Following the events of Raw, GMs Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan made a statement earlier today. If any of the four men involved in Fastlane's main event refuse to participate or try to sabotage the event, they will lose their world title privileges. For Shawn Michaels and Samoa Joe, that means that they would no longer challenge at WrestleMania. And for AJ Styles and Goldberg, they would be forced to vacate their respective title.
On this edition of SmackDown, Jason Jordan looks for revenge as he faces Luke Gallows. And in the main event, Paige takes on Alexa Bliss for the SmackDown Women's Title.
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SmackDown
February 28th, 2017
Location: Sacramento, CA
Grudge Match for Fastlane
We opened up SmackDown with a graphic promoting the latest signed match for Fastlane, which will see Tyler Breeze and Fandango finally square off.
The Social Outcasts vs The Ascension
The Social Outcasts defeated Kane and The Ascension back in January to qualify for the Royal Rumble, and now Konnor and Viktor looked to make them pay. Kane accompanied The Ascension to the ring, and the sight of the Big Red Machine seemed to affect Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas. Axel was picked apart for a majority of the match, and it was only Heath Slater's intervention that kept him in it. Slater provided just enough distraction for Axel to catch Viktor with a big neckbreaker to pick up the win.
Winners: The Social Outcasts
Charlotte vs Brie Bella
Brie Bella has proved to be no push-over, and provided strong competition for Charlotte. In the end, though, she was no match for Natural Selection.
Winner: Charlotte
Charlotte Promo
After her match, Charlotte got a hold of a microphone. She confessed to have gained respect for Paige and Alexa Bliss at Elimination Chamber. She now realizes just how tough those women are, and that makes her goals that much tougher. But rest assured that Charlotte is not defeated. The Queen will claim her throne, and it doesn't matter who she has to go through to get it.
Braun Strowman vs Big Show
The World's Largest Athlete may be the only man on SmackDown that can match Braun Strowman for size and pure power, but even he couldn't take Braun out. It was another dominating performance for the monster, who also had Randy Orton at ringside for an extra distraction. A big running powerslam laid Big Show out for good.
After the match, the Lone Wolf looked to get a little revenge as he went face to face with Strowman. Before Corbin could try anything, he was caught with another RKO from his opponent at Fastlane, Randy Orton. The Viper then ordered Strowman to choke the Intercontinental Champion out, and Braun obliged, leaving Corbin out cold in the ring.
Winner: Braun Strowman
Jason Jordan vs Luke Gallows
American Alpha made it clear that if Gallows was to win this contest, The Club would receive a title match this Sunday at Fastlane. Both men entered alone, determined to settle this by themselves. Jason Jordan was fired up after the ending to last week's SmackDown, and took it to Luke Gallows. He tossed Gallows all over the ring, before connecting on a big Jordan Slam. It seemed to be all over, but Karl Anderson came from out of the crowd, pulling the official out of the ring before the three count. Jordan was obviously distracted, and walked right into a Gallows Pole powerbomb, and The Club cheated their way to another win.
Winner: Luke Gallows
Alexa Bliss(c) vs Paige- SmackDown Women's Title Match
There was certainly a big fight feel in Sacramento as two of SmackDown's best faced off, with the title hanging in the balance. Alexa, feeling the pressure of the moment, charged right after Paige, who was briefly caught by surprise. The Anti-Diva is nothing if not resourceful, and Paige turned the tides of the match fairly quickly. She grounded the champion and used her strikes to her advantage. It was a dominant display, and Alexa Bliss was reeling after a Paige-Turner. But what Paige has in intelligencce, Alexa Bliss possess in heart. With the crowd fully in support, Alexa rallied. She caught Paige with a big forearm, then a DDT and an Insault to Injury. This incredible wave of offense seemed to take Paige off her game, but she continued to kick out. With only one move left in the arsenal, Alexa delivered a perfect Twisted Bliss to score her first title retention and the biggest win of her career.
Winner and still SmackDown Women's Champion: Alexa Bliss
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On this edition of SmackDown, Jason Jordan looks for revenge as he faces Luke Gallows. And in the main event, Paige takes on Alexa Bliss for the SmackDown Women's Title.
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SmackDown
February 28th, 2017
Location: Sacramento, CA
Grudge Match for Fastlane
We opened up SmackDown with a graphic promoting the latest signed match for Fastlane, which will see Tyler Breeze and Fandango finally square off.
The Social Outcasts vs The Ascension
The Social Outcasts defeated Kane and The Ascension back in January to qualify for the Royal Rumble, and now Konnor and Viktor looked to make them pay. Kane accompanied The Ascension to the ring, and the sight of the Big Red Machine seemed to affect Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas. Axel was picked apart for a majority of the match, and it was only Heath Slater's intervention that kept him in it. Slater provided just enough distraction for Axel to catch Viktor with a big neckbreaker to pick up the win.
Winners: The Social Outcasts
Charlotte vs Brie Bella
Brie Bella has proved to be no push-over, and provided strong competition for Charlotte. In the end, though, she was no match for Natural Selection.
Winner: Charlotte
Charlotte Promo
After her match, Charlotte got a hold of a microphone. She confessed to have gained respect for Paige and Alexa Bliss at Elimination Chamber. She now realizes just how tough those women are, and that makes her goals that much tougher. But rest assured that Charlotte is not defeated. The Queen will claim her throne, and it doesn't matter who she has to go through to get it.
Braun Strowman vs Big Show
The World's Largest Athlete may be the only man on SmackDown that can match Braun Strowman for size and pure power, but even he couldn't take Braun out. It was another dominating performance for the monster, who also had Randy Orton at ringside for an extra distraction. A big running powerslam laid Big Show out for good.
After the match, the Lone Wolf looked to get a little revenge as he went face to face with Strowman. Before Corbin could try anything, he was caught with another RKO from his opponent at Fastlane, Randy Orton. The Viper then ordered Strowman to choke the Intercontinental Champion out, and Braun obliged, leaving Corbin out cold in the ring.
Winner: Braun Strowman
Jason Jordan vs Luke Gallows
American Alpha made it clear that if Gallows was to win this contest, The Club would receive a title match this Sunday at Fastlane. Both men entered alone, determined to settle this by themselves. Jason Jordan was fired up after the ending to last week's SmackDown, and took it to Luke Gallows. He tossed Gallows all over the ring, before connecting on a big Jordan Slam. It seemed to be all over, but Karl Anderson came from out of the crowd, pulling the official out of the ring before the three count. Jordan was obviously distracted, and walked right into a Gallows Pole powerbomb, and The Club cheated their way to another win.
Winner: Luke Gallows
Alexa Bliss(c) vs Paige- SmackDown Women's Title Match
There was certainly a big fight feel in Sacramento as two of SmackDown's best faced off, with the title hanging in the balance. Alexa, feeling the pressure of the moment, charged right after Paige, who was briefly caught by surprise. The Anti-Diva is nothing if not resourceful, and Paige turned the tides of the match fairly quickly. She grounded the champion and used her strikes to her advantage. It was a dominant display, and Alexa Bliss was reeling after a Paige-Turner. But what Paige has in intelligencce, Alexa Bliss possess in heart. With the crowd fully in support, Alexa rallied. She caught Paige with a big forearm, then a DDT and an Insault to Injury. This incredible wave of offense seemed to take Paige off her game, but she continued to kick out. With only one move left in the arsenal, Alexa delivered a perfect Twisted Bliss to score her first title retention and the biggest win of her career.
Winner and still SmackDown Women's Champion: Alexa Bliss
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