WWE SmackDown Review: Results, Analysis and Grades for Oct. 8

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Wyatt Family Promo

Bray Wyatt cuts a promo on Roman Reigns. He says that he will put down Reigns at Hell in a Cell, but tonight Orton and Reigns will face Wyatt’s judgement. Strowman appears and talks about how he used to catch rabbits and squeeze them to death. Then he calls Orton and Reigns rabbits. Creepy.

King Barrett vs. Neville

Result: King Barrett defeated Neville via pinfall (Bull Hammer).

Rating: 2.75 out of 5 stars

Barrett tries to shake Neville’s hand to start the match, but Neville wants no part of it. Barrett gets the upper hand and nails Neville with a big boot as we take a commercial break.

Back to the action and Barrett is still in control of Neville. Barrett gets over aggressive, allowing Neville to catch Barrett with some kicks. Neville sends Barrett to the outside, and hits a moonsault off the top rope onto Barrett. Neville hits a bridging german suplex for a two count. Barrett goes for Wasteland, but Neville counters into a DDT.

Neville sets Barrett up for the Red Arrow, but Barrett rolls away. Barrett takes a break near the ropes and surprises Neville with a Bull Hammer for the victory.

Evan’s Note: Nothing has really changed in Barrett’s character since coming back. Hopefully he will revert back to the Bad News Barrett character sometime soon, as the character has more legs than his current “king” gimmick.

Stardust Promo

Stardust is shown asking the WWE Universe to pick a card, any card. Stardust says he is picking who will be next. He doesn’t show us the card, but says it is written in the stars. I wonder who he could be talking about for his next target.

Next: Orton & Reigns vs. Wyatt & Strowman