Both Raw and Smackdown used to host special gimmick based matches before women’s revolution. We have seen pillow fight, lingerie fight, mud-pool match or even a water fight.
All of these took place to entertain the fans in the name of fun. These used the Divas in other capacities than wrestling. Dance-off contest was amongst these previous monikers.
WWE surprised us by hosting one such contest on last night’s Smackdown Live. Lana and Naomi squared off in this capacity at the show hosted from Raleigh, North Carolina. The rules of the contest were simple.
Both the ladies have to show their dancing abilities inside the ring. They will get 60 seconds to perform in front of the audience.
The fans will let their views known on each other performances. They will declare the winner of this contest. We do know about Lana and Naomi’s dancing skills from the Total Divas show. So, the expectations were pretty high from this segment.
A LANA-A-ROONI!!?!?
As @BookerT would say, that’s GOODT! #SDLive #DanceOff @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/i8y2ab3C9P
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 30, 2018
Lana appeared on the scene with the Rusev Day members. Rusev and Aiden English accompanied her to the ring. Naomi did not come alone as well. She brought out Jimmy and Jey Uso alongside her to keep things neutral.
The Ravishing Russian was up first to perform on Smackdown Live. Rusev knew that her wife is an international sensation. So, he started to stream the video of the dance-off live on Instagram.
The #RavishingRussian @LanaWWE may have gotten SERVED in the #DanceOff against @NaomiWWE, and she did NOT appreciate it… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/C2EOIOY64N
— WWE (@WWE) May 30, 2018
Naomi was next to give her performance for 60 seconds. The crowd gave a big reaction to the Women’s Battle Royal winner from Wrestlemania 34. The Usos got a significant reaction too during this segment.
Oh, you thought this was all fun and games? #SDLive #DanceOff @LanaWWE @NaomiWWE pic.twitter.com/oxEcq7E8Nz
— WWE (@WWE) May 30, 2018
After Naomi’s solo performance, Lana decided to join her in the ring. They gave a joint dance-off treat to the fans. Things were running smoothly until Rusev’s wife came up with her heel antics. She hit Naomi with a neck-breaker suddenly.
Rusev pulled Lana off her opponent. The Usos attacked Rusev and Aiden English outside the ring and took them out. Lana went back to the ring to hit Naomi with a slap. She received one back from the athletic woman.