Ups & Downs: WWE SmackDown Review

[@eazymoneysnipe]

Roman flipping the “what do you wanna talk about?” deserves an up too 😂

[@dan7291able]

I thought that was genius lol, Roman has come a looong way on the mic man, confidence is a hell of a thing lol

[@toproforugames8937]

He's notnising script and he's just being mean being mean is more enterrisning than saying stuffnlike I'm the guy and sufferign sucaatash lmao

[@3d1k3]

Ah man, thank you for saying this. I didn’t even catch that. If wrestle mania delivers This will be a top ten 1 on 1 promo of all time.

[@matthewrosenkoetter6351]

Its kinda cool that a liv morgan fan was crying after the liv/rhea match and Liv met her and took her backstage ans hugged her and talked to her to cheer her up

[@MelodicQuest]

The Lashley/Wyatt storyline really hurts because that means we're getting this instead of The Hurt Business reuniting.

[@xcalibur1986]

We will be getting the hurt business, either during or right after this feud, just watch...

[@ojgimpson]

Hurt business vs Wyatt 6? Maybe possibly somehow 😓

[@xcalibur1986]

@OJ Gimpson ya either that or after bobby loses at mania he will realize he cant do things on his own and goes back to hurt business.

[@austindanquer2936]

after mania it will happen. believe that.

[@rsmitty483]

I think a Wyatt vs. Lashley match can only lead to a reunion of The Hurt Business, and the introduction of Wyatt's faction.

[@BattleKid619]

That Sheamus promo was absolutely brilliant, wish it got a bit more development.

[@kennytaco4474]

Don’t love Sami losing but the fact that the Samoan spike is back and is being put over like that is cool to see

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I don't like the spike, because for all we know there could be something hard (like a steel rod under all those bandages. I know everyone is going to say I'm nuts, but do we??

[@कृतार्थयादव]

Today's smackdown Episode was really a great one,as often it generally remains,especially in the build-up to the Grandest Daddy of 'em all!

[@Vinceras]

Are we not going to mention that Shayna, for two weeks now, has come in with Rousey's music and presentation? And Teagen came in with Natalya's music and presentation. WHY??? BROWN DOWN!!!

[@johnofthenorth6653]

Yeah nothing says "don't pay attention to these goobers" more then coming out to someone else's music. Here's a little homework for everyone. The next time you see the WWE Then, Now, Forever intro pay attention to just who is in the "now" portion.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

They need to push Bazler more and stop having her lose matches. She's too good for that.

[@fabiantawonga7182]

The pop that LA knight got was insane . He's slowly becoming a fan favorite

[@MagiaBased]

when he first changed back from MMM i was like who is this but after about 2 weeks I went YEAH! everytime he was on screen.

[@justinellsworth9007]

He's technically a local, he was born in Hagerstown, MD which is about an hour outside of DC.

[@himanshusen1084]

Yeahhhhhhhh

[@skimgettinkindamoney]

I fucking screamed at the show bro. I literally MARKED OUT

[@President_Shin]

I’m ashamed at my city for cheering that guy.

[@ImNotJoshBoltz]

The second that Lesnar, Lashley finish happened at Elimination Chamber I figured it was because Brock didn’t want to work with Wyatt. It makes total sense it wouldn’t have helped either of them.

[@kennyhall9117]

Simon is the best, Simon number one 👏👏

[@mrcllz]

i really liked the Cape Fear outfit from Karrion Kross, fit him very well.

[@Papzishhh1]

I liked that opening segment purely because not everything has to end up in a brawl (at least not just yet). Brilliant!

[@kylewilliams7265]

I give this episode of ups and downs an up.

[@MrTheIgnit1]

The two dark matches were decent too...Brawling Brutes vs Hit Row before Smackdown. Charlotte vs Sonya after for the belt, which I dipped early because it was obvious who'd win

[@jetth9892]

Wwe loves their no contests, yet didn't do it for Sami and Solo. Sami shouldn't be losing right now.

[@Jacoblanser25]

Smh that’s what I was saying. They use it any other time then the time they are actually supposed to use it

[@Youremyproblem]

Sami should absolutely be losing right now. Just because a guy is over, doesn't mean he shouldn't be losing. His whole thing is an underdog story.

[@nisargkasturiwale3877]

Rock in 2000 was the most over guy.. Yet he lost at WM, Judgement Day, Armageddon

[@coloneldookie7222]

Best guess: Brock was written to lose by pin or submission, but Brock saw that and said "No." So they had to rewrite the ending and all future tie-ins. Wasn't hard to rewrite, but I'm sure everybody sighed and rolled their eyes at Brock not wanting to lose the series to Lashley clean.

[@bradybeijes3232]

Brock was supposed to win but didn't want to do the match against bray at wrestlemania so the finish was changed actually

[@michaelsimpson208]

Let's just have the "Lumis and Hartwell 🆚. Kross & Scarlet" feud at WrestleMania already!!!!

[@alexbraaten420]

While I love Lumis and Hartwell they are nowhere near over enough for a match like that. I’m hoping Lumis can get into a big program soon, maybe as a member of the Wyatt 6.

[@anthonysmall6167]

Great video as always. Luv the UFOs in the background 🤔🤔

[@danielbarrasso7396]

Should have done all 5 vs Gunther in ladder match it could even set up feuds for after mania

[@spiritplanes2453]

A ladder match is disrespectful to Gunther and his title reign

[@susanmcavoy9213]

@@spiritplanes2453 🤣 So?

[@matthewhostetter8974]

Another great Smackdown. Cody and Roman had a fantastic promo together. A big pop for Cody calling ALL IN "The little indie show". Rhea continues to be a fantastic heel making little girls cry, plus the ones in the fans. Dom and Santos are becoming an interesting story but where is the rest of Legado? Shayna continues to be a wasted team with Ronda Lousey and needs to turn on her and send her packing. I'm still not sure about Bray/Lashley. The fans popped huge for LA Knight as we hinted and then announced a massive ladder match. I don't care about Kross or the New Day, but give me ANY combo of GUNTHER vs Drew, Sheamus, and LA Knight, and it will be a banger. YEAH! Finally Solo managed to beat Sami, but Jimmy and Solo failed to put an end to Sami, which makes Roman very unhappy. I'd love to be at the house show tonight.

[@MelodicQuest]

"Roman Reigns is the master of his own dowfall and he can't even see it." So true. Roman blames everyone around him but forgets that without their help, he wouldn't be where he is. I'm starting to think the Bloodline will turn on Roman.

[@PowerStruggle555]

exactly. look at almost every title defense. with the exception of before jey joined him. pretty much every defense he has had help.

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

@@PowerStruggle555 Except for the time he lost by dq against Rollins.

[@dan7291able]

Its genius yeah, everyone involved should get awards for this when its all said and done lol, youd think the bloodline would last forever in its dominance but this is pro wrestling lol, nothing lasts forever and the better story is them crumbling, and see what comes out of the ashes for Roman

[@brockontop]

​@@blitzofchaosgaming6737 And the time he beat Riddle clean, Braun Strowman clean, John clean, Goldberg clean, Rey Mysterio clean, and Big E clean

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

When Solo Sikoa wasn't pushed into the main roster but rather fighting for the NXT title I wrote several comments here and on other platform explaining all the reasons why he was going to be the one to dethrone Roman Reigns from the head of the table. Now, months later and after all the turn the storyline has taken thanks to Sami Zayn, I still see the same ultimate ending. The way Solo Sikoa behaves clearly points to that same direction. In all this storyline he's the only one always steady like a rock... and the pun here ins absolutely intended, because Solo Sikoa is the only one in still a strong position within the Bloodline. Jimmy and Jay are emotionally twisted and vulnerable, Roman is a Tribal Chief losing control over his own tribe and who's the man in the tribe a chief should fear most? The youngest, strongest, most powerful and trusted member of the family, the one Roman trusts unconditionally right now. Yes, we are just talking about Solo Sikoa! I have a great feeling Roman Reigns will take a Samoan Spike that's gonna make history and push the Samoan wrestling history to a new chapter and i'm loving that. That's what makes the whole Bloodline storyline one the best ever written in the last 23 years and one of the best ever. In almost 40 years of watching pro wrestling entertainment {I was just 7-8yo back in early 80s} I've rarely seen anything like this, at least on this side of the business. Besides... if, just like I suspect, all this was just Paul Heyman's genuine work of genius I believe he just created his own masterpiece.

[@jamesaditya5254]

One down I might have is Liv tapped out although it seems that we're trying to paint her as someone who wouldn't. Thinking outside of kayfabe this might be Sonya Deville's spot but with the recent happenings Liv had to stand in.

[@CrimsonColbat]

I took it the complete opposite way.I read it as a way to make Rheas’ submission look strong BECAUSE Liv isn’t the type to tap out.

[@bblfightingorganization7896]

@@CrimsonColbat literally what was the point of her passing out at EC? She tapped to Asuka on the go home show for Raw and Smackdown before EC and then passed out in the chamber. And now she just taps out again soooo

[@jamesaditya5254]

@@CrimsonColbat I guess that's a way to put a positive spin on it

[@RedGameWars]

The greatest wrestling show on the Internet is this, absolute gold 👌

[@danw4490]

Everything with Roman was incredible. I loved the way he would look concerned, but then turn and smile at Cody. I really hope Roman will win at Wrestlemania.

[@xtechtips152]

Yes I hope too Cody will

[@KK-qs2kq]

Cody boring as shit. Really want Roman to win.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I want the bloodline gone!!!

[@malcolmwasher2308]

Story lines are nailed every week i want to come back

[@bossman8461]

Why didn't you mention that Drew and Sheamus was completely ignoring LA Knight lol

[@susanmcavoy9213]

Because most of us are ignoring him too?

[@danw4490]

Dominic is becoming one of my favorites. I'm not sure how this happened.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

ol I think Domi nic is a slug. He has the opportunity to pin someone AFTER Fin n or Damian beat the hell out of them, them raises his arms like he did something. He is getting good on the mic., but that's all I see.

[@jeremiahblakes8199]

Being There In Person Last Night Was So Epic I Loved It

[@wafflelover223]

Me and my brother got to be in the video with sami at the end. Was checking the merch tables before the show when he filmed it

[@RaghavanN]

Dominic is the best heel in Pro Wrestling right now.Such nuclear heat he generates 😀

[@robertsanders3503]

Facts. He's also improving in ring as well

[@Re-Vital-Eyes]

I'm still not convinced and I really wish I was. I find him more of an irritation on screen instead of hating him. But I think I'm one of the only ones so maybe it's just me 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AJFXT1]

​@@Re-Vital-Eyesyou're feeling irritation, so he's doing his job well 😆

[@susanmcavoy9213]

@@Re-Vital-Eyes I agree with you.

[@iamekid]

A villain that respects a good guy is such a great story! Remember saying so when I watched Vikings and there was this chess scene

[@afrotastic06]

5:42 this is when I wish we had Vince Russo. Dominik vs Santos in a manhood on a pole match 😂

[@iloveprowrestling]

In all seriousness; Russo sucks. He'd probably ruin WWE.

[@TremiloT]

Theory: Roman is about to take his anger out on Jimmy next week, which Sami comes out and saves him from it. Showing jimmy he didn't turn on the bloodline, he turned on roman.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

That would definitely quash bazny reunion of Samii & Kevin. I have a feeling KO is jealous of Sami going to the bloodline before KO.

[@heathbarkley3855]

i really want to see a escobar ricochet feud 3 match series on ppv with the final bout being a ladder match

[@Sie1986]

Screw that. Do a ladder match at Mania for the IC Title

[@gfcmayor]

I was in the video with Sami, genuinely the best moment of my life

[@michaelcarrig627]

I don’t love the clean win over Sami after he went the distance with Roman, but the bloodline storyline remains one of the best in wrestling history.

[@tomseville2345]

Sami is likely done as a singles babyface main eventer after his eight minute loss to Solo. He then hit and ran from the heels...

[@blakdrago7202]

Make Rhea WWE champion one day

[@ronald-xs7sp]

Good morning, Simon!

[@lexcorp8462]

If rhea ripley ever does her dad's do the worm on his opponent, I'll die laughing and probably shed a couple of tears.

[@guywilliams6569]

I'm in Detroit where the power went out just after the opening women's nonsense, so thanks for the breakdown, I was wondering!!

[@matthewconnelly1185]

Simon Miller for Barricadw protector advocate.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

lol

[@shawnmichaels568]

The pop LA Knight got was crazy, The man is going to be a future star.

[@osmosisbless]

As ever, Simon Miller kills the Ups and Downs. I hope to see this man on WWE or AEW TV one day, he deserves it

[@kuinikuinen]

I got the trophy "ups and downs" in Crash Bandicoot 4 while watching this video. Thanks Simon!

[@david12740]

A big IC title ladder match at Wrestlemania wouldn’t get the best out of Gunther but he can drop the title without being pinned then go for the WWE title.

[@timuren1541]

Simon is good at what he does but he has a habit the leaving a lot of things out while he's talking such as when Jimmy Uso said that Jay says he doesn't give a damn what Roman says at least I think he said that.

[@briansaunders7160]

Simon Miller you get an up for being a cool dude 😎

[@shoneharis2003]

I knew wwe would become LA knight's playground

[@tomseville2345]

Rhea needs to use making a little girl cry in a promo on Raw...😭😭🤣🤣

[@Mr.HootieHooRDK]

Nox losing is a down! She is way too talented to be losing like this! I agree

[@CriticalHit002]

La knight getting over is great but never forget Zack Ryder got over on his own and it didn't work out great in the end for him

[@susanmcavoy9213]

Zack is happy doing what he's doing.

[@OnlyRancho]

Samantha deserves an Up on her own 🔥

[@kylemohammedronaldomyriad3238]

I don’t think they need to turn Sheamus and Drew against each other because they already have established that they can fight against each other and still be bros.

[@ShieldYoung]

Dominic even improved his in ring skills when he was in prison poor thing what he must've went through in there

[@ShieldYoung]

@cosmobrownslivingpuppetssh4062 so tragic or not we don't know what side he swings

[@osmosisbless]

The school of Hard knocks, sneak peeks and low blows

[@scrubillionaire]

Cody finally got me with that promo

[@bobbobthegamer9350]

Sami should not be losing right now. He should be going over people clean, all but Roman right now to build him up. That gets a down from me.

[@thabontlantla3262]

Jobbing to Solo Sikoa of all people I'm so annoyed

[@xcalibur1986]

Did you miss the part where Jimmy interfered?

[@laronnpowell1700]

And now you get a down.. I like Sami.. But yea.. Gotta get Solo over..

[@Bob_Bob_B0b]

@@xcalibur1986 no I saw the interferance, but if we're potentially looking at making him a challenge for Roman (the head of the bloodline) and paying off the story line for him then he needs to go over. If they want him to overcome the final boss then he shouldn't lose to the underling. I like solo but a loss to a guy who can beat Roman won't hurt him.

[@noname-wz5ww]

Yup

[@allieboesche123]

I thought we weren't going to hear my favorite Simon phrase...Tum Tum. Tum Tum count -1

[@michealwilson5788]

la knight vs gunther in wrestlemania 39

[@meirnissim5927]

Simon didn’t mention Crying Liv girl who end up meeting Liv backstage after the show

[@calebdodoo9965]

Simon doing the Bray intro😂😂😂

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

I don't like how Dom won. Because it made him look weak. All this was was to benefit Rhea. I hate it when matches are used to make somebody else who wasn't in the match to look strong. Rhea already had her match to do that. Apart of me thinks they're building Rhea up so when Charlotte will defeat her it'll make Charlotte look that much better. I hope they fix the mistake from a few years ago. Wwe didn't when they has the chance to fix the mistake with asuka. Wwe had Charlotte defeat asuka again at WrestleMania.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I firmly believe that when Rhea jumps into the ring in a guy's match, the opposition should be able to do something to her (ie. punch, push or toss her butt out of the ring.

[@CB-ec8hk]

RIP Opening Intro 😢

[@LloydBraun13]

Ripley's finisher looks pretty easy to get out of

[@_The_Journey]

I really think Cody is setting up his homelander type of character the way he’s delivering his promos 💯

[@bobmarshall8527]

I have a feeling Santos is gonna be the new member of JD after Mania

[@tomseville2345]

Santos having to reach for Rey's mask like it was a magical talisman...

[@susanmcavoy9213]

It is for him, stupid to bring it to the ring knowing what Con Dom did to Rays mask. I guess he might have gotten the idea in prison. 🤣

[@georgeDeming]

funny thing about the 619 joke is rey actually was involved with a in ring death involving the 619

[@susanmcavoy9213]

619 is Rey's telephone area code.

[@cryxkirkley]

I hope he does a correction because it was Shotzy that got beat up.

[@tomseville2345]

Tegan was "called up" to the main roster in 2020. This run is a return from being fired in 2021...

[@heelmoxley365]

Even if you hate Roman Reigns you can’t deny he gets the best reaction out of anybody in that company rn. When his music hits you know shits going down.

[@azazello1784]

I am sad leukemia didn't finish him off.

[@mlevo1011]

@@azazello1784 that's messed up to say that. Even if you don't like him that doesn't mean you have to wish death upon him. He's a human being deep down.

[@drakependragon8439]

They could have ignored Rhonda's injury and had Shayna win quick and not make Rhonda get in

[@cregyn]

Assuming that reigns saying he's going to take it out on Jimmy is a way for him to force jey into stepping in line to protect his brother

[@ShieldYoung]

I love this kind of surprises I never expected that this confrontation will roll this way

[@bossman8461]

And Kofi losing one shoe 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Youremyproblem]

Roman Reigns has become nothing more than "who will take the titles from him". His run is fucking painful, if Cody loses then I think I'll be done with this shit until Roman is gone.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

When was the last time he won without help from the Usos?

[@module15]

Roman's Dusty Rhodes impression deserves a golden up!

[@akrobatik7154]

I agree, behbeh!

[@JCash119]

I’m giving uncle howdy a down but house of black vs the elite getting a up 🥴

[@malcolmwasher2308]

Bray pulling the piss outta lashley is fun

[@EvolutionSTUD10S]

Sort of blown away wwe let Cody say what he said about his friends.

[@dylanogg347]

Personally, I want to give an up to the fellah who brough the "CODY > ROMAN AND HIS LITTLE ZERGLNGS" sign.

[@digitalquixote3086]

How about a thumbs up for Reiss Nelson, Simon?

[@michaellagana680]

We kneed a Daniel Bryn moment again so what if We build KO and Sami vs the usos Night one 3v3 Cody ok and sami agains Roman jay and jimmi if if they win night 2 all belts on the line if not no belts up for grab Night 2 the fall of bloodline

[@warumliestdudas2884]

Why nobody is talking about drew and shameus

[@shawnmichaels568]

There's so many option to set up the IC title match at WrestleMania, Ladder match, Triple threat - Gunther vs Drew vs Sheamus or Gunther vs Drew. All these matches would steal the show.

[@matthewweiss8579]

The Cody and Charlotte dark matches after were so good and I commend them for what they did for the fans. Charlotte and Cody stopped and hugged and took pictures and shook hands with so many people.

[@tomseville2345]

Cody got his full pyros again for a dark match, after he had them for a promo earlier...🤣🤣🎆🎆

[@BreakerX42]

2022-23 might be the best year of WWE in terms of storylines. But the Drew Sheamus fight really should be in good terms like "hey bro wanna fight? Yeah mate!"

[@susanmcavoy9213]

🤣

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I think if Drew does fight Gunther and wins the belt, he will give Sheamus a chance to get it.

[@malcolmwasher2308]

Tegan isnt injuried lol 😂😂😂😂😂 that was fake as fek she was like oh i think she broke arm

[@Biting_bullets25]

I was there and LA KNIGHT (YEAH) was the loudest pop I’ve ever heard triple Roman and Cody

[@jfparish9662]

Bloodline to "heal" and come out together and say it's all sorted and then betray Reigns at Wrestlemania

[@susanmcavoy9213]

In real life, I would hope they wouldn't let Roman push them around & humiliate them.

[@23lacross]

The thing is there is history with Bray and Brock from 2016. So that feud would have probably meshed better than Bobby and Bray now because of the continuity.

[@dan7291able]

but BROCK HIMSELF shut it down lol

[@23lacross]

@@dan7291able I understand, I guess I didn't put my point in my original comment. This is probably why Bray and Bobby's feud makes no sense. Because of Brock, these two were pushed together because all the other plans for Mania are already determined months ago.

[@frankhoward6645]

Great review Simon as always these are entertaining as well you're awesome

[@OliviaJadeSuperStan]

I feel bad for Bobby, it sucks that someone as talented as him is stuck in a shitty angle with some like Wyatt

[@dontaviansmallwood7889]

Wyatt is over and this is a fresh feud stop being a MARK

[@tomseville2345]

Tegan and Shayna have a singles match, and have to come out to Ronda and Nattie's music? As if we didn't know who we are *supposed* to care about...

[@Hmmm_B]

13:03, This.

[@1236empireent]

After finding out Rhea Ripley is 5'7", I suddenly realize how short wrestlers really are and should've tried harder to become one. Down for me 😂

[@susanmcavoy9213]

She's 5'7"? That's fairly tall for a woman who stands at 5'2", but even when I was at my tallest (5' 3 & 3/4 ") 😂 5'7" was still tall. She is deceiving though as here llegs are so long.

[@mahleezy]

This bloodline storyline makes no dang sense. Sami hits Roman Reigns in the back with a chair similar to how Seth turned on the Shield causing Jey to leave the bloodline. Then tonight Michael Cole talks about how Roman turned on Sami? This Major plot hole in a great storyline is very disappointing

[@bbsy1]

Why would they put Brock vs Bray? They already did Brock vs Taker. This match is better.

[@BlackHart730]

So dude outfit straight outta vice city.

[@4eyedike]

Damn Simon, you funny