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<h3><strong>Preview:</strong></h3>
<p>After a double count out at Backlash, what direction will the Styles vs Nakamura rivalry take? Who will qualify for the Money In The Bank Match from Smackdown Live. Read our detailed WWE Smackdown Live results and review below.</p>
<p>Date: May 8th, 2018</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Farms_Arena" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, MD</a></p>
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<h3><strong>SURPRISEEEE</strong></h3>
<p>(<em>Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: The Miz def. Jeff Hardy)</em></p>
<p><em>                </em>The Miz defeating Jeff Hardy for a chance at the career-changing briefcase was little surprising, since Jeff already has the United States Championship on his shoulders, and it is unlikely that WWE is going to pull a Seth Rollins on Jeff at this stage of The Enigma’s career. What <em>was</em> surprising, however, was that Miz pulled off the victory clean as a whistle. Opportunistic as it may have looked, the pin came without any shenanigans from The Awesome One.</p>
<p>With Miz winning in this manner, it becomes more certain that a Miz face turn is imminent. Can’t wait to see Naruto-kun stepping over to the light side.</p>
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<h3><strong>The Queen Overcomes the Odds</strong></h3>
<p><em>(Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Charlotte Flair def. Peyton Royce)</em></p>
<p>What happens when you put two beautiful and talented women wrestlers in a ring and give them more than 2 minutes? That’s right, wet pants… we mean, a decently good wrestling match with a little storyline playing out. The promo before the match downright sucked to us, but fortunately, worries about a failed IIconics segment were put to sleep as Peyton Royce proceeded to have a good match with Charlotte.</p>
<p>Sure, Charlotte had some pixie dust up her sleeves, but wrestling is a two-way dance, and we will acknowledge Peyton when she did something we find enjoyable. Great stuff.</p>
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<h3><strong>Cesaro Exacted Vengeance</strong></h3>
<p><em>(Cesaro def. Xavier Woods)</em></p>
<p>We cannot believe it. The pancakes are actually getting over. Heh, we guess the incessant jokes and pranks finally paid dividends for The New Day. The pancakes were even incorporated into the match between Cesaro and Woods tonight, as Big E throwing pancakes at the crowd pissed Cesaro so much that he almost headed outside mid-match to stop it.</p>
<p>Regarding in-ring quality, you know it is hard to go wrong with a singles match involving Cesaro and Xavier. Short match, but fun while it lasted. And Sheamus was happy to see Cesaro getting one back at Woods. Lucky Charms no more for the Celt.</p>
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<h3><strong>Becky Got the Thorns</strong></h3>
<p><em>(Mandy Rose def. Becky Lynch)</em></p>
<p>Despite Sonya being banned from ringside by her former team captain Paige, Mandy still managed to get the W over Becky. This was a sensible decision to make. First, it furthered the narrative of Becky constantly losing singles matches, and Becky had no excuses this time as Mandy’s pin was clean. Second, it gave Rose some much needed legitimacy, something heels in WWE are lacking of at the moment. And third, it rammed home the point that Mandy could still win matches, even without Sonya or Paige’s help.</p>
<p>However, Goldust’s Mixed Match Challenge partner was still very green between the ropes, and it was evident tonight. Mandy needs to improve on that, but we are sure she could master the craft in due time.</p>
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<h3><strong>A Missed Opportunity for Bryan</strong></h3>
<p><em>(Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Rusev def. Daniel Bryan)</em></p>
<p>Welp, it seems that Daniel Bryan’s road to the top of the mountain will be obstructed for now. However, we will not moan over that, since it was Rusev who got the slot in the MITB match at Daniel’s cost. WWE has been wasting the momentum of Rusev Day, so it was good to see Rusev being put into marquee matches like the MITB spectacle to happen in June. Better still, Rusev went over a red-hot Daniel Bryan, CLEAN!</p>
<p>On the other side of the battlefield, Daniel Bryan had nothing to be ashamed of, as he and Rusev worked a hell of a main event tonight. We really liked the way Daniel worked on Rusev’s wrist – a body part rarely worked on, as well as how Rusev sold it while trying to execute the Accolade. Also, Bryan’s fast-paced style meshed well with Rusev’s agile power game, making for an enjoyable viewing experience. In the end, we felt sorry that Daniel did not win, but Rusev getting the big shot is something we have all been groaning for, so all is right in the world.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Slightly interesting stuff, but not worth too much to rave about</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Bar’s fit over pancakes. Also, Sheamus needs Lucky Charms to overcome PTSD.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Goddamn it, The IIconics laughing at a snapshot of Charlotte Flair at Backlash was cringe-worthy.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Paige rubbed it in Mandy and Sonya that Absolution was dead. Cruel.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Damn, Rusev Day chants were LOUD.</p>
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<h3><strong>Overall Review:</strong></h3>
<p>The post-Backlash Smackdown Live was more wrestling-oriented than RAW, and all of the matches were decent to good. More importantly, most of the contests had some meaning and were used to advance storylines – the most important purpose of weekly television. The good week for heels continued as The Miz, Mandy Rose, and Rusev had clean win over their respective opponents. Most championship feuds were advanced via promos and interviews, but that was fine to us. We do not want to see AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura every week.</p>
<p>Two more competitors for the Money in the Bank ladder matches were decided, and Smackdown Live is making strong steps towards the June ladder-laden PPV.</p>

WWE Smackdown Live Results & Review: May 8th 2018

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