WWE Smackdown Results Thread - Just gunna post them all in here from now on

[Fernando]

Tonight's WWE SmackDown Kickoff pre-show opens on FOX with a comedy video of Michael Strahan and RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch at the FOX Sports headquarters. Braun Strowman, Terry Bradshaw and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt are also seen.

- We're live from outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California as FOX Sports' Charissa Thompson welcomes us. We see several people arriving on the blue carpet - actor O'Shea Jackson Jr., boxer Shawn Porter, plus Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

Charissa is joined by WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair and Charlotte Flair first. They talk for a minute before Thompson sends us inside of the arena to hosts Renee Young and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. They are at ringside with Big E and Xavier Woods of The New Day. We see fans finding their seats. Booker and Renee get Big E to give a grand introduction of the new SmackDown set. The camera cuts up as the new stage and set lights up. It's truly a spectacle for a WWE TV set. We go to a commercial break.

- Back from a break and we see WWE Champion Kofi Kingston arriving backstage. Renee also shows us Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman arriving in the back. Renee hypes tonight's big event. WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins joins Renee and Booker on the panel now. They talk about Booker's famous Supermarket Brawl with WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin and we get a clip from the angle. We come back for a bit more discussion with Rollins. Renee shows us Erin Andrews, WWE United States Champion AJ Styles, plus Sasha Banks and SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley arriving on the blue carpet outside. Back to commercial.

- Back from a break and we see WWE 24/7 Champion Carmella with R-Truth on the blue carpet. We also see The Miz and The Eagle from FOX's The Masked Singer. Renee sends us to Kayla Braxton backstage with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. Kofi gets fired up and is confident about defending against Brock Lesnar tonight. Renee and Booker discuss Lesnar vs. Kingston some more as we see more blue carpet arrivals - WWE Hall of Famer Sting, actor Rico Rodriguez, King Baron Corbin, SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Revival, WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, Titus O'Neil, Rey Mysterio, and WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg with the Big Noon Kickoff hosts. Charissa is outside with The Bella Twins. They talk more about tonight's show, including The Rock's return. We see RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch on the blue carpet. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin appears in a pre-recorded video package to hype tonight's show. Charissa shows us more blue carpet arrivals - Maria Menounos, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, Braun Strowman. Charissa signs off for the night and sends us to Kayla backstage with Paul Heyman. Kayla hoped for a word with The Beast, but Heyman denied her. Heyman has strong words for Kofi Kingston and says a new reality is coming to WWE tonight, in the form of a new WWE Champion. We go back to Renee and Booker. They show us footage of The Rock arriving backstage earlier today. Renee sends us back to another break as we get an overhead shot of the Staples Center outside. We get more from the pre-show and that's it.

- Tonight's WWE SmackDown FOX premiere opens live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California as Michael Cole welcomes us to a new era.

- The "No Chance" music hits as fans pop. Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon come out to the stage. Stephanie welcomes us to history, welcomes us to FOX. Vince welcomes us to Friday Night SmackDown. We cut to the new SmackDown opening video package.

- We're back inside the Staples Center as the pyro explodes on the stage. Cole welcomes us to the SmackDown FOX premiere, presented by Progressive insurance. Cole says the Staples Center is sold out to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the blue brand.

- We go right to the ring and out comes RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch as the pyro goes off for her entrance. Cole is joined at ringside by Corey Graves. They welcome us once again.

Becky stands with a mic and fans start chanting her name. She says it feels so good to be kicking off the first episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Becky goes on about how she smashed glass ceilings and changed the game on SmackDown, and how fans used their voices to raise her up. The show is in her blood. She thanks the fans and suggests re-paying them by kicking someone's ass. The music interrupts and out comes King Baron Corbin.

Corbin declares that the King is here and fans boo him. Corbin asks Becky if she's listening to herself, because everyone knows who should be kicking the show off - the King. Corbin approaches the apron and asks if she really still thinks she's The Man. She warns him to take one more step and he will find out. Corbin enters the ropes and the music hits. Out comes The Rock to a huge pop for his return.

Rock walks the stage for a minute as fans cheer him on. He takes his jacket off and they pop louder. Rock covers the camera with his jacket but quickly removes it and then marches to the ring. Fans go wild as The Great One hits the corner to pose as Becky and Corbin stare him down. Rock comes down and stares back at Becky. He offers his hand and they shake. Rock raises his hand to show some love to Corbin but he was just kidding. Rock keeps walking and poses in the opposite corner as his music continues to play. Rock recalls uttering a phrase to some jabroni many moons ago, and that phrase would change the world forever. Rock goes on about how the word "SmackDown" has become a show, an institution. He goes on with a Rock-style promo and calls Corbin a broke-looking Burger King on crack. Rock says we're all here live on FOX, in front of the millions - The Rock, The Man and Cracky, all waiting on The Rock to say - finally, The Rock has come back... Rock raises the mic but the fans takeover with chanting his name. "Home!" He finishes the promo. Rock goes on but Corbin interrupts. Fans boo him.

Corbin says he just needs to make a correction. This isn't Rock's home any longer and he's not The Great One anymore. Corbin says we're looking at The Great One and the most electrifying King in sports entertainment, and The King says to know your role and shut your mouth. Rock asks Becky to excuse him, and if he can handle this one real quick. Rock says Corbin winning King of the Ring doesn't make him King, or to look dress a 35 year old virgin hanging out at Comic Con. Rock says Becky is The Man but we don't see h er walking around here with a pair of testicles. Becky adds that if she did, they'd be bigger than Corbin. Fans chant for Becky. Corbin says his testicles are perfectly adequate, and he will dress how he wants because he is superior to Rock, Becky and everyone else. Corbin goes on about Los Angeles and knocks LeBron James. Fans chant "Rocky!" now. Rock asks Corbin if what he thinks is he's superior to everyone else, including his boy James. Corbin goes to respond but Becky interrupts with the "It doesn't matter!" line. Rock brings up Corbin retiring WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and some other accomplishments. Rock and Becky go on about Corbin, calling him a "Super Tough Dude" and this leads Rock to getting fans to chant "STD!" at Corbin because that's what they think when they see him now. Becky says that's going to stick with Corbin for life. Rock says this is what happens when Corbin comes out and disrespects The Man, the fans and the jabroni beating, pie eating... Rock goes on with a warning to Corbin. They all ready for a fight. Rock and Becky take turns rocking Corbin between them now. Rock drops Corbin. Becky leg drops Corbin. Rock stands over Corbin in the middle of the ring and delivers The People's Elbow. Becky with kicks to Corbin, sending him right into a Rock Bottom. Fans chant "Rocky!" now as he stands with Becky. Rock says he loves us, SmackDown. "If ya smell... what The Rock is cookin'!" The Rock's music hits as he stands tall with Becky once again. Rock exits the ring and slaps hands with fans at ringside on the way up the ramp as his music hits. Rock stops and poses on the stage, then points back at Becky in the ring.

- Cole and Graves hype the rest of tonight's show, including the Ladder Match between Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon. There will also be Lumberjacks surrounding the ring or the Erick Rowan vs. Roman Reigns match.

- We see Sasha Banks and Bayley backstage. That tag team match will be next. Back to commercial.

Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch

Back from the break and we see Maria Menounos at ringside with WWE Hall of Famers Lita and Trish Stratus. RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch waits in the ring as her partner comes out with pyro, Charlotte Flair. Sasha Banks is out first for her team. SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley joins her on the stage and they head to the ring together.

Flair starts off with Bayley as the first SmackDown FOX match begins. The bell rings and Bayley rocks Becky with a cheap shot. Flair makes her pay and takes her to the corner to unload. Bayley counters and drops Flair on her head. Bayley takes Flair to the corner and tags in Banks for a quick double team. Banks mounts offense on Flair and hits the double knees for a 2 count. Flair comes back with chops into the corner. Flair with more offense in the corner and a big boot that sends Banks out to the floor. Flair shows off to the crowd for somewhat of a mixed reaction.

Becky runs in and knocks Bayley off the apron. Flair goes to the top for a moonsault but she gets knocked off into the barrier. Banks kicks Flair while she's down as Becky recovers on the apron. We go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Flair fights Bayley off. Flair drops Bayley with a knee. Becky tags in and clotheslines Bayley. She goes for Banks but Banks drops off the apron. Becky unloads on Bayley and drops her in the corner. Becky with more offense as the crowd pops. Becky warns Banks after a Bexploder to Bayley. Bayley takes advantage of a distraction by Banks, and drops Becky. Becky turns it back around and hits the second rope leg drop to Bayley for a 2 count. Bayley comes back for a 2 count. Becky with a basement dropkick. Flair ends up coming in and hitting a Natural Selection to Bayley for a 2 count as Banks breaks it up.

Becky comes in and stares Banks down as fans pop. They start brawling in the middle of the ring. Bayley takes out Banks' leg from behind. They double team her until Flair gets involved. They all continue fighting in the middle of the ring. Flair tosses Bayley over her head. Banks sends Becky to the apron and they trade more shots. Becky goes to the top and hits a missile dropkick to Banks in the ring, then out of the ring. Flair goes to the top and hits a big moonsault to the floor, taking down both opponents for a big pop. Bayley and Flair bring it back in. Flair applies the Figure Four and bridges into the Figure Eight. Bayley taps out.

Winners: Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch

- After the match, Flair's music hits as she stands tall with Lynch. We go to replays. Bayley and Banks console each other on the outside.

- Cole sends us backstage to FOX Sports and FOX NFL reporter Erin Andrews. She's with The New Day - Big E, Xavier Woods and WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. They all get hyped up for tonight's WWE Title defense against Brock Lesnar.

- We see Seth Rollins walking backstage. He will face Shinsuke Nakamura next in a champion vs. champion match. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we see boxer Tyson Fury at ringside. He gets a pop from the crowd. Cole shows us highlights the earlier blue carpet Kickoff pre-show. We also see WWE Hall of Famers Kurt Angle and Mick Foley sitting at ringside for another pop.

Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

We go to the ring and out comes WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins for this non-title Champion vs. Champion match. Bray Wyatt interrupts on the big screen with a new Firefly Funhouse segment. Wyatt introduces everyone to his home and his various puppets. Ramblin' Rabbit is actually still alive, and he's wearing a Rollins t-shirt. He wants to be like Rollins when he grows up. He goes on until Wyatt stops him. Wyatt suggests they show Rollins what will happen on Sunday at Hell In a Cell instead of talking. The Rabbit represents Rollins and he's locked inside of a small red cage. Mercy The Buzzard appears and is representing The Fiend. Rollins watches from the ring and Wyatt warns this could get messy. Mercy destroys Ramblin' and leaves nothing but a bunch of stuffing and a few body parts. Wyatt finds this to be hilarious. Wyatt gets serious and says history has a horrible way of repeating itself. Wyatt says now it's Rollins' turn. He flashes with a quick reminder of The Fiend. Wyatt laughs again and says he will see Rollins later. The segment ends as Rollins looks on from the ring. WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura is out next with Sami Zayn as Greg Hamilton does the introductions. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and we see WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan mingling in the crowd at ringside. The bell rings for the match and Nakamura quickly goes for an armbar but Rollins breaks free. Rollins nails two straight suicide dives to the floor. Rollins chases Zayn off at ringside and warns him. Rollins goes back in but Nakamura attacks. Rollins fights him off and hits a Slingblade. Nakamura sends Rollins to the apron and kicks him. Rollins comes back with a kick to the neck from the apron. Rollins springboards back into the ring with a knee to the face. Rollins superkicks Nakamura for another pop now.

Rollins cranks up as the "burn it down!" chant starts. The lights suddenly go down and it sounds like "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt is here. We hear the menacing sounds as the lights come up low. Nakamura and Rollins are looking around, Rollins on the stage and Nakamura in the ring. The Fiend appears behind Rollins on the stage and quickly brings him down with the Mandible Claw. Wyatt shoves Rollins off the stage and stares down at him. The lights go back out and we hear Wyatt laughing over the arena. Back to commercial.

Ladder Match: Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon

Back from the break and Kevin Owens is in the ring. We see ladders standing up and laying down around the arena. The briefcase is hanging high above the ring with the stipulation documents. The winner of the match will keep their job, and Owens' lawsuit against Shane will be dismissed. Shane McMahon is out next. Shane stops on the stage and signals for Hamilton to give him a grand introduction. Owens runs out of the ring, up the ramp and attacks Shane on the stage. Owens brings it back into the ring and the bell rings.

Owens sends Shane out of the ring and goes to work. Owens bridges a ladder from the apron to the top of the barrier. Owens rocks Shane a few more times on the outside. Owens brings another ladder into the ring. He positions it under the briefcase and starts climbing. Shane runs in and pulls him down. Shane with a side Russian leg sweep. Shane stomps on Owens and climbs the ladder as fans boo. Owens knocks him down. The ladder ends up knocked out of the ring. They tangle some more, including a Stunner block. Owens goes to bring the ladder back in but Shane kicks it into his face. Shane ends up dropping Owens on the outside again, and placing him on the announce table. Shane pounds on Owens while he's down on top of the announce table. Shane slams the top cover piece of the table onto Owens a few times. Shane with another table cover shot to Owens, keeping him down on top of the announce table.

Shane returns to the ring as fans boo him. Shane climbs to the top turnbuckle and delivers a huge elbow drop, putting Owens through the announce table. They're both laid out in the debris. Fans chant "holy s--t!" as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Owens now has Shane placed on the ladder bridge from the apron to the barrier from earlier. Owens goes to the top and leaps with a Frogsplash, putting Shane through the ladder, bending it. Fans chant "holy s--t!" and "this is awesome!" now as we get replays. Owens stands another ladder up under the briefcase now. There's also a ladder bridged from bottom rope to bottom rope in the corner. Owens climbs up but Shane runs in and hits him in the leg with a steel chair to stop him from climbing. Shane knocks Owens and the ladder over with another chair shot. Shane unloads with a few more chair shots.

Shane sits Owens up against the bottom turnbuckle, then places a ladder over his body. Shane climbs to the opposite corner and delivers a huge Coast 2 Coast, smashing the ladder into Owens in the corner. Owens rolls to the floor and the referee checks on him. We get a replay as Shane works to get back to his feet. Shane stands a ladder up under the briefcase again. Shane climbs but Owens runs in and stops him. Owens powerbombs Shane from half-way up the ladder, onto the ladder bridge on the bottom rope in the corner. Owens climbs up and retrieves the briefcase to end Shane's career and win the match.

Winner: Kevin Owens

- After the match, Owens yells out and smashes the briefcase into his head a few times as the music hits. Owens stands tall with the briefcase and shoves the ladder over. Owens takes the mic as Shane starts crawling to him. "Hey Shane, you're fired!" Owens then delivers a Stunner to drop Shane in the middle of the ring. Owens' music starts back up as he resumes the celebration.

- We see Kayla Braxton backstage waiting outside of Brock Lesnar's room.

- Cole leads us to a SmackDown Greatest Moments video, presented by Snickers.

- Back from a break and Kayla talks to Paul Heyman backstage. He shows us how Brock Lesnar recently destroyed Kofi Kingston and cuts a promo on how we will have a new WWE Champion tonight.

Braun Strowman, The Miz and Heavy Machinery vs. Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode, Randy Orton and AJ Styles

We go to the ring and out comes Braun Strowman for a pop. The Miz, Tucker Otis, Randy Orton, WWE United States Champion AJ Styles, and RAW Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode are already waiting in the ring.

Ziggler and Miz go at it early on. Ziggler with an early Zig Zag. Miz comes back and blocks a move, then drops Ziggler with a DDT. Strowman gets the tag and runs wild on Ziggler. Strowman keeps control and clubs Ziggler to the mat for a 2 count. Roode runs in and decks him from behind. This leads to Orton, Styles and everyone else getting involved with their moves.

It's back down to Ziggler and Strowman in the middle of the ring while the others are on the outside. Strowman runs around the ring and flattens all of his opponents with big shoulders. Strowman yells out for a pop. Strowman stops at ringside and stares at boxer Tyson Fury. They put their dukes up but look to be joking. Ziggler takes advantage and attacks from behind, knocking Ziggler down. Ziggler gets sent into Fury. Fury isn't happy now. Strowman laughs at him as he returns to the ring. Ziggler rocks Strowman off the distraction. Strowman immediately scoops Ziggler for the powerslam and the pin to win.

Winners: Braun Strowman

- After the match, Team Strowman stands tall as the music hits. Fury hops the barrier but security rushes over and keeps him from getting to the ring. Strowman taunts Fury from the ring. Graves notes how Fury is a hot head. Fans chant for security to let them fight. We go to commercial.

- Back from the break and we see what happened with Tyson Fury and Braun Strowman.

- Cole shows us how DJ Marshmello ran into Carmella and pinned her for the WWE 24/7 Title earlier while backstage.

Lumberjack Match: Erick Rowan vs. Roman Reigns

We go to the ring and it's surrounded by 20 Lumberjacks. Daniel Bryan is out for commentary. Out next comes Roman Reigns to a big pop as the pyro explodes for his entrance.

The bell rings and they go at it. Rowan with a big running knee to Reigns, sending him to the outside. Some lumberjacks work Reigns over before sending him back into the ring. Rowan gets sent out of the ring and he starts fighting lumberjacks off. Reigns goes out and runs through the lumberjacks, and leaps at Rowan with a Superman Punch but it's blocked and Reigns is launched into the barrier. Rowan returns to the ring to wait on Reigns.

Lumberjacks attack Reigns and others come to make the save. They toss Reigns back in and Rowan immediately drops him with a big kick. Rowan covers for a 2 count. We go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Rowan has Reigns grounded in the middle of the ring. Reigns fights up and out. They trade big strikes. Reigns takes it to the corner and unloads with clotheslines as fans count along. More back and forth. Reigns catches Rowan in a Samoan Drop for a 2 count in the middle of the ring. They go on and Reigns readies for a Superman Punch but Rowan catches him in mid-move. They trade more shots and counters. Reigns drops Rowan with a Superman Punch. Luke Harper comes walking down the ramp now.

Harper fights off some of the lumberjacks. Bryan gets up from commentary and attacks Harper but Harper fights. A big brawl breaks out at ringside. Reigns runs the ropes and leaps out, taking down a large group of Superstars. Rowan comes out and powerbombs Ali into Reigns. Rowan brings it back into the ring and nails Reigns with a crossbody for a close 2 count. Rowan signals for the Iron Claw and waits for Reigns to get up. Rowan smiles before applying the Iron Claw. Reigns blocks the Claw slam and nails a Superman Punch. Harper hits the ring and drops Reigns. Harper stops lumberjacks from entering the ring. Bryan runs in and drops Harper with a running knee out of nowhere. Reigns takes advantage and hits Rowan with a Spear for the pin to win.

Winner: Roman Reigns

- After the match, Reigns recovers as his music hits. Bryan enters the ring and offers his hand for a shake. Reigns thinks about it as Bryan encourages the fans to chant "yes!" at him. Reigns finally shakes it and fans pop.

- Back from the break and we see what happened with The Rock earlier.

- We see FOX Sports hosts Rob Stone and Matt Leinart at ringside.

WWE Title Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Kofi Kingston

We go to the ring and out first comes Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman. WWE Champion Kofi Kingston is out next with Big E and Xavier Woods. We get formal ring introductions but Heyman interrupts to deliver his own intro for his client.

The bell rings and Kofi charges but Lesnar catches him in mid-move. Lesnar immediately drops Kofi with a F5 and covers for the pin to win the title.

Winner and New WWE Champion: Brock Lesnar

- After the quick squash, Lesnar stands tall and raises the title as Heyman joins him in the ring. The music hits as we go to a replay. Big E and Woods looked on stunned at ringside. Rey Mysterio's music suddenly hits. We wait but Rey isn't coming out. Rey suddenly appears and he's got UFC heavyweight Cain Velasquez with him. The crowd pops big and Lesnar looks on shocked from the ring, along with Heyman. Cain and Rey stare Lesnar and Heyman down before marching down the ramp. Cain enters the ring. Lesnar swings but Cain ducks and tackles him. Cain unloads and pounds as Lesnar tries to fight and get away to retreat. Lesnar quickly exits the ring as Cain talks trash from the ring. Heyman talks trash and tells a stunned Lesnar to show Cain who he is, handing him the belt. Lesnar stares Cain down from the ramp for a minute or two. Cain stands with Rey in the ring. Lesnar finally turns and goes up the ramp as fans start booing. We get a replay of what just happened. Graves mentions how Cain beat Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight Title in 2010. Lesnar and Heyman look on from the entrance as Rey's music hits while he and Cain stand tall in the ring. The SmackDown FOX premiere and 20th Anniversary specials goes off the air.

[Samo]

Very harsh on Kofi, deserved atleast somewhat competitive match with Brock, even if he was going to lose. He’s had a good run, and proven alot of things to alot of people, so well done in that regard.

Only seen small slips of Cain wrestling, but theres a ready made story of him vs Brock, although I can see alot of people being annoyed that he’s leapfrogging ahead of a lot of people.

[Fernando]

draft week

Tonight's WWE SmackDown episode opens up with a video package.

- We're live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as the pyro goes off. Michael Cole welcomes us to SmackDown and hypes the WWE Draft. Cole is joined by Corey Graves at ringside.

Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins

We go right to the ring and out first comes Roman Reigns as the pyro goes off. Greg Hamilton does the introductions. WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins is out next for this non-title match. Rollins also gets some pyro for his entrance. Reigns will be fighting to secure the first Draft pick for SmackDown and Rollins is fighting to earn the first pick for RAW.

Rollins makes his entrance as the announcers hype tonight's show. The OC vs. The New Day will take place. The bell rings and they lock up. Reigns drops Rollins first with a shoulder. Rollins comes back and takes Reigns down with a headlock, then a quick pin attempt. We get a stalemate as they size each other up. They lock back up and tangle into the corner. The referee breaks them up and Rollins rolls Reigns for a 2 count. Reigns ends up on the floor. Rollins dropkicks him through the ropes. Rollins runs the ropes for a suicide dive but Reigns meets him at the ropes with a forearm.

They trade blocks at the apron and the floor. Reigns return to the ring. Rollins comes back in and gets in Reigns' face as they have words. Rollins with a big right hand out of nowhere. Reigns rocks Rollins back as the tension builds between the two. Rollins unloads with strikes in the middle of the ring now. Reigns with a big clothesline. Reigns sends Rollins over the top rope to the floor. We go to commercial.

More back and forth after the break. Reigns avoids a Stomp and rolls Rollins up for a 2 count. Reigns powers up for a powerbomb and a 2 count. More back and forth now. Rollins blocks a Superman Punch and goes on to send Reigns to the floor. Rollins with a suicide dive and another shot to send Reigns into the announce table. Rollins brings it back in and springboards at Reigns with a flying knee. Rollins goes to the top and hits a big Frogsplash but Reigns kicks out at 2.

Reigns and Rollins trade more big moves and counters. Rollins goes for a Buckle Bomb, and hits it. Reigns comes right out of the corner with a big Superman Punch and a 2 count. Reigns goes for a Spear but Rollins connects with the big block, a modified Pedigree. Rollins with a 2 count.

The lights suddenly go out and the menacing sound starts up. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt appears from under the ring, via a hole in the middle. Wyatt attacks Rollins with the Mandible Claw and drags him through the mat, under the ring. The lights come back up some and we see Rollins scrambling to get back into the ring. Rollins lays face-down in the ring, recovering as Wyatt peeks up from the hole in the ring. The lights go out and come back on as we see Wyatt standing on the ramp. Wyatt's laugh echoes around the arena as we go back to commercial.

Winner by DQ: Seth Rollins

- Back from the break and we get a look at the FOX WWE Draft War Room with executives and others going over potential picks. We also get a look at the USA Network Draft War Room.

- The announcers show us a replay of what just happened with The Fiend. It's confirmed that Rollins won the match via disqualification. RAW will get the first pick. Cole and Graves go over the rules for the 2019 Draft.

- We go to the stage and Stephanie McMahon comes out to the podium to some boos. She announces that RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch is now an official member of the RAW roster. It's announced that Roman Reigns is staying on SmackDown as well. Stephanie also announces that The OC will remain on RAW - Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson and WWE United States Champion AJ Styles. She also announces that SmackDown selects "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. The last pick of the first round sees Drew McIntyre stay on the RAW roster.

- Renee Young and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T are on a panel with Samoa Joe and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. They go over tonight's first round picks.

King Baron Corbin vs. Chad Gable

We go back to the ring and out comes King Baron Corbin. He cuts a promo taking shots at Chad Gable, then talks about what kind of King he will be coming out of the Draft. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Cole shows us FOX Sports hosts Joe Buck and Troy Aikman hyping the Draft. Corbin wraps his entrance as Chad Gable makes his way to the ring. Hamilton announces Gable as Shorty Gable. We get a look back at their match from last Sunday's Hell In a Cell pay-per-view, which Gable won.

The bell rings and they go at it. Corbin unloads and sends Gable out to the floor. Corbin follows and sends Gable into the barrier. Corbin breaks the count and scoops Gable but Gable slides out and sends Corbin face-first into the ring post. They bring it back in and Gable takes the leg out. Gable focuses on Corbin's knee and leg now. Corbin with a knee to the gut after a cheap shot. Gable looks to mount a comeback but Corbin nails a big boot to the face for a 2 count.

Corbin works Gable around the ring now. Corbin plays to the crowd for boos. They end up on the floor again and Gable fights back with punches. Corbin shoves him on top of the announce table. Gable tries to fight back but Corbin chokeslams him on top of the announce table. We go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Corbin goes for a Deep Six but Gable counters and turns it into a bulldog. Gable launches himself at Corbin in the corner with cannonballs. Corbin rolls to the floor for a breather. Gable follows and sends Corbin over the timekeeper's area. Gable brings it back in the ring and nails a moonsault from the top. Corbin kicks out at 2. Corbin blocks a rolling German suplex and elbows Gable. Corbin drives Gable into the mat and covers for a 2 count. The referee checks on Gable after the hard landing.

Gable avoids End of Days. Gable hits the rolling German suplex but Corbin kicks out at 2. Gable goes for another German and hits it. Gable keeps Corbin in his control but Corbin blocks another German attempt. Gable blocks a chokeslam and rolls Corbin for a 2 count. Corbin kicks the ankle lock off. Gable locks the ankle lock in now. Corbin goes for the bottom rope but Gable drags him back. Gable with a 2 count. Gable walks right into End of Days in the middle of the ring. Corbin covers for the pin to win.

Winner: King Corbin

- After the match, Corbin stands tall as his music hits.

- Cole sends us to NFL on FOX hosts promoting the WWE Draft.

- We go back to Stephanie McMahon at the Draft podium for second round picks. Randy Orton has joined RAW while Sasha Banks has joined SmackDown. Ricochet is staying on RAW, as is Bobby Lashley. SmackDown has selected Braun Strowman.

- We go back to the panel to discuss the second round picks.

- Cole sends us to a video package on Braun Strowman vs. Tyson Fury for WWE Crown Jewel. We see Strowman backstage on the phone. We also see Fury backstage with a staffer joking around. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get hype for Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez at WWE Crown Jewel.

- We go back to the ring and out comes WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman to the ring.

Heyman give the grand introduction to Lesnar and starts talking about fear. What does Lesnar fear? Re-living the October 2010 UFC Heavyweight Title loss to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121. Heyman goes on about how Cain conquered Lesnar that night with an unheard of first round TKO. Heyman says Lesnar hasn't offered a single excuse for that night because he has no excuse. That's the type of fighter Cain truly is, Heyman says. Heyman brings up how Lesnar easily won the WWE Title from Kofi Kingston last week, then Rey Mysterio came out and forced Lesnar to confront the ghost from his past. Heyman says Lesnar does not fear his fears, he embraces his fears because he conquers his fears.

Heyman goes on and says Lesnar will conquer his fear on October 31 at Crown Jewel. Lesnar will conquer Velasquez, Heyman says. This gets a mixed reaction from the crowd. Heyman says this is not a prediction, it was a... the music interrupts and out comes Mysterio and Velasquez to the stage. Rey says Heyman must have forgotten some footage. Rey shows us a video package with stills from the UFC 121 fight. Cain says he will beat Lesnar again, the he speaks in Spanish some. Rey says Cain commented on how he will give Lesnar a matching scar on the other side of his face at Crown Jewel. Lesnar moves forward but Heyman holds him back as Rey's music hits. Cain stares at Lesnar in the ring and Lesnar stares back.

The New Day vs. The OC

We go backstage to The New Day with a platter of pancakes - Big E, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston. Big E does their usual introduction as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and we see more of the FOX NFL hosts promoting the Draft. Cole sends us to a video package on WWE's partnership with Susan G. Komen. The New Day is on the stage now. They bring out two breast cancer survivors and present them with custom women's title belts. The New Day heads to the ring and out next comes The OC for six-man action - Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson and WWE United States Champion AJ Styles.

The bell rings as Gallows starts off with Woods. Gallows immediately levels him with a big boot. Styles and Anderson end up sending Woods into the steel ring steps at ringside as the referee orders Kofi and Big E out of the ring while Gallows taunts them. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and AJ tags in as does Kofi. Kofi unloads and hits the Boom Drop in the middle of the night. Kofi decks Gallows and kicks AJ from the apron. Kofi goes to the top and hits a big crossbody on AJ as Anderson breaks the pin up. Big E runs in and takes out Anderson,s ending him out. Gallows drops Big E. Woods takes out Gallows with a DDT. Fans rally for The New Day. Woods runs the ropes and leaps out, taking down Gallows and Anderson on the floor.

AJ rocks Kofi with a forearm now. AJ springboards in for the Phenomenal Forearm but it's blocked. Styles blocks the SOS. Kofi blocks the Styles Clash. More back and forth now. Kofi with a dropkick and a block of the Styles Clash as they continue to trade moves. Kofi nails Trouble In Paradise and covers AJ for the pin to win.

Winners: The New Day

- After the match, The New Day stands tall as we go to replays.

- Cole shows us what happened earlier with The Fiend interfering in Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins.

- Stephanie McMahon is back at the podium for the third round of the WWE Draft. Alexa Bliss is staying on RAW while Lacey Evans is going to SmackDown. Kevin Owens is going to RAW while SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Revival are staying on the blue brand. Natalya is also staying on RAW.

- We see Charlotte Flair backstage warming up. Back to commercial.

- Back from a break and Stephanie McMahon announces the fourth and final Draft round for tonight. The Viking Raiders are staying on RAW, Lucha House Party is going to SmackDown, Nikki Cross is staying on RAW, Heavy Machinery is staying on SmackDown, and The Street Profits are going to RAW.

SmackDown Women's Title Match: Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair

We go to the ring for a Hell In a Cell rematch as new SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair comes out. She poses as we go back to commercial.

Back from a break and we get more Draft hype from the NFL on FOX crew. The announcers hype Tyson Fury vs. Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel. We go back to the ring and Flair wraps her entrance as we see stills from her title win at Hell In a Cell. Bayley is out next. She stops on the stage as her music also stops. Bayley isn't smiling tonight. She takes her jacket off and backs up. She picks up an ax handle with blades sticking out of it. She starts slaughtering the inflatable tube men. Cole calls this a complete change in personality for Bayley. Flair watches from the ring as Bayley destroys the signature tube men from her entrance. Bayley marches to the ring now.

The bell rings and Bayley immediately attacks. Flair turns it around and goes to the corner. Flair with a neckbreaker in the corner, sending Bayley to the floor to regroup. Flair follows and launches Bayley into the barrier, then over the barrier. Bayley fights back from the crowd, dropping Flair on the floor. Bayley comes back over the barrier and knocks Flair into the steel steps. Bayley, who is also sporting a new hairstyle tonight, enters the ring and stands tall, playing to the crowd for a mixed reaction. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Flair covers for a 2 count. Bayley turns it around and works Flair over on the ropes now. Bayley drops Flair for a quick pin attempt. Flair fights up and out but Bayley re-applies a headlock and keeps her grounded. Bayley with shots in the corner now. Bayley goes back to the headlock. Flair shoves her into the corner but runs into a kick. Bayley fights from the apron and goes for a neckbreaker over the top rope but Flair shoves her to the floor. Flair launches herself over the top rope, taking Bayley down on the floor.

Flair brings it back into the ring and delivers chops. Flair sends Bayley into the corner and drops her with another chop. Flair with a big suplex. Flair plays to the crowd for a pop. Back and forth in the corner but Flair counters and works on the leg now. Flair drags Bayley to the center of the ring but Bayley grabs the bottom rope. Flair charges with a big boot and kicks Bayley from the apron to the floor.

Flair follows and hits a big moonsault from the top of the barrier as fans pop. Flair brings it back into the ring for a close 2 count. Bayley fights back and kicks Flair's knee out. They tangle into the corner until Bayley hits a Bayley-to-Belly suplex out of nowhere. Flair still kicks out at 2 and Bayley shows frustration. Flair with a neckbreaker in the corner. Flair sends Bayley face-first into the turnbuckles. Flair goes to the top for a moonsault but Bayley gets her feet up. Flair blocks and applies a Boston Crab. Flair drags Bayley back and goes for the Figure Four but Bayley kicks her face-first into the turnbuckles. Bayley with a 2 count.

Bayley shows more frustration and argue with the referee. Bayley mounts Flair with strikes. Bayley keeps control and goes to the top while Flair is down. Bayley delivers the big flying elbow drop but Flair kicks out just in time. Bayley argues with the referee and gets in his face. Flair take advantage of the distraction and nails Natural Selection. Flair goes for the Figure Four again but Bayley rolls her up for the pin to win the title out of nowhere.

Winner and New SmackDown Women's Champion: Bayley

- After the bell, Flair immediately sits up and can't believe it. Bayley takes the title and celebrates as her new theme music hits. Bayley takes the title to ringside and continues the celebration. Bayley brings a mic back in the ring and says something about "b-----s" and then says, "Screw all of you!" She tosses the mic and raises the title as her new music resumes. Bayley marches up the ramp with the title as SmackDown goes off the air.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Bayley's new heel persona didn't cheat to win. So just cutting her hair made her better than last week.

[Marky]

And stabbing some balloons

[Samo]

Whats the best way to give a new, proper heel turn the edge? Have her win by a roll up. God damnit WWE, booking isnt that difficult.

What do you guys think of the draft so far? I think its been fairly predictable aside from Bray Wyatt going over. Also a bit confused why RAW would use 1 pick for the 3 members of the OC but waste 2 picks getting Alexa and Nikki over seperately. Unless this is a subtle way of telling us they’ve split as a team.

[Marky]

Probably because Alexa and Nikki are two singles competitors who team up, rather than a faction like The OC.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

People pointing out it was just a waste of a pick. The war rooms looked awful, the whole thing was a bit meh. I find it hard to care, I don’t think it wildly impacts the stories.

Weird that it was all just announced and we saw fake execs (and a robot) celebrating things like the signing of Natalya, but the live audience didn’t even get to see the wrestlers.

I like that they played into it being about Fox and USA networks, but it was then overdone and not about the wrestlers any more. They need to keep playing this up as a rivalry or it will be useless

[Samo]

I dont mind them playing up a rivalry but If they’re doing that I think they need to go proper exclusive again, including single brand PPV’s and not mentioning the other brand at all unless something truly monumental happens. Have the only time the brands appear together is the Big 4 PPVs.

This is a chance for WWE to get back to its best. Two brands on two networks, both Networks will want to beat the other so its imperative to WWE to put on the best shows they can week in, week out. I’ll reserve judgement until the draft is over and we can start to get a better picture of what the short term future looks like, unless they’re just going to phone it in until Mania season so they can hit the restart button then, so to speak.

[Marky]

That robot was the star of Smackdown

[Dolphin Ziggler]

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[Samo]

Thats the biggest reaction Natalya has got her entire career

[kamikaze]

Yet Cesaro stays a free agent

[Marky]

Yet Cesaro stays a free agent

N
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[Dolphin Ziggler]

He might not have been on the list of allowed draftees for that show. They split it up so it wasn’t all the stars on one show then a draft tonight headlined by Tamina.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I see Cesaro was available. NXT would be amazing for him

[Fernando]

WWE Smackdown 2nd November - 90% of staff are stuck in Saudi Arabia

Tonight's WWE SmackDown on FOX opens with the usual video package.

- We're live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York s the pyro goes off inside the arena. Tom Phillips welcomes us. He's joined by Renee Young and Aiden English. Tom mentions the travel issues from Saudi Arabia, which is why they are replacing Michael Cole and Corey Graves, and says they will have more on that later.

- We go right to the ring as WWE Champion Brock Lesnar makes his way out with Paul Heyman. Kayla Braxton does the ring introductions.

Heyman takes the mic and does his introduction. He goes on and says Lesnar is pissed off tonight. Heyman talks about last night's win over the debuting Cain Velasquez at WWE Crown Jewel. Heyman shows us video from the short match that took place as the opener in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. We actually see the whole match, which lasted just over two minutes. Heyman calls it the most spiritually orgasmic moment of Lesnar's career and says after that, here came everyone's hero Rey Mysterio. Some fans boo Rey's name. Heyman shows us the footage of Rey destroying Lesnar with steel chair shots after the match.

Heyman says we have a real problem going on around here. Heyman says he and Lesnar went to Vince McMahon and asked him to serve Rey up to Lesnar. Vince said he can't do that because SmackDown Superstars are contractually exclusive to FOX, and RAW Superstars are exclusive to the USA Network. Heyman says if Rey can't come to SmackDown, then Lesnar is going to RAW on Monday to find Rey and if anyone from WWE or a network has a problem with that, what are they going to do about it? Heyman goes on and announces that Lesnar officially quits SmackDown on FOX, and is showing up this Monday on RAW, to go hunting for Rey. Heyman speaks to Rey some in Spanish and drops the mic as they march to the back.

- The announcers talk about what just happened. The camera cuts backstage to Lesnar and Heyman exiting the building. We see Triple H and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is with him. Fans pop as they watch Lesnar and Heyman walk out.

- Still to come, Bayley defends against Nikki Cross. We go to commercial.

SmackDown Women's Title Match: Nikki Cross vs. Bayley

Back from the break and out comes SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley with Sasha Banks. Nikki Cross is out next. We get formal ring introductions from Kayla.

The bell rings and they go at it. Bayley takes it to the corner. Cross rolls her up for a quick 2 count. Cross with another early pin attempt for a 2 count. Bayley comes right back with a knee to the gut and then drops Cross as Banks cheers her on. Cross sends Bayley to the floor. Cross drops Bayley through the ropes and nails a tornado DDT on the floor as fans pop.

Cross brings it back into the ring for a 2 count. We go to commercial with Cross in control.

Back from the break and Bayley has control after Banks assisted her during the break. Cross looks to mount offense with a dropkick through the ropes to the floor but Bayley catches her and sends her into the steel ring steps as Banks laughs. Bayley brings it back into the ring for a 2 count.

Cross counters again and hits a neckbreaker. Cross with more offense and another close 2 count. Cross with clotheslines and a splash in the corner as she rallies the crowd. Cross with a bulldog out of the corner as the crowd pops louder for her. Cross goes to the top and hits a crossbody for a close 2 count. Cross shows some frustration now. Banks provides a distraction from the apron but gets kicked to the floor. Bayley takes advantage of the distraction and knocks Cross to the mat. Bayley goes to the top and hits the big flying elbow but Cross kicks out at 2. Bayley can't believe it.

Bayley takes Cross to the top and they tangle. Bayley counters and Cross goes face-first to the mat. Cross goes to the floor for a breather but ends up trapping Bayley in the apron cover and working her over for a pop. Banks comes over but gets dropped. Cross brings it back in the ring. The referee checks on Bayley possibly being hurt as Cross goes to the top. Banks takes advantage of the referee being distracted and pushes Cross from the top. Bayley goes on and gets the pin to retain the title.

Winner: Bayley

- After the match, WWE NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler suddenly attacks at ringside as fans go wild as Banks and Cross get dropped. She enters the ring to a loud "NXT!" chant. Baszler destroys Bayley now. Baszler stands tall with her title belt as fans cheer her on. Baszler makes her exit through the crowd as we go back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get replays on how Shayna Baszler hopped the barrier to take out Sasha Banks, Nikki Cross and Bayley.

- Pat McAfee is on commentary now, replacing Aiden English.

- Cathy Kelley is backstage with Sami Zayn. Cathy asks Sami about what has happened so far tonight and he says it has been a pretty weird tonight. He sees a pattern - maybe WWE NXT is here tonight. Sami says NXT needs to watch where they put their noses tonight and if one of them steps to him, it'll be pretty bad news for... Matt Riddle and Keith Lee appear. Sami kisses up to them and says he's a big fan. Sami goes on about how he's been down with NXT since day one. Sami goes to show them he's wearing a NXT t-shirt but he left it in his car. Sami says he's going to get it from his car. They offer to go with him but he's in a hurry to get away from them. They follow him and offer to help find the shirt. Sami suddenly takes off running and they chase after him. Sami comes running down the ramp and tries to hop the barrier but Riddle stops him. Riddle and Lee have Sami in the ring now. He pleads with them. Fans chant "Bro!" and "NXT!" as Riddle kicks his flip-flops off. Sami swings at Riddle but he ducks and rocks him. Riddle with the Bro-Derek in the middle of the ring for a big pop. Lee goes to the top and nails a big moonsault on Sami. Riddle and Lee pose in the ring and celebrate as the music hits.

- Still to come, Tom says The Miz will try to interview himself on MizTV.

- Back from the break and out comes The Miz for another must see edition of MizTV.

Miz mentions how his guest tonight was supposed to be the new WWE Universal Champion, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, but he was unable to make it due to the travel issues from Saudi Arabia. Miz shows us footage of how Wyatt beat Seth Rollins for the title at Crown Jewel. Miz goes on and mentions the NXT Superstars appearing tonight - Shayna Baszler, Matt Riddle and Keith Lee. Miz is suddenly interrupted by the music as NXT's Tommaso Ciampa makes his way to the ring for a pop.

Fans chant "NXT!" as Ciampa takes the mic. He says MizTV is supposed to be must see TV and Miz is supposed to be one of the most must see Superstars. Ciampa introduces himself as the greatest sports entertainer of all time. Ciampa says Miz stands here like the world is supposed to revolve around him, but it's time someone came out here to show him where he sits on the food chain. Ciampa says Miz is everything that's wrong with RAW and SmackDown, some fans boo. Ciampa goes on about what he does in NXT and says while Miz plays the part, he is the part. Miz talks about how he knows who Ciampa is and what he does, but he thought Ciampa would come up with something more original. Miz goes on about how Ciampa just said the same thing people have been saying to him for 15 years. Miz says if NXT and Ciampa are here to make a statement, then make it. Miz gets closer in Ciampa's face. Ciampa says those sound like fighting words. They go on and make the match for right here, right now. The mics are dropped and we go to commercial.

The Miz vs. Tommaso Ciampa

Back from the break and the bell rings. They go at it and Miz takes Ciampa down first, then shows off. Ciampa gets the upperhand and sends Miz to the apron but he stays on. Miz with a 2 count. Miz tosses Ciampa to the floor for a pop. Miz hypes the crowd up and goes to kick through the ropes, but he misses and Ciampa sends him into the barrier.

Ciampa launches Miz into the steel steps a few times. Ciampa takes a seat on the apron and pats himself on the back. Ciampa brings it back in the ring and aggressively keeps Miz grounded. More back and forth now. Ciampa misses a clothesline. Miz with the backbreaker - neckbreaker combo for a 2 count. Miz with kicks in the corner now as fans go along. Miz with running double knees in the corner, and again. Miz charges again but Ciampa nails a big discus clothesline.

Ciampa keeps control with a big knee in the corner for a close 2 count. Miz blocks the Fairytale Ending. They tangle and Miz chops the knee out from behind. Ciampa fights the Figure Four attempt off. Miz avoids a powerbomb, kicks the leg out, and drops Ciampa with a big DDT for a 2 count. Miz with the Figure Four in the middle of the ring now. Ciampa goes for the ropes but Miz keeps it locked in. Ciampa rolls over to reverse it. More back and forth until Ciampa breaks it wit the bottom rope.

Miz goes for the Figure Four again but Ciampa rolls him for a 2 count. Ciampa blocks a big kick for another roll-up. Ciampa with a single-leg Crab. More back and forth and pin attempts. They trade big chops from their knees and get to their feet. Ciampa misses face-first in the corner and Miz follows up with the big corner clothesline. Miz comes from the top but Ciampa nails a knee on the way down. Ciampa hits the Fairytale Ending for the pin to win.

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa

- After the match, Ciampa stands tall and has his arm raised as we go to replays. Ciampa poses in the corner and plays to the crowd as Miz tries to recover.

- We see Daniel Bryan backstage walking. He stops at Triple H and Shawn Michaels. He asks why they're here and they're just visiting. Triple H brings up how all three brands will do battle at WWE Survivor Series. Bryan challenges Triple H to a match on tonight's show. Triple H gets in Bryan's face as fans in the arena go wild. Triple H backs off and says he didn't bring his gear but he knows someone who did. Triple H calls NXT Champion Adam Cole over and says he's looking for a fight. Bryan says let's do this right - Bryan vs. Cole but for the title. Triple H says Bryan is a gambling man and he likes it. Cole says that works for him too. Triple H makes the match. He walks off with Michaels while Cole and Bryan stare at each other. Back to commercial.

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville vs. Tegan Nox and Rhea Ripley

We go to the ring and Mandy Rose is out with Sonya Deville. Carmella's music hits but we cut backstage and see Bianca Belair destroying Dana Brooke. She then takes out Carmella with ease. We go back to the arena as Deville and Rose watch what happened. The music hits and out comes Rhea Ripley and Tegan Nox to the stage. They talk trash and say now Rose and Deville have new partners. They head to the ring.

The bell rings and Nox goes after Deville on the floor as Ripley works over Rose in the ring. Deville sends Nox into the barrier. Rose fights off Ripley in the ring. Ripley with a big dropkick to Rose. Deville grabs Nox on the outside but Nox counters and launches Deville over the announce table.

Nox returns to the ring and takes out Rose with a big knee to the face. Ripley manhandles Rose with the standing Cloverleaf until she taps out for the submission win.

Winners: Tegan Nox and Rhea Ripley

- After the match, Ripley and Nox stand tall as the music hits and we go to replays.

- The announcers hype Bryan vs. Cole for tonight's main event. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and out come Triple H and Shawn Michaels to ringside. Stephanie McMahon is out next. She grabs a mic on the stage and gives props to the WWE Universe for the Women's Evolution. She leads us to a video package on Lacey Evans and Natalya having their history-making match at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia yesterday.

NXT Title Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Adam Cole

We go to the ring for tonight's main event and out first comes Daniel Bryan. We see Triple H and Shawn Michaels watching from seats at ringside. The music hits next and out come NXT Champion Adam Cole of The Undisputed Era. NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong is with him but Strong returns to the back. Triple H and Michaels stand up as Cole heads to the ring and poses. Kayla does formal ring introductions and we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Tom encourages fans to donate to the victims of the California wildfires. The bell rings for the main event. Back and forth to start. Bryan gets aggressive first and beats Cole down as Triple H looks on. Cole fights back and beats Bryan into the corner as the referee warns him. Bryan turns it around and works on the leg as he keeps Cole grounded. Bryan goes for a Surfboard submission, staring at Triple H and Michaels as he puts Cole in the air. Bryan then brings Cole into a submission on the mat. Bryan breaks the hold and keeps control.

Bryan with uppercuts now. Cole comes back out of nowhere and rocks Bryan to the mat. Cole sells an arm injury and covers for a 2 count. Cole goes for a suplex but Bryan resists. They tangle some more and both go over the top rope, landing hard on the floor. We go to commercial with both Superstars down on the outside.

Back from the break and Cole drops Bryan on his head for a 2 count. Cole drops elbows and a knee now. Bryan kicks out at 2. Cole keeps Bryan down with a head-scissors now. More back and forth now. Bryan mounts offense and nails a big uppercut. They run the ropes and Bryan hits a big knee. Bryan looks to rally the fans now as they cheer him on. Cole kicks Bryan in the shoulder. Cole goes on but Bryan dumps him over the top rope to the floor. Bryan flies out of the ring with a knee to the face. Triple H and Michaels look a bit concerned at ringside now.

Bryan brings it back in and goes to the top for a missile dropkick. Bryan gets hyped up as a "yes!" chant starts in the crowd. Bryan with a running dropkick in the corner. Cole counters the top rope hurricanrana and rolls Bryan for a 2 count. Bryan rocks Cole with strikes and runs the ropes but Cole drops him with a big superkick. Cole covers for a close 2 count.

Bryan ends up sending Cole out of the ring in front of Triple H and HBK's chairs. They get up and move. Bryan goes back in and runs the ropes again for a suicide dive but Cole meets him at the ropes with a huge superkick to the head. Bryan goes down and we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Cole climbs up to the top where he has Bryan waiting. Bryan slides out and crotches Cole. Bryan climbs up and nails a massive super German suplex. Cole lands bad on his neck. Bryan yells out and Triple H looks worried about the title possibly going to Bryan. Bryan stands up as fans cheer for him. Bryan flies for the diving headbutt but Cole moves out of the way. Cole drops Bryan's neck over his knee for another close 2 count.

Fans chant "this is awesome!" now. Cole exposes his knee and charges in with the knee at Bryan but Bryan counters and applies the single-leg Crab. Cole tries to break it as Triple H stands up and looks worried. Bryan drops Cole into another leg submission in the middle of the ring. Cole finally gets the bottom rope and breaks it. Bryan talks trash to Cole while kicking him around the ring now. Cole fights back as does Bryan. Cole drives Bryan into the mat for a close 2 count.

Bryan goes right into the LeBell Lock in the middle of the ring as fans go wild. Cole breaks it. Bryan stomps away while holding Cole's arms now. Bryan ends up applying the LeBell Lock again in the middle of the ring. Triple H and Michaels watch closely from ringside. The hold is finally broken and DX looks relieved. Bryan delivers Yes Kicks as Cole tries to get up now. Cole ducks the roundhouse kick and rolls Bryan for a 2 count. More back and forth between the two. Bryan with a big kick to the head. Cole meets Bryan with a huge superkick like HBK. Cole goes to the top and hits a Panama Sunrise for another big pop. Cole hits the ropes and nails The Last Shot for the pin to retain his title.

Winner: Adam Cole

- After the match, Triple H and Michaels applaud as Cole stands tall in the ring and his music hits. Roderick Strong comes into the ring to join Cole with their titles. A bunch of other NXT Superstars appear at ringside, then enter the ring to stand with Cole and Strong. There are more than a dozen Superstars, including NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush. Triple H and Michaels join them. Triple H takes the mic and says RAW and SmackDown can have a battle with NXT at WWE Survivor Series if they want a fight. He goes on and says this is his army, this is their ring, and RAW and SmackDown better know what they're getting into at Survivor Series. Triple H says NXT has fired the first shot... RAW and SmackDown, let's see what you've got? Triple H says just remember one thing... we are NXT. He drops the mic and the NXT theme hits as the NXT Superstars all celebrate together. With the other NXT Superstars behind them, Triple H stands with Cole and Shayna Baszler, with their titles in the air, as SmackDown goes off the air.

[Marky]

The best Smackdown in years

[Samo]

Cole vs Bryan was as good as most Takeover main events. Buzzing for Survivor Series already.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Best Smackdown for ages, a decade at least.

#thankyousaudis

Shame this’ll revert once the talent is back. Not their fault, I must add. Hopefully proven wrong and they go to great lengths to make every show unpredictable.

Only issue is that NXT has some really good stories going and they could be disrupted by this

[Marky]

It was the lack of talent that allowed Bryan and Cole to go half an hour. Even that match on a normal SD with the usual squeezing of everybody onto a show, it would be 15 mins tops.

[Luke]

Does anyone see anyone from NXT winning at survivor series?

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I suspect the Fox money will be important, but what better way to advertise NXT than have them look most dominant?

I’d guess it’ll be level booking though. Seems unlikely Adam Cole wins in a match with Fiend and Lesnar.

And they have WarGames the night before?

Nice to see Survivor Series refreshed though

[Luke]

Don't disagree in the slightest. And this is an excellent way to promote NXT, and like you say make survivor series an exciting must see pay per view this year.

My worry is, done wrong (which hopefully they don't), this can be damaging to NXT, as it can make it look very much the 3rd brand). And also as you say be interesting to see how war games pans out.
Hopefully they don't do the fiend v Brock either, that's your wrestlema main event there.

[Marky]

Does anyone see anyone from NXT winning at survivor series?

Shayna could beat Becky and Bayley, I dont see Roddy or Cole winning (Roddy v Nakamura and Styles if they do all the mid card champs).

Fish and O'Reilly could steal a win over Viking Raiders and The Revival in what would be a MOTY candidate if given time

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Yeah, that tag match could be something quite special. I'd like to hope HHH has a lot of control over how the NXT stars are portrayed.

Saying that, Vince was there and it was his show last night. Proves he still can produce a wrestling show if he strips it back

[Samo]

Do you think we'll get a 5 v 5 v 5 Survivor Series match?  It would be bedlam but with proper pacing it could be something incredible.

Team RAW

Kevin Owens
Aliester Black
Drew McIntyre
Andrade
Seth Rollins

Team SmackDown

Kofi Kingston
King Corbin
Daniel Bryan
Roman Reigns
Braun Strowman

Team NXT

Tommaso Ciampa
Johnny Gargano
Keith Lee
Pete Dunne Matt Riddle
Velveteen Dream

[Marky]

As much as I'd love Pete Dunne to be a part of it Samo, I'd suspect the guys on the invasion would be ahead of him. Riddle would be alongside Lee and Ciampa for sure.

[Samo]

Oh Poopie I forgot about Riddle, hell yeah sign him up instead of Dunne.

[Marky]

Potential womens 5 v 5 v 5 match as well, with Rhea Ripley, Tegan Nox and Bianca Belair all featuring. Add any two of Mia Yim, Io Shirai, Candice LeRae or Dakota Kai easily.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Could be the best PPV of the year

[Marky]

I do wonder if a Smackdown invasion of NXT is on the cards to boost ratings

[Luke]

I'm not sure weather there will be a 5+5+5. Given that they've just had one at crown jewel, and there are to for war games.

I actually think that if NXT were to win any matches it could well be the tag (revival taking the pin), and possibly Strong with Nakamura taking the pin. Either way if these matches happened, they would probably be the matches if the night for me. Throw in a Riddle/Lee v Owens/Zayn tag which would be Fantastic.
I wonder if there going to have a NXT invasion of Raw as well. It will certainly be interesting to see how they build up to it, could be the best TV shows there f the year.

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