Ladies and gentlemen.
Big Phil is happy again.
This probably doesn’t mean much to most of you, but for the select few that care (again, thanks mum,) then I’ll let you in on the reason.
Last night, unlike last year, SmackDown didn’t get raped.
Ok, ECW did, but that’s the point of it, it’s there to help younger superstars develop, before moving on to greater things.
So now, I’m going to do my job, (even though it’s not TECHNICALLY a job, I don’t get paid *hint hint webmasters,*)
This will be a slightly shorter than usual column, and my last for three weeks, as I’m off on a cruise =)
First of all, I didn’t bother predicting the draft. I sat here for an hour deliberating over who to pick for moving. I ended up with about 3 names, all of which were completely and utterly wrong.
A few quick words about the actual show, I honestly, honestly enjoyed it. First Raw in ages I have.
My highlights:
Jericho’s promo.
Hardyz vs. Miz and Morrisson.
But now, the draft, and onto whether or not I think it is the correct decision.
So, draft pick number 1.
“The flying monkey the wicked witch forgot“, Rey Mysterio to Raw!
This both surprised me, and at the same time, didn’t. I’d been thinking for a while before his injury, Rey needs a change. This was the perfect time to do it. He’s out with injury, so his return pop is still going to be huge, and he gets a completely fresh start on raw, rather than coming off the back of something on
smackdown. He’s also the perfect replacement for Jeff Hardy, I’m sensing a feud with Jericho.
Draft pick number 2.
“Suicide in a bottle” Jeff Hardy to Smackdown.
Originially, I thought good move. Now, not so sure. It appears that SmackDown may end up with the same problem as Raw last year, too many world title contenders. And let’s face it, smackdown isn’t keeping both…
Draft Pick Number 3.
CM Punk to Raw.
Great move. Really, he was SO ready to move on from ECW, he was becoming stale and stagnant. Now, with a fresh brand and fresh rivalries, and a chance to use that MITB for a reason.
Draft Pick 4-
Matt Hardy to ECW.
This surprised the hell out of me, although it made more sense to me when Kane left. Matt is the new vet on ECW. It’s unfortunate though, I was hoping the Hardyz would be like The Brothers of Destruction, meaning phenomenal singles success with the odd team up. Apparently not.
Draft Picks 5 and 6.
Jim Ross and Michael Cole.
This was a very dirty swerve in my opinion. I think vince has been planning to put Cole on SmackDown for when J.R retires for a while, so decided to play it safe and do it now, while he could get away with it in terms of angles. J.R looked seriously shocked and, for want of a better phrase, pissed off.
I don’t blame him, because at that time, SmackDown was very much the B show, I think the draft has certainly buoyed it though.
Draft Pick Number 7.
Batista to Raw.
Now this is one I did see coming. He’s gotten boring on SmackDown, and needs a change of styles, Edge (and now triple H) is smackdown’s present, Kennedy and MVP are it’s future, therefore, he needed somewhere to go and be on top. I can see him being inserted into the Jericho HBK angle if he doesn’t beat Edge at NOC.
Draft Pick Number 8.
Umanga to Smackdown.
Can’t really see much happening with this one….. I could, but then Triple H and Kennedy happened…
Draft Pick Number 9
Kane To Raw.
The Big Red Machine is back home! So happy this happened, let’s see what he does with himself after losing to Big Show at NOC.
Draft Pick 10
Mr KennedyKennedy to Smackdown.
I predicted this. Honestly. I’m gutted about it though. I wanted him to go because he was floundering on Raw, but then he had his program with Burchall, which was really, really good. I’m just looking forward to seeing how he does on SmackDown, but, I think he’s going to struggle again, because SmackDown now has Raw’s old problem. Too many main eveners. Not enough time.
Draft Pick 11
Triple H to smackdown.
They said it wouldn’t happen.
They said it was impossible.
Triple H, Mr big “I’m only “A” Show.” Has been drafted to SmackDown. The “B” show. (or is it? That’s the topic for my next column when I come back from holiday.)
I’ve gotta say, I didn’t see it coming. I’m very very very happy though, because I have SmackDown tickets for November.
All in all, SmackDown did seriously well for itself, unlike last year, where it was raped and pillaged.
No my friend, it was ECW’s turn to be raped this year. But, in fairness, that’s its job. Develop the talent then send them on when ready, ala Punk.
Well, all in all, a damn good show, enough to get me excited about WWE again. At last the Million Dollar Mania looks to be over, and my best wishes to Melina and her ankle injury, hopefully she’ll be okay.
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