Tiffany Cashes In! - Ups & Downs: WWE Smackdown Review (Jan 3)

[@millenialliving748]

Technically it was a Samoan drop. Naomi isn’t, but she did drop a Samoan.

[@YUR7x3otjt]

Samoan by marriage, still count!!

[@CadJuice]

She's a Samoan-in-law for sure.

[@DesiNic02]

Samoan in law drop

[@Ronfost89]

She has plenty of Samoan DNA in her lol

[@KingPK]

Simon pointed it out, but its amazing that they set up like four possible challengers for Tiffy in a two minute segment. That's efficient.

[@DOMCRUZMUSIC]

Ups and downs is all I need. I’ll never watch the 6 hours weekly 😂 thank you Simon!

[@0PhillMC0]

As soon as Nia said she couldnt get ahold of Tiffany i knew she was gonna cash in. And I'm so happy. IT'S TIFFY TIME!

[@charlesredd9619]

Are u tho none of her title matches will be good 😂

[@juan68954]

@@charlesredd9619it’ll be better than Nia

[@tomseville2345]

Candice's reaction to "where is Tiffany?" made me think she had Tiffany bound and gagged somewhere to prevent this from happening; actually made me anticipate that...

[@hurfhimself1426]

​@charlesredd9619 I mean she is an amazing in ring performer so as long as they give her good feuds and opponents I think she could have a really good reign

[@AwesomeNuke]

Gotta say, the classy blue'ish ring mat is fantastic. Love it.

[@matthewpayton]

Tiffany Stratton cash in was fantastically done.

[@kristysuggs3282]

Congrats to Tiffany!!

[@Persephone_Personified]

It was just time for a title change. Tiffy time that is... ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Incables]

2 hour show. 3 hour show. It's all tiffy time.

[@michaelrodriguez2784]

My only problem with it is I wish it would have been done at the Royal Rumble. The reason is purely selfish though. I will be traveling to Indianapolis for the Royal Rumble and I was hoping (even though I knew it wasn't likely) that I would get to see her cash in. And in case you were wondering I will be traveling from Tiffany Stratton's home state of Minnesota.

[@riotd.r.8363]

Considering Naomi is married into the Samoan Dynasty, I vote she should get a pass for the Samoan Drop.

[@xx108xx]

She’s Samoan by injection 🤣

[@DesiNic02]

Samoan by proxy

[@alternative7586]

Should the Samoan Drop be exclusive to Samoans? My opinion: It's wrestling, who cares if you use a move without being a certain race.

[@riotd.r.8363]

@@alternative7586 I don't think it should. I mean, Irish whip, Russian legsweep, Japanese armdrag, German suplex. I was just commenting on the gag.

[@Kira-osity]

@@riotd.r.8363 Don't forget when Simon says Gunther does a Boston Crab but isn't from Boston.

[@citizensane4387]

16:58 “you know what power he has…the power of good booking!” I’m dead. Simon, you’re the best 😂😂😂

[@GunfireFWC]

Tiffanys cash in was perfect. Those pops were insane

[@GingeTillGrey]

Agreed. Also think if that match went on last it would of telegraphed a cash in

[@robertschenck3083]

Naomi dropped Nia Jax, who is samoan. I think that still counts as a Samoan drop!

[@chrisbuttonshaw2088]

and Naomi is married to a Samoan so...

[@Algo1]

Naomi - Nia was, on its own, a MOTY contender entry to me. Add Tiffy's cash in and you also get a Moment of the Year.

[@Algo1]

what if...Roman wins but he still has no tribe.

[@Algo1]

Charles reaction to Jey pinning the wrong guy was priceless.

[@TheLeeBonner]

Why you having a conversation with yourself man!? 👀😂

[@scottkendrix6231]

Kinda early to say something is a MOTY contender, don't ya think?

[@Algo1]

I don't think so, it was one of those matches that left me drained and just thinking about it for the rest of the show.

[@bigddan11]

Technically it's a minimum of 8 hours. There's also 2 hours of NXT Tuesday.

[@TheTeamIsSHaRP]

Well played, sir

[@spartanq7781]

God that is excessive.😢

[@paulwhaley9701]

8 hours of WWE per week: 3 Raw, 3 Smackdown, 2 NXT plus PLEs. Finally, WWE is on TIFFY TIME!

[@dewyorkciti532]

That was a great cash-in….Hook, Line, and Sinker.

[@frankhoward6645]

I thought Smackdown going to 3 hrs was a pretty good move Can't believe Tiffany finally cashed in her brief case now is new women's champion Can't wait to see her defending her title plus I really thought the blue mat fit well hopefully they keep it

[@oldschooltv5981]

"Talked to Arn Anderson" priceless 😂😂😂

[@hockeytown54]

Tiffany cashing in gets a golden up most well executed cash in imo she’s a star. Nia had a great reign.

[@MrFinesse316]

They need all the TV time that they can get.. they have alot of talent

[@tankdiggs8974]

😂

[@K-Dub159]

16:46 “Solo and Sikoa then went at it and Solo was able to hit a Spinning Solo…..” Idk why little “mess ups” like this make me chuckle, but they do. Never change, Simon. Never change. 😂😂 And yea, this was a GREAT show for me too. Up.

[@McFluvin]

13:38 Naomi is Samoan by marriage... so I'm okay with it 😂

[@edvinrosenqvist524]

It's Tiffy time💖💖💖

[@retr075]

Tiffy cashing in should’ve been the end of the episode (edit: I commented this at the beginning of the video before Simon said it at the end)

[@labbaby189]

I live in Arizona and we don't do DST. I was not staying up til 12 to watch that moment... I got work in the morning.

[@nathantroxel]

The Tiffany cash in was epic everyone.I'm going to enjoy, smackdown going for 3 hours More takent, can be featured.

[@JBeck33]

3 hr shows are better than 2 when they have enough talent to fill the time. And that’s currently the case.

[@michaelrodriguez2784]

When Raw was on Hulu I was glad they cut some of it because 3 hours was too much. I even skipped some of the show back then. Now I'm glad I got Netflix because I can't wait for 3 hour shows.

[@wheresmyfinger]

Drew taking up the hugging mantle Bayley left behind.

[@andrewbristow2817]

I must admit……..the 3 hours of SmackDown was really good and smooth!

[@PaulVandersypen]

I think Tiffany Stratton has earned a second UP for inventing a whole new time zone (TST -- Tiffy Standard Time) and we are all living on her clock, not literally.

[@allenshadrick22]

I got my clock set

[@PaulVandersypen]

@@allenshadrick22 My clock is set, too. Incredibly, she did this in three years. Seriously, what have most people done in three years? I haven't done much, and what I have done hasn't made an impact on anyone.

[@Gabe.baddeley.]

I'm at a loss for words

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

With Tiffany cashed in to win Women title , don't be surprised if she is facing Charlotte at WM 41

[@sjceezy]

Would prefer another matchup for Charlotte. There are several other money matches possible with all of the ladies likely to return soon (Becky, Alexa, Asuka, Jade) and current ones healthy (Bianca, Nia, Bayley, Naomi ).

[@Dopey313]

Iyo vs Tiffy would be great in ring but I can’t see either as a heel

[@maximumrelaxation4770]

That would be EPIC

[@pt5728]

Genuinely surprised me, I saw some like Black Couch Booking predict it but I just didn’t think they’d do it. Thought she’d cash in on Monday or the rumble

[@michaelrodriguez2784]

I was hoping for the Rumble for strictly selfish reasons.

[@pt5728]

@@michaelrodriguez2784fair enough lol, what were those selfish reasons?

[@DesiNic02]

A black couch booking name drop? He’s making waves

[@pt5728]

@@DesiNic02yh he’s my favourite wrestling channel, he’s basically the only one I listen to for general takes, only other channel I listen to now is whatculture for ups and downs as well as his Simon’s channel and a few others very inconsistently.

[@DesiNic02]

@@pt5728 love to see another fan,he’s a “small creator” but he’s on the up and up right now,soon everyone will be referencing him

[@michaeloptv]

TIFFY deserved the GOLDEN UP Simon!!! That was absolute cinema it stole my breath. Exhilarating joy!! 🤩

[@ericsagel29]

Drew with the Bailey hugger gimmick would be golden!

[@blacklotus654]

Good for Tiffy!! Took them long enough for her to cash in. New Champion for the first Smackdown of the new year. 😊

[@goddess_of_crows]

The world's most scottish love machine Drew Macintyre

[@TheLeeBonner]

DM Hunk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😂

[@rbrinks5]

Tiffany Stratton cash in was fantastically done. She’s headed for super stardom

[@BlueBellsRBlue]

Deserves a golden up for that Tiff cash in and the way it happened, but absolutely that should have closed the show.

[@tiredghosts]

the crowd shouting "I LOVE. YOU. SOLO." along with Jacob Fatu is reason enough to keep them together for a while

[@mr.mimikyu2342]

IT'S TIFFY TIME!!!!!!

[@ottolottogaming8418]

As soon as i heard its tiffy time my tv crashed and didn’t come back on until i saw tiffy with the title i was so upset im still upset

[@residentsteve]

How does a tv crash was it your internet 😂 I was watching it on KZbin before smackdown goes to Netflix.

[@TheLeeBonner]

TV’s don’t crash my man! Just admit you were streaming it online lol

[@beemactastic7026]

They are switching 3 hrs for USA Network as they had RAW for 3 hours all those years

[@BobbyCrosthwaite]

As usual SIMON u get the GOLDEN UP

[@ultracosmicwildberryjam]

16 years ago Drew and Cody were tag champions. They've had three lifetimes of experience since then. Its incredible to see something like this come full circle. Its like if Macho Man versus Hulk Hogan had happened at Wrestlemania 20 ha!

[@chrisph9910]

Agree that the Women's Championship should have been the final. Tiffany's win is what this show will be remembered for

[@GirthBrooks]

I’ve been lucky enough to go to dozens of live shows and when Tiffy cashed in it was the loudest pop I’ve heard since attitude-era Stone Cold.

[@ibnjones6605]

Tiffany Stratton was waiting on top of the rope cause she was waiting for the bell to ring to start the match.

[@juliandeleon6107]

Naomi vs Nia Jax plus that Tiffy Cash In was such a great match to start the year

[@matthewcouch6070]

In Canada I was planning to watch it on sportsnet today but they’ve legit whipped all off the wwe stuff off the platform so I don’t know where to watch it

[@CloudyCowboy]

WWE youtube channel Check the live section and it should be there

[@lshawn7925]

Got to see most of the main event. 🙂 All six of those guys can go! Fun to watch. Just waiting for the drama between Jacob Fatu and Solo when Solo takes Jacob for granted and Jacob realizes Solo is using him to look strong.

[@DomBeeStayFree]

smackdown was 2:04mins long with 56mins of ADVERTS. Hope you guys like AD's.

[@allenshadrick22]

Did you seriously calculate that? Sounds like you should get out of the house

[@DomBeeStayFree]

allen, you misunderstand. I didnt have to calculate anything

[@williedavis1980]

You sir get an up for always being you that ever entertaining wrestling reviewer. That is what we can expect out of 2025 still boom

[@Powerhouse154]

Totally agree about the cash-in vs the Bloodline match. The show should've ended with Tiffany winning the title. Oh well, still a great moment 😁

[@antwauneharris6663]

16:57 I choked😂😂😂😂😂

[@ElLauxo]

On the former cash in's, didn't the opponents had to get up to their feet before the match could be started? Or is my mind playing tricks on me?

[@BulletTime80]

How did you watch? Not on TNT Sports anymore and not on Netflix yet. What am I missing?

[@ronald-xs7sp]

Good morning, Simon!

[@jaybarz3955]

Morning Simon!

[@TwistedSpiralX]

Simon, I think you should say the total for ups and down at the end like "so great show 7 ups and 2 downs" for those who put this on for the audio not always the video.

[@mikenguyen4855]

Good morning Simon

[@DavidYesUCan]

Not on any Canadian network… like they skipped they week until the move

[@shaneturner1809]

It was live streamed on the wwe KZbin channel

[@TheLeeBonner]

lol *DavidNoYouCant

[@leopoldkain6815]

Best What Culture Show ❤

[@davetimmons2757]

I was wondering how Simon was going to explain the blue thunder bomb spot...

[@sheepwillcry9811]

Did u see the sign in the audience. Solo Sikoa Temu Tribal Chief too funny 🤣🤣

[@mr.flaxonwaxon9283]

It's Tiffy Time!!!

[@stephenmorton6764]

Simon give yourself a Golden Up and keep smashing it Champ 💪

[@NorbertŐszi-c1s]

Shocker. They book Andrade pretty well, He was looking strong even in defeat. Sidenote:I'm pretty sure Sami hear You Simon because when He hit the least devastating move of all entertainment(Blue Thunder Bomb) He wasn't going for the pin😂

[@therealmikebrown]

No, they don't. He's just so good, it shines through his crap booking.

[@kcalexander1995]

Smackdown finally being three hours is something I be waiting on all my like

[@TheMulToyVerse]

Shinsuke should hold the title at least until Mania, but get that feud started sooner than later so the Mania match can feel like a proper deal and Knight can get a mega-moment out of it This version of Nakamura needs to be cultivated so it can actually mean something to beat him later and elevate all involved If this is a handful of weeks run, then it will just be a meh feeling exchange back to Knight

[@Kevinbal3232]

Loved seeing tiffs win but cash ins make 0 sense nowadays, half the time the bell rings the second they get in the ring while the other half they make both wrestlers stand in corners like a normal match

[@SuperJutah]

Anyone else think that Solo actually has more of a claim to be the real Tribal Chief than Roman… His Bloodline is actually a unit which he clearly cares about and has their back at ALL times… Roman’s bloodline was always fractured from DAY ONE! I love how Roman still hasn’t apologised for his actions while Solo never needs to apologise for the way he treats his family!

[@prowwe6524]

Brilliant show. I can't wait for RAW

[@eldudereno204]

It was a nice surprise that Tiffany Stratton, won the title. Perhaps if they are setting up. Charlotte vs Tiffany at WM41. If that’s the case. Then she’s my pick to win the women’s royal rumble.

[@dallassylvestre8155]

What channel was Smackdown on?

[@Jessica_Roth]

Actually, the commercial in the Tag Team title match was a side-by-side, and it had some very good action. (AEW has a history of having nothing much happen during their side-by-sides.). Did you not get that part, Simon? You might need to find a source that doesn't do that.

[@Persephone_Personified]

Cody and Drew were once a tag team back in the day.... that’s the angle they should have spun it.... maybe next week they could mention it.... ....probably not. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@allenshadrick22]

Yes, they were..... dashing.

[@thirdworldrenegade]

They mentioned it last year. Or whenever it was they last had a segment together.

[@paulstockton7121]

The tag team division could be so much better if the referee enforced the rules. Eg, Palm to Palm tags. Holding on to the string to limit the allies reach. The referee obstructing the illegal man and making him get back to the ring apron, etc etc.

[@TheLeeBonner]

Weirdest take of 2025 so far, if your thinking that deeply into professional wrestling I suggest a touch of grass is in order sir.

[@paulstockton7121]

@TheLeeBonner take a leaf out of my book and think deeply. There is nothing wrong with expecting the referee to do his job. As for telling me to touch grass. What is wrong with you? Is wrestling your whole identity? It would certainly explain why you're so butt hurt.

[@Trikkypac]

That cash in was one of the best ones I can think of. It was great! Tiffy Tiiiiiime⌚

[@uglykidjoecross3385]

I also would have booked Tiffy Time for the main event. I honestly thought Roman was going to come out at the end since they ended on the bloodline.

[@Mahasdev]

SmackDown's Three hours was so good let them keep this going hot,Pumped for more to come.

[@HungTran-ho7ty]

wait Simon Miller i thought u said 3 hour smackdown was gonna fail. so how did this 1 work out?

[@alternative7586]

I almost fell asleep after the 10pm mark. Tiffany cashing in was the highlights, and the Tag Team title scene made me interested.

[@jacknelson927]

It’s tiffy time

[@j.danielcharles2046]

Tiffany's cash in was so smart. I just hope he wrestles and beats up everyone. Give her a big title run because she damn deserves it. Another W for Triple H.

[@CT66-Carnage]

This was a great Smack a down!

[@TarekTamo]

7:55 i laughed way too hard

[@Heelvelsper]

Jacob Fatu paying homage to the new Woman's champion Tiffany Stratton by using her Prettiest Moonsault Ever should get an 'up' as well =)

[@Signosian]

I agree with the down about Nia v Naomi, and with it the cash in, not being the Main Event. I know many will claim “it’s not that deep” but it bums me out how infrequent the women get to main event properly and saying “a match for the top title of your division which will see a massive cash in is not main event worthy” just stinks. Love the blood line story as much as the next guy, but they can be second to last from time to time lol.

[@CamohFN]

Bro thinks wwe plvs are 4 hours💀

[@davidhunt3689]

Solo said he wanted a favor also

[@roncelune9901]

3:43 Honestly if he just had a more dynamic entrance choregraphy I think he would get more reactions from the crowd

[@ww4l]

Everyone! Save your likes for when Simon gives up the golden option back. He took away our most positive prized possession and we the fans have earned our rights to fight for the title....I mean select the golden UP !

[@ww4l]

Start our own yes movement here UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP

[@ww4l]

UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP We Want Golden 👏👏 👏👏👏 We Want Golden 👏👏 👏👏👏

[@justinfullarton3127]

Well from now on I won’t be watching smackdown, I’ll just watch your reaction show the next day… I don’t have 3 hours to spend on a Friday night, they should’ve kept it at 2 hours plus I don’t get the channel to watch live anymore oh well!

[@derrickd111]

Wresting is too long now? That is one of the main reasons I watch Ups and Downs (so I can skip an hour here and there and not really miss anything).

[@residentsteve]

😂 wow I can imagine these shows would will not do so good now this is my last vid I’m going to watch because now I can watch wwe fully on Netflix 👍🏻.

[@kennethlipkins3243]

They cooked this entire episode. They need to keep letting Jacob fatu cut promos like that and the one he cut on Roman

[@that-salty.ocean.latte-vib1074]

I agree Simon, that match should of went last.

[@danw4490]

Tiffany won. That's all I needed. 10/10.

[@PocketTJ]

Simon it’s a Samoan drop Naomi is married to a Samoan

[@anthonyboehmer6313]

Damn. Spoiler alert Simon. Was looking forward to watching Smackdown a bit later but you putting the spoiler in your title of the video, is now gonna make that watch less fun. Please consider that next time. Gonna be coming back to this after watching, and am excited to hear your response.

[@JosephASmith-km6yf]

Tiffy's Cash-in deserved a Golden Up!

[@bigdogblad4502]

It is 12 hours with NXT and other 3 if NXT does PLE as the main PLE

[@sazmurph540]

How did Tiffy's cash in not get a golden up? It was one of the best cash ins ever! Mercedes Monee's first promo in AEW got a golden up but not Tiffy's cash in?

[@dieinvincible]

Finally… it’s TIFFY TIME