Watching wrestling matches gives you a continuous sensation of adrenaline buzz and makes you jump off the couch numerous times, till the match ends. One such match that created history was WWE SmackDown Episode 1488. A night with endless fights, women bloodshed confrontations, and entries full of surprises.
To answer your questions and share the highlights, we have summarized the key moments and the electrifying performances that made it an unforgettable match.
WWE SmackDown episode 1488 has left a strong impact and excitement in the audience’s hearts, with an urge to rewatch it as many times as possible.
This episode has been a roller coaster ride of emotions through the end. In case, you have missed out on some highlights, we have elaborated it for you in the next section.
The opening match set the stage on fire, as it was a tag team turmoil match. The opening ceremony started, followed by the musical performances and the entries of the players. The entries of the legends that left the audience struck, you might know, a face-off against The Usos (Team A) and The Street Profits (Team B).
Starting the match, The Usos takes the lead, where Jimmy Uso tags in and locks the chin of Angelo Dawkins. Backfiring Jimmy, Angelo takes over the control and the back-and-forth movement continues until the pinfall scene takes place. After showcasing all the athletic moves and aggression, The Usos takes the victory banner.
Wrapping up the intensifying environment of the first match, the episode moves forward to the scheduled match 2. I assure you, this match will take your breath to cloud nine, as it was between the divas of the wrestling – Bianca Belair Vs. Charlotte Flair.
Being named the champion of the SmackDown, Bianca Belair attempted her rough and tough moves, but Flair, being the quick responder, smoothly defended her and gave a fierce beat. Performing her finisher move, Kiss of Death (K.O.D.), Bianca Blair, lifted the victory ring with pride.
The unexpected special appearance added glamour and stardom to episode 1488. Referred to as “The Prototype” and the Tribal Chief, the names that need no introduction, John Cena and Roman Reigns added stars with their surprise entry, leaving the crowd in a daze.
While addressing the audience, Roman Reigns shows respect to his co-competitor, John Cena, by addressing him as “GREATEST OF ALL TIME”.
Now, it’s time for the showdown. The fight that has been marked as the match of the night, a clash between Roman Reigns and AJ Styles. This match has confused the audience, deciding which one truly deserved to be called as best.
The match starts with the opening dominating moves of the Roman Reigns, and by using his strengths, speed and agility, Styles defended his moves, giving a tough edge-to-edge fight. But when it’s about to declare the best, Roman Reigns shines higher, lifting the victory cup with his finishing move, the Spear.
WWE’s electrifying arena never fails to bring fan reactions and engagement to the playground and digital platforms. Regardless of before and after, the audience always expresses their feelings, excitement, and disappointment on the networking sites. However, after the episode 1488 broadcasts, the platforms were overloaded with mixed reactions.
Major platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and community forums were flooded with audience responses and reactions. By creating hashtags and giving nicknames to their favourites, the avid audience discussed the episode highlights with full dedication and involvement.
WWE SmackDown has welcomed one of the most influential wrestling champions of all time. Becoming the global icons, check out the players of the night who participated to showcase their best abilities.
John Cena is one of the most prominent figures who have played an integral role in heightening the global success of WWE SmackDown. The special guest’s appearance made the arena shout, and clap, creating an intensifying environment.
Proving his nickname true, Phenomenal aka AJ Styles is another popular name in the wrestling world. AJ Styles has been the talk of the arena in episode 1488 even before the fight was scheduled with Roman Reigns.
It will make you go nights in, counting the commendable performances of the Roman Reigns on SmackDown. Well, the appearance of him along with John Cena makes the audience go crazy, and the left is fulfilled by the intensifying fight.
Filled with winning confidence and decisive nature, Bianca Belair comes out straight to the ring with a vision to defeat her opponent. Being one of the tough contenders, the results for this match were most waited
Acquiring a huge fandom in a short period, Flair clarified her dedication to wrestling. Becoming one of the tough contenders of SmackDown, the fight between Flair and Belair made the audience jump to the edge of their seats.
The post-match interviews refer to the analysis of the highlights, players of the match and the unforgettable moves. The action continues after the final ring, as the audience is filled with excitement to show their gratitude towards what they have seen in the match.
The post analysis also gives an overview and hints of the upcoming matches and the list of the players and their opponents to preserve the audience waiting eagerly for the next episode.
WWE SmackDown is a professional wrestling TV program that was first aired on 29 April 1999. As of 1999, the weekly episode was broadcasted on every Friday night but after 2005, it shifted its slots to Thursday nights. The show has endorsed all the top wrestlers to make it a global hit. And their vision comes true, becoming one of the renowned shows of the wrestling world.
Beating the prime-time shows like Monday Nigh-Raw and Dynamite, it has ranked first on the leaderboard. The couple of episodes has been the global hit that still makes the audience to rewatch the highlights, and one such is the episode we are talking on. Hence, the relevancy of the show can be depicted by the fact that is has been broadcasted more than 20 years and the episodes are still rated 8+ by IMDB.
WWE SmackDown episode 1488 has everything that made it a night to remember. From heated fights, women confrontations to the special guest appearances, the episode has delivered a jam packed user satisfaction. This is just a trailer, the rest of the episodes will make you go crazy for wrestling hits.
You can watch the latest episodes of the SmackDown on Peacock streaming platform.
WWE SmackDown is a professional wrestling entertainment show rated suitable for TV-PG.
Cody Rhodes is currently the most popular and undisputed WWE Champion.
