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The first WWE Smackdown following the Elimination Chamber as the Road to Wrestlemania moves forward. Two tag team matches are scheduled to take place, and Bianca Belair is expected to make her Wrestlemania decision.
Each match on WWE Smackdown will be given a brief review and analysis. Then each match will be given a rating and be ranked from worst to best.
Matches Ranked from Worst to Best
5) Tamina defeated Liz Morgan
Tamina uses her power to get the early advantage, easily tossing Liv Morgan around the ring. A suplex by Tamina gets only a two-count. Morgan makes a comeback with an enziguri and a dropkick. Morgan’s comeback is short-lived as Tamina lands a swinging slam for the win.
Reliable ➡️ UNDENIABLE.
Nobody is meaner than @TaminaSnuka. #SmackDown @YaOnlyLivvOnce @NatbyNature @RubyRiottWWE pic.twitter.com/gqqgxZ7prS
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2021
Match Analysis: Nothing much to see her as Liv Morgan jobs out to Tamina on WWE Smackdown. Take a Pass. SQUASH.
Tag Team Action
4) Otis & Chad Gable defeated Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio
Rey Mysterio runs into the size of Otis who connects an elbow drop and then a huge slam across the ring. After keeping Rey in the corner, Chad Gable tags in and lands a rib breaker. Rey counters a fireman’s carry and makes the hot tag to his son Dominik. Multiple corner attacks by Domnik lead to a tornado DDT onto Gable for a two-count. The Mysterio’s pull off a double 619 and then a splash from Rey gets another two count. Otis gets the tag in as he catches Rey with a power slam followed by a second rope splash for the win.
Nothing like some (amazing) father/son bonding inside the @WWE ring!
Mysterios just do it better. #SmackDown @reymysterio @DomMysterio35 @otiswwe @WWEGable pic.twitter.com/uG5QteDhCz
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2021
Match Analysis: Short but sweet WWE Smackdown tag action. There was no downtime in this match and it moved at a quick pace. Skim It. **1/2
WWE Smackdown: Baron’s distraction
3) The Street Profits defeated Sami Zayn & King Corbin
Montez Ford starts the match off with Sami Zayn, using his athleticism to get the early advantage. Tags are mad as King Corbin gets the advantage with his power but is quickly distracted by Zayn’s documentary crew on the outside. Back from a commercial and Corbin is still in control before making the tag to Zayn. Ford makes the hot tag to Dawkins who quickly gets a bulldog on Zayn. Corbin gets distracted again before the Street Profits get the win with the high frog splash.
TAKE BACK SZN#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/UjPfc37cB0
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) February 27, 2021
Match Analysis: Fun match to get The Street Profits back on track. Corbin has never been too interesting, but his annoyance with Samui Zayn’s documentary crew is humorous. Skim It. **1/2
WWE Smackdown: Apollo’s turn
2) Apollo Crews defeated Shinsuke Nakamura
Apollo Crews goes full heel with a promo before the match talking about how he’s a “real African-American” due to his family’s Nigerian heritage. Shinsuke Nakamura cuts the interview short with his entrance but Crews attacks him before the bell as we head to commercial. Back from the commercial as Crew continues his beat down until Nakamura counters a rough-looking German suplex.
Vicious. Relentless. Aggressive.
THIS is the real @WWEApollo. #SmackDown @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/xAilTDk1gV
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2021
Apollo Crews makes a brief comeback until Nakamura connects on the sliding snap German suplex onto Crews as the action heads to the outside. Crews whips Nakamura into the steel steps and then gets the win with an Angle Slam in the middle of the ring.
.@WWEApollo picks up the win on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/60pmzfIK4V
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2021
Match Analysis: Solid match as Apollo Crews is getting a much-needed heel push on WWE Smackdown. Nakamura is now positioned as a veteran who can still go but who will be used to put over younger talent. Skim It. **3/4
WWE Smackdown: Main Event
1) Daniel Bryan vs Jey Uso
If Daniel Bryan wins, he gets a WWE Universal Title shot at Roman Reigns at Fast Lane. Jey Uso starts off strong but Bryan is able to land stuff kicks and uppercuts to his advantage. Uso retreats outside and counters a Bryan suicide div attempt with a superkick. Bryan is slammed onto the announcer’s table before having his knee slammed into the ring post by Uso. Back from a commercial and Uso works over Bryan’s knee in the middle of the ring.
Jey @WWEUsos is looking to do some serious damage on @WWEDanielBryan!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SV8nh6N8P1
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2021
Daniel Bryan makes his comeback, including a baseball slide to the outside. Bryan attempts a leap from the top rope but his knee gives out. Jey Uso works over Bryan’s knee with a half crab. Bryan is able to make another comeback while continuing to sell the injured knee. A double-underhook from the top rope from Bryan to Uso leads to an attempted Yes Lock. The action moves outside the ring as Uso slams Bryan into the steps as both men are counted out. Bryan puts Uso in the Yes Lock after the match until Roman Reigns appears. Uso and Reigns beat down Bryan to close the show.
It's a total mauling of @WWEDanielBryan at the hands of @WWERomanReigns w/ @HeymanHustle & Jey @WWEUsos! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/2NfZw4gt3u
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) February 27, 2021
Match Analysis: Good match as expected with Daniel Bryan and Jey Uso. It’ll be interesting to see where they go moving forward. Worth a Watch. ***1/2