WWE Smackdown full results: Cena returns, new contender for Women’s championship and more
Sep 14, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Next championship match is set
WWE Smackdown Live was hosted this week by the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show opened up with the new face that runs the place. AJ Styles is getting introduced as the new champion in the midst of a huge reaction. John Cena interrupted to claim his 16th WWE World Heavyweight championship belt. Dean Ambrose came out to join the conversation and demanding his rematch for the championship. However, Shane McMahon had other ideas and he booked them at No Mercy in a triple threat championship match.
The Hype Bros vs. The Usos
This was a rematch from the Backlash PPV on Smackdown. The Usos continued with their heel momentum as they super kicked Ryder following with a frog splash for the win. The beat up continued even after the match.
Heated conversation among Bryan, Ziggler, and The Miz
The Miz was in the middle of the ring to address the WWE universe. However, Ziggler interrupted him for a fight. Miz denied him to give a match. Bryan showed up to hand Ziggler a rematch for the IC title. However, Miz asked to renegotiate his contract because until then he will not defend his title.
Baron Corbin vs. Apollo Crews
The match never took place since Corbin attacked Apollo right after he entered the ring. However, Jack Swagger’s music hit and he came down to the ring to make the save. Swagger confirmed that his Raw contract is up and Smackdown is his new home from now on.
Fatal 5-Way No. 1 Contenders Match
Becky Lynch gave an interview about her feelings to be the first women’s champion on Smackdown. We have got the rest of the five women battling it out for the number one contender’s spot. In the end, Alexa Bliss pinned Nikki Bella to be the challenger for Becky’s championship.
Heath Slater and Rhyno vs. The Ascension
Heath Slater has just got the Smackdown Live contract and headed right for the Smackdown tag team title defense against the Ascension. Rhyno connected with a gore to Viktor and picked up the win, easily.
Randy Orton addressed Bray Wyatt
Randy has got a huge reaction while addressing the eater of the world. Wyatt interfered and brought Eric Rowan to attack Orton from behind. But, the Viper struck with an RKO, out of nowhere.
John Cena and Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles and The Miz
In the main event of Smackdown, we have got John Cena teaming up with Ambrose to take on the team of Styles and The Miz. After a back and forth go Cena was hot-tagged to beat up the Miz. Ambrose neutralized AJ and Cena connected with the AA to pick up the win. However, at the end of the match, when Cena was celebrating, Ambrose kicked him in the guts and planted him with the Dirty Deeds. Styles raised his world championship and got out of there laughing at them.