The November 13th, 2018 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. It was the final episode of SmackDown before Survivor Series this Sunday night. In addition to the takeaways below, The Usos hyped up their team for Survivor Series.
Here are 7 takeaways from this week’s show:
WWE Announced That Becky Lynch Is Unable To Compete At Survivor Series
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SmackDown kicked off with a recap of the ending of last night’s episode of RAW. SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch attacked Ronda Rousey backstage and then led the entire division in an attack against the RAW women’s division.
During the attack, Nia Jax accidentally struck Lynch in the face and busted her open. It was reported earlier that Lynch has been removed from Survivor Series due to a possible concussion.
They announced that Becky Lynch suffered “a broken face” and a severe concussion.
Daniel Bryan Punched AJ Styles In The Face & Got Another Title Shot
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WWE Champion AJ Styles came down to the ring as the crowd loudly chanted his name. Styles stated that this Sunday he will step in the ring with Brock Lesnar for the second year in a row.
Styles referred to himself as the workhorse of WWE and has faced dream opponents that have taken him to his limit and has defeated them all. AJ added that he hasn’t defeated Brock Lesnar but he gets a second chance at Survivor Series.
Paul Heyman then showed up in the timekeeper’s area and demanded a microphone. Heyman hyped up RAW and called it the premier show in WWE. Heyman noted that there is nobody on the roster that Brock Lesnar wants to fight this Sunday than AJ Styles.
Heyman put AJ Styles on a list of one of the best performers in WWE history. Heyman brought up Daniel Bryan and that we all know that we are never going to see Lesnar face him. Heyman called Bryan the greatest in-ring performer and that AJ Styles is the second.
Styles stated that he has nothing but respect for Daniel Bryan, but he just recently tapped him out. AJ added that he walked out of his loss against Lesnar last year with his head held high and that Lesnar limped out of the arena. AJ said Lesnar has become more vulnerable to tapping out.
AJ vowed to win the match at Survivor Series. Daniel Bryan then interrupted and came down to the ring with a microphone. Bryan stated that he didn’t understand why they were talking about him.
Bryan said that he respects AJ but has been looking for a reason to punch him in the face. Daniel threatened Styles and told him to not mention his name again or he will punch him in the face.
Styles stated that Paul Heyman brought up Daniel Bryan. AJ then said Bryan’s name again out of respect and a brawl broke out. Shane McMahon ran down to the ring to try and break it up as the crowd chanted “let them fight!”. WWE officials then rushed to the ring and separated Styles and Bryan as RAW went to a commercial break.
When SmackDown returned from a break, the brawl was still continuing backstage. Shane McMahon got in between them once again as Styles and Bryan shouted at each other. Shane McMahon then made another WWE Championship match between Styles and Daniel Bryan tonight.
Jeff Hardy Defeated Andrade “Cien” Almas
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Andrade “Cien” Almas battled Jeff Hardy tonight on SmackDown. Almas started off the bout in control and stomped on Hardy in the corner of the ring as Zelina Vega grinned ringside.
Vega and Almas posed by the ropes and Hardy hit Andrade with a Dropkick that knocked him out of the ring as SmackDown went to a break.
When SmackDown returned, Andrade was back in control of the match. Hardy battled back with a Clothesline and then a Dropkick for a near fall. Almas blocked a Twist of Fate and then perched Hardy up on the turnbuckle. Almas connected with a Double Stomp and went for the cover but Jeff powered out at the last second.
Andrade followed it up with Double Knees to Jeff’s face in the corner of the ring. Hardy went for a roll-up but Almas kicked out and bashed Hardy in the face. Jeff went for another Twist of Fate but Almas once again countered into a back elbow for a near fall.
Hardy countered Almas’ Hammerlock DDT and finally hit the Twist of Fate. Jeff followed it up with the Swanton Bomb off the top rope for the pinfall victory.
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Rey Mysterio Kept His Spot On The Team At Survivor Series
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SmackDown GM Paige informed The Miz that Daniel Bryan is no longer on Team SmackDown at Survivor Series. The Miz selected Jeff Hardy as Bryan’s replacement and then tried to kick Rey Mysterio off the team. Paige told The Miz that he would have to defeat him if he wanted Rey off the team.
Rey and Miz locked up to start off the match. The Miz went for a roll-up but Rey kicked out at two. Mysterio connected with an elbow to the face and then a Bulldog for a two count. The Miz battled back with a Clothesline for a two count and then applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring.
Mysterio knocked Miz out of the ring and went for the sliding Splash but Miz got his knees up at the last second as SmackDown went to a commercial break.
The Miz and Mysterio were battling on the top turnbuckle when SmackDown returned. Rey sent Miz to the mat and connected with a Senton. Mysterio followed it up with a boot to the face for a two count.
The Miz hit Mysterio with a DDT for another near fall. Miz followed it up with a Powerbomb for a two count. The Miz went for the Skull Crushing Finale but Rey countered into the 619. Rey then went for a Frog Splash but Miz got his knees up for a two count.
Mysterio then rolled up Miz for the pinfall victory. Rey Mysterio is still on the men’s team for Survivor Series.
After the match, Randy Orton tried to attack Mysterio from behind but Rey escaped out of the ring. Orton then hit The Miz with an RKO as Mysterio taunted Orton on the entrance ramp.
Charlotte Flair Will Battle Ronda Rousey At Survivor Series
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SmackDown GM Paige invited the women’s division down to the ring to kick off the second hour of SmackDown. Paige noted that Becky Lynch sustained a severe concussion and that she is medically unable to compete. Paige announced that Becky will come out and pick her replacement at Survivor Series.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch came down to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. Becky grabbed the microphone as the crowd chanted her name. Lynch thanked the crowd and said that she was angry as hell right now. Becky noted that she took a good beating last night but that has never stopped her before.
Lynch said that the medical team will not clear her to fight. Becky stated that she got a taste of blood last night when she beat up the RAW women’s division and had Rousey in the Dis-Arm-Her.
Becky claimed that she could still kick Ronda’s ass with a severe concussion and a broken face. Lynch apologized that she cannot finish what she started yet. Lynch said that Rousey was “the luckiest bitch on the planet”.
Becky added that she has to pick her replacement at Survivor Series and it will be someone that she knows can get the job done. Lynch walked up to every Superstar and the crowd reacted the most to Asuka and Charlotte.
Lynch walked up to Charlotte Flair and told her to go make Rousey tap out like she was going to. Becky and Charlotte then shared a hug as the crowd chanted “Becky!”.
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Charlotte was interviewed backstage later on the show. Flair said that she will fight for Becky at Survivor Series and vowed to beat Ronda Rousey this Sunday night.
The Bar Picked Up A Win Over New Day
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The Bar & Big Show squared off against New Day on this week’s episode of SmackDown. Kofi and Sheamus started off the match. Sheamus hit Kingston with a shoulder tackle but Kofi battled back with a kick to the ribs.
Xavier Woods tagged in and hit Sheamus with a Clothesline. Woods followed it up with an Elbow Drop and tagged in Big E. Big E hit a giant Splash for a near fall and then tagged Woods back into the match.
Sheamus booted Woods in the midsection tagged Cesaro into the match. Woods hit him with a boot to face but Cesaro brought him back to the corner of the ring. Big Show tagged in and hit Xavier with a couple of chops as SmackDown went to a break.
When SmackDown returned, The Bar and New Day went back and forth for a couple of minutes. Big Show tagged in leveled Kofi with the KO Punch for the victory. The Bar will face AOP this Sunday at Survivor Series.
Daniel Bryan Turned Heel & Won The WWE Championship
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AJ Styles defended his WWE Championship against Daniel Bryan in the main event of this week’s show.
Styles drove Bryan to the corner to start off the match. Bryan battled back with a few kicks to AJ’s chest in the corner of the ring. Daniel charged at AJ but Styles sent him flying out of the ring. Styles then connected with the Phenomenal Forearm outside the ring as SmackDown went to a commercial break.
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Bryan was in control of the match when SmackDown returned. Bryan hit AJ with a few kicks in the corner but Styles blocked one and slammed Daniel’s knee into the canvas. Daniel connected with an Enziguri and then shoved Styles out of the ring.
Bryan followed him out there and slammed Styles’ left shoulder into the ring post. Daniel targeted Styles’ arm for a bit and connected with a kick for a near fall. Bryan bent back AJ’s arm and stomped on it in the middle of the ring.
Daniel hit AJ with another kick and went for the cover but the WWE Champion kicked out at two. Styles and Bryan traded shots in the middle of the ring. AJ sent Daniel to the corner and hit him with a Splash. Bryan and Styles then sprinted at each other and collided as SmackDown went to another commercial break.
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When SmackDown returned, Bryan perched Styles up on the top rope and hit him with a Hurricanrana for a near fall. Bryan limped his way back up to the top rope but Styles got back up and crotched him on the top turnbuckle.
AJ joined Bryan on the top rope once again but Bryan shoved him to the mat. Styles exploded with a Pele Kick and then climbed up to the top rope with Bryan. Daniel slithered to the mat and shoved Styles into the ring post.
Bryan hung up Styles on the ropes and hit Styles with a Dropkick. Daniel followed it up with a Belly to Back Superplex off the top rope for a near fall. Daniel hit a few Yes Kicks but AJ caught him and went for a Styles Clash but Bryan was able to escape.
Styles elbowed Bryan in the face and rolled him up for a two count. AJ connected with another Pele Kick and then made his way to the ring apron. AJ went for a Springboard 450 Splash but Bryan got his knees up. Daniel locked in the Yes Lock in the middle of the ring but Styles was able to get to the bottom rope to break up the hold.
Daniel Bryan geared up in the corner of the ring as Styles got back up. Bryan went for the running knee but Styles hit him with a Dropkick to Daniel’s knee. Styles locked in the Calf Crusher in the middle of the ring but Bryan countered into an Arm Bar. Bryan then transitioned into the Yes Lock in the middle of the ring.
Styles broke free and connected with a slingshot that sent Bryan flying into the turnbuckle. AJ went for the Phenomenal Forearm but Bryan got out of the way and AJ hit referee Charles Robinson. Daniel Bryan then delivered a low blow to Styles and followed it up with the running knee for the pinfall victory. Daniel Bryan is the new WWE Champion.
After the match, Bryan stomped on Styles several times in the ring. Bryan had a huge smile on his face as he continued to stomp on AJ’s face. Bryan then sat in the ring with the WWE Championship and smiled to the crowd as SmackDown went off the air. Daniel Bryan will now face Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series this Sunday.
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