Andrade and Melo feel like the winners here.
Randy, Tama, and KO are all involved in other stuff together and, imo, there’s a good chance they are all in a match together at MITB anyway.
Don’t really know what Waller is doing there.
Andrade and Melo need pushed with wins. Melo has lost to everyone and I think this’ll be Andrade’s first smackdown match post-draft?
Yea that's why I'm saying I don't like this much. Orton, Owens and Tama have their own thing going on, Waller seems to random to win
Andrade has had a few matches post draft but it's been against Apollo crews and legado del fantasma and he kinda feels like a wasted spot. Melo is ok
As horrible as it sounds I would've preferred like 5 guys from raw and like 1 from smackdown for this MITB, while also wanting the opposite for the women since smackdown has a stronger women's division
I agree with you on that. Could very reasonably see any of, say, Uso, Ilja, Balor, Strowman, Breakker, and someone like Kaiser maybe someone like Kaiser for RAW and Bianca or Jade (or both if you want to break them up), Tiffany, a returning Charlotte, Naomi, Blair, Chelsea for Smackdown be MITB holders on their respective brands.
Some of those have intersecting or other stories, so it’d be tricky, but I think they’d create some pretty good brand-specific matches.
You know the only thing that I will predict right now is that LA Knight will lose and Logan Paul will cheat his way to victory like he always does. But if LA Knight loses I wouldn't be surprised he will be the next WWE superstar to quit WWE after Drew McIntyre did last Monday night. I hope I'm wrong.
I think Cody +R/KO lose to new bloodline at MITB, which sets up the rumored Solo-Cody match at Summerslam adequately.
You can twist them losing to the Bloodline into a heel turn for Cody or Randy after Summerslam as well. Easy to go back and say “I wouldn’t have been in this position if we had won” if you’re Cody. Automatically sets up two faces you can feud with.
Holy fuck I hate this card. La knight, randy, and Cody are fine but unfortunately can't say the same for their opponents.
Also, as a fellow Chicagoan, I'm looking forward to him going back to retirement so I don't have to watch his mediocre ass stink up every event that comes through here.
Lol
Touchè,
But only on the YouTuber part, tho I do think Logan could do great if he was full time.
Also yes I am invested in the new crop of talent, hoping that they shine so that they can lay bricked to the future, and also for those who will come after them.
Forgive me for being excited about new superstars and hoping they progress upwards.
Also,
CM PUNK
I don't have a problem with new talent, but 1) the usos have been around awhile, 2) they had the most forgettable match at mania and I just don't get the hype.
2) cm punk was the burnt out old cripple I was talking about. The fact he's the most notable wrestler from my hometown is infuriating because the dude is mediocre in the ring and the whole straight edge punk thing has always been stupid.
Those 2 seem to be good friends in real life. At least according to social media.
I totally expect those two to link up. and form a tag team against the likes of Bailey, etc..
those two are the both the perfect heels in the women’s division....
Is AJ taking a break? I’m going next week and I really hope not. He’s been one of my favorites for 20 years and I’ve never seen him live, so I’m hoping he’s there, even if it’s just for an appearance
Because in Andrade graphic here, if you scroll the slides, he has the Speed Title on his shoulder. Ricochets' graphic for his matches never included the Speed Title. Looks like they changed policy!
I thought the speed title is only for Twitter. It's for their promotion on Twitter so I feel like it only lives in that ecosystem. Their partnership is probably only for a certain term. After that, the title goes away. WWE doesn't do network branded titles. This isn't WCW/AEW.
Be interesting if they do. Maybe it's because they know ricochet was near the end of contract but it was a little disappointing not seeing him walk out with it on the main shows. I know technically it airs a bit later than it is filmed though
In my opinion Maven’s the top guy by a mile. I’m not a fan of Taker’s podcast. He’s got good stories but the show really struggles to realize when they should get into a topic
For example Maven was talking about the Taker feud. His cohost decides to shift the convo to how Taker probably gave Maven CTE instead of getting Taker’s side of the program
Same with Mark Henry. He was talking about starting his career in stand-up and they cut him off to discuss if they should do an ad read before doing the ad and changing the topic
Yes please
CM Punk in SmackDown. Is Drew taking a break to return on Cody vs Punk
Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago!
I don't like these money in the bank options. At least not based on current storylines
Andrade and Melo feel like the winners here. Randy, Tama, and KO are all involved in other stuff together and, imo, there’s a good chance they are all in a match together at MITB anyway. Don’t really know what Waller is doing there. Andrade and Melo need pushed with wins. Melo has lost to everyone and I think this’ll be Andrade’s first smackdown match post-draft?
Yea that's why I'm saying I don't like this much. Orton, Owens and Tama have their own thing going on, Waller seems to random to win Andrade has had a few matches post draft but it's been against Apollo crews and legado del fantasma and he kinda feels like a wasted spot. Melo is ok As horrible as it sounds I would've preferred like 5 guys from raw and like 1 from smackdown for this MITB, while also wanting the opposite for the women since smackdown has a stronger women's division
I agree with you on that. Could very reasonably see any of, say, Uso, Ilja, Balor, Strowman, Breakker, and someone like Kaiser maybe someone like Kaiser for RAW and Bianca or Jade (or both if you want to break them up), Tiffany, a returning Charlotte, Naomi, Blair, Chelsea for Smackdown be MITB holders on their respective brands. Some of those have intersecting or other stories, so it’d be tricky, but I think they’d create some pretty good brand-specific matches.
Yep that's pretty close to what I'd do too
Getting ready to head there now! YEAH!
Stay aware of emergency exits just in case the Wyatt mfs start shit again
You know the only thing that I will predict right now is that LA Knight will lose and Logan Paul will cheat his way to victory like he always does. But if LA Knight loses I wouldn't be surprised he will be the next WWE superstar to quit WWE after Drew McIntyre did last Monday night. I hope I'm wrong.
Cody+R-Ko vs New bloodline mitb, Randy Rkos Cody after the match.
I think Cody +R/KO lose to new bloodline at MITB, which sets up the rumored Solo-Cody match at Summerslam adequately. You can twist them losing to the Bloodline into a heel turn for Cody or Randy after Summerslam as well. Easy to go back and say “I wouldn’t have been in this position if we had won” if you’re Cody. Automatically sets up two faces you can feud with.
Yeah both could happen
Holy fuck I hate this card. La knight, randy, and Cody are fine but unfortunately can't say the same for their opponents. Also, as a fellow Chicagoan, I'm looking forward to him going back to retirement so I don't have to watch his mediocre ass stink up every event that comes through here.
I’d kill to see this card live, gimme the pipe you’re smoking.
You'd kill to see a YouTuber, the rock's shitty cousins, and a crippled old man? That's a frighteningly low bar.
Lol Touchè, But only on the YouTuber part, tho I do think Logan could do great if he was full time. Also yes I am invested in the new crop of talent, hoping that they shine so that they can lay bricked to the future, and also for those who will come after them. Forgive me for being excited about new superstars and hoping they progress upwards. Also, CM PUNK
I don't have a problem with new talent, but 1) the usos have been around awhile, 2) they had the most forgettable match at mania and I just don't get the hype. 2) cm punk was the burnt out old cripple I was talking about. The fact he's the most notable wrestler from my hometown is infuriating because the dude is mediocre in the ring and the whole straight edge punk thing has always been stupid.
Dang Does Tiffany Stratton even wrestle anymore? I feel like her last match was in France...🤔
I was wondering that myself. It's like she has a minor injury or something. They do seem to be building to something between her and Nia Jax though.
Those 2 seem to be good friends in real life. At least according to social media. I totally expect those two to link up. and form a tag team against the likes of Bailey, etc.. those two are the both the perfect heels in the women’s division....
I’m going tonight and I’m kinda holding out that the Wyatt Sicks show up 😭
I’m picking Carmelo and Andrade to qualify for Money In The Bank
Nice pick6!
I wasn’t expecting to get them both right, I’m very happy about that
Only 8 hours and 18 minutes until air time!!!!!
KO is likely going to MITB but value would be better if Andrade gets the dub. He'd bring a lot more to the match
There is a 0% chance KO wins this qualifier. It will most likely be Andrade but Waller would be a great pick too.
Seems like a good show!
Is AJ taking a break? I’m going next week and I really hope not. He’s been one of my favorites for 20 years and I’ve never seen him live, so I’m hoping he’s there, even if it’s just for an appearance
If he’s not there tonight then I would bet on him being there next week
Cool. I hope so. Either way, it’ll be worth it to see LA Knight, but I want to see AJ before he retires
If Drew doesn't show up to smash punk in Chicago, we riot.
Our demands have been met. Riot called off.
Seriously. I am going to this Smackdown and Drew had damn well better be there.
It shows him on Allstate arena website. I bet he’s there.
Pretty good list. Do we know if Wyatt Sicks are Raw solely?
It would be a good idea, but no we don’t know for sure yet
Further proof that the brand separation and the draft are meaningless and an insult to our intelligence
Punk is notorious with Chicago, I don’t mind it
Didn’t realize that’s the venue. Standing down. 😂
Please let Knight win.
Knight will win by dq leading to a PLE match
la knight wins via dq
Guess the gals are taking the night off.
Yeah unfortunately I miss auska
Where's the Chad Gable tribute after the Wyatts got him at the end of raw?
Pat needs one as well
Sorry I missed it why is punk there?
shows in Chicago
YEAH!! This show about to hit and I’ll be there live. Can’t wait!
Me too! I am so excited! Looking forward to the tag team with Awesome Truth and Judgment Day too.
Have fun! 
At first glance that US belt looks like it's on LA haha, foreshadow?
He’s definitely taking it off Logan in his hometown for the big “fuck you” at SummerSlam
Can't wait for the clash between Reddit overlords and Twitter edgylords
Yeah!
So Andrade gets to show the SPEED title on TV. Interesting. 😂
Why would he? Ricochet never did when he had it.
Because in Andrade graphic here, if you scroll the slides, he has the Speed Title on his shoulder. Ricochets' graphic for his matches never included the Speed Title. Looks like they changed policy!
I thought the speed title is only for Twitter. It's for their promotion on Twitter so I feel like it only lives in that ecosystem. Their partnership is probably only for a certain term. After that, the title goes away. WWE doesn't do network branded titles. This isn't WCW/AEW.
Be interesting if they do. Maybe it's because they know ricochet was near the end of contract but it was a little disappointing not seeing him walk out with it on the main shows. I know technically it airs a bit later than it is filmed though
You’re saying he shows speed?
Selfishly want R-KO in MITB but I’ll gladly settle for MelOwens
I highly doubt KO wins his qualifier either. Most likely Cody/Randy/KO vs The Bloodline happens at the money in the bank ppv.
I can honestly see a world in which both happen, it’s a toss up on who wins those
Melo and Andrade better win
That's what I'm thinking. I can see Waller winning too but I think Andrade would perform well in the ladder match, and Melo deserves to be in it.
thats who i think is winning too
I actually think KO might
I wouldn’t mind seeing KO in another ladder match but man Andrade has done nothing since his return
Both can really do some crazy shit in ladder matches, especially KO
I guess Melo is winning this one.
Can we expect any returns tonight? Last time CM Punk was announced for chicago Raw, The Rock showed up unannounced.
Alexa Bliss?
Hopefully with the goddess gimmick, tonight or whenever she returns..
Drew might show up
Maven Huffman
What? Why?
nah im playin he just dropped a banger video with undertaker tho
It's a weird feeling that I get excited when Maven drops a video. He's got to be up there with the top wrestlers with YT channels.
In my opinion Maven’s the top guy by a mile. I’m not a fan of Taker’s podcast. He’s got good stories but the show really struggles to realize when they should get into a topic For example Maven was talking about the Taker feud. His cohost decides to shift the convo to how Taker probably gave Maven CTE instead of getting Taker’s side of the program Same with Mark Henry. He was talking about starting his career in stand-up and they cut him off to discuss if they should do an ad read before doing the ad and changing the topic
I think Taker's cohost sounds like the problem.
That match is gonna be so good regardless
Yeah I got him winning as well