WWE SmackDown Review: Ups & Downs (Aug 16)

[@wyattangle]

It's funny how the top storyline on Raw revolves around a bracelet and the top storyline on Smackdown revolves around a necklace. Claire's needs to be the next sponsor of WWE.

[@edgecrusher018]

I mean…most wrestling storylines revolve around a belt.

[@wyattangle]

@@edgecrusher018 A very accessory-driven industry.

[@Jef_Jingles]

Dont forgot every year a dozen people destroy their bodies with ladders for briefcases

[@ebransc09]

If they have the money, WWE has the airtime honey

[@cdmit27]

Round of applause to the Anoai/Fatu families going on with the show despite suffering a tragic loss. RIP Afa.

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

real talk.

[@arnaldomedina3961]

The Wizard of The Sky has returned 😂

[@PyroMarshall]

sounds like he is looking for a channel strike.

[@Saint_Svadhisthana_Sahasrara_1]

Why would he get a strike for that?

[@PyroMarshall]

@@Saint_Svadhisthana_Sahasrara_1 strong drug reference. I have seen other channels get strikes or fully shut down for less.

[@Saint_Svadhisthana_Sahasrara_1]

@@PyroMarshall Ah Okay. Thank you for explaining that to me.

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

LONG AWAITED RETURN!!

[@KurtIsRandom]

Simon is in such good shape because he carries WhatCulture on his back with every video

[@Arthur19-v3y]

Yup. It's the only videos I watch on this channel.

[@andymcfly]

Same

[@boyankovachev7982]

And because he is a really good wrestler too, but you are still absolutely correct. Also, I love the fact that they have recently started putting the faces of the narrators in the thumbnails of videos, especially lists, and now I know which ones not to watch. One love ❤

[@matthewcouch6070]

He’s basically Atlas

[@sumanchhetri1809]

Yea... Hope he is getting paid accordingly.

[@ChrisLT]

When Pretty Deadly was singing, all I could think about was Simon having the time of his life.

[@Saint_Svadhisthana_Sahasrara_1]

Same 😂

[@StealthMarmot_]

Goofy Wrestling For Life

[@acew_aoe1414]

How can WWE think that we gonna cheer for Michin if she interrupts the greatest musical ever done in the history of mankind performed by Pretty Deadly 🤔

[@ReddestPxnda]

Or at all? She is below mid..

[@mlevo1011]

She's just not it. She's trying but she's not got it

[@Keryusai1]

The grand return of the wizard in the sky!!!!!! Man WWE is just amazing right now.

[@jerodmattson2084]

Simon I genuinely love your excitement for the sport and pageantry of it all! You’re amazing!

[@MikeyMike-uu3fe]

Absolutely Agree Respect 🤜

[@joezzagaming7677]

I love when Simon does skits in these vids

[@deandredegruy3344]

Never in my days did I expect a crack cocaine reference on Ups and Downs. But I loved it. And I also missed the Wizard in the Sky!! So I got pizza and ice cream

[@kevinbrock3488]

This Deserves more likes 👍🏿

[@nobodyfamousX]

I was not ready for that

[@SS-tg8lf]

It's INSANE how Reigns hasn't said a word YET . But he has the whole crowd CHEERING for him and screaming "OTC " at the top of their lungs 🤣👍 That's the sign of a True Star.

[@scxiao]

I loved the segment the night after he defeated Undertaker at Wrestlemania. The boos he received without even saying a word was Dom level heat

[@Clyde-S-Wilcox]

​@@scxiao IT'S MY YARD NOW

[@Nathan-oo2ik]

And sign of good booking.

[@SiddharthChakravarthyS]

Because if he does, it'll be that promo against john cena all over again

[@vileluca]

​@@scxiaothose books were deserved.

[@matthewcouch6070]

Street Profits and DIY had the best match of the last couple weeks on smackdown

[@andersonweir11]

Agree

[@collinskanazache8682]

I could watch this forever

[@Mertaranta]

Classic NXT tag match.

[@scottwherle]

I agree with you, Simon. I was HOWLING during the Pretty Deadly THE MUSICAL segment. If this stuff happened the entire show, every show, yeah, I would get bored and tune out. But it’s a short, silly, dumb fun departure, and it’s welcomed by many of us fans.

[@sethfreakinrollins9889]

This version of Roman Reigns is fascinating. His crowd reactions are deafening. Imagine how loud they will be when he wrestles as a babyface in a stadium for the first time in 4 years.

[@Sabbathbloodysabbath666]

Ohhhhhh absolutely not 😂

[@adoublea5824]

They really are not

[@MovieFanZ89]

I got to actually be at the show live. It was my first ever WWE show in person.

[@dustinsensenig9798]

You get an up for the returning Wizard in the Sky!!

[@garypoteshman570]

Pretty deadly are amazing, I’ll be in your army Simon, goofy wrestling for life!

[@Change376]

I want a Bloodline movie because it would have all of the ups and downs of a great story. Roman actually lived long enough to become the hero, and his enemies became his friends. It's one of the best storylines ever that organically happened.

[@boyankovachev7982]

6:39 The Tribald Chief ❤❤❤

[@tylertrainz4460]

Biggest return of the year!! The Wizard in The Sky

[@supervillain1995]

Love the show I be watching wrestling sometimes and i will say "I can't wait to see what Simon thinks of this match."

[@frankhoward6645]

The championship celebration was hilarious happy to see Mia attack with that kendo stick plus Roman being attacked by Fatu was insane then being powerbombed through the table was crazy should be a awesome rivalry going forward

[@grahamgalton6949]

Michin breaking up the musical is the biggest heel turn of all time.

[@SevanElevan]

I think it’s important to note that Solo didn’t see Roman put on the ula fala. Maybe it was intentional, but I do think Solo will eventually acknowledge Roman again but Jacob and the Tonga brothers (possibly Hikuleo) won’t and it’ll be revealed they acknowledge the Rock.

[@ShaundaLeer]

THE WIZARD IS BACK!!! Honestly there needs to be a Wizard in the Sky t-shirt.

[@joshuaclark3043]

There is it's on wrestle Ts .com or something but they have them along with some other fucking awesome shirts from Simon I'm getting a few lol.

[@Krimson7735]

Yes the wizard is back!!! That has made my day

[@joshuaclark3043]

Yes!!!!! The wizard in the sky I love it 😂😂😂 ty Simon I'm definitely getting the shirt!

[@BushinRyuCat]

RIP Afa, whose with his brother Sika in Heaven🙏🏼. Guess God needed New TagTeam Champions!

[@fallonanddavidbrown6397]

😂😂😂😂 omfg the god of the sky doing crack had me dieing laughing 😂😂😂 thank you so much I needed that today 😂❤

[@lukeevans6225]

Man I been watching ups and downs for what seems like forever and it never gets old. Anyone feel like Mr Miller would make a legendary commentator? Perhaps when his in ring career is over? 🤔🙋🏻

[@tomseville2345]

Loved Roman using the uranage (also known as you know what); Final Boss energy that keeps THAT future (possibly distant) story and match alive and in fans' minds...

[@adsysoncoulter4387]

The wizard in the sky has return!!!!!!

[@kevintyson9059]

Haha YYYYYYYAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS so happy to see the return of the wizard in the sky!!!!!!

[@tomseville2345]

Loved the build and pop to KO using the Pop-Up Powerbomb as a *finisher* for the first time in years...

[@wethepeoplewolfpack4233]

Simon, You are the best, thanks! Also, please, please bring back AEW Collision ups and downs, thanks, and have a great weekend.

[@smokeyson]

I'm so happy that the wizard in the sky made his return!!!

[@dionshare7103]

I think I like your idea Simon with Andrade and Carmelo. Best of seven series sounds good. WWE should try that idea.

[@corycru8442]

Melo definitely needed that win, and I knew Roman wasn't getting his spot back that easy but now he's back it's gonna get good if they can stretch it out to survivor series and do the war games match bloodline against bloodline 2.0 that would be dope

[@Sabbathbloodysabbath666]

“Now he’s just really Italian” 🤌🏼 🇮🇹 😂

[@layne_welch]

Glad to see the wizard in the sky

[@sethfreakinrollins9889]

Michin is a solid first feud for Nia Jax. But where does Bayley go from now?

[@naschmidt]

is it really? What is michins win/loss record on the main roster, out of feeling I would argue probably 3/16. Even Kevin Owens cant be that bad :D Obviously just kidding, Michin is probably the best fit for this spot.

[@allencarnes2477]

Tiffany will get involved in the match next week and Bailey will help her out setting up the Nia/Bailey rematch down the line.

[@Sabbathbloodysabbath666]

Hopefully to the gym

[@AnarkeeSoundVibes]

Good show as usual Simon. I'm disappointed that my service was interrupted by a storm during the last 25 minutes of the show so I didn't get to watch the end of the SP/DIY match or the Roman segment.

[@mikedavis3220]

THE RETURN OF THE WIZARD IN THE SKY!!!!!!!!

[@stak81]

Eliminating segments like Nia's celebration would mean we would never get amazing things like the rocks this is your life.

[@rossiaconis242]

Golden Up for the return of the Wizard in the Sky!

[@Dimi.Petrov]

This makes me go and get me some crack cocaine 😄 Simon, you never fail to entertain us golden up my dude

[@Ridestereo765]

Pretty Deadly's musical was awesome!

[@tomseville2345]

Impressed Blair got a clean win over Naomi, with none of the four other women in the feud involved; though it got "go-away" heat in the arena in Naomi's hometown...

[@ronald-xs7sp]

Good morning, Simon!

[@rsmitty483]

I like that most of Roman's potential allies are on Raw right now, so he should have to find his way over there before Survivor Series to mend some fences before getting retribution on Solo's Bloodline.

[@tomseville2345]

I respect Roman (with his creative control) knowing he HAD to take a beatdown to necessitate his impending back-up... YEET!

[@tomseville2345]

Just realised Jey had two dark matches just minutes later; fans would be like "where the YEET were you?" They don't care that they had been feuding for a year, they forget they ever hated Roman...

[@archerknight9669]

The wizard in the sky has returned, that deserves a Golden up😂

[@lordtao5617]

In the 80's Macho man was king and carried out on a throne, in the 90's it was Haku, They put a trolley on wheels under Nia Jax's throne.. . . .hmmmm

[@tomseville2345]

Guys had to carry *King Mabel* in '95 - '96 FFS...

[@TheDragonKiller90]

one of the nicest move on this smackdown was as dawkins countered the gargano slingshot spear so smooth as simons head

[@sniperhawk2]

Simon, any chance for Wizard in the Sky exclaiming "Everybody likes crack cocaine" merch? Would be a top seller on wrestling tees 😂

[@JourneywiththeJoyners]

DAMN!!!! The wizard in the sky has gone off the rails

[@chace_b97]

Simon is the BTC ☝🏼

[@philipbickham7551]

That's why entertainment is in the name of the company we tune in for entertainment

[@edvinrosenqvist524]

17:26 We need more The Wizard In The Sky. IT WAS ME!😅

[@tomseville2345]

They showed Trick in the crowd randomly late in the show, and not during Melo's match? The SmackDown crowds were chanting "Whoop That Trick!" at Melo right after he moved to the main roster...

[@ForestStump5032]

First live show last night wanna shout out to the Capital Wrestling guys in Wellington what a show

[@kevinguthrie6226]

6:34 this was the plot of the first Minions film where one of them becomes the King of England because they stole the crown.

[@CarltonMatrocks-d9j]

Roman Reigns is the biggest thing in the world of wrestling as of now and he hasn't even spoke a word Then there is Jacob Fatu wow

[@ryanwaslawski6088]

Gonna take a lot to rebuild Solo after all this. They spent 1.5 years playing up that Roman was intimidated of Solo, then had Solo smash Cena only to go on a 5 month losing streak. Then get upset cause Roman and Jimmy lost at Mania and takeover. Now Roman has come back and has easily been smashing Solo and his 2 deadly Tongans like nothing. Makes all 3 of those guys look like jokes what are they gonna cut them after the feud is over?

[@HowlingForever]

I agree so much. Roman took out Tama and Tonga like they were Jimmys

[@Jslaw3355]

We need pretty deadly the full length musical! Please we need this😂

[@rsmitty483]

I can see Andrade and Melo having a "best of 7" series and ending it as a tag team. Similar to the Sheamus and Cesaro storyline from a few years ago. They definitely gel well.

[@Kevmaster2000]

If some people don’t like the silly bits in wrestling, I think they should stop watching wrestling. It’s what puts the entertainment in sports entertainment. It’s not just about the wrestling. And Simon, stop reading what people say on twitter. It’s nothing but negativity anyway.

[@borntosyn498]

"I lined it with CRACK COCAINE" was sooo out-of-pocket 😂

[@johnbennett7863]

Very good smack down Simon miller is the mad

[@mine_all_the_time0793]

Subtle storytelling there, Cody with his back turned on a chair wielding Owens, KO thought about and then threw the chair away before Cody turned back around. Kevin has always been the perfect mix of brains & brutality. it's gonna be great.

[@HowlingForever]

Mia Yim!!!!!😂😂 but glad she is getting a workhorse push!

[@Sabbathbloodysabbath666]

I’ll never call her michin 😂

[@tomseville2345]

People forget, *Haku* (of all people) once did a coronation skit with Bobby Heenan and The Genius reading off their scrolls of platitudes with ALL the heels standing and applauding, in their full gear...

[@williamtorden2796]

I can not wait until Solo sais to Roman Reigns down the line: “I did it for The Rock”. Mark my words!🤩

[@itiswhatitis2767]

I think this should drag out till Wrestlemania but I agree with you that it should build to The Rock being the force behind the hostile takeover of The Bloodline and the battle for Tribal Chief makes more sense between Roman and Rock rather than Solo but I also understand Solo “pretender” angle and he’s not doing badly especially with Jacob Fatu as the X Factor

[@Sythneta]

17:38 first wizard of the sky 😂😂😂😂of the year

[@MelodicQuest]

The ula fala now hold more significance in this storyline. Back when Roman started calling himself The Tribal Chief, Afa and Sika were the ones to gift Roman the ula fala

[@isaacw.brooks8417]

I definitely thought a big part of Smackdown was good, but the other parts, not so much. But, ANYway, great review, Simon!

[@tomseville2345]

It's odd they had Jacob (of all people) sell a kayfabe injury for two weeks, even out in public; but it does show what a great worker he actually is, in all aspects. Afa and Sika must've been instilling that old-school trait in all their youngers right to the end...

[@collinskanazache8682]

DIY vs Street profits was 💯 🔥

[@MasamuneShinto]

Simon: The top rope Spanish Fly was previously used as a finisher by Sin Cara. It was known back then as the Mayan Apocalypse. Pirate Paul Burchill also used the standing Spanish Fly as a finisher, simply calling it a Flip-Bottom. The more you know, I guess. 💁🏻‍♂️

[@tylertrainz4460]

The only part of This bloodline booking that bothers me is that Roman can beat 3 members of the group on his own as long as Jacob isn’t involved. It seems ridiculous that he’d be able to beat these “super dangerous men” in 1v2 and 1v3 scenarios

[@Fluffmagician]

The crack lined Ula Fala was Romans Secret Weapon 😂😂😂

[@MikeyMike-uu3fe]

Love when I see SMACKDOWN Review from Simon on a Saturday morning Especially when I missed the show 😡 Giavani Vinci coming back as what…a playboy type gimmick now or something??

[@josephhusbands5601]

Surprise roll up= The most devastating move Blue thunder bomb= least devastating move Commercial break= most powerful force

[@HistorysRaven]

I'm so glad that Davenport FINALLY got a win. The way they built her up and then did nothing with her for weeks felt hollow.

[@ibnjones6605]

Street Profits and DIY best match of the week. I want heel Tomaso Champa, that's him at his best.

[@pgreenawalt]

A wizard sighting is a welcome sight!

[@Omegalol1122]

The wizard in the sky has returned!

[@jakeblack212]

Usulal teh bad guy in a film has to pay for his deeds, usually by dieing, Roman can't die, so he has to get beaten down to "pay the piper" before he gets help

[@stug5041]

Interested to see how they slow down the Roman / Solo momentum until bad blood. Don’t think Roman’s gonna be in Berlin

[@hailhydra91]

The Ula Fala sounds like it's now the new 24/7 title

[@VictorSekati]

Wizard In The Sky Returned 😂 It was me!!! It was me!!!

[@dewyorkciti532]

I have never seen anyone run with a boot on, Jacob Fatu is something man, that got has it, him being the leader of the Bloodline would make more sense to me.

[@justingraham2678]

You finally got your musical! I’m so happy for you Simon!…and the musical made me feel all warm and fuzzy in my tum tum! GWFL!!💯👏👏👍😝

[@lshawn7925]

17:28 - The Wizard In The Sky! 😍🤩

[@enothewonderdog]

I want a full production of Pretty Deadly The Musical 'cause they make me laugh!

[@cameroncobb7439]

Simon you don't just get an up you get a Golden up

[@RedHoodFH]

You should do a review of the orton Cody interview

[@RedHoodFH]

@@ameliastencil6058 they're nice, the orton one was definitely the best

[@golden90s57]

8:32 yet again the segment with either Naomi,Bianca,or jade gets a down.

[@manman1277]

Every time you mention the fumbled call ups I immediately think of the fumbled Keith Lee situation 😢

[@totttrax]

Is there always a picture of the city they are in???? I just noticed because it's Orlando n I got to go