3 Interesting observations from this week's SmackDown Live (April 2, 2019)

From a chaotic Eighteen-Person Mixed Tag Team Match to Kofi Kingston's singular monologue that ended the show, this week's edition of WWE SmackDown Live (2nd April 2019) featured a lot of contrasting moments indeed.

If there is a particular episode that one should watch to feel the hype for WrestleMania 35, then last night's episode would certainly not be an ideal first choice.

There was nothing particularly bad about the show, except for the fact that it progressed nonchalantly for the most part. It makes sense to keep your top stars on the sidelines five nights before the biggest wrestling event of the year, but even the segments weren't particularly outstanding.

With that being said, here are a few interesting observations you may have missed during this week's edition of SmackDown Live (Read the results here)

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#3: The Miz can suddenly overcome huge challenges like a top babyface

The Miz defeated SAnitY in a 3-on-1 handicap match during the episode

The Miz has always been cunning, whether heel or babyface, which is one way to explain how he overcame SAnitY (Eric Young, Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe) in a 3-on-1 Falls Count Anywhere Handicap match during last night's episode.

Another way to explain The Miz's meteoric rise when it comes to his in-ring dominance could be that with WrestleMania just five nights away, it is only reasonable to establish a babyface (in a feud) as a legitimate competitor

But it still does not explain how after years of outsmarting opponents and winning cheap victories, The Miz can suddenly overcome huge challenges by dominating his opponents for more than 50% of the match's duration.

Two words- Babyface & Heart.

These reasons are inadequate, yet very common, that gives the writers leeway to retcon character traits in the WWE.

The Miz is a completely different character right now, because of the aforementioned reasons. Only WrestleMania 35 will indicate whether changes made to The Miz's already well-established character were necessary or not.

#2: Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles is the most underrated feud heading into WrestleMania 35

AJ Styles and Randy Orton had a bitter confrontation during The Kevin Owens Show

The AJ Styles/Randy Orton feud has delivered whenever both men were given an opportunity to do so.

However, the feud itself wasn't as heavily promoted as compared to some other high stakes feuds heading into the Grandest Stage of Them All.

Which means that with WrestleMania 35 taking place this Sunday, AJ Styles vs Randy Orton could very well be the feud that ends up being one of the best takeaways following the event itself.

A special shout-out to Kevin Owens for stealing his own show during a brief moment where he quickly exited the ring as things got heated between AJ Styles and Randy Orton last night.

The whole feud is also centered around the WWE vs. Indie mentality in Professional Wrestling, which always makes up for some interesting conversation, as evidenced by the numerous jabs that both men made at each other through the weeks.

Without any doubt, AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton is the most underrated feud heading into WrestleMania 35.

#1: Becky Lynch and Kofi Kingston are the biggest fan-favourites heading into WrestleMania 35

WrestleMania 35 will be a very important milestone for Becky Lynch and Kofi Kingston

For Becky Lynch, it is the idea of reaching to the top at the Grandest Stage of Them All, where all the obstacles and struggles might culminate into one of the best WrestleMania endings ever.

For Kofi Kingston, it is the idea of finally being able to prove himself after 11 long years and a series of circumstantial events.

For both Becky Lynch and Kofi Kingston, the WWE Universe is what makes them the biggest fan-favourites heading into WrestleMania 35.

Kofi Kingston's monologue towards the end of last night's show was certainly one of the moments that made you feel that WrestleMania is only five nights away, as opposed to most of the stuff that occurred on the same episode.

The fact that Becky Lynch was the only one out of the WrestleMania 35 Main Event Trio (Charlotte Flair, Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch) to address the WWE Universe last night hints towards a possibility where we finally realize that after several twisted booking decisions on The Road to WrestleMania 35, this was Becky Lynch's story all along.

Now, there is only one question left ask: Which match are you the most excited for heading into WrestleMania 35?

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