WRESTLING RECAP: Breaking down WWE Smackdown from 04/30/15

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - With the Payback Pay Per View (PPV) approaching, the WWE writers are trying to create new feuds to tempt the wrestling tongue.  This SmackDown show was consistent paced and just a decent show.

Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Thursday, April 30, 2015
Location: Moline, IL
Commentators:  Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips and Jerry "The King" Lawler

In Memory of Verne Gagne (1926 - 2015)



The World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and J & J Security kicks of the show  upset with Kane for his recent actions.

1. Seth wants Kane to do what is best for business
2. Kane says what is best for business is to give the fans a good show
3. Kane also says his job is to develop Seth as a champion and a person
4. Kane puts Seth in a match with Dean Ambrose tonight
5. Seth says he wishes Kane was the Kane of 20 years ago
6. Seth challenges Kane to show some viability to The Authority tonight

Roman Reigns says he will bring the fight to Seth Rollins and Randy Orton at Payback PPV

1. Well received by the crowd
2. Kane music hits
   

• Kane VS Roman Reigns

1. "Roman" chants
2. Decent match
3. Crowd really into match
4. Kane opted to be counted out rather than lose this match via pin
5. Reigns wins via count out 
6. 7 out of 10 for this match

Renee interviews Seth Rollins about Kane's match

1. Seth says he doesn't run away from fights
2. Says he does not need help from anyone

• Damien Sandow VS Curtis Axel

1. Damien grabs a mic and does impromptu ring announcement
2. Damien mimics various wrestlers during the match
3. Strong match for Damien 
4. 7 out of 10 for the match

Renee interviews Ryback 

1. Asked about Bray Wyatt attacking him
2.  Ryback says he does not know why, but will beat up Luke Harper tonight
   

• Ryback VS Luke Harper

1. Decent pace for 2 big guys
2. Great power match
3. Many power moves from both competitors
4. Ryback pulls out a win
5. Bray Wyatt appears again and attacks Ryback
6. 7 out of 10 for the match



Video:

• The New Day VS Cesaro and Tyson Kidd for the Tag Team Championship Belts

1.  "New Day Sucks" chants various times through the match
2. Decent paced match
3. Consistent match
4. Mixture of power moves and high risk moves
5. New Day disqualified through beat down of former tag champs
6. 7 out of 10 for the match

Cameron and Summer Rae talks about Naomi's new aggression and her manhandling of Brie Bella.  Nikki Bella hears her challenges her to a match

Tough Enough audition compilation was shown

• Cameron VS Nikki Bella

1. Match lacked continuity
2. Longer routines needed
3. Weak ending
4. Nikki wins
5. 6 out of 10 for the match

Prime Time Players cuts another promo, and this time is is slamming the new Tag Team Champions The New Day

Seth Rollins tries to convince Dean Ambrose to back out of the match tonight.  No sale.

Recap of the King of the Ring Tournament from the WWE Network with Bad News Barrett winning over Neville.

• Dean Ambrose VS Seth Rollins

1. Decent paced match
2. J & J Security interferes often 
3. Kane comes ringside
4. Too much outside interference for Ambrose to overcome 
5. Rollins wins the match
6. Kane comes in the ring and everyone thinks he is going to attach Rollins
7. Kane attacks Ambrose then all of the present Authority members join in
8. Roman Reigns comes to the ring 
9. Ambrose and Reigns clears out the ring
10. 8 out of 10 for the match