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Henry's Universe Mode #129: SmackDown

On this episode of SmackDown, it's a massive collision in the main event as the King of Swing Cesaro faces the King of Strong Style Shinsuke Nakamura. The winner will represent SmackDown in Brand Warfare against Roman Reigns. Tyson Kidd addresses the new Intercontinental Champion and more!






Universe Mode
SmackDown
March 7th, 2017
Location: Los Angeles, CA






Tyson Kidd Promo

The former WWE Champion opened up SmackDown by calling out the new Intercontinental Champion, Randy Orton. Kidd was furious with The Viper's actions at Fastlane that ended up putting Baron Corbin on the shelf. Orton was not one to hang in the back, and came out to confront Tyson. He showed no remorse, saying the Lone Wolf got everything he deserved. Tyson offered to shut Orton up by having them go one and one, and surprisingly, Orton accepted, promising a beating.


Fandango vs Apollo Crews

Both of these men were coming off losses in their last appearances, each looking to pick up a big win. It was all Fandango in the early going, as the Ballroom Brawler took it to Apollo Crews. He nailed a beautiful leg sweep and went to the top, looking for his leg drop. The Elite Athlete saw it coming, rolling out of the way before catching Fandango with an enziguri and a spin-out powerbomb for the win.

Winner: Apollo Crews


The Champion Sends a Message

WWE Champion AJ Styles will face Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania, but didn't wait to send a message to his challenger, as he jumped Triple H, HBK's best friend, backstage. The Phenomenal One looked to administer a beatdown, but The Game fought back, and officials had to force the two apart.


A Rematch?

While Styles was busy with Triple H, we saw his boys Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson enter Daniel Bryan's office. They demanded a rematch with American Alpha, after a controversial finish where the official missed Karl's foot on the bottom rope. Whether they get it is yet to be determined.


The Vaudevillains vs The Revival

This was a highly-competitive match from two teams looking to get into the title picture, as Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder faced Aiden English and Simon Gotch. All four men went back and forth, and the result could've gone either way. In the end, a Shatter Machine spelled a win for The Revival.

Winners: The Revival


Tyson Kidd vs Randy Orton

We saw these two get into a war of words at the start of the show, and now they would get into an exchange of fists. Although The Viper looked good out of the blocks, it was Tyson Kidd who would take control of the Intercontinental Champion. Tyson showed off his incredible arsenal of moves, out-wrestling Orton, who's fury began to boil. Kidd connected with a second rope blockbuster, and followed up with his signature Code Blue neckbreaker. Orton just barely kicked out, and rolled out of the ring. Tyson followed outside, and ate a steel chair shot to the face. The Viper connected to attack with the chair, drawing a disqualification.

Winner: Tyson Kidd


Women's Night on SmackDown Next Week

Next week on SmackDown, it will be a showcase of the women of the blue brand in an effort to crown a number one contender to Alexa Bliss. Eight women will face off in four singles matches, before meeting in the main event for a fatal four way number one contender's match.


Cesaro vs Shinsuke Nakamura

We always knew this match would be a brutal affair between two men with a vicious repertoire, but the brutality reached unbelievable levels. Both Cesaro and Nakamura knew that how much the prize on the line was worth, and each were willing to do whatever necessary to pick up the win. The Swiss Superman opened with a salvo of awe-inspiring suplexes, while Shinsuke unleashed a volley of vicious strikes. Cesaro dodged an early Kinshasa attempt and connected with a Neutralizer for a narrow near fall. The King of Strong Style lit up Cesaro with forearms and turned the tide with an inverted powerslam. Yet again, the 2016 King of the Ring had the Kinshasa scouted. He avoided the big knee strike and locked in a Sharpshooter. Nakamura refused to tap, fighting his way out of the hold. The King of Swing held tough, and put Shinsuke away with a second Neutralizer to punch his ticket to WrestleMania.

Winner: Cesaro


The Swiss Superman will now face the Big Dog at the Showcase of the Immortals for brand supremacy in a match that will not disappoint. Make sure to tune it tomorrow for Main Event, where Neville will challenge TJ Perkins for the Cruiserweight Title.





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