{"id":186703,"date":"2024-10-19T13:43:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T18:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=186703"},"modified":"2024-10-19T13:43:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T18:43:06","slug":"wwe-smackdown-hits-misses-10-18-motor-city-machine-gunns-debut-ko-the-cody-betrayer-all-things-bloodline-lash-vs-niven-lack-of-women-ring-entrances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/10\/19\/wwe-smackdown-hits-misses-10-18-motor-city-machine-gunns-debut-ko-the-cody-betrayer-all-things-bloodline-lash-vs-niven-lack-of-women-ring-entrances\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE SMACKDOWN HITS &#038; MISSES (10\/18): Motor City Machine Gunns debut, KO the Cody Betrayer, All Things Bloodline, Lash vs. Niven, Lack of Women Ring Entrances"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2818068126\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>Smackdown was a blast, with a tight focus on tag team wrestling and Bloodline story beats that delivered on several fronts. We were gifted with appearances by the two top guys in all of professional wrestling and they weren\u2019t even orbiting one another. WWE fans are enjoying an embarrassment of riches, but not everything hits. Here are my Hits &amp; Misses of the week. As always, I\u2019m Chris Adams and you can reach me at <a href=\"mailto:cadamsowj@gmail.com\">cadamsowj@gmail.com<\/a> if you think I\u2019ve missed. Oh, let me know what you think of the new format!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>HITS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>All Things Bloodline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to argue with WWE\u2019s continued focus on the Bloodline when their segments consistently deliver compelling, emotionally driven story beats and dominant shows of violent power. Again, for honesty&#8217;s sake, I\u2019ll say I\u2019m not the world\u2019s biggest Solo Sikoa fan. I\u2019m not even the world smallest Solo fan.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t find Solo to be a dominant force in his, pardon the pun, solo outings. He doesn\u2019t command the screen in the way that Jacob Fatu or Roman Reigns can. Yet he had a good showing last night in both promo work and wresting. I can\u2019t help but think that his long-running TV program with Cody Rhodes and their work together on the house show circuit is paying dividends.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing Jey Uso maintain his uniqueness and character when being reinserted into Bloodline business gave me hope that WWE wont\u2019t squander the excellent work done with Main Event Jey Uso this last year. I\u2019d be failing in my duties if I didn\u2019t mention the Fatu\/Jey Uso exchange and tease. I smelled money through my TV screen. There is still blood in this story, and I\u2019m excited for the next chapter and the return of the Final Boss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two Men\u2019s Tag Matches and the Motor City Machine Guns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a fan of tag team wrestling, having two triple threats featuring teams with incredible chemistry fighting for a contendership match is what I am here for. Angelo Dawkins stole the show with his incredibly sharp reversal of Johnny Gargano\u2019s slingshot spear.<\/p>\n<p>I agree that it is time for Montez Ford to have a singles run and be adorned with singles gold. But so too for Dawkins, who should be afforded more time on the mic and in the spotlight as he very clearly could shine when given the opportunity. A-Town Down Under are still working well in their role as the dickish heels who nevertheless have a move set that can back up their cockiness.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2472004283\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The obvious highlight of the men&#8217;s tag team matches was the arrival of the Motor City Machine Guns. Their reception and pop was initially lukewarm, but by the end of the night they captured the affection and admiration of the crowd. Their arrival should come as a shot of adrenaline to WWE and MCMG now has a new generation of fans and a new kingdom to conquer when it comes to showcasing their skills. I hope they eventually take home the gold and deliver a brutal beat down to the Bloodline.<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show covering the latest episode of Smackdown: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/wwe-smackdown-post-show-10-18-keller-adams-jason-australia-roman-acknowledges-solo-is-cody-making-missteps-on-mic-mcmg-debut--62418704\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cwade Keller\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=62418704&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>KO and Cody the Betrayer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The angle that I hoped for has come to fruition, and it&#8217;s being done with such venom as to feel real. Watching the replay of Kevin Owens being punched in the mouth by Randy Orton, I began to stare at KO\u2019s eyes. They told a story of abandonment, embarrassment, and shame.<\/p>\n<p>Though we may disagree with KO&#8217;s methods of handling his inner turmoil, one cannot argue that Cody\u2019s alignment with Roman Reigns constituted a breach in the bond between Cody and KO, and it&#8217;s something that Cody has yet to give account for.<\/p>\n<p>If the Bloodline story is one centered on blood brothers, then the triangle between Cody, KO, and Orton is the story of brotherhood forged in the fires of hell. These are both stories of family trauma and betrayal. Will Cody have a reckoning?<\/p>\n<h3>MISSES<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Where Are All The Women:<\/strong> I was staggered when I realized that the most recent WWE Women\u2019s Champion got an off-camera entrance. If I was her, I\u2019d be insulted. The matches and segments we had were just not enough for me. They were more than morsels but not quite three-course meals.<\/p>\n<p>I realize that we will rarely, if ever, see an equal balance of men and women. However, I would like to see something more generous than what we&#8217;ve been getting lately. Shout out to Lash Legend and Piper Niven who used their time wisely and had a nice, physical showcase of strength and power.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-610661539\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED NEXT: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/10\/17\/parkss-take-evaluating-the-list-of-possible-opponents-for-john-cena-when-he-returns-to-wwe-for-a-retirement-tour\/\">PARKS\u2019S TAKE: Evaluating the list of possible opponents for John Cena when he returns to WWE for a retirement tour<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>OR CHECK THIS OUT AT PROWRESTLING.NET:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/2024\/10\/18\/wwe-smackdown-results-10-18-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-cody-rhodes-on-facing-gunther-motor-city-machine-guns-debut-in-one-of-two-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-a-future-wwe-tag\/\">WWE Smackdown results (10\/18): Powell\u2019s review of Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, Cody Rhodes on facing Gunther, Motor City Machine Guns debut in one of two Triple Threat qualifiers for a future WWE Tag Title match<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(You can always reach PWTorch editor Wade Keller at <a href=\"mailto:kellerwade@gmail.com\">kellerwade@gmail.com<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wade Keller Post-show (10\/17) - WWE Smackdown w\/cohost Christopher Adams\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i3mcrSycVrY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-2131016149\"><div id=\"pwtor-3799086559\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Smackdown was a blast, with a tight focus on tag team wrestling and Bloodline story beats that delivered on several fronts. 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