2 Things WWE did right and 2 things they did wrong on SmackDown Live (16 July 2019)
SmackDown Live delivered a good show this week. The blue brand had some interesting matches with impressive segments. A title match took place this week as The IIconics defended their twin belts against The Kabuki Warriors. Asuka and Kairi Sane won by count-out but the champions retained their titles. Bayley and Ember Moon teamed up to defeat Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville.
Following the match, Bayley chose Ember Moon as her next opponent for the SmackDown Women's Championship, while Charlotte Flair defeated Liv Morgan in a singles bout. Apollo Crews went on to overcome "El Idolo" Andrade. Furthermore, Aleister Black won a rematch against Cesaro and New Day lost a six-man tag team match against Elias, Randy Orton and Samoa Joe.
Here, we will discuss the two things WWE did right and two things they did wrong on SmackDown Live this week.
#2 Did right: Ember Moon becoming the number one contender for Bayley's SmackDown Women's Championship
Bayley had an insurmountable task at Extreme Rules where she faced two credible opponents in a handicap match. The Hugger faced Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross but managed to pick up the victory. Since Alexa Bliss already challenged Bayley twice, she doesn't deserve another opportunity for the title at SummerSlam.
Ember Moon chose Bayley as her mystery partner against the team of Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. Moon and Bayley won the bout but we saw a surprising incident after the match. Bayley was asked about her potential next challenger and The Hugger chose Ember Moon. And now, the two women are set to lock horns at SummerSlam.
Natalya is the new challenger for the RAW Women's Championship and Moon is the number one contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Considering Moon had a colossal success in NXT, she certainly deserves to reach the top of the women's division. The former NXT Women's Champion is dextrous in the ring and she can deliver an exceptional match at SummerSlam.