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Straight Shoot UNFILTERED is back, and this Saturday morning we are breaking down a SmackDown that felt alive from start to finish. The Perth crowd was electric, the storytelling was sharp, and the energy heading into Crown Jewel could not be higher.

From the MFTs’ transformation into a G.O.D-inspired powerhouse that made the Wyatt Sicks stare down feel like cinema, to Nikki Cross stealing a scene with fearless chaos, to Tiffany Stratton teasing a full-blown heel turn right before her biggest match of the year, the blue brand reminded everyone why it is firing on all cylinders heading into WWE’s biggest international weekend.

The night also gave us Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu taking their feud to a more violent and personal place, a stacked match lineup that over-delivered, and a Perth crowd that turned a weekly broadcast into a global event. Add in MrTeshk’s Two Sense on Tiffany Stratton’s next evolution and the Straight Shoot Giveaway Day celebration, and you have one of the most complete SmackDowns of 2025.

Settle in, grab your coffee, and dive into full coverage from Perth - complete with the Straight Shoot Takeaways you will not find anywhere else.

By MrTeshk — Straight Shoot Unfiltered

🔥 The MFTs Just Hit Boss Level

Let’s get one thing straight: the MFTs have officially ascended to boss-level status. What we saw in Perth was not just a faction reuniting, it was a resurrection. Tama Tonga’s return, the face paint, the swagger, the dominance; it all screamed New Japan G.O.D energy. The MFTs felt like a gang straight out of a war movie, ready to burn the entire roster down. That face-off with The Wyatt Sicks is the kind of visual fans will talk about for months. The Perth crowd absolutely lost it, with two eerie, violent factions standing face-to-face. That is cinema, that is chaos, that is wrestling.

😈 Nikki Cross Steals a Scene

Nikki Cross stepping up to Solo Sikoa might have been the most unexpected and funniest pop of the night. The way she got in his face, fearless and manic, was perfect. These are the character moments WWE has been missing, that balance of chaos and comedy that gives factions life. Massive win.

👑 Tiffany Stratton’s Heel Turn Incoming

The signs are everywhere. Tiffany Stratton’s slow-burn heel turn is catching fire, and the Australian crowd could feel it. The tension with Stephanie Vaquer during their tag match was real; the smirk, the tone, the confidence. Giulia and Vaquer’s chemistry clicked, but this was Tiffany’s night to shift gears and remind everyone why she is called the Center of the Universe. If Crown Jewel delivers, this will be her next evolution moment.

💥 Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu – A War is Coming

This feud is exactly what both men need. Drew McIntyre has been operating at the top of WWE for years, right alongside Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and Randy Orton, but he has been stuck orbiting the Bloodline story for too long. Enter Jacob Fatu, a monster, a menace, a man with something to prove. The backstage brawl in Perth was electric, violent, and full of purpose. These two are building something personal and dangerous. It is not about gold, it is about dominance, pride, and legacy. Make no mistake, this feud will feed families. It is a multi-month rivalry that could easily carry SmackDown through the Royal Rumble.

⚔️ The Matches Delivered

From Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura putting on another underrated clinic to the Wyatt Sicks retaining their Tag Titles in a wild, chaotic clash with the Street Profits, the in-ring pacing hit right. Even the Last Man Standing match between Damian Priest and Aleister Black balanced brutality with storytelling, capped perfectly by Zelina Vega’s shocking interference. Perth got their money’s worth.

🏟 Perth Crowd = Elite

The Australian crowd made the night feel massive. They sang, they chanted, they booed, and they owned every moment. They turned SmackDown into an event, not just a broadcast. When the MFTs and Wyatt Sicks stared each other down, the place erupted. It was a genuine big-fight atmosphere that WWE has not had in a long time.

⭐ Top 5 Moments from WWE SmackDown (Perth Edition)

⭐ 1. The MFTs Adopt the G.O.D Look – The MFTs’ transformation into a full-on G.O.D-inspired unit was exactly what Solo Sikoa needed to step out of Roman’s shadow. The face paint, the presence, the confidence; a boss-level rebrand that makes them feel like a threat again.

⭐ 2. Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu Is Heating Up – This feud is fire. The backstage brawl added another layer to one of WWE’s most intense rivalries of the year. Drew’s cold fury meets Fatu’s chaos, and it is pure money.

⭐ 3. Wyatt Sicks vs. MFTs Stare Down – Two terrifying factions face-to-face, tension thick in the air, fans losing it; storytelling through presence, perfectly executed.

⭐ 4. WWE Superstars Returning to Their OG Themes – Hearing the old entrances come back hit hard. WWE giving superstars their classic themes again is a nod to fans who love legacy. (Now give us “Broken Dreams.”)

⭐ 5. Aleister Black & Zelina Vega – Chaos Begins – It finally happened. Aleister Black and Zelina Vega back together just works. It is dark, it is sinister, and it is unpredictable. This duo is going to make for must-watch TV.

❌ 3 Misses from SmackDown

❌ 1. Kiana James Looked Lost – Kiana’s performance did not quite click this week. She has potential, but next to Giulia and Vaquer, her lack of confidence stood out.

❌ 2. Street Profits Overshadowed Again – The Profits have main-event charisma but keep getting pulled into other people’s stories. It is time they are given a feud that is theirs.

❌ 3. Cody’s Promo Needed a Seth Rollins Interruption – Cody cut a solid promo, but it lacked chaos. A Rollins interruption would have pushed it into must-see territory.

⭐ MVPs of the Night

⭐ The MFTs – total reinvention and dominance that redefined the faction.
⭐ Drew McIntyre & Jacob Fatu – a rivalry that feels authentic and dangerous.
⭐ Nikki Cross – fearless, funny, and completely unhinged in the best way.

Final Thoughts

SmackDown in Perth was not just a go-home show, it was a statement. The MFTs are back and more dangerous than ever. The Wyatt Sicks have met their match. Tiffany Stratton is turning. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu are building a war that will define the next few months of WWE TV. The matches hit, the crowd was electric, and the show felt alive. If this is the energy WWE is bringing into Crown Jewel weekend, buckle up, because the next 48 hours are going to shake the landscape of the company.

⭐ Show Rating: 8/10
Highlights: The MFT resurrection, Drew vs. Fatu build, Nikki Cross’s fearless spark, and Perth’s red-hot crowd.

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There is no denying it. Tiffany Stratton has been one of WWE’s most consistent winners in 2025. Undefeated all year, overflowing with confidence, and commanding the spotlight every time she steps through the curtain. But as much as WWE has tried to keep her as the bubbly, crowd-friendly “Tiffy Time” babyface, it is starting to feel like the wrong fit.

And honestly, that is a good thing. Because what made Tiffany Stratton special in the first place was never her smile. It was her attitude.

Let’s call it what it is. Tiffany Stratton is a natural heel. She is built for it. The look, the voice, the mannerisms, the perfectly-delivered arrogance that makes crowds want to boo and secretly cheer at the same time. Even Tiffany herself has admitted that being a heel feels more natural to her, and you can see that truth creeping back in every week.

Her current run as a babyface has been fine. Solid matches, good reactions, strong visibility. But it lacks the bite that made her a standout. Right now, she is playing nice in a division that does not need nice. What it needs is someone unapologetically self-absorbed, someone who makes winning feel inevitable and losing feel like an insult.

Let’s not overlook this. Tiffany Stratton is undefeated in WWE in 2025. That kind of stat is rocket fuel for a heel turn.

Imagine what happens if that streak ends, perhaps tomorrow night at Crown Jewel against Stephanie Vaquer. A loss on the world stage, after months of dominance, would be the perfect spark for Tiffany to finally snap. The ego bruised, the confidence cracked, and suddenly the “It Girl” does not want your cheers anymore.

She will blame the fans, the locker room, the media, anyone but herself. That is the Tiffany Stratton we remember. That is the Tiffany Stratton people pay to see.

Tiffany’s “Barbie Doll” attitude is not just a gimmick. It is her secret weapon. She owns the spotlight. When she talks, people listen. When she walks out, the camera follows her. She has that rare charisma where the crowd will either worship her or despise her, and both reactions are money.

Turning heel now would let her lean fully back into that energy. The slow smirk. The condescending tone. The confidence that borders on delusion. The kind of heat that makes arenas chant “You deserve it” not as praise, but as punishment.

A heel Stratton could bring balance back to the women’s division. With Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, and Charlotte Flair all existing in that tweener zone, there is space for a true antagonist. Someone who does not just want to win, but wants to humiliate.

And with the return of major international events like Crown Jewel and WrestlePalooza, WWE needs a star who can play the role of the arrogant global villain. The woman fans love to hate.

If Crown Jewel ends with Tiffany Stratton still undefeated, that ego will only grow, and that is fine. But if she finally takes her first loss of 2025, that is where the fun begins.

Either way, it is time to let “Tiffy Time” turn toxic again.

Because love her or hate her, when Tiffany Stratton is bad, business is good.

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