WWE SmackDown Review: Results, Analysis and Grades for 9/17
By Evan Gomes
WWE.com
Final Thoughts
A solid episode of SmackDown to set up Night of Champions. The main event was a good clash and the final word by Strowman and the Wyatt Family sets up their clash as a main-event level brawl for Sunday. The tension between Sheamus and Seth Rollins is interesting as it served as a small sample of a future feud for the champ. While it’s not something I’d want to see for a long time, but as a one or two month feud it wouldn’t be the worst thing.
The Bellabration was a disappointment for Nikki, but did really cement her as a heel instead of a face. Team PCB attending the party was fun to see, but I thought it would have been an in ring segment, not a backstage one.
The rest of the midcard was good aside from the Miz-Big Show backstage segment. It was confusing and didn’t really have a place on the show. A small gripe, but one none the less.
I’d mention that there were too many recaps, but that’s and weekly occurrence. One day it’ll be all wrestling. One day.
What did you think of SmackDown this week? Excited for Night of Champions? Let us know in the comments below, and keep the conversation going with me on twitter at @E_Gomes.
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