Title This: WWE Smackdown Reaction 1-13-12

Tamina def. Natalya

What I Liked

Nothing, as the match was barely two minutes long.

What I Disliked:

Seriously, we JUST saw this match a week ago. What is the difference this week? I wonder what idiots put this match together, and completely forget that Beth is the face of the Diva's Division. I get so frustrated with the booking, even though I like Tamina and think she has a bright future. Do something different for once, and not recycle garbage to us.

Grade: F

Wade Barrett comes out and challenges Sheamus to a match next week. He says he always is in control, and that is a reason why he is going to win the Royal Rumble. He thanks the fans for their time and leaves. Perfect way to exposing Wade in a way without having a match. Let him challenge the top face to a match next week. Grade: A

Daniel Bryan vs. The Big Show for the World Heavyweight Championship: No Contest

What I Liked:

The fact that Bryan continues to use his intelligence to try and be a face while slowly turning heel. It is a smart way for him, especially when Big Show is such a likable guy. Show gains the offensive quickly, and really controls the match. It is realistic and made sense. Bryan gained the upper hand by reversing a move and finding a small weakness in Show. Bryan uses an equalizer, which is a chair shot. I liked the sense of a personal conflict, not necessarily a heated feud with hated opponents. AJ was used as a victim when Show ran her over. Bryan calling him a bastard was an aggressive and heated way to end the show.

What I Disliked:

I feel like it it too soon for Bryan to escape in this type of way, especially since his relationship with AJ is stil somewhat fresh, especially to the casual fans. The match was decent but not spectacular. There needs to be a separation between Bryan and Show, one as a champion for a smart reason, and one losing because of his lack of intelligence. I just did not love the end, as it felt like something that was booked just because they did not want Bryan to lose, nor Show win. The writers are so confused on what to do currently. You can tell by the voids in storylines. It feels personal, but also feels forced on us.

Grade: B-

Smackdown Grade: C

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