ThePhenom Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 So what did everyone think of Christmas Smackdown last night? I really enjoyed it. Mark Henry and Bryan had the best Steel Cage match I have seen since Batista/Mysterio's in early 2010, I was a little confused at Big Show not making an appearance (which didn't actually occur to me until after the show finished). I liked everything else (Divas and stupid Theodore Long/generic Diva with cringe-worthy background segment not included), especially the Street Fight. The set was very creative as well, it just shows what they are capable of when they are up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra1000 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yeah it was really good fun wasn't it? Also ade me feel quite Christmassy. Â Loving Smackdown at the minute, a great roster and a lot of fresh characters about. I'd go as far to say Mark Henry v Daniel Bryan was a Smackdown classic. Â I love the "party" segments they do aswell, did anyone see Goldust dressed up in the background beside a Diva and Ricardo!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Showtime Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 So what did everyone think of Christmas Smackdown last night? I really enjoyed it. Mark Henry and Bryan had the best Steel Cage match I have seen since Batista/Mysterio's in early 2010, I was a little confused at Big Show not making an appearance (which didn't actually occur to me until after the show finished). I liked everything else (Divas and stupid Theodore Long/generic Diva with cringe-worthy background segment not included), especially the Street Fight. The set was very creative as well, it just shows what they are capable of when they are up to it. Not one backstage segment was entertaining, apart from maybe the last with with Hornswoggle. The street fight was the worst "fight" ever but it was funny to see Otunga getting chucked through a thousand Christmas trees. And the set wasn't that creative...it was just festive, wasn't it?! Orton and Sheamus were laughing their way through the show, they are clearly miles ahead of everyone else on SmackDown bar Mark Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted November 30, 2011 Moderators Share Posted November 30, 2011 It was corny, certainly. But most importantly it was very good fun. I was amazed to hear Ted DiBiase get a reaction, so obviously his drinking kegs with peasants in car parks gimmick is paying off somewhat. Even the Sheamus/Hornswoggle stuff came off quite fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffingtonClyro Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I also enjoyed it, although I don't see what is creative about hanging a scabby bit of tinsel and a clip art snowman on the tron. I was surprised by how Otunga performed even though he was in there with one of the best I was rather impressed, especially by the way he took The RKO. The Battle Royal served to show what a bunch of boring bunch of wrestlers the WWE currently has. "Look at me I'm Titus O'Neil, My gimmick is that I WOOF like a dog!" Daniel Bryan continued to show his worth by taking Mark henry's offence like a champ. The Billy Gunn-esque sell from the clothesline was magnificent, as was The Slam from the middle rope. I thought D Bryan was going to kick out for some odd reason so it was slightly anti-climatic so to speak when he was pinned. Mick Foley looks like a completely different person! I don't mean when he was dressed as Santa I just mean in general. The funny thing is his extra weight would have came in handy when playing Clause! The fat jolly cunt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I also enjoyed this show. The funniest thing on the show for me was when Otunga ran up the ramp away from Orton so Orton threw a Christmas present which hit Otunga on the back of the head. Henry/Bryan was a great main event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Miz Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Shame it looks like Rhodes is once again going to have a feud which is not anything to do with his Intercontinental Title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhenom Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Shame it looks like Rhodes is once again going to have a feud which is not anything to do with his Intercontinental Title. But Rhodes egged Booker T on by saying that he'll never be champion again, whilst raising his beautiful belt. I think they will have a match over the title, with the whole feud being about whether Booker T is too past it to win gold again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LariatTom Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I stayed up to watch this with my housemate, and I really enjoyed the show. Looks like Orton and Sheamus were really enjoying themselves on the show which is good to see. I'm glad they didn't give away Rhodes/Booker T last night though, that could do with a little bit longer to build and then put it on PPV. Like people say, the idea of "Is Booker past it and unable to win gold?" is a really nice idea, and if he gets a short run with the IC Title, I imagine he'll still show he can put on decent matches with people. Â I'll admit that WWE had me thinking for a minute or two that Bryan might win the title too...bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyUK Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 It was a bit too corny and a bit too juvenile for my tastes. Found a lot of it a bit of a chore to sit through. Seemed weird that they were doing such a Christmas orientated episode in November too. Â Still though, Orton's performance in the match with Otunga was hillarious, Booker/Rhodes looks to be an interesting feud and Henry/Bryan put on a good match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I was amazed to hear Ted DiBiase get a reaction, so obviously his drinking kegs with peasants in car parks gimmick is paying off somewhat. He was giving out Mattel toys, the greatest wrestling toys of all, so that would've helped too. Â I really liked the Sheamus and Hornswoggle bits, didn't care for much else. I was only half-watching most of it, and asked a few times in chat stuff like "where's Wade Barrett gone?" which made me feel a bit like a nan watching Eastenders. "Who's he? Oh, who's he married to? Is she the one who works in the pub?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I was amazed to hear Ted DiBiase get a reaction, so obviously his drinking kegs with peasants in car parks gimmick is paying off somewhat. He was giving out Mattel toys, the greatest wrestling toys of all, so that would've helped too. He got a really good reaction on Superstars last week against Drew as well, a decent portion of the crowd actually chanting his name. Quite shocking really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Ok, I haven't watched WWE in months - why has there been a Smackdown christmas special in November? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Ok, I haven't watched WWE in months - why has there been a Smackdown christmas special in November? I think Mick Foley explained it on the show as "I love Christmas, visit Santa's Village all year round" etc but I don't think that there's been a proper reason given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Ron Simmons Posted November 30, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yeah, I was wondering why they had a Christmas themed show in November also. Seemed a little random. Â I loved the main event, but I didn't really care for the rest of the show if I'm honest. The Christmas segments were a bit cringeworthy, and also reminded me I'd better hurry up and start getting my Christmas shopping done, so double fail there. Â Everything else was just kind of there, a very run-of-the-mill show considering it was a live special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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