After the WrestleMania 43 announcement and before Worlds Collide, SmackDown showed us why the blue brand is still the wrestling show.

Brock Lesnar's SmackDown return in Norfolk took an unexpected turn when a wardrobe malfunction occurred during his segment with R-Truth. After delivering an F-5, Lesnar's jeans ripped, exposing his underwear.

Cody Rhodes is revving for a fight. Undisputed WWE champion Rhodes returned to SmackDown on Friday, challenging Drew McIntyre to a match at Wrestlepalooza. The blue brand also featured an appearance by Brock Lesnar.

Lesnar is set to compete against John Cena as part of his retirement tour, but WWE might soon be turning its attention to how Lesnar's career will end. Although various wrestlers could benefit from that opportunity, Sami Zayn currently stands out as the best possible option. Brock Lesnar attacked Sami Zayn during his previous babyface run.

Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently commented on a major mistake with the Brock Lesnar segment on SmackDown. The Beast was in action this week on the blue brand.

On the same day that WWE announced that WrestleMania 43 would take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, the company has a huge episode of Smackdown stacked ahead of W

Brock Lesnar made a shock return at SummerSlam, attacking John Cena after Cody Rhodes defeated the 17-time world champion in the main event. The Beast hit two F5's and was at it again on SmackDown this past Friday, costing his longtime rival the United States Championship against Sami Zayn.