Mark Bright recaps Friday Night Smackdown as WWE get ready for the Royal Rumble later this month.

The Big News: The long-awaited Impact certainly lived up to the hype with a show packed with news, the most in company history.

The Big News: On a night when TNA pulled out all the stops, WWE was content to stand with a pat hand.

Show Analysis:

Bret Hart came out to start the show. His entrance music was remixed and I kind of wish they’d just kept the old music. Bret looked old and not in particularly good shape. Bret said that he wanted to come back to WWE previously but Vince always said no. He said he was grateful to talk to the “WWE Universe.”

He thanked the fans and said he owes everything to the “WWE Universe”…

Mark Bright recaps the first edition of WWE Friday Night Smackdown of 2010.

The Big News: A show where the TNA Knockouts took center stage with the latest “biggest night in company history” only four days away.

The Big News: It’s too late to apologize for Raw the last two weeks, but thankfully WWE delivered a better show this week.

The Big News: After last week’s debacle, WWE finally realized what they needed more of. Goofy comedy.

Mark Bright recaps the latest edition of Friday Night Smackdown featuring Rey Mysterio vs. Batista.

The Big News: Jeff Jarrett made his return to the Impact Zone for the first time in five months.

The Big News: Raw went 17 interminable hours this week, featuring the worst guest host ever.

Mark Bright recaps the final edition of Friday Night Smackdown before WWE’s TLC PPV, featuring one of the best promos of 2009….from Batista!

The Big News: Jeff Jarrett made his first on-camera appearance in five months.

The Big News: There’s a pay-per-view this weekend!