WWE SmackDown: 4 things WWE got right on this week’s episode (November 15, 2019)
SmackDown opened with a segment from King Corbin, which saw him partner with Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Corbin poked fun at Roman Reigns and his “Big Dog” tag, and a match between the heels Ziggler & Roode against the faces Mustafa Ali and Shorty G took place.
Throughout the night, the threat of a WWE NXT invasion loomed, as fans and the locker room were convinced that the Black & Gold brand would make their presence felt once again, especially after Bayley’s invasion of NXT a few days ago.
The Undisputed Era led the charge by ruining an epic match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships between The New Day and The Revival, while the women of NXT were also not too far behind in making their presence felt.
In this article, we will look at the 4 things the company got right on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown.
#4 Kept Braun Strowman on screen
Braun Strowman was the Monster Among Men on RAW, but his move to SmackDown has seen him turn to nothing more than just another babyface without a direction.
Strowman appeared last week in an odd segment with Tyson Fury, which was set up to get the crowd popping for Fury and to keep Strowman relevant even after a big defeat.
This week, however, Strowman was booked in an even more bizarre segment as he confronted Drew Gulak and the B-Team in the ring. After receiving a short beating, he laid out all three Superstars to maintain his dominance.
While the segment was a forgettable one, it did what it was meant to do. The segment allowed Strowman, one of SmackDown’s top Superstars, to stay relevant at a time when there is no direction for him.
Similar to what the company is doing with Sami Zayn and The Miz, they are doing everything possible to keep Strowman on the screen to retain the WWE Universe’s interest in him.
He will be facing The Fiend for the Universal Championship at Starrcade, therefore it's important to keep him in front of the fans.