Friday Night Smackdown Review. 22.11.2025.

Intro.

Just a heads up guys, there won't be a top 5 insights from tonights UFC card, this is due to the fact that I need to have some me time. Their will be a full review of AEW Full Gear, but this will coming on Monday morning, and Sunday Night their will be something Full Gear themed coming. So keep it locked right here at extremewrestlingreviews1.blogspot.com

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. JD Mcdonagh, and Finn Balor, and. Penta were all seen showing up to work.

The Vision Segment.

I'm not sure what to make of this. The Vision came and Paul Heyman got to work bolstering his crew with praise. Logan took to the mic, and I kid you not I have never been so pleased to here Jey Uso's music. Jey and Jimmy had a great promo dual with Paul, that dealt with keyfabe and past ramifications. I liked this as the theme of the numbers game came back to haunt the brtohers Uso. They told Paul that they didn't come alone, this was when Cody Rhodes music played, but he never came out, because the camera went to the back area, and their laid Cody by his bus, who had been attacked by Drew Mcintyre. The medics tried to tend to him, that was until Drew Drove by, and said that he will see Cody next week, as he speeded off. This was fantasic heel work from Drew. This whole segment was a mix-bag. The scripted Promo dual felt predictable, whilst Drews heel work was like I said fantastic. Nick Aldis wasn't a happy man.

Ilja Dragonov vs JD Mcdonagh.

Even though I don't like JD Mcdonagh for reasons that I can't get into online. I thought he brought out a decent Match from Ilja. This was a fantastic reminder of what the Brit Wres scene was like back in the mid 2010's. The action was fast paced, and the near falls were a well booked reminder of how competitors should work a TV Match.

Charlotte And Rhea Segment.

Alexa got her friend Charlotte to sit down with Rhea Ripley. This led to a cinematic esque segment later on, and I thought it was great.

Carmelo Hayes vs Bronson Reed John Cena Last Time Is Now Tournament.

This Match played into the hands of complete shenanigans, and it was a lot of fun. I thought this was predictable, but fun. Bronson lost via count out thanks to The Uso's and Cody Rhodes. The American Nightmare then took to the mic, and then cut short The Vision. He slated the Steiner family, whilst taking shots at Drew, and. Brock Lesnar, this was excellent, as it had a form of gravitas, that helped Cody break down part of the 4th wall.

Fraxiom vs DIY.

This was a fantastic piece of business. DIY got the win thanks to Candace Lerae being a cheating little Madam, by nicking Axioms mask. Oh and DIY have their old theme entrances back, be still my rebel heart.

Finn Balor vs Penta John Cena Last Time Is Now Tournament.

I didn't like this. I like these as competitors, but all this did was prove how HHH has become set in his ways when it comes to how he books his TV shows. Penta got the win. Now lets all move on.

MFT's Segment.

Next week Sami Zayns Crew will face the MFT's, and this got me thinking, am I the only person who thinks that Tama Tongas laugh sounds like Mutley from Dick Dastardly and Mutley?

Ladies Team Face vs Team Heel Survivor Series Wargames.

Rhea Ripley led the charge for team Babyface, by putting over each member with passion, and fire, and then introduced their fifth member. Mrs Cm Punk AJ Lee, but as she came out. Team Heel led by The Kabuki Warriors took out team Babyface, but as this was going on. Becky Lynch took out AJ, and joined team Heel. This was a great way to end the broadcast.

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown.

I can understand why some people might not like Friday Night Smackdown, but if i'm being honest it makes a Saturday Morning here in the UK fly by. Was this show any good. Personally I liked it, The Matches ranged ok to good, and the segments took the same range.

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a high 7/10.