WWE SmackDown aired from the ThunderDome in the Amway Center. Jey Uso battled Daniel Bryan in a Survivor Series Qualifying match in the main event.
SmackDown Results (10/30)
- Kevin Owens def. Dolph Ziggler to qualify for Team SmackDown at Survivor Series
- Bianca Belair def. Billie Kay, Natalya to qualify for Team SmackDown at Survivor Series
- Street Profits def. Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura
- Jey Uso def. Daniel Bryan to qualify for Team SmackDown at Survivor Series
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Roman Told Jey That He Has Until The End Of The Night To Fall In Line
Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman kicked off this week’s show. Jey Uso was already in the ring and had his head down as Roman made his way down the entrance ramp.
Heyman started to talk but Jey ripped the microphone away. Jey told Reigns that he didn’t beat him and that Roman isn’t that type of person. Roman said that Jey can make all the excuses he wants but he still quit at Hell in a Cell. Reigns demanded that Jey take the oath and fall in line.
Jey called Reigns a snake and that he does not respect him. He claimed that the Universal Championship has Reigns tripping and that he used the only person in the world that he would say ”I quit” for.
Roman said ”of course I did” and that these are things you have to do to have the Universal Championship. Reigns added that their entire family is all behind him and that if Jey doesn’t fall in line his ass is out of the family.
Reigns told Jey that he understands that he is mad but there is nothing he can do about it. Jey shouted ”I hate you” at Reigns and started getting choked up. Roman told Jey that he loved him and that he always has. Reigns told Jey that he has until the end of night to fall in line.
Opinion: I was excited that Roman Reigns returned as a heel because it was something different. I had no idea that Reigns was going to be this good as a heel. He is excellent and I absolutely love this storyline.
Kevin Owens Qualified For Team SmackDown At Survivor Series
Dolph Ziggler squared off against Kevin Owens in a Survivor Series Qualifying match. Robert Roode was ringside.
Match Recap: Owens connected with a shoulder tackle and Dolph rolled out of the ring to regroup. Back in the ring, Owens hit Ziggler with an elbow to the face but got distracted by Roode. Dolph went for the Zig Zag but Owens blocked it. Ziggler sent Owens out of the ring and Dolph distracted the referee. Robert Roode hit Owens with a cheap shot and rolled Owens back into the ring. The referee then threw out Roode as SmackDown went to a commercial break.
When SmackDown returned, Dolph connected with a Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Owens kicked out at two. Owens connected with a slam for a near fall and then climbed to the top rope. Kevin went for a Senton but Ziggler got his knees up. Owens went for a Pop-Up Powerbomb but Dolph countered into a Fameasser for a two count. Dolph went for a Superkick but Owens countered into the Stunner for the pinfall victory. Kevin Owens qualified for the men’s SmackDown team at Survivor Series.
Corey Graves Interviewed Lars Sullivan
Corey Graves interviewed Lars Sullivan tonight on SmackDown. Corey asked if Lars would to be called by his name or ”The Freak”. Sullivan went on a rant about being called a freak and Graves just said that he cannot do the freakish things Sullivan can.
Lars said he will play along and brought up kids singing ”freak show, freak show, everyone look at the freak show” when he was younger. Sullivan said he cried and was hoping that they would show kindness but everyone stood there and laughed at him. Sullivan laughed and said that they all stopped laughing a few minutes later. Lars added that the screaming lasted for hours and he was not allowed back at school. Sullivan vowed to make this world his personal hell on earth.
Opinion: Sullivan’s backstory being that he tortured students and teachers for hours as they screamed is a bit odd but I guess anything is better than fighting the Lucha House Party over and over.
Bianca Belair Qualified For Team SmackDown At Survivor Series
Natalya, Bianca Belair, and Billie Kay competed in a Triple Threat Survivor Series Qualifying match.
Match Recap: Billie Kay tried to roll-up Bianca Belair and then got out of the ring. Natalya caught Bianca with a Clothesline and Billie sent Natalya out of the ring. Billie tried to cover but Bianca but she was able to kick out at two. Belair hit Billie with a Moonsault and went for the cover but Natalya broke it up at two.
Natalya sent Billie out of the ring and locked in the Sharpshooter. Billie applied a Headlock at the same time but Belair didn’t give up. Billie hit Natalya with a boot to the face for a two count. Natalya locked in the Sharpshooter on Billie but she didn’t tap. Belair launched Natalya into the ring post and then hit Billie with the KOD for the pinfall victory. Belair qualified for the SmackDown women’s team at Survivor Series.
Aalyah & Murphy Are A Couple
Murphy and Aalyah Mysterio came to the ring to begin the 2nd hour of SmackDown. Murphy said that he understands why Rey and Dominik Mysterio despise him but he is not the same person anymore. Murphy admitted to doing terrible things and as a man he needs to apologize to Rey and Dominik face-to-face.
Murphy begged for them to come to the ring because he needs to apologize. Seth Rollins interrupted and told Murphy that Rey and Dominik are never going to forgive him. Seth added that they will never accept whatever is going on between Aalyah and Murphy but he will.
Seth Rollins told Murphy that he will always accept him and will forgive him for what he has done. Rollins also stated that he embraces the relationship between Aalyah and Murphy and would marry them right now if he could. Seth claimed that there is a place for all of them in the greater good and stated that Rey has forced his hand every step of the way.
Rollins said that it seemed like Rey was controlling Aaliyah and that Dominik has become a coward. Dominik rushed the ring and attacked Seth Rollins. Dominik then shoved Murphy and they began fighting. Rey rushed the ring and tried to hit Murphy with the 619 but Aaiyah got in the way.
Aalyah said that was enough and that she loves Murphy. Rey and Dominik then left the ring as Aalyah and Murphy hugged. Rey demanded that she get out of the ring but she kissed Murphy instead as Rollins laughed at the top of the entrance ramp.
Opinion: Reigns and Jey Uso is the best storyline in wrestling right now but this is one of the worst. I just cannot wait for it to end. I don’t care if Rollins is behind all of this or what the conclusion is. SmackDown will be a better show once we get there.
Street Profits Picked Up A Win
Street Profits battled Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura tonight on SmackDown.
Match Recap: Street Profits dominated the match early and knocked Nakamura and Cesaro out of the ring. Montez Ford flipped onto Nakamura but then got thrown with ease over the barricade by Cesaro as SmackDown went to a break.
When SmackDown returned, Ford caught Shinsuke with a kick to the face and both superstars fell to the canvas. Dawkins tagged in and hit Cesaro with a couple of Clotheslines. Angelo followed it up with a Bulldog and went for the cover but Cesaro kicked out at two. Nakamura tagged back in and hit Dawkins with a Running Knee to the midsection for a near fall.
Cesaro tagged in and planted Dawkins with a Gutwrench Powerbomb but Ford broke up the cover. Cesaro followed it up with a massive Clothesline for a two count. Dawkins hit Cesaro with the Annointment and rolled him out of the ring. Angelo hit Nakamura with a Superplex and Ford followed it up with the Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.
Sasha Banks Will Defend The SD Women’s Title Against Bayley Next Week
SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks came to the ring with the steel chair. Banks said that she finished what Bayley started and took the one thing she loved the most away from her. Sasha took a seat on the chair and thanked Bayley for stabbing her in the back because she finally ended an era.
Banks said that she thought Bayley was her sister but when she took this chair and tried to end her career she realized that she was unstoppable. Sasha added that she is the leader, the standard, the blueprint, and the Boss of SmackDown. Sasha brought up her upcoming match against Asuka at Survivor Series and said that she is the best of the best.
Bayley interrupted and joked that the world knows that Banks cannot hold onto a championship. Bayley boasted about being the longest reigning SmackDown Women’s Champion and claimed that Sasha cannot beat Asuka without her in the corner. She then challenged Banks to a match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship next week and told Sasha to enjoy her two week title reign. Banks accepted and raised the SmackDown Women’s Championship to end the segment.
Jey Uso Qualified & Acknowledged Reigns As The Head Of The Table
Jey Uso squared off against Daniel Bryan in a Survivor Series Qualifying match in tonight’s main event.
Match Recap: Jey connected with a headbutt and followed it up with a massive Clothesline. Daniel Bryan battled back and knocked Jey out of the ring. Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman made their way down the ramp as SmackDown went to a commercial break.
When SmackDown returned, Jey connected with a Crossbody for a two count. Daniel sent Jey out of the ring and went for a Suicide Dive but Jey caught him with a Superkick. Jey went for a Splash but Bryan got his knees up and applied the LeBell Lock. Jey fought through the pain and reached the bottom rope to break the hold.
Bryan hit a Dropkick but Jey responded with a couple Superkicks. Jey climbed to the top rope and hit Daniel Bryan with the Uso Splash for the pinfall victory. Jey Uso qualified for the SmackDown team at Survivor Series. After the match, Jey told Roman that he is with him and he is the head of the table. Reigns looked at Bryan and Jey hit him with a Superkick. Jey followed it up with the Uso Splash and told Roman that he loved him. Roman told Jey to make Daniel Bryan understand how much he loved him.
Jey dragged Bryan out of the ring and sent him into the steel steps. Jey then put Daniel Bryan on the announce table as Reigns looked on. Jey made his way to the top rope and hit Bryan with the Uso Splash as Reigns smiled. Uso smashed Bryan’s head over and over on the table as SmackDown went off the air.
Opinion: This was excellent. It would have been ridiculous to see Jey Uso beat Daniel Bryan clean a couple months ago but it didn’t feel out of place at all tonight. Reigns is constructing a dominant heel stable and RETRIBUTION should be taking notes. Jey missed Bryan a bit with the Splash and it looked like he hit his ribs on the announce table. Overall, this week’s episode of SmackDown was a good show. I wish there were stakes at Survivor Series. It is difficult to care which superstar makes the team if they aren’t fighting for anything.
