Solo Returns! | Ups & Downs: WWE Smackdown Review (Feb 7)

[@WhatCultureWrestling]

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[@johnshort5830]

I popped when Drew referred to Adam Pierce as "The Bald Idiot".

[@yomamasofat77]

People that are complaining about Jey winning the Foyal Rumble dont understand that once in a while there needs to be someone other than one of the favorites that wins it so the Royal Rumble wont be so predictable.

[@Scuba4Steve]

Like LA Knight or Jacob Fatu

[@johnshort5830]

Jey's entrance gave me Ucebumps

[@fredos4323]

I like that

[@ibnjones6605]

This is good for Cedric Alexander, Hurt Syndicate just leveled up. AEW have his suit ready...

[@taifunkchichris]

I'm loving Pretty Deadly getting a bit of a push. Their gimmick is goofy but they can put on a good match as well. That springboard codebreaker that Elton Prince does off Kit Wilson's back in the corner is a great tag team move.

[@tomseville2345]

Pearce/Aldis: "Trade window closes after the Rumble" Aldis: "Hello Akira. How are you?"...

[@booksboyspodcast]

Could jave been arranged before

[@Nobody_VIII]

Aldis did say he was visiting Smackdown because he wanted payback for what happened at the Royal Rumble

[@kang7664]

Aldis is a wanker

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the review Simon

[@kylelittle8816]

The triple threat between Jim, Drew, and Knight was dope! Great spots, great talent! Two ups! Charlotte Flair out here looking like David Flair! 😂😂😂

[@ryanwaslawski6088]

Sonia been there a long time. I don’t understand Davenport they literally never even tried doing anything with her and put her on the main roster to gather dust.

[@six6thdisciple]

DREW SAYING WWE IS A TOXIC WORKPLACE IS DEFINITELY AN INSIDER REFERENCE

[@sense6472]

I'm all for Pretty Deadly getting a push. But please for the love of god make them change gears

[@fullmetalplatinum5915]

I've been going to the shows since 2015, and that was the best crowd I've ever seen live, even if it was the "best" overall. It was a surreal moment to see everyone yeeting themselves

[@ChrisLT]

I was surprised that I was happy to see Solo. Just need to move away from the wannabe Tribal Chief story, it was too hard to take seriously. And props to Tiffany for keeping it together, it sounded like a program with Charlotte is her dream and she nailed her role.

[@tomseville2345]

IDT she was watching wrestling from 2012-21...

[@ChrisLT]

@tomseville2345 She's been talking about Charlotte inspiring her for years.

[@craigcarlock8910]

Jimmy uso telling drew you sound like somebodys ex girlfriend then la knight goes let me get my stuff in I lost it 😂😂😂😂

[@RedHoodFH]

8:40 anyone else been noticing Shinsuke hangs out in the background?

[@Alright_imma_headout]

The most controversial thing online about this show was probably the solo and cody getting back into something but i feel like if they have jacob feel like solo isnt worthy of that since he lost to cody and roman and believes only he can take the belt then that makes this story make sense. So im on wait and see what happens before i complain about what may happen

[@kylelittle8816]

Yea, I agree... but what else could they have done with him? His whole yr was about Cody and then Roman, and now, Roman's gone, lol.. like normal! Hopefully, this goes towards him vs. Jacob because I don't see or know what else there is for Solo to do rn!

[@numero1superfly393]

WWE Rematch Counter: 33

[@mor4652]

The crowd wasnt that into Tiff & Charlotte. I was surprised how quiet it was.

[@LeeEverett1]

Because it's so obvious Charlotte is going over. No one cares about Charlotte

[@RedHoodFH]

Cuz they don't like Charlotte winning the rumble. At all

[@DoubleDub2]

imagine the pop if Stratton beats her

[@TheDragonKiller90]

in the alexa match there were some wyatt sicks stuff aswell

[@taifunkchichris]

They even tweeted "SHE." During the match and that was reference to the weird stuff they put out before they debuted. "When SHE speaks, mountains should tremble. It’s waiting for HER. I can only open the door. SHE must choose to walk through."

[@vincek6613]

I don't understand why WWE made the announcement that Cody was injured and they weren't sure of his status if he was just gonna wrestle a week later anyway

[@oldmanmetaldude]

I'm calling it now that McIntyre is working us all. I think that He and Knight ( and possibly the creative team ) came up with the whole rumble interaction to add a bit of fuel to what I think will be a match at Mania, since you don't want them in the mid card jumble ( and I think Priest will being used elsewhere, so the blow up at the rumble takes the focus off of Drew being eliminated by Priest )

[@flamerhot911]

La knight said that because he don’t want anybody offended when he call Drew a crybaby.

[@Myke001]

I love Cody and Jey, but nearly 30 mins of the show last night was devoted to to their entrances x2. I'm all for a longer Smackdown, but that didn't seem like the best use of the time

[@PhilNolasco]

You’re great Simon

[@Musiqueenmemoire]

Is it just me or did this crowd did not react to Charlotte? Like they dont actually care about her?

[@nastroej]

I pray that Jey chooses Cody, there’s so much more story there than with Gunther.

[@chriscollins550]

I'm hoping jey bests Gunther. Would make a much better ending.

[@nastroej]

@ I’d agree if we didn’t see Jey lose clean too Gunther a week before the rumble. I personally think Gunther could drop the belt at mania to a Penta or Drew McIntyre, or even Jacob Fatu. Going the Cody route shakes shit up to the extreme!

[@RedHoodFH]

He's gonna pick Gunther and win and they'll have a Benoit Guerrero moment with him and Cody at mania

[@Scuba4Steve]

I’m still laughing at McInCRYer

[@bookerreid8929]

Yeet Scale Memphis: 10/10! They came to show out!!!! 1:00

[@Seconds84]

Is Simon ok? He kinda looks like he has Jaundice. Hope all is well brother

[@Jetman420Baby]

Yea it's a bad tan 😂

[@taifunkchichris]

It's probably tan-in or fake tan a lot of wrestlers use it. His eyes are still white so probably not Jaundice

[@jordannnokwam4691]

It sucks they barely used Blair 😢 I’m a big fan of her hope her wwe career isn’t over yet I would love to see her back in a couple of years

[@BushinRyuCat]

Goodbye, Blair Davenport... 🎉Welcome Back, Bea Priestly🤗

[@oldmanmetaldude]

TNA have likely already started to write up a contract to her. she will fit in great in the Knockouts division

[@kang7664]

Paul Ellering was worthless in the recent storyline. Paper weight

[@MeirNissim-c1t]

Katana Chance & Kayden Carter are now on Smackdown were talking to Nick Aldis before Carmelo Hayes interrupted them

[@allenshadrick22]

Those releases all make sense. Im not cheering it, but none of it is shocking. The show goes on.

[@Chase4478]

Tissues out for Drew McInCryre.

[@vampman87]

I'm really sad to see Sonia go. I liked her, especially as co-GM when she got injured. Her match with Bianca Belair where she used her power to constantly make up new rules on the fly was hilarious and one of my favorite women's matches. I'm glad Charlotte realized that there was no was she could be a babyface in a feud with Tiffany Stratton and leaned in to her classic "I'm the Queen and better than you" shtick that her character is known for. I really hope Tiffany can beat Nia clean to show Char that she's not just a Flair look-alike and impress the Queen so much that she picks her so she can "knock her off her high horse." The worst thing they could do would to have Nia take back the championship and somehow get Tiffy into a Triple Threat match between her, Nia, and Char. I'd actually prefer Char picking Rhea over that, and I find Char vs Rhea done to death (I will say their Wrestlemania match together was excellent and can't be topped, but I said that about the first Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels WM match, and I was wrong about that.)

[@kylelittle8816]

Well and storyline wise, remember Jey quit! Well, quit smackdown, and then Cody brought him back to RAW! Jey prolly has the most respect for Cody! He's going to take Gunthers title...

[@smokedown80]

Last time I was this early john cena was gonna win the rumble

[@mattdeegan6542]

Pretty Deadly the musical isn't what I want, it is what I Need.

[@pt5728]

Solo should win the belt and drop it back to Cody. He can try to use it as a claim to being tribal chief, since that’s literally how Roman started that out. Champions should lose their belts and gain them back much more. It also helps single long reign, fans would actually think the champ losing is possible and it makes 1 long title reign more of an achievement

[@daviejay]

17:34 Flair called us Orcs from 40k... If it dakas it dakas.

[@MadcapFalcone]

I think Cendrix Alexander being a free Agent is a good thing, but I just want him to rejoin the Hurt Syndicate in AEW. Hopefully, the Others get scooped up as quickly as possible. They can always make a name for themselves somewhere else and come back better. I like to think positive.

[@ClawsMcgee820]

I want chaos. Have Solo beat Cody for the title, then have Jey vs Solo at Wrestlemania

[@MrMajesticMajesty]

I might be wrong but isn't this the first time a wrestler has been asked for an Encore on their entrance?

[@michaelmartinez3893]

Isla Dawn has now also been released. I'm guessing Alba Fyre is next :(

[@conradsutton1456]

My only issue with his winning is with Solo being back are we gonna drag the Bloodline thing out in 2025.

[@Jetman420Baby]

SIMON, WHAT'S WITH THE TRUMP TAN? ! 😩😭🤣😂

[@anthonysaunders548]

I think Smackdown is so much better than Raw. They manage to get more done in their shows

[@kissimee171]

It was almost a perfect 10 review….damn you US TITLE SPOT😂😂

[@apothecary44]

R-Truth is the best funny man ever!

[@dankbuds4203]

Damn that sucks about Sonya Deville and Blair davenport, Paul ellering all them. Hopefully they make it bk someday 🤞

[@NileshRamphal]

This last 2 weeks wwe has really fumbled the bag with so many good potential mania matches, Gunther vs Cena, Roman vs rock/seth, cody now stuck in bloodline loop and iyo possibly now not facing rhea for the title at mania, at this point i also wont be surprised if cenas last ever mania match will be against logan paul

[@augustuswayne9676]

I'm glad Drew won his match. He deserves a title shot .

[@kamenriderovant9676]

Both US titles are on Smackdown and both aren't having title matches much. 🤔 Is there a pattern here?

[@PeterCFeeney]

2 things.....not only is nobody investigating Jade's attack, but are we to assume she's in a coma and can't tell anyone who did what? I go to McD's breakfast every Saturday and listen to your review of smackdown. On the drive through board, John Cena is dressed like Mr Roger's but w yellow cardigan. Holding mcds meals like he is the host. Pretty wild

[@RedHoodFH]

Seriously. They've kept her and Orton off TV way too long at this point

[@Triplebrc]

It barely registered with me that these AOP guys were even back, thats how forgettable they are. I really hope they do not book double rematches for the title matches at Wrestlemania, we had enough Gunther vs Jey, and Rhea vs Flair, even if they deliver good matches, something new at least for the biggest show would be nice.

[@ibrakena2277]

AOP was never used. That was the problem. Never understood why they didnt get the titles right away. Much better than these DIY goobas.

[@ForzasPanda]

Its gonna be sick when Cody turns heel at WM against Cena to prevent him breaking the record

[@ryanwaslawski6088]

Everyone complained the past year plus about Jey losing every big match except the ic title win, so he wins the rumble and they cry cause he’s not cena, punk or Roman. I think punk/roman/seth is a huge match that will have an intense build. Cena taking on an increasingly deranged Cody is interesting but I don’t think it can close night 2 cause Cena is awful in ring. Gunther might be the only guy skilled enough to layout a solid match with Cena. His reactions are cheesier than ever somehow. Hollywood made him a worse actor.

[@RedHoodFH]

EC kinda starting to look bad on the mens side. Cena, punk, drew, priest, Logan, and Rollins meaning this is now the second PLE in a row where Cena and Orton won't share a ring even tho this is Cenas retirement tour Solo vs Cody (again) KO vs Randy (probably gonna end in a DQ) I just hope they give Shinsuke a good feud cuz they have killed his momentum entirely the last few weeks

[@tonybishop7215]

Never a good thing to tell your audience to go away because they don't feel the same way you do about someone being released.

[@PhilNolasco]

I have vertigo so I sometimes feel wibbly wobbly

[@tompatchak8706]

The Authors of Pain can now go write the book. Cedric will pop up in AEW no doubt. Sonya Deville was great. So good at being bad

[@craigl458]

When will Tazawa get the recognition he deserves

[@jpwnz3867]

I’m not so sure we should write off jey vs CODY. I think it might happen and further the bloodline feud.

[@ricothehoncho6511]

You should start a wrestling bingo on here. Just an idea ppl buy a card and do your bingo shouts. 😊

[@he_wildn]

15:07 we are NOT normalizing his L’s bro😂

[@theminoritiesreportpodcast4997]

Cedric heading to the Hurt Syndicate.

[@Chachibenji]

Big Jim puts on *fantastic* promos, and that isn't new. Actually getting people into the no yeet outta nowhere was wild.

[@veteranhenrymworia]

I also feel these female midcard titles deserve a gimmick match to get it over, like a gauntlet or a streetfight match or something

[@silvers1337]

Timestamps. Golden UP!

[@MichaelLevenson-g1s]

Simon 2026!!

[@nathantroxel]

Wishing all the best, to those who were released on friday.But i really enjoyed smackdown.I'm happy, Alexia is bsck.And, we got a Wyatt sicks goitch they are back And the street profits are heels The Damian, Jacob, braun match has,the potential to be a banger And we might get, a glutch during that match.

[@veteranhenrymworia]

Heel Cedric Alexander gonna join Ricochet against Swerve and Nana , book it

[@RedHoodFH]

Is it me or did Charlotte age like 6 years since her injury?

[@mattbeier2580]

Where was Jey after the match ended ? Kind of suspicious 🤔

[@Emily-d2b1w]

Your videos are not just content, they are real intellectual food. Thank you for your creativity and efforts!‍♂️🥧🐟

[@ibrakena2277]

Alexa vs Liv at mania would be great. The most interesting women in WWE.

[@johnnychcr]

Looking at those metrics Simon... You need everyone... So know your role...

[@unholyperiodza5442]

One brown down for no Shinsuke Nakamura, he has not been on SD for a month now he must be released next.

[@RedHoodFH]

He was in the background during the miz segment

[@johnhopperstead3111]

So Carmello can only beat people smaller then him, got it

[@eddiehancockii]

Cedric can go to AEW with the hurt syndicate. The others i dunno.... why Sonya though? She'd found her dang footing!! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@deemoreno6252]

My top 5 wrestlers are 1. Undertaker 2. Batista 3. John Cena 4. Bray Wyatt 5. Penta ZERO MIEDO

[@stevengoltz7621]

Tozawa is Curt Hawkins 2.0

[@BrndnNZT48V2.0]

WWE back on their old bs releasing Isla Dawn who is needed for the tag division, blair davenport, indi hartwell, but we keep maxxine and B Fab who can't wrestle 😂😂😂 I would never hope anyone lose their job but theres more obvious candidates than the ones who were released.

[@thetorvic23]

This video gets an UP!

[@osmosisbless]

Zombie KO needs to win the Elimination Chamber

[@akashnikunj-sp8yv]

Losing again at elimination chamber

[@E.Niggma]

Why would WWE bring AOP back to place them in a geoup again? Wasted them for no reason again. Kerrion Kross doesn't need to be leading a group, just needs to pushed like he was in NXT.

[@ChrisKennedyGuitars]

Pretty Deadly calling the tag titles NXT was unscripted gold.

[@mattdeegan6542]

Golden up for LA

[@Qwazaar919]

another thought.. . maybe this is a soft Cedric for Fenix trade

[@riden1234567]

Cody heel turn on the way?

[@Jetman420Baby]

Why call Davenport up with no plans her? That's weird Hunter 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@allenshadrick22]

She got time on the show a couple times, and no crowd reactions whatsoever. Im guessing whatever plans he had got scrapped as a result. Its week to week sometimes.

[@Larry-b1g3e]

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[@centrist1008]

They absolutely don’t care about GUNTHER

[@PhilNolasco]

Nia Jaclass

[@Qwazaar919]

Sonya Deville.... bad decision to let her go. they should've never broken her and Mandy up.

[@PaulVandersypen]

That was on Mandy. She didn't want to give up her independent revenue streams. Within a month of WWE releasing Mandy, she was a millionaire, so she isn't hurting. I can't blame Mandy, as she knew her worth, and I think WWE forcing talent to abandon non-WWE revenue is a stupid policy. In Mandy's case, while I still think WWE was stupid, I get it, as her revenue streams were/are adult content, and WWE was deep into their PG era.

[@Qwazaar919]

@@PaulVandersypen yeah i'm talking about before that and before the mandy and otis pairing. when they had them both together.

[@PaulVandersypen]

@ That was entertaining stuff, certainly. Like most people, I thought it was fun, having Otis catching Mandy in the Royal Rumble. Otis and Mandy had good chemistry. But you are right. Fire and Desire was good TV as well. Sonya definitely got the short stick, and I hope she does well in the future.

[@maddendadof3453]

Zero interest in Cody vs Solo 3. This disappointed me. Either way have a great day Simon

[@db1990db]

La knight it’s ok to cry if you need to ……… hey drew mcincryer haha all you do is cry 🙈

[@PhilNolasco]

Tiffy Time vs Whop’

[@PhilNolasco]

Don’t hit anyone in the pemis