Title This: WWE Smackdown Reaction

October 20, 2012

Layla Defeats Natalya

What I Liked:

Once again, Layla faces an opponent who is very good inside the ring. Layla was able to dropkick Natalya through the ropes, right in front of Eve. Natalya finally gets her composure back, locks in a submission hold, and almost gets Layla to tap out. Layla reverses a move from Natalya and kicks her in the head for the win.

What I Disliked:

I want to ask everyone who is readying this. What is the appeal of Layla? I really am still trying to buy into her, but I simply cannot connect with her character. Do you?

Grade: C-

Sheamus Defeats Wade Barrett

What I Liked:

I absolutely love the matchup between these two pure heavyweights. Barrett starts the match off early with a Pump Handle Slam for a quick two count. He begins to control Sheamus on the mat, working on his legs. This was a smart way to try and weaken Sheamus and his Brogue Kick. As the Lumberjacks are around the ring, the action inside is great. Sheamus sets up for a Brogue Kick, but Slater pulls Wade out of the ring to save him. A little Corre action, eh? Anyways, this slows the pace down and the mindgames begin. Both men head to the outside and fight the Lumberjacks. All hell breaks loose, but Sheamus and Wade head back into the ring. Sheamus hits an Irish Curse Backbreaker, and the flow of the match is just excellent. Team Hell No comes out and starts fighting with everyone, especially Cody and Damien. Barrett is distracted, turns around, and gets knocked out with a Brogue Kick. Sheamus gets attacked, and Dolph teases cashing in. Big Show comes out and knocks out Ziggler. Show stands tall to end the show. I thought this was great, inplimenting many angles to end the show, and keeping everyone guessing with many pieces. Will Show actually beat Sheamus? When will Ziggler cash in? Can Team Hell No continue their hot streak? There were more questions than answers, and that is good booking.

Grade: A-

Smackdown Grade: B

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