamura defeated him in a predictable end result and later within the sequence Corbin was seen approached by a automobile that appeared precisely just like the one belonging to WWE legend and Corridor of Famer JBL.
A voiceover instructed Corbin to come back in, with the implication that JBL may very well be his new supervisor quickly sufficient.
#4. Sami Zayn’s tensions with The Bloodline on SmackDown
By now you’ve got most likely discovered that Sami Zayn will not keep within the line for lengthy. He’s not an official member, however he’s an affiliate. This week, Jey Uso was livid with him for the way in which issues went on RAW as a result of Zayn did not assist him beat Kevin Owens.
Tensions boiled over this episode, with Jimmy Uso making an attempt to mediate between the 2. Finally, it seems like Zayn is about to finish The Usos’ 400+ day reign alongside Kevin Owens.
#3. Is Ronda Rousey nonetheless a heel?
SmackDown noticed one in all Ronda Rousey’s WWE highlights. Adam Pearce was technically the one who stole the present together with his unbelievable promo, however in the end, it takes two to tango.
Pearce and Rousey have nice chemistry and the on-screen pressure allowed him to name her the most important feminine canine, and Rousey responded by placing him in an arm bar.
All in all, it was most likely a strategy to make Rousey extra of a “tweener” character relatively than a set heel.
#2. Are the Viking Raiders prepared for a title shot?
The Viking Raiders and The New Day opened the present in what was one in all SmackDown’s greatest matches shortly. It was no shock that Erik and Ivar gained after submitting Xavier Woods to a number of individuals.
It seems like WWE is slowly however certainly making ready the Raiders for a title. Given the overall lack of groups, we assist this concept, though we do not see them being those to dethrone the Usos.
#1. WWE takes a cautious method with Karrion Kross
WWE is taking a cautious, sluggish method with Karrion Kross. They forged him by having him do squash enhancement expertise and it is a confirmed formulation. It actually labored with Braun Strowman in 2017 to call only one instance.
Nonetheless, given his direct involvement with Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre, it ought to come as no shock that he stopped taking enhancement skills.
There should not be any rush to get him into the Common title image, however he is very prone to skip the road. So what did WWE subtly inform us on this match? A transparent message – Karrion Kross goes to be a terrific participant.
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