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This week's edition of SmackDown Live is in the history books, and it's safe to say a lot happened on the blue brand last night.
We saw some huge developments as we continue on the road to TLC, with some shocking additions to matches.
Not only that, but we also saw the start of some feuds, which will without a doubt last until the final pay per view of 2018, and presumably carry on into 2019.
Every Superstar will no doubt be giving their all as we continue on the road to TLC, which marks the final pay per view of the year, before next month's Royal Rumble, which marks the start of the road to WrestleMania 35.
Here are just four superstars who shone that bit brighter this week, and are the Most Valuable Players of the November 27, 2018 edition of SmackDown Live.
#4 Asuka
When Asuka had her historic first loss at WrestleMania 34, fans wondered what would become of the Empress.
Sadly, Asuka quickly slipped down the totem pole of the Women's roster on SmackDown Live, losing repeatedly to Carmella in title matches, before becoming just another member of the roster.
Fortunately, this week the Japanese star won a battle royal, placing herself in a Triple Threat TLC match for the SmackDown Women's Championship, against Charlotte Flair and the returning champ and resident 'The Man', Becky Lynch.
All three women have had some excellent matches throughout their career, with Lynch becoming one of the biggest stars in 2018.
It certainly will be hard to call a winner of this match, though the rumored Rousey-Lynch match, which has now been reportedly scheduled for WrestleMania 35, may be the difference maker in deciding who wins this epic encounter.
#3 Randy Orton
It seems that each and every week, Randy Orton finds himself on this list, and for good reason.
Ever since returning at Extreme Rules 2018, the third-generation Superstar has been one of WWE's most entertaining members, vowing to rid the company, and the WWE Universe, of all its heroes.
This week, Orton continued his assault on Rey Mysterio, who as always, has the fans behind him, though even more so now, given he just recently returned at SmackDown 1,000.
Attacking the Ultimate Underdog, Orton removed Mysterio's leg brace, with Mysterio's history of knee surgeries being well known.
Whilst this attack wasn't as disrespectful as last week's, where Orton removed Rey's iconic mask, a sign of disrespect in the Lucha Libre community, it was definitely something that Orton shouldn't have done, if there was any decency left in the Viper.
#2 Jeff Hardy
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Jeff Hardy's career in the WWE, and SmackDown Live certainly gave the Charismatic Enigma his due.
With a highlight package and huge celebration of Hardy's life, I argue that even the most cynical of fans got a strong sense of nostalgia watching the career highlights of the North Carolina native.
Of course, this being WWE, no good moment can last forever, and Samoa Joe was quick to ruin the Hardy-Party, reminding Jeff of his personal demons.
Whilst it's a story we've seen before (most notably by CM Punk in 2009) it will certainly be interesting to see how Joe plays this one.
With all that said, Hardy was able to cut a great promo about his career, thanking the fans for their support throughout it, and rightly earns a spot as an MVP for this week.
#1 Shinsuke Nakamura
Ever since capturing the United States Championship in just six seconds at Extreme Rules, the title reign of Shinsuke Nakamura has been less than stellar.
Feuding with former-champion Jeff Hardy over the Summer, Nakamura was clearly the third man in the feud, as Hardy quickly turned over to face Randy Orton.
From there, Nakamura faced Seth Rollins at Survivor Series, coming up short against the Architect in team Blue's shock 6-0 (really 6-1) loss at the pay per view.
Fortunately, this week it seems that the leader of Nak-America has put this behind him, launching an all-out assault on Rusev this week.
Rusev, of course, has established himself as one of WWE's most popular mid-carders over the past year, with his Rusev Day still very much over.
Expect great things from both men in the upcoming weeks on SmackDown Live.
