WWE Smackdown March 7, 2017 Results
Mar 8, 2017 at 1:35 PM
The show started as Smackdown commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan came out to the arena. They talked about the confusion on who should face Bray Wyatt for the WWE championship at WrestleMania. Whether it should be Randy Orton or AJ Styles. Both told the story on the progress to determine the no. 1 contender. So, to determine the same for once and for all, they made a one on one match between Randy Orton and AJ Styles, where the winner will go on to WrestleMania to face Bray Wyatt for the WWE championship. Here are the results of WWE Smackdown March 8, 2017:
Match 1 – James Ellsworth and Carmella vs. John Cena and Nikki Bella
Before the start of the match, Ellsworth cut a short promo. As for the match, it was very bad. The match was intended to book for fun but Nikki Bella was too bad in this match. John Cena locked James Ellsworth in the STF and he tapped out. At the end of the match, the Miz and Maryse attacked Cena and Nikki respectively. The Miz said Cena and Nikki’s relationship is a big lie. The promo was short, but it was amazing!
Winners – John Cena and Nikki Bella
WWE Intercontinental champion Dean Ambrose came out to the arena. Curt Hawkins was inside the ring trying to cut a promo but the Lunatic Fringe came out to beat him down. He then called out Baron Corbin, who showed up on the big screen and said Dean shouldn’t rush to get a beating.
Backstage, Dean Ambrose was looking for Baron Corbin. Soon after, he got attacked by Baron and speculations are rife that he has been injured.
WWE Smackdown Women’s champion Alexa Bliss came out to the arena along with Mickie James. She said that she would announce her opponent for WrestleMania. She said that it would not be Naomi, Nikki Bella, Carmella and Becky Lynch.
She addressed Becky Lynch as the Chucky doll, because every time she got rid of her, Becky kept coming back. Becky Lynch interfered. She said that she would beat her at WrestleMania to get the Women’s championship. Natalya then came out. She said she is going to WrestleMania against Alexa. But Alexa said none of the two are going to WrestleMania. Mickie James grabbed the mic and said Alexa would actually face her at WrestleMania. Alexa looked confused. Daniel Bryan came out and announced a match for WrestleMania between Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Mickie James and Natalya for the title.
Match 2 – Alexa Bliss and Mickie James vs. Becky Lynch and Natalya
The match was going good before Natalya betrayed her Tag Team partner as she nailed her down with German Suplex. Alexa then pinned her for the win. After the match, Mickie James shocked everyone with a spin kick on Alexa Bliss. Yes, they split up.
Winners – Alexa Bliss and Mickie James
Main Event – No 1 contender’s match for the WWE championship at WrestleMania – AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton
An amazing match! It was given a 20 minutes booking and the two athletes presented a superb match. Orton won it, clean and clear. No Bray Wyatt, no count out, no DQ, nothing. Orton won the match with a straight pinfall.
Winner – Randy Orton