Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to SmackDown. As we continue to close in on the Royal Rumble and the Road to WrestleMania, things are heating up on the blue brand. Literally, as in SmackDown's main event, monsters collide as the Big Red Machine Kane faces the undefeated Braun Strowman. A Last Chance Royal Rumble Qualifier, Jason Jordan versus Scott Dawson, Becky Lynch in action and more!
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SmackDown
January 24th, 2017
Location: Cohasset, MA
Dana Brooke vs Becky Lynch
These were two women searching for answers, Dana after her debut loss and Becky after failing to get back in the hunt for the SmackDown Women's Title. With neither willing to lose, this turned out to be a fantastic display of heart and tenacity, coupled with vicious strikes and unreal power. Becky put on an offensive showcase, hitting suplexes galore, including three Bex-ploder's, but couldn't get the job done. Dana showed her resilience in fighting out of the Dis-arm-her, and then her lack of morals, striking Becky with a chair as Emma provided a distraction. A Samoan Driver connected, and Dana Brooke scored her first win, leaving Becky searching for answers.
Winner: Dana Brooke
Randy Orton Promo
We were then greeted with a visit from Randy Orton, who will be in the Last Chance Qualifier later in the night. The Viper didn't hold back, criticizing Daniel Bryan for even putting Orton in a qualification match. Randy Orton doesn't need to prove himself to anyone- he's a two-time WWE Champion, and his credentials speak for themselves. Orton will play Bryan's games for now, but when he wins the Qualifier and tosses out 29 other men on Sunday, he wants to have a nice long chat with SmackDown's GM.
Jason Jordan vs Scott Dawson
Dawson got things going right away, attacking Jordan before the bell could ring, hitting him with Jordan's own tag team belt. Although Jordan tried to fight back using his incredible power, the damage was done. A chop block set up the devastating inverted Figure Four, and Jason Jordan had no choice but to tap out, as The Revival got the better of American Alpha again heading into this Sunday's title match.
Winner: Scott Dawson
Randy Orton vs Sheamus vs Neville- Royal Rumble Qualification Match
This was another Last Chance match, as all three men fought for their final opportunity to enter the Royal Rumble. It was Neville that impressed early one, showing off incredible power and insane high-flying maneuvers. Sheamus showed off his power too, but it was the Viper who struck last, knocking out the Celtic Warrior with an RKO to complete the beginning of his promise to Daniel Bryan.
Winner: Randy Orton
The Final Title Match is Added to the Royal Rumble Card
Speaking of Daniel Bryan, he addressed the WWE Title picture earlier today. Although Champion Tyler Breeze had been pestering Bryan to give him the night off, the GM wanted a title defense at the Rumble. Because of Breeze's pure annoyance, Bryan has made a triple threat WWE title match for this Sunday. It will be Breeze defending against both AJ Styles and Tyson Kidd.
Six-Man Battle Royal- Royal Rumble Preview
This match consisted of six favorites from SmackDown's entrants in the Royal Rumble, including the likes of: Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro, Apollo Crews, Fandango, the Intercontinental Champion The Miz and his challenger Baron Corbin.
Apollo Crews displayed a change of heart last week, but unfortunately it didn't help him much, as Fandango scored the first elimination, much to the delight of the crowd. Corbin scored big, taking down Miz with an End of Day, Fandango eliminating the IC champ. The Lord of Dance continued his hot streak, getting a third elimination, taking out Cesaro. And he wasn't done yet, capitalizing on another End of Days from Corbin to eliminate Nakamura. The Lone Wolf was simply furious at this point, and took it out on Fandango, who was exhausted from all his eliminations. Finally, Fandango's run came to an end, as the Lone Wolf was victorious, heading into his two big matches.
Winner: Baron Corbin
Braun Strowman vs Kane- Royal Rumble Qualification Match
Two monsters collided, with the winner being the final confirmed participant in the Royal Rumble. Although Kane has tremendous power, he simply couldn't even slow down the unstoppable Braun Strowman. In the end, it was a simple win for Strowman, pinning Kane with a running powerslam.
Braun wasn't finished though, putting Kane through the announce table after the match with his own move, the chokeslam. Who could possibly eliminate Braun Strowman, now that the monster has qualified for the Royal Rumble?
Winner: Braun Strowman
We have now confirmed every entrant in the Royal Rumble. There is one more stop, tomorrow for Main Event, where we have the semi-finals for the Cruiserweight Classic.
Confirmed Royal Rumble Participants:
Raw- Samoa Joe, John Cena, Enzo Amore, Big Cass, Mark Henry, The Undertaker, Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn, Chris Jericho, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt/???(random lottery), Stardust, Kofi Kingston, ???(surprise entrant)
SmackDown- Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Cesaro, Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, Randy Orton, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Fandango, Braun Strowman, ???(surprise entrant)
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SmackDown
January 24th, 2017
Location: Cohasset, MA
Dana Brooke vs Becky Lynch
These were two women searching for answers, Dana after her debut loss and Becky after failing to get back in the hunt for the SmackDown Women's Title. With neither willing to lose, this turned out to be a fantastic display of heart and tenacity, coupled with vicious strikes and unreal power. Becky put on an offensive showcase, hitting suplexes galore, including three Bex-ploder's, but couldn't get the job done. Dana showed her resilience in fighting out of the Dis-arm-her, and then her lack of morals, striking Becky with a chair as Emma provided a distraction. A Samoan Driver connected, and Dana Brooke scored her first win, leaving Becky searching for answers.
Winner: Dana Brooke
Randy Orton Promo
We were then greeted with a visit from Randy Orton, who will be in the Last Chance Qualifier later in the night. The Viper didn't hold back, criticizing Daniel Bryan for even putting Orton in a qualification match. Randy Orton doesn't need to prove himself to anyone- he's a two-time WWE Champion, and his credentials speak for themselves. Orton will play Bryan's games for now, but when he wins the Qualifier and tosses out 29 other men on Sunday, he wants to have a nice long chat with SmackDown's GM.
Jason Jordan vs Scott Dawson
Dawson got things going right away, attacking Jordan before the bell could ring, hitting him with Jordan's own tag team belt. Although Jordan tried to fight back using his incredible power, the damage was done. A chop block set up the devastating inverted Figure Four, and Jason Jordan had no choice but to tap out, as The Revival got the better of American Alpha again heading into this Sunday's title match.
Winner: Scott Dawson
Randy Orton vs Sheamus vs Neville- Royal Rumble Qualification Match
This was another Last Chance match, as all three men fought for their final opportunity to enter the Royal Rumble. It was Neville that impressed early one, showing off incredible power and insane high-flying maneuvers. Sheamus showed off his power too, but it was the Viper who struck last, knocking out the Celtic Warrior with an RKO to complete the beginning of his promise to Daniel Bryan.
Winner: Randy Orton
The Final Title Match is Added to the Royal Rumble Card
Speaking of Daniel Bryan, he addressed the WWE Title picture earlier today. Although Champion Tyler Breeze had been pestering Bryan to give him the night off, the GM wanted a title defense at the Rumble. Because of Breeze's pure annoyance, Bryan has made a triple threat WWE title match for this Sunday. It will be Breeze defending against both AJ Styles and Tyson Kidd.
Six-Man Battle Royal- Royal Rumble Preview
This match consisted of six favorites from SmackDown's entrants in the Royal Rumble, including the likes of: Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro, Apollo Crews, Fandango, the Intercontinental Champion The Miz and his challenger Baron Corbin.
Apollo Crews displayed a change of heart last week, but unfortunately it didn't help him much, as Fandango scored the first elimination, much to the delight of the crowd. Corbin scored big, taking down Miz with an End of Day, Fandango eliminating the IC champ. The Lord of Dance continued his hot streak, getting a third elimination, taking out Cesaro. And he wasn't done yet, capitalizing on another End of Days from Corbin to eliminate Nakamura. The Lone Wolf was simply furious at this point, and took it out on Fandango, who was exhausted from all his eliminations. Finally, Fandango's run came to an end, as the Lone Wolf was victorious, heading into his two big matches.
Winner: Baron Corbin
Braun Strowman vs Kane- Royal Rumble Qualification Match
Two monsters collided, with the winner being the final confirmed participant in the Royal Rumble. Although Kane has tremendous power, he simply couldn't even slow down the unstoppable Braun Strowman. In the end, it was a simple win for Strowman, pinning Kane with a running powerslam.
Braun wasn't finished though, putting Kane through the announce table after the match with his own move, the chokeslam. Who could possibly eliminate Braun Strowman, now that the monster has qualified for the Royal Rumble?
Winner: Braun Strowman
We have now confirmed every entrant in the Royal Rumble. There is one more stop, tomorrow for Main Event, where we have the semi-finals for the Cruiserweight Classic.
Confirmed Royal Rumble Participants:
Raw- Samoa Joe, John Cena, Enzo Amore, Big Cass, Mark Henry, The Undertaker, Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn, Chris Jericho, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt/???(random lottery), Stardust, Kofi Kingston, ???(surprise entrant)
SmackDown- Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Cesaro, Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, Randy Orton, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Fandango, Braun Strowman, ???(surprise entrant)
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