Goldberg returning to in-ring competition was the headliner of this week’s SmackDown to provide a major boost up to Super ShowDown hypes. Daniel Bryan and The Fiend were also scheduled to show up after their brutal Royal Rumble contest. Also, The Miz and John Morrison brought back The Dirt Sheet talk show on this episode that took place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Here’s how the night went by,
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The Miz and John Morrison opened SmackDown with their Dirt Sheet talk show. They gloated about becoming new SmackDown tag team champions at Super ShowDown until Kofi Kingston and Big E came out to interrupt them. Soon The Usos hit the ramp. Dolph Ziggler’s music distracted them as Miz and Morrison took cheap shots on New Day before leaving the ring.
WHOA! WHOA! WHOA! WHOA! WHOA! ?@WWEUsos have something to say about all this! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SpDaKf4PoG
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
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Following the altercation, The Usos took on Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler in the opening contest of SmackDown. Ziggler hit a Zig-Zag on Jimmy Uso but soon digested a Superkick from Jimmy. Jimmy went for the Splash but missed it. Roode got the tag only to receive a double Superkick by the Usos. Jimmy then hit Frogsplash off the top rope to get the win.
?#SmackDown @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/jc37IDPgR4
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
Baron Corbin attacked a production member, backstage for showing footage from last week where Roman Reigns defeated him and forced to eat dog food.
#King @BaronCorbinWWE REALLY doesn't want anyone replaying the footage of him COVERED in dog food. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hTuwMVUKcb
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
Elias then competed in a match against Cesaro where the latter name took control by a huge uppercut. Elias came back hitting a big knee on Cesaro and picking up the win by delivering a top rope elbow drop.
.@IAmEliasWWE picks up a BIG win over @WWECesaro on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/ZcdoKCCdIh
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
King Corbin came out with a mic to blast Roman Reigns with some verbal jabs. He poured a drink on a fan wearing a Reigns t-shirt. Finally, the Big Dog appeared to hit a Superman Punch on Corbin. He sent Corbin to the steel steps and hit a Drive-By. Corbin retreated as Reigns announced a steel cage match against him at Super ShowDown.
.@WWERomanReigns just challenged #King @BaronCorbinWWE to a #SteelCage Match! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/DEokjd7Q2b
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
Goldberg joined us live on SmackDown via satellite to challenge The Fiend for a WWE title match at Super ShowDown. Bray Wyatt appeared on the tron with a Firefly Funhouse episode to cut off the legend. Soon Goldberg reappeared on the tron to announce The Fiend is next to end the segment.
"#TheFiend @WWEBrayWyatt… YOU'RE NEXT!" – @Goldberg #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RFi9xDAQIM
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
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Daniel Bryan vs. Heath Slater was the next matchup on SmackDown where Bryan hit a quick Running Knee on his opponent. He stomped down Slater for sometimes before applying the LeBell Lock and pick up the submission win.
.@WWEDanielBryan is taking out some frustration on @HeathSlaterOMRB on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/lMqPhnpuw2
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
Braun Strowman was giving an interview to Renee Young on his maiden Intercontinental Championship win when Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura interrupted. They distracted Strowman as The Revival attacked him from behind. Strowman tackled both of them before focusing on Sami. As he chased down Sami, Nakamura hit him with a knee in the ring. He followed up with the Kinshasa to lay the monster down.
.@ShinsukeN just made it VERY CLEAR that he wants the #ICTitle back around his waist!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/1zUwAnvgtJ
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
Sheamus won a squash match on SmackDown against Apollo Crews with the Brogue Kick. After the match, he tried to deliver a post-match attack on Crews Shorty G came out to make the save but Sheamus leveled him with a Brogue, too.
Where @WWESheamus goes, DESTRUCTION follows.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qmi01K6VHC
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
The main event of SmackDown featured a #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way Match with the lineup of Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella vs. Dana Brooke vs. Naomi. Alexa Bliss went for the Twisted Bliss on Naomi who put her knees up and countered with a Rear-View. Carmella broke up the pinfall and hit two straight Superkicks on Naomi to get the win. Carmella will now face Bayley for the title at a later date. Bayley took a cheap shot on Carmella to send SmackDown off the air.
.@DanaBrookeWWE is FEELING THE #GLOW! @NaomiWWE #SmackDown #Fatal4Way #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wqrzkIAqVV
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020
.@CarmellaWWE PICKS UP THE WIN… but the SmackDown Women's Champion immediately takes out her challenger on #SmackDown! @itsBayleyWWE pic.twitter.com/RRnzwMHQIT
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2020