16 Things You Probably Missed From WWE SmackDown (Feb 12)

6. Daniel Bryan's Hideo Itami Tribute

Daniel Bryan Kofi Kingston
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Was that a Hideo Itami tribute from Daniel Bryan? It looks like it. The way he performed his top-rope jumping knee spot on Kofi Kingston had an air of the now-former 205 Live star about it. It wasn't the only thing we spotted that was interesting though.

Look at how Kofi held onto the middle rope so his body would spin over. If he hadn't done that, his head might've smacked against the canvas. Or, it could've been worse and he may well have face-planted the mat. By holding on just long enough, Kingston was able to take the bump on his back rather than his noggin.

Itami would be proud.

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