Tonight on Smackdown, the blue brand hosts one it's biggest shows of the year. After The Great American Bash was cancelled, all title matches have been moved to this show. That means four titles are on the line, so let's get to it.
Universe Mode
Smackdown
August 5th, 2016
Location: Seattle, WA
The New Day(c) w/Xavier Woods vs Tyson Kidd and Cesaro- WWE Tag Team Title Match
The tag champs played on their man advantage, dominating the challengers. However, Xavier got a little too involved, causing him to be kicked from ringside. The action was much more even, with each team trading some nice offense. Kofi connected with a Trouble in Paradise, but wasn't able to put Tyson Kidd away. In an impressive show of strength that proved to be the turning point, Cesaro hit the Giant Swing on Big E. Kidd then tagged in and put Big E away with a Code Blue, as we crowned new tag team champions. Cesaro will now get the opportunity to become a dual champion when he challenges for the WWE Title in the main event of Summerslam.
Winners and the NEW WWE Tag Team Champions: Tyson Kidd and Cesaro
Natalya(c) vs Brie Bella- Women's World Title Match
Tyson Kidd became a tag team champ, and right afterward his wife Natalya put her title on the line against Brie Bella. Brie gave it her all, but Natalya simply dominated. An impressive display of power moves finished off with a bridging german suplex brought this title match to an abrupt end.
Winner and still Women's World Champion: Natalya
Dean Ambrose(c) vs Kevin Owens- United States Title Match
Kevin Owens looked to claim his first piece of gold in Universe Mode as he challenged Dean Ambrose for the United States Title. Ambrose got going early, getting a lot of offense in before Owens slowed the pace down. The challenger slowly picked apart the champion before connecting on a Pop-Up Powerbomb, but Ambrose had the willpower to kick out. Ambrose unleashed a volley of rights and lefts before dropping Owens with a Dirty Deeds, but Owens got his arm onto the bottom rope. The two then exchanged counters in the middle of the ring, as Ambrose countered the Powerbomb and Owens countered the Dirty Deeds. It was Ambrose who won the battle, though, rolling up KO with a schoolboy to retain his belt.
After the match, Dolph Ziggler made his first appearance since his assault of Ambrose a few weeks ago. He hit superkicks on both Owens and Ambrose, and posed with the US Title as Smackdown GM Teddy Long tried to restore order.
Winner and still United States Champion: Dean Ambrose
Randy Orton(c) vs Batista- WWE Title Match, Last Man Standing
These two men were ready to tear each other apart, and the match opened with a ferocious brawl on the outside of the ring. Orton bashed Batista with a steel chair, and the Animal matched his intensity by smashing him in the head with the steel steps. Orton took things to another level, suplexing Batista through a table, nearly crippling the challenger. After Batista decimated Orton with a spinebuster onto the steel ramp, the Animal seemed to be closing in on the WWE Title. The Viper turned the tide, and put Batista through another table with a big DDT. Orton was nearly knocked out of his boots with a tremendous Spear from Batista, and the champ took a nasty landing on a steel chair. Batista set up for the finishing blow, the Batista Bomb, but Orton took the easy way out, nailing Batista with a low blow. He sent The Animal to the outside, before ending it with a RKO through the announce table. Batista was unable to answer the ten count, and Orton retained his title once more.
After the match, new Tag Team champion and King of the Ring winner Cesaro made his way to the ring, staring down the WWE Champion. Smackdown GM Teddy Long made it official, as Cesaro will challenge for Smackdown's biggest prize in the main event of Summerslam, as he and Orton go head to head. It appears the Age of Orton has met it's biggest challenge yet.
Winner and still WWE Champion: Randy Orton
There it is folks, Randy Orton vs Cesaro in the main event of Summerslam for the WWE Title. I can't wait, as that will be an epic collision. See you on Raw.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
Universe Mode
Smackdown
August 5th, 2016
Location: Seattle, WA
The New Day(c) w/Xavier Woods vs Tyson Kidd and Cesaro- WWE Tag Team Title Match
The tag champs played on their man advantage, dominating the challengers. However, Xavier got a little too involved, causing him to be kicked from ringside. The action was much more even, with each team trading some nice offense. Kofi connected with a Trouble in Paradise, but wasn't able to put Tyson Kidd away. In an impressive show of strength that proved to be the turning point, Cesaro hit the Giant Swing on Big E. Kidd then tagged in and put Big E away with a Code Blue, as we crowned new tag team champions. Cesaro will now get the opportunity to become a dual champion when he challenges for the WWE Title in the main event of Summerslam.
Winners and the NEW WWE Tag Team Champions: Tyson Kidd and Cesaro
Natalya(c) vs Brie Bella- Women's World Title Match
Tyson Kidd became a tag team champ, and right afterward his wife Natalya put her title on the line against Brie Bella. Brie gave it her all, but Natalya simply dominated. An impressive display of power moves finished off with a bridging german suplex brought this title match to an abrupt end.
Winner and still Women's World Champion: Natalya
Dean Ambrose(c) vs Kevin Owens- United States Title Match
Kevin Owens looked to claim his first piece of gold in Universe Mode as he challenged Dean Ambrose for the United States Title. Ambrose got going early, getting a lot of offense in before Owens slowed the pace down. The challenger slowly picked apart the champion before connecting on a Pop-Up Powerbomb, but Ambrose had the willpower to kick out. Ambrose unleashed a volley of rights and lefts before dropping Owens with a Dirty Deeds, but Owens got his arm onto the bottom rope. The two then exchanged counters in the middle of the ring, as Ambrose countered the Powerbomb and Owens countered the Dirty Deeds. It was Ambrose who won the battle, though, rolling up KO with a schoolboy to retain his belt.
After the match, Dolph Ziggler made his first appearance since his assault of Ambrose a few weeks ago. He hit superkicks on both Owens and Ambrose, and posed with the US Title as Smackdown GM Teddy Long tried to restore order.
Winner and still United States Champion: Dean Ambrose
Randy Orton(c) vs Batista- WWE Title Match, Last Man Standing
These two men were ready to tear each other apart, and the match opened with a ferocious brawl on the outside of the ring. Orton bashed Batista with a steel chair, and the Animal matched his intensity by smashing him in the head with the steel steps. Orton took things to another level, suplexing Batista through a table, nearly crippling the challenger. After Batista decimated Orton with a spinebuster onto the steel ramp, the Animal seemed to be closing in on the WWE Title. The Viper turned the tide, and put Batista through another table with a big DDT. Orton was nearly knocked out of his boots with a tremendous Spear from Batista, and the champ took a nasty landing on a steel chair. Batista set up for the finishing blow, the Batista Bomb, but Orton took the easy way out, nailing Batista with a low blow. He sent The Animal to the outside, before ending it with a RKO through the announce table. Batista was unable to answer the ten count, and Orton retained his title once more.
After the match, new Tag Team champion and King of the Ring winner Cesaro made his way to the ring, staring down the WWE Champion. Smackdown GM Teddy Long made it official, as Cesaro will challenge for Smackdown's biggest prize in the main event of Summerslam, as he and Orton go head to head. It appears the Age of Orton has met it's biggest challenge yet.
Winner and still WWE Champion: Randy Orton
There it is folks, Randy Orton vs Cesaro in the main event of Summerslam for the WWE Title. I can't wait, as that will be an epic collision. See you on Raw.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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