WWE SmackDown: Returns continue with Hit Row comeback

By Ryan Satin
FOX Sports activities WWE Analyst 

This week on WWE Friday Night time SmackDown, Hit Row returned in shock trend.

First, right here’s a recap of the match outcomes: 

– Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah defeated Shotzi and Xia Li by way of pinfall to advance within the Girls’s Tag Workforce title match 

– Hit Row’s AJ Francis and Ashante “Thee” Adonis defeated two native wrestlers by way of pinfall 

– Drew McIntyre and Madcap Moss defeated The Usos by way of pinfall 

– Gunther defeated Shinsuke Nakamura by way of pinfall to retain the Intercontinental Championship 

Second of the night time: Hit Row shock return 

This was one other good transfer by Triple H.

Very like the opposite current returns, Hit Row had a ton of potential as an act. Their launch this 12 months was puzzling.

Now, with a contemporary begin once more, the faction has an opportunity to make an impression on SmackDown beneath a brand new regime. 

Even with out Swerve, who led the group in NXT, Hit Row didn’t appear to overlook a beat with their re-introductions. In addition they subtly addressed him not being a part of the workforce anymore by calling themselves the OG3.

This was a great way to restart their momentum.

Match of the night time: Gunther vs. Shinsuke Nakamura – IC title

The match between these two had a giant struggle really feel heading in.

There have been promos from each Superstars beforehand, a video bundle stressing the significance of the Intercontinental Championship, and loads of time given for a correct predominant occasion.

Then, as soon as the bell rang, these two world-class rivals delivered in each method with a hard-hitting match.

The kicks from Shinsuke Nakamura seemed on level as he focused the arm of his opponent. The chops from Gunther could possibly be heard within the nosebleeds. And, in the long run, the heel retained with a clear end.

Hopefully we get extra matches like this on this new period.

Further highlights:

Karrion Kross goes to indicate The Bloodline a brand new timeline

Karrion Kross has his sights set on Roman Reigns and The Bloodline after his surprising Return to WWE.

Karrion Kross’ promo was efficient in addressing his launch from the corporate with out going into an excessive amount of element concerning the circumstances.

This pleases die-hard followers who comply with behind-the-scenes happenings, in addition to any informal viewers confused by his sudden return, and likewise made for good storytelling in his reasoning for concentrating on Drew/Roman. 

Ronda Rousey crashes SmackDown with chilly onerous money

Ronda Rousey crashed Friday Night time SmackDown regardless of her suspension, publicly paying her high-quality and letting the WWE Universe know that she is not going anyplace.

This new change of perspective for Ronda Rousey is a greater match.

Throwing round a duffel bag full of cash, beating up safety and never giving a rattling about authority actually makes her look badass.

Plus, with the way in which issues are going, it looks as if we’re lastly heading in direction of one thing substantial between Rousey and Shayna Baszler. 

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Ryan Satin is a WWE analyst for FOX Sports activities. Satin beforehand appeared on FS1’s “WWE Backstage” and based Professional Wrestling Sheet, the place he broke numerous information tales as editor-in-chief.

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