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Post by blackHEART on Sept 27, 2019 13:19:08 GMT -5
 ROSTER (as of July 19, 2016)Aiden English AJ Styles Alberto Del Rio Baron Corbin Bray Wyatt Cesaro Chad Gable Chris Jericho Dean Ambrose Erick Rowan Fandango Jack Swagger Jason Jordan Jey Uso Jimmy Uso John Cena Kalisto Konnor Neville The Miz Roman Reigns Simon Gotch Tyler Breeze Viktor Zack Ryder Alexa Bliss Carmella Eva Marie Maryse (manager) Natalya Paige Sasha Banks The Ascension American Alpha Breezango The Usos The Vaudevillains Changes to real life: Apollo Crews to Raw The Bella Twins to Raw Becky Lynch to Raw Dolph Ziggler to Raw Kane to Raw Naomi to Raw Randy Orton to Raw Tye Dillinger to Raw Cesaro to SmackDown Live Chris Jericho to SmackDown Live Jack Swagger to SmackDown Live Neville to SmackDown Live Paige to SmackDown Live Roman Reigns to SmackDown Live Sasha Banks to SmackDown Live Mojo Rawley remains in NXT |
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Post by blackHEART on Sept 27, 2019 14:06:18 GMT -5
 SmackDown! Live
July 26, 2016(SummerSlam is 4 Weeks Away)
John Cena vs. The Miz (with Maryse) in a non-title matchCena and The Miz battled a tough one out before Cena locked in the STF and The Miz had no other choice but to submit.Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon are discussing business in the office when Renee Young steps in and asks who will take John Cena's spot in the tournament. Bryan and McMahon break the news that an open invitational battle royal will occur tonight and the winner will receive the eighth spot in the tournament.
Alberto Del Rio vs. Cesaro in WWE Championship Tournament QuarterfinalsCesaro was caught in the tree of woe, trapped for a double stop, but Cesaro threw Del Rio off and got up and hit a spinning European Uppercut that set up a Neutralizer to advance.Chris Jericho is interviewed by Renee Young for his match tonight against AJ Styles. Jericho reminds Renee of being a 6-time champion but he hasn't truly gotten the opportunity to become a 7-time champion since returning to WWE. Jericho says AJ's time will come, but it won't come at his expense.
The Usos vs. The VaudevilliansThe first tag team match for SmackDown Live finishes with The Vaudevillians taking a cheap victory over The Usos, with Gotch introducing a cane that knocked Jey out into a schoolboy pin, with the official not noticing until English was covering Jey Uso.Advertised for tonight is all six women in the ring that were drafted to SmackDown Live, but up next is the invitational battle royal for the eighth and final spot in the tournament.
Open Invitational Battle RoyalA 10-man battle royal commenced and an eleventh tried entering the fray, undrafted free agent Heath Slater. Shane McMahon came to argue, but caved to Slater because it was an opportunity. Unfortunately, Slater was first eliminated by Baron Corbin. After Corbin toppled Zack Ryder over, the final two were Corbin and Neville. Corbin and Neville fought, but it was a headscissors that took Corbin to the floor for Neville to take the eighth spot. Following the match, Neville was attacked by The Miz from behind and Neville ate a Skull Crushing Finale onto the Intercontinental Championship, sending a message to his opponent next week as Maryse stood by supporting her husband's actions.A promo prompts the SmackDown Live debut of Chad Gable and Jason Jordan, the duo known as American Alpha.
Daniel Bryan introduces each of the six women. First, Carmella, who said her goal was to make SmackDown Live fabulous. Next came Natalya, who said SmackDown isn't about making the show fabulous, but it's about making people tap out. Natalya challenged Carmella to step in the ring with her once and she'll make her tap to the Sharpshooter. Next came Alexa Bliss who told Natalya that she and Carmella are the future and a women's revolution is happening around her, which is making people like Natalya dispensible. Next came Sasha Banks who took credit for the women's revolution, claiming Bliss and Carmella had nothing to do with it. Then came Paige who said the women's revolution wouldn't be a thing if it wasn't for her becoming the first NXT Women's Champion and winning the Divas Championship her first night. Paige claimed SmackDown Live as her house! Paige and Sasha stood toe-to-toe before Eva Marie emerged. Eva Marie said she might be on SmackDown Live, but she's about to make the blue brand all red. Eva said she could boldly beat anyone in that ring. This ensued a six-woman brawl as Bryan then made a tag team match immediately.Alexa Bliss, Carmella, and Eve Marie vs. Natalya, Paige, and Sasha BanksThe newer blood wrestled the more established veterans. However, things broke down between Paige and Sasha Banks leading to Sasha knocking mediator Natalya down with an elbow. Paige then clotheslined Sasha as both toppled over the ropes. Eva tagged Alexa into the match for Alexa to hit Twisted Bliss and pin a former champion in a massive upset! After the match, the three celebrated as officials had to separate Paige and Sasha Banks on the outside.AJ Styles is seen putting his gloves on for his match against Chris Jericho next!
Advertised for next week is the continuation of the WWE Championship Tournament's first-round matchups, Bray Wyatt versus Roman Reigns and The Miz battling Neville. And right before the main event takes place, WWE Champion Dean Ambrose comes to the ring. Ambrose reminds everyone of him becoming WWE Champion at Battleground and is excited to be the face of WWE, but also SmackDown Live. Ambrose says the WWE is going through a paradigm shift and he's leading the way. Ambrose then invites himself to commentary to watch the main event.AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho in WWE Championship Tournament QuarterfinalsIn a WrestleMania 32 rematch, Styles got even with a Pele Kick that rocked Jericho and Styles was able to hit the Styles Clash to come away with a big win to advance in the tournament. After the match, Styles locked eyes with WWE Champion Dean Ambrose as Styles got up in the corner and raised his gloves high. Ambrose matched the statement with raising the WWE Championship belt high above his head as SmackDown Live goes off the air. |
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Post by blackHEART on Sept 27, 2019 23:08:39 GMT -5
SmackDown! Live
August 2, 2016(SummerSlam is 3 Weeks Away) SmackDown starts with The Miz and Maryse basking in his attack on Neville last week, saying he is the only one in the tournament worthy of the WWE Championship because he is the only one on the roster worthy of the Intercontinental Championship. John Cena came and refuted The Miz's claims. Cena began a "you tapped out" chant from the fans, which led Cena to double-down on giving up his tournament spot. Cena says he hopes Neville puts The Miz in his place tonight, but made it clear he wants to put The Miz in his place in due time. John Cena mentioned he has never held the Intercontinental Championship in his career, and after beating The Miz last week, he is first in line for it. The Miz feels threatened and says Cena will never get close to his title, but this is when Neville heads out for their quarterfinals match.
Neville vs. The Miz (with Maryse) in WWE Championship Tournament QuarterfinalsNeville had several close calls this match and about ate a Skull Crushing Finale, but he slithered out the back and hit a dragonrana. Neville hopped up top and hit a Red Arrow to advance in the quarterfinals while the Intercontinental Champion loses back-to-back weeks.The tournament bracket is reviewed, as the main event tonight is Roman Reigns wrestling Bray Wyatt.
Also advertised for tonight is Carmella against Natalya. Natalya is standing by with Renee Young who asks about the youngblood in the women's division winning last week. Natalya acknowledged she's the only real veteran on SmackDown. Natalya claimed last week's six-woman tag could have been different if Paige and Sasha Banks had not been around. Tonight, one-on-one, Natalya claims a victory against Carmella.Baron Corbin vs. Zack RyderThe second and last eliminations of last week's battle royal squared off and Ryder was ceasing his opportunity while Corbin was aiming to take his frustrations out on the Long Island Iced Z. The match ends with an End of Days by the Lone Wolf to secure a win.WWE Champion Dean Ambrose approaches Shane McMahon backstage. Ambrose says he appreciates having last week off, but he would appreciate being in action since he is the face of WWE. Shane O'Mac says he's not on the card tonight and wants to protect him. Shane says if anyone beats him, that could throw the #1 contenders tournament off. Overhearing this is Jack Swagger, who tells Ambrose if he's looking for an opponent, he'd be more than happy to step up. Ambrose laughs and tells Shane he won't have to worry about his WWE Champion being beat, especially by Swagger. Shane McMahon books the match for next week. Swagger walks away with swagger, but Ambrose throws his hands up and asks what he can do for tonight. Shane offers him a spot on commentary for the main event.
Jimmy Uso vs. Simon Gotch w/Aiden EnglishFollowing last week's tag team match, Jey Uso was at home with an eye injury from the cane shot. However, it was Gotch faking an ankle injury for English to use the cane against Jimmy Uso for Gotch to crawl over for the win.A vignette is shown for the upcoming debut of American Alpha's Chad Gable and Jason Jordan.
Carmella receives an interview with Renee Young prior to her match with Natalya. Carmella says Natalya, Paige, and Sasha Banks are all wanting to disregard the up-and-coming women in wrestling. Carmella tells Natalya the WWE needs the up-and-comers because the old gals aren't getting the job done. Carmella vows to get the job done tonight. We fade to commercial as this match is next!
Carmella vs. NatalyaCarmella and Natalya went toe-to-toe and it appeared Carmella was eating her words, but she had a few moves Natalya had never seen before. However, a rookie mistake trapped Carmella in a Sharpshooter and was forced to submit to the Queen of Harts.A video is shown of Bray Wyatt, filmed at a prior time, speaking of his match tonight against Roman Reigns. Wyatt's claim is SmackDown Live being the Land of Opportunity, while Reigns had his opportunity at Battleground and came up short. Wyatt says SmackDown Live is his opportunity to become the WWE Champion and have the whole world in his hands. Wyatt tells Reigns that nothing will come in the way of this.
After the Bray Wyatt video is shown, Roman Reigns is standing by Renee Young. Young asks for a response, while Roman acknowledges it is true he didn't walk away WWE Champion at Battleground. Reigns acknowledged being pinned by Ambrose. He says this is even more incentive to win this tournament, earn his right to challenge for the title, and then settle the score with his best friend.The Ascension vs. BreezangoThe two teams squared off hungry, hoping to resurrect a career on SmackDown Live, and it saw The Ascension hitting the Fall of Man on Fandango to get their first win at their new home.Advertised for next week are the semis of the WWE Championship Tournament. AJ Styles battles Cesaro, and the winner of the main event now wrestles Neville. In addition, the WWE Champion Dean Ambrose goes one-on-one with Jack Swagger. Prior to the main event beginning, Dean Ambrose heads down to ringside to join Mauro Ranallo, JBL, and David Otunga on commentary.Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns in WWE Championship Tournament QuarterfinalsWhen asked who he'd rather face, Ambrose said he's friends with Roman Reigns but wrestling Bray Wyatt would be "really cool." It was back and forth, but Wyatt's Sister Abigail was countered with a Superman Punch! Reigns then set up for a Spear, in which Wyatt sidestepped and hit a backbreaker, followed by Sister Abigail to pick up a huge win over Reigns! After the contest, Bray Wyatt locked eyes with the WWE Champion, while Reigns slowly came to and realized his big opportunity has slipped through his fingers. |
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Post by blackHEART on Sept 28, 2019 11:40:49 GMT -5
SmackDown! Live
August 9, 2016(SummerSlam is 2 Weeks Away) SmackDown begins with the huge lineup for tonight's show, including the semifinals for the WWE Championship Tournament. Plus, the first time WWE Champion Dean Ambrose in action on SmackDown Live! Even announced is the return of the Highlight Reel as Chris Jericho brings his popular show back. They're getting into the tournament, as the first semifinal matchup takes place as AJ Styles battles Cesaro in the opening contest.
AJ Styles vs. Cesaro in WWE Championship Tournament SemifinalsStyles and Cesaro tested each other in a 20-plus minute match to open the night. Cesaro blocked the Styles Clash and hit a back body drop before hitting a Neutralizer instead, but only got two. A couple moments later, Styles got back in control and he decides to end Cesaro with a Phenomenal Forearm. As Styles leaped, he was caught with an uppercut by Cesaro before being hit with a second Neutralizer for Cesaro to advance to the tournament finals.The shortened tournament bracket is reviewed, as the other semifinal matchup is set to happen later this evening.
Neville has some interview time with Renee Young. Young asks about Neville's semifinals opponent, Bray Wyatt, and if he is intimidated going in. Neville lets Young know he is not afraid of the Eater of Worlds. Neville says he was NXT Champion and knows what it takes to get to the top of a brand. Neville declares his destiny is in two weeks at SummerSlam as he becomes the WWE Champion.
In the ring, John Cena heads out. Cena flashes back to two weeks ago when he made the Intercontinental Champion The Miz tap out. Cena says he's held every championship imaginable in his career, except the Intercontinental Championship. Cena then gets the crowd hype about him challenging for the title at SummerSlam. The Miz comes out and says he's tired of Cena walking around bragging about two weeks ago when he was put in an impromptu match. The Miz said he wasn't ready! The Miz realized if he beat Cena at SummerSlam, then it would all go away and maybe Cena will go back to filming B-list movies. The Miz accepts Cena's challenge, and after doing so, he tastes an Attitude Adjustment as we head to a commercial break.Alberto Del Rio vs. KalistoKalisto had heavy lucha libre influence in this one, and Kalisto was trying a Spanish Fly off the top rope, but got caught and ate a double foot stomp in the tree of woe. Del Rio pulls Kalisto from the ropes and pins him for the win.A video of Bray Wyatt shows him warning Neville of what will happen. Wyatt tells Neville he will feel pain, physically and emotionally. Wyatt vows to physically hurt him, and to destroy the hopes and dreams of Neville grabbing the brass ring. Wyatt then blows the lantern out and walks to the ring for the second semifinals match.
Bray Wyatt vs. Neville in WWE Championship Tournament SemifinalsNeville was hot early, but once Wyatt took the air out of Neville with a crossbody and then throwing him to the outside where he hit the commentary table, Wyatt took over. Wyatt about put him away as he got in the corner and began to bridge crawl towards Neville, putting him in a Sister Abigail, but Neville fought through it. The two went back and forth before Wyatt was in the corner and Neville rushed towards him and ate an elbow that staggered him to the center. Wyatt then began to bridge crawl once more, but Neville didn't hesitate and hit a double foot stomp while Wyatt was crawling! Neville then leaped up and hit a Red Arrow to pin Wyatt and advance to the Finals.Mauro Ranallo, David Otunga, and JBL review an amazing tournament thus far and announce that Neville will wrestle Cesaro next week to determine Dean Ambrose's SummerSlam opponent. They mention Dean Ambrose's match later tonight against Jack Swagger, and we have a moment of Renee Young interviewing the WWE Champion. Young asks Ambrose who he'd rather wrestle, Neville or Cesaro. Ambrose shrugs his shoulders and says neither have held the WWE Championship before and SmackDown Live is the Land of Opportunity. However, he won't let either of them seize the opportunity, like he won't let Jack Swagger seize the opportunity tonight.
The ring is set up for the Highlight Reel for Chris Jericho to come out. Jericho welcomes the SmackDown Live crowd and throws in a few highlights from last week's match between Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns. Jericho mocked Reigns losing, and then said he's going further back in time to where Reigns got pinned by Ambrose at Battleground. Jericho thanked Ambrose for keeping the WWE Championship on SmackDown Live, because it's clear Reigns isn't the man who can carry SmackDown Live. Roman Reigns answers and tells Jericho if he has anything to say, he can at least invite him on set and say it to his face. Jericho and Reigns got close before Jericho backed off and smirked, but Reigns connected with a Superman Punch. Reigns knocked the Jeri-tron and the stools over as Jericho holds his jaw on the outside of the ring.
After the commercial, Chris Jericho storms into Daniel Bryan's office and complains of Roman Reigns ruining his Jeri-tron. Jericho demands a match against Roman Reigns, in which it is granted for at SummerSlam.
Eva Marie vs. PaigePaige made quick work out of Eva Marie and locked in the PTO for Eva Marie to tap out. This match was over in under five minutes. Sasha Banks was at commentary and after the match offered a slighted applause towards Paige.A vignette is shown hyping the upcoming debut of the former NXT Tag Team Champions, American Alpha, on SmackDown Live.
Renee Young catches up with John Cena, who got his Intercontinental Championship match at SummerSlam against The Miz. Cena says he's beaten The Miz before and will do it again. Cena recognizes the names that have held the Intercontinental Championship before and wants to add his name to that list.
The Vaudevillians approach Daniel Bryan backstage and ask if Bryan has contacted Mick Foley about getting them a shot at the WWE Tag Team Championships. Bryan said the champions are on Raw, the Vaudevillians are on SmackDown Live, so Foley and him have had no contact. English questioned this, wondering how they were going to prove they were the best tag team in WWE. Bryan replied that SmackDown Live already has the best tag team division in WWE, and so he can give them an opportunity next week against The Ascension. Bryan then pointed to the cane in Gotch's hand and told him to leave that in the locker room.Advertised for next week are the finals of the WWE Championship Tournament as Neville goes one-on-one with Cesaro. In addition, confirmed for SummerSlam is John Cena challenging The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship, as well as Chris Jericho battling Roman Reigns.Dean Ambrose vs. Jack SwaggerDean Ambrose and Jack Swagger went toe-to-toe and the former world champion was doing well against the WWE Champion. Yet when the tide began to turn and Ambrose was looking for Dirty Deeds, Cesaro rushed to the ring and attacked Ambrose. This led to a 2-on-1 beatdown before Neville came and evened the odds. Daniel Bryan scurried out and restarted this main event as a tag team match.Dean Ambrose and Neville vs. Cesaro and Jack SwaggerA reunion of the Real Americans taking on Neville and Ambrose, as the two teams battled. However, Neville and Ambrose began to work well together and it was Neville hitting the Red Arrow on Jack Swagger to secure a win. As he began celebrating a big win, Neville was turned around by Ambrose who laid him out with Dirty Deeds. Cesaro had backed up the ramp and locked eyes with Ambrose, as Cesaro motioned around his waist he would be the next WWE Champion come SummerSlam. |
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