What Transpired When Smackdown Live Went-Off The Air: August 29, 2017
Aug 30, 2017 at 2:03 PM
A big time matchup on Smackdown Live closed the show, last night. It was a tag team match between the team of Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura against Rusev and the WWE Champion, Jinder Mahal on the main event. Both the babyface superstars sought their retribution against their opponents to pick up a huge win.
But, the finishing moment turned out to be even bigger as Orton put down his own partner, Nakamura with an RKO out of nowhere. This was a statement to the Artist from the Viper before their monumental matchup. Next week, one of them will earn the opportunity to challenge for the WWE title in the future.
There were plenty of things stored once the main show of Smackdown went-of the air. As always, there was a couple of dark matches reserved for the fans in attendance. This week’s match was contested between Charlotte and Natalya. It is to be noted that this match was contested for the Smackdown Women’s Championship.
Natalya def. Charlotte Flair in a dark match. #SDLive
— Diego (@diegp77) August 30, 2017
Natalya vs. Charlotte Flair for the title announced as the post show dark match. #SDLive
— Michael Riba (@CoachRiba) August 30, 2017
The Queen was absent from the blue brand due to her father’s illness but she returned to perform at the live events over this past weekend. So, she was present at backstage despite not appearing on Smackdown. In the mentioned dark match following the show, the reigning champion retained her title via roll-up after some back and forth going. Natalya pulled her tights to steal the victory in a dirty manner.
Your #SDLive DARK MATCH IS #Carmella vs #Naomi
Naomi wins by submission pic.twitter.com/3uF5JwwYLt— BluE_EaZY (@BluEEaZY3) August 29, 2017
Who put Naomi and Carmella in a dark match?! WHO?!?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/3sKMwVddpN
— Joel Romero (@joel_romero01) August 30, 2017
Before #SDLive, Naomi defeated Carmella by submission in a dark match.
— Heel Justin™ (@SmackDownMark) August 30, 2017
Apart from this matchup, there was another dark match prior to the beginning of Smackdown. Naomi took on Carmella in a singles contest and defeated her with quite an ease. Several fans complained on Twitter over this match not taking place on the main show.
EXCLUSIVE: @MsCharlotteWWE gives an update on the status of @RicFlairNatrBoy and thanks the @WWEUniverse for supporting her family. pic.twitter.com/wcPr8ww0Vi
— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: The #RavishingRevolution is just beginning, & anyone who stands in its way will feel the WRATH of @TaminaSnuka! @LanaWWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/XSrn5fIrCH
— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2017
Charlotte Flair gave an update on her father’s condition on the Smackdown fallout show by thanking the WWE Universe for their support. Lana and Tamina gave another interview claiming that the Ravishing Revolution has just begun.
EXCLUSIVE: @REALBobbyRoode has #GLORIOUS plans for #SDLive, and they include keeping his EYES on the PRIZE! @ReneeYoungWWE pic.twitter.com/8YDbWnCu1X
— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2017
Plus, Bobby Roode had a chat with Renee Young over his ongoing momentum since debuting on Smackdown, last week.