7 Ups & 3 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (May 1)
2. Samoa Joe Steals It
Embarrassed at the Greatest Royal Rumble, 'The D*ck-Punch King' was out for an apology last night. Shinsuke Nakamura wasn't happy with AJ Styles. Yes, their match went to a double countout, but the Japanese villain was the one left lying. He summoned the equally hacked-off WWE Champion from the back, and after throwing a few barbs Nakamura's way, Styles announced that this Sunday's rematch would be a No DQ bout. A smart move, though AJ would be wise to wear a cup this time.
A big announcement, but it was just the appetiser for the segment's biggest highlight: Samoa Joe.
As is always the case when the big man's on the microphone, Joe stole the scene. He chastised Styles for making a spectacle of himself, called him out for losing focus, and announced that when he's finished with Roman Reigns, AJ is next on his list. "Make peace with your destiny," he said, "because I'm coming for the WWE Championship."
Joe was as believable as ever, and his distraction allowed Nakamura to once again destroy Styles' baby-making potential with another well-timed nutshot. Let's hope Nakamura's heel character grows beyond low blows after Backlash, but for now, it's working.