Smackdown 2/7/17
Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan kicked off the show in his hometown. The crowd erupted as he did the “yes!” chant all the way down to the ring. Daniel Bryan said that the last time he was here, he had to announce his retirement. Daniel Bryan said that he was grateful to be Smackdown GM and that he was going to try and give them the best show possible. Daniel Bryan also said that he was grateful that he was going to be a dad soon. The Miz then interrupted and came down to the ring. The crood booed him out of the building. The Miz mocked Daniel Bryan and insisted that he should become a stay-at-home dad. The Miz insulted Daniel Bryan and said that he cannot wrestle anymore and doesn’t understand why he is still in the WWE. Daniel Bryan fired back and stated that The Miz can’t wrestle either and that never stopped him. The Miz tried to come back but the entire crowd was chanting “Daniel Bryan!”.
Baron Corbin then joined the party and told The Miz to shut up. The Miz suggested that he and Corbin should work together at the Elimination Chamber. Corbin didn’t seem to like that idea and threatened to punch The Miz in the face. The Miz responded by hiding behind Maryse. Dean Ambrose then came down to the ring. Ambrose said that he cannot take The Miz seriously when he is wearing his ridiculous robe and stated that The Miz looked like a shoe. AJ Styles then came down to the ring. The entire crowd started to chant “AJ Styles!” and Styles told them to shut up. Styles claimed that he was getting his WWE Championship back at the Elimination Chamber. Daniel Bryan announced that their will be a Fatal 4-Way match that starts right now.
Fatal 4-Way Match: The Miz vs Baron Corbin vs Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles
Corbin and Ambrose battled in the ring and Ambrose launched Corbin out of the ring. Ambrose then Clotheslined The Miz out of the ring. Ambrose then knocked Styles out of the ring and set up for a Suicide Dive. Corbin dragged Ambrose out of the ring and threw him into the steel steps outside the ring. Back in the ring, Styles tried to leap onto Corbin but Baron punched him in the face. The Miz hit a DDT on Styles.
The Miz then did the “yes!” chant and connected with several kicks to Ambrose and Styles. The crowd chanted “no!” with every kick. The Miz, Styles and Ambrose all unsuccessfully tried to roll each other up. Corbin and Ambrose connected with a Clothesline and both men fell to the mat. Smackdown went to a commercial break with everyone knocked down in the middle of the ring.
Smackdown came back from a commercial break with Baron Corbin slamming everyone to the mat off the top turnbuckle. The Miz charged at Corbin and he connected with the Deep Six for a two count. Styles drilled Corbin with a Pele Kick and followed it up with a forearm to the face. The Miz hit a running knee on Styles for a two count. Ambrose hit a Neckbreaker on Styles and took out The Miz with a Clothesline. Ambrose then hit Corbin with a Suicide Dive. Back in the ring, Ambrose hit an elbow off the top rope onto Corbin for a two count. Styles flipped onto Ambrose and hit a reverse DDT. Styles connected with the Phenomenal Forearm on The Miz but Maryse dragged him out of the ring. Corbin then planted Styles with the End of Days for the victory.
Winner: Baron Corbin
Reaction: The promo to start off the show was good but the Fatal 4-Way match was even better. That was one hell of a match and I didn’t that finish coming at all. Baron Corbin continues to impress and I cannot wait to see what happens in the Elimination Chamber match on Sunday.
Luke Harper had a video promo and accused Randy Orton of being a liar. Harper said that Orton stole his family and that he wanted to hurt Orton. Harper said that at the Elimination Chamber, Randy Orton will be eliminated.
Natalya and Nikki Bella had an interview via satellite. Natalya said that at the Elimination Chamber, she is going to put Nikki Bella on the shelf like her pregnant sister. Nikki called Natalya a crazy cat lady.
Dolph Ziggler vs Apollo Crews
This match was very quick. Crews scored the victory with a roll up pin. After the match, Ziggler hit Crews with a Super Kick and then grabbed a chair from outside the ring. Ziggler hit Crews a couple of times with the chair. Kalisto finally came out for the save but Ziggler hit him with a chair as well. The crowd chanted “one more time!” and Ziggler obliged by hitting Crews once more with the chair. After the match, Daniel Bryan announced that Ziggler will face Crews and Kalisto in a Handicap Match.
Winner: Apollo Crews
Dual Contract Signing w/ Alexa Bliss, Naomi, Becky Lynch & Mickie James
I never thought it would be possible, but tonight was the first ever dual contract signing! Mickie started off the segment by complimenting Alexa Bliss. Mickie then accused Becky of trying to take credit for the women’s revolution. Micke said that she has 7 years of rage built up inside of her and that she is going to destroy Becky on Sunday at the Elimination Chamber. Mickie then signed the contract.
Becky said that she respected Mickie until she teamed up with Alexa Bliss. Becky also called Alexa a troll. Becky said that one Sunday she will be bringing a lifetime of fire. Alexa then poked fun at Becky’s dyed hair and that she owns the women’s division. Bliss and Becky then signed the contract.
Naomi said that Wrestlemania is in her hometown this year and that she is walking down the entrance ramp as the Smackdown Women’s Champion. Naomi signed the contract and kicked Bliss in the head. Becky then laid out Mickie. Alexa and Mickie then retreated as Naomi and Becky stood tall in the ring.
American Alpha, Breezango, Slater & Rhyno vs The Usos, The Ascension & The Vaudevillians
The match went back and forth until a commercial break. When Smackdown returned, The Usos were launched out of the ring by American Alpha. Everyone was then outside the ring besides Rhyno and The Ascension. Rhyno hit the Gore on Konnor but was no match for Viktor. Viktor pinned Rhyno for the victory after hitting a knee off the top rope.
Winners: The Usos, The Ascension & The Vaudevillians
Reaction: The Ascension and The Vaudevillians actually won a match. This may be a once in a lifetime event so cherish it.
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John Cena vs Randy Orton
There were dueling “lets go Cena!” and “Cena sucks!” chants to start out the match. Cena applied a Chin Lock early but Orton battled out of it and knocked Cena to the mat with a kick to the midsection. Bray Wyatt enjoyed the match from his rocking chair outside the ring. Orton launched Cena into the steel steps and Smackdown went to a commercial break.
When Smackdown returned, Cena was going for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Orton blocked it. Cena then went for the AA but Orton was once again ready for it and slammed Cena to the mat. Cena responded by throwing Orton out of the ring and slamming his head off the steel steps. Orton slammed John Cena into the announce table as Bray laughed and cheered him on.
Back in the ring, Orton and Cena traded punches. Cena got the upper hand and hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena then hit the AA but Orton kicked out at two. Cena climbed to the top turnbuckle but Orton caught him and planted him with a DDT. Orton then geared up for the RKO and he hit it but Cena kicked out at two. Bray Wyatt then began to shout at the referee from ringside. Cena went for another AA but Orton’s legs accidentally hit the referee. Orton locked in the STF and Orton tapped but the referee was down. Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton then beat the hell out of Cena in the ring. Wyatt went for the Sister Abigail and slung Cena into Orton for the RKO but Cena Clotheslined Orton. Wyatt then hit the Sister Abigail on Cena. Luke Harper then came down to the ring and had a stare down with Bray Wyatt. Bray told Harper to go backstage but Harper hit a Clothesline instead. Orton went for an RKO on Harper but Harper blocked it and Cena hit an AA on Orton. The referee rolled back into the ring and counted to three.
Winner: John Cena
Reaction: Another week, another solid episode of Smackdown. The Wyatt Family storyline remains the most interesting thing in the WWE in my opinion. It was also announced during the show that Luke Harper will be facing Randy Orton at the Elimination Chamber and I’m looking forward to that match on Sunday.
205 Live 2/7/17
Austin Aries revealed that Tony Nese was injured last night on Monday Night Raw and will not be able to compete in the Fatal 5-Way match later tonight. His replacement will be determined in a match tonight between Ariya Daivari and Mustafa Ali.
Ariya Daivari vs Mustafa Ali
Ali dropped Daivari with a kick to start off the match. The action spilled outside the ring and Daivari hit a Neckbreaker on Ali. Daivari rolled back into the ring and demanded that the referee start counting. Ali got back in the ring at the count of nine. Daivari greeted Ali with a couple of stomps and then a forearm to his back. Daivari then applied a Chin Lock in the middle of the ring.
Ali fought out of the hold but Ariya planted him with a reverse DDT. Daivari then hit a Spinebuster and climbed to the top rope and went for a Frog Splash but Ali rolled out of the way. Ali then kicked Daivari in the head and followed it up with a Neckbreaker. Daivari then smashed Ali’s head into the second turnbuckle and connected with a massive Clothesline. Ali battled back and hit a Tornado DDT. Mustafa Ali then hit the Inverted 450 Splash for the pinfall victory.
Winner & Added To The Fatal 5-Way Match: Mustafa Ali
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Lince Dorado vs Brian Kendrick
Kendrick said that he was the gatekeeper of 205 Live and that he was here to snuff out other Superstars dreams. Kendrick said that he wanted to make Akira Tozawa his protege. Dorado started off the match in control and hit a Moonsault onto Kendrick outside the ring. Back in the ring, Kendrick connected with a kick to Dorado’s face. Dorado battled back and connected with a Backbreaker. Dorado then hit a Stunner on Kendrick for a two count. Dorado went to the top turnbuckle but Kendrick joined him. Dorado knocked Kendrick to the mat once again and went for a Shooting Star Press but Kendrick got his knees up. Kendrick applied the Captain’s Hook for the submission victory. After the match, Kendrick called out Tozawa to the ring. Tajiri’s music hit and Tajiri showed up behind Kendrick. Tajiri spit the green myst into Kendrick’s eyes as the crowd chanted “ECW!”.
Winner: Brian Kendrick
Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match To Determine #1 Contender To Cruiserweight Championship: Cedric Alexander vs TJ Perkins vs Jack Gallagher vs Noam Dar vs Mustafa Ali
Alexander Clotheslines Noam Dar out of the ring to kick off the match. Ali hit a massive Dropkick on Jack Gallagher that knocked him out of the ring. Gallagher sprinted around the ring and connected with an upper cut on Dar. Alexander and Dar traded punches in the ring. Gallagher launched Ali out of the ring onto Alexander, Dar and Perkins. Gallagher then brought his umbrella into the match and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Gallagher then opened up the umbrella and jumped onto the other Superstars in the match.
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Back in the ring, Dar kicked Gallagher in the knee and Aries made fun of Gallagher for not wearing knee pads. Cedric Alexander hit a Lumbar Check on Dar and Noam was eliminated. Alexander planted Ali with a standing Spanish Fly for a two count. Alexander took out Perkins and Gallagher with a couple of kicks and the crowd got behind him. Alexander climbed to the top rope but Noam Dar showed back up and shoved him. The referees took Dar to the back as TJ Perkins hit the Detonation Kick on Alexander for the three count.
It was now down to TJ Perkins, Jack Gallagher and Mustafa Ali. Perkins was perched up on Gallagher’s shoulders and Ali connected with a Crossbody onto him. Ali hit a Neckbreaker on Gallagher and went for the Inverted 450 Splash but Gallagher rolled out of the way. Perkins then applied an Arm Bar to Ali and Mustafa tapped out.
Perkins and Gallagher were the final two Superstars remaining. The crowd started to chant “Mary Poppins!” as Gallagher and Perkins battled in the ring. Perkins targeted Gallagher’s knees with a series of kicks. Perkins applied the Knee Bar but Gallagher rolled through and reached the ropes to break the hold. The crowd started a “yes!” chant when the hold was broken. Gallagher connected with a headbutt to the chest of Perkins. TJ hit a Detonation Kick but Gallagher stayed on his feet and hit another headbutt for a two count. The crowd chanted “this is awesome!” as Perkins and Gallagher got back to their feet. Perkins went for another Detonation Kick but Gallagher blocked it and hit another headbutt. Gallagher hit a running Dropkick on Perkins in the corner for the pinfall victory. Jack Gallagher will now face Neville for the Cruiserweight Championship at WWE Fastlane. Neville came down to the entrance ramp and raised the Cruiserweight Championship.
Winner & #1 Contender For The Cruiserweight Championship: Jack Gallagher
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Reaction: 205 Live was great tonight and finally the crowd responded. Jack Gallagher is very entertaining and the Fatal 5-Way match was awesome. I thought Cedric Alexander would pick up the win tonight but it appears his never-ending feud with Noam Dar will continue. Neville and Jack Gallagher is an interesting feud and I’m looking forward to see how it unfolds. I doubt that Neville will drop the Cruiserweight Championship so quickly, but the WWE Universe seems to be really behind Jack Gallagher. Well, at least in Seattle. Hopefully Gallagher will get a response from the crowd Monday night on Raw.
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