WWE SmackDown - Best and worst- Why the Survivor Series build is delayed, legend being misused, major faction to split up soon?

What are the similarities between WWE SmackDown this week and Seinfeld? Simply put, they are both shows about nothing. One intentionally, the other not so much. Yes, there was nothing wrong with WWE SmackDown per se, but pretty much nothing newsworthy emerged from it at all!

Of course, you are welcome to share your thoughts, views, and comments in the section right below. Do let us know how you feel about this week's WWE SmackDown episode in detail. Don't worry if you disagree with this reviewer's assessment because healthy conversations help everyone.

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#3 Best/Worst: Still no sign of WWE SmackDown vs. RAW but for a good reason!

Like every year, WWE SmackDown vs. RAW is the theme for Survivor Series in 2021. We knew this from the many ads that played during the show.

One of the reasons why the build may not have started yet is for all the pieces to settle. The draft has just happened, and the audience may not be familiar with all players yet.

However, the main reason why the Survivor Series build hasn't begun in full swing is that several key players are in the UK. Pretty much every top guy from RAW is overseas, including WWE SmackDown star Sasha Banks.

Had the invasions begun this week, with B+ players who may/may not be in the eventual matches, then it wouldn't have hyped us for the pay-per-view in the manner it should.

It's far too early to expect much loyalty from the current lot of superstars also, as they've just been drafted to the blue brand.

#2 Best: Everything with Roman Reigns is still great

On WWE SmackDown, we saw the first cracks in the Bloodline. Yes, when you align with Roman Reigns, you win! But also, he is a bully who doesn't even allow his cousins to laugh at his jokes.

We might get to see a Jimmy Uso vs. Roman Reigns feud very soon; in the same way we saw a Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns fight!

#2 Worst: Is there no better role for WWE SmackDown star Jeff Hardy?

Jeff Hardy doesn't look like he's aged a day when he's in the ring with the new generation. And yet, he's relegated to backstage skits with Aliyah, and from the looks of it, there won't be a payoff to this angle either!

Shouldn't he be throwing it down with the likes of Sami Zayn and the rest of the WWE SmackDown roster? It just seems like a colossal waste of this massively talented individual who could be doing so much more.

#1 Best: That claymore was gold!

The best WWE SmackDown match this week has to be the one between Drew McIntyre and Ricochet. Both men gave it their all, and the finish was a thing of beauty. Fans may already have seen how the match concluded on social media because it's become a popular GIF.

Is there anyone in sports entertainment today that takes better bumps than Ricochet? McIntyre is also racking up the wins on WWE SmackDown and building back the momentum he once lost.

#1 Worst: The worst thing about WWE SmackDown and maybe all of pro wrestling

What is the target audience for these 'liking to a Viking' jokes that Madcap Moss and King Corbin find funny? It's the very literal definition of 'go away heat'!

One has to wonder how many more episodes of WWE SmackDown we'll have to endure a Viking Raiders vs. Corbin & Moss feud on! Both gimmicks are very dated, feeling like they belong in the 90s. This may not necessarily appeal to anyone over the age of 12.