Sun Mar 23 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## WWE SmackDown Mixed Bag: Orton’s Return Teases, WrestleMania Matches Questioned
**WrestleZone -** This week’s WWE SmackDown delivered a mixed bag of results, according to WrestleZone’s latest review. While some segments shone, others left viewers wanting more.
Randy Orton’s fiery promo against Kevin Owens, hinting at a potential WrestleMania punt, kicked off the show strongly. However, the build-up to Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest at WrestleMania drew criticism, with some suggesting a McIntyre-LA Knight title feud would have been more compelling. Drew’s pre-match promo was praised, though.
The women’s division saw mixed reactions. Charlotte Flair’s dominance over Tiffany Stratton in a pre-WrestleMania interview was noted, while Piper Niven’s continued lack of significant wins frustrated viewers; many feel she should be decisively defeating Zelina Vega. Liv Morgan and Jade Cargill delivered a solid match, although Naomi’s interference and Jade’s pinfall victory were deemed questionable booking decisions.
The main event, featuring Rey Mysterio, Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy Uso, ended controversially, with the planned build to a Mysterio-Sikoa WrestleMania clash overshadowing a potential US Title match setup for Mysterio.
Finally, the much-anticipated triple threat segment involving CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns was met with polarizing opinions, with some criticizing the lack of established history between the three.
Overall, WrestleZone’s review suggests a show with high points and significant areas for improvement heading into WrestleMania 41. The full review, including a rating, is available on WrestleZone.
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