5 Things Triple H Got Right on WWE SmackDown This Week

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Here are five things Triple H got right on SmackDown this week:

#5. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu unleash chaos

The rivalry between Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu transcended all the heights of ferocity this week on SmackDown. The two superstars turned the blue brand into a warzone as they brawled throughout the night. Fatu and McIntyre skirmished with each other at the parking lot, at the ringside and in the backstage area, leaving trails of destruction in their wake.

The fact that Triple H scrapped their match, which was set to take place last night and instead showcased a wild pandemonium between Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu was the right move. It was desperately needed to add more brutality and animosity to this feud. Following their bedlam, this rivalry now looks like a legitimate WrestleMania-level feud.

#4. Randy Orton’s promo: The Viper’s validation of heel turn

This week on SmackDown, Randy Orton finally broke his silence on why he turned on Cody Rhodes. There were no lame reasons, no crooked excuses. The Viper gave a very straightforward and legitimate validation. Orton stated that he had to unleash his killer instinct to win his long-awaited 15th World Title. He also added that he wanted his legacy to be remembered by his accolades.

The overall execution of the promo was perfect. What makes it more natural is that Randy Orton’s validation resonated with everyone. The Apex Predator gave a compelling case as to why he needed to unleash his dark side ahead of WrestleMania 42. Triple H did a fantastic job there by giving a meaningful reasoning of Orton’s heel turn.

#3. R-Truth & Damian Priest win the WWE Tag Team Title

This week’s episode of SmackDown witnessed a major title change that no one saw coming. R-Truth and Damian Priest, who recently joined forces as a team, battled the MFT for the WWE Tag Team Championship last night. The match saw ringside interference from The Wyatt Sicks, which eventually led to a massive setback for Solo Sikoa and Co.

Triple H made the right move by making Priest and Truth the new WWE Tag Team Champions. This was the need of the hour as the tag team division got stagnant lately. The crowning of new champions could once again stir excitement into the division, giving rise to some fresh things. Damian Priest and R-Truth have the potential to make things interesting again.

#2. Jade Cargill forges an unholy alliance

One of the biggest shockers that came from SmackDown this week was Jade Cargill forming an alliance. The Storm is set to face Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania. However, this week, Cargill shocked everyone by forging an unholy alliance with Michin and B-Fab, the very two superstars she once had a beef with.

Together, they unleashed a brutal attack on The Eradicator in the ring, leaving the latter lying on the mat. This move was a masterstroke by Triple H because the rivalry between Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill had started to lose its charm lately. WWE needed something to add layers to it and put it once again in the spotlight and Cargill forming an alliance was a great move.

#1. The Viper’s carnage in the main event of SmackDown

Randy Orton was involved in a heated exchange with Matt Cardona backstage this week on SmackDown. It all boiled down to the main event, where The Viper once again unleashed havoc similar to last week. He launched a merciless attack on Cardona, destroying the latter. Orton once again gave a glimpse of his ruthless side, showing everyone what he is capable of.

The Apex Predator obliterating another victim in the main event of SmackDown for the second consecutive week was poetry in motion. Triple H made the right move by letting Randy Orton showcase his heel side once again. This is how you build a WrestleMania main event match, especially when you have a legend like Orton chasing his 15th World Title.