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Henry's Universe Mode #164: SmackDown Live

After failing to defeat Cesaro and Roman Reigns at Backlash, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows have been ordered to prove themselves by AJ Styles, as they face Enzo and Big Cass in our main event. Plus, the blue brand builds toward the first ever Money in the Bank ladder match, as Tyler Breeze faces The Miz and Tyson Kidd returns to face an "elite" talent. Finally, Tye Dillinger must defend his spot on SmackDown Live against one member of the Social Outcasts.






Universe Mode
SmackDown Live
May 23rd, 2017
Location: Rosemont, IL






Tye Dillinger vs Heath Slater

It was go big or go home, as Tye Dillinger put his job on the line, while Heath Slater, looking to prove himself, put his spot in the Social Outcasts on the line. While Dillinger was clearly superior to Slater throughout the match, the One Man Rock Band survived thanks to Dallas and Axel at ringside. In the end, even their involvement wasn't enough, as a Tye Breaker put Slater away.

After the match, Slater was laid out in the ring, slowly regaining consciousness. He was then attacked by his now former stable mates, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel. Heath Slater's time in the Social Outcasts came to an end as he got the hell beat out of him in the ring.

Winner: Tye Dillinger


Tyler Breeze vs The Miz- Money in the Bank Qualification Match

Tyler Breeze and The Miz are perhaps the two most egocentric competitors on the SmackDown roster, but with a prize as big as entry into the Money in the Bank ladder match, they were more than willing to get down and dirty. After an even, back and forth contest, it was The Miz that punched his ticket to Money in the Bank via a Skull Crushing Finale.

Winner: The Miz


Tyson Kidd vs Kenny Omega- Money in the Bank Qualification Match

Tyson Kidd made his triumphant return, looking to qualify for Money in the Bank, but his return was overshadowed by the SmackDown debut of Kenny Omega. The Cleaner, a former member of NXT, was absolutely sharp on this night, as he picked Tyson Kidd apart. He also showed off his high-flying, taking to the skies with a Tope con Hilo. Kidd did his best to get back in the match with his high-class grappling, but committed a big mistake when he went for his elbow drop. Omega got out of the way and delivered a One-Winged Angel to get the win.

Winner: Kenny Omega


Enzo and Big Cass vs Gallows and Anderson

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson were clearly not in a good mood following their loss at Backlash, and with AJ Styles watching on, they did not disappoint. This was as dominant a performance as you will ever see, with Gallows especially looking great, taking out both Enzo and Cass. He laid out a completely beaten Amore with a Gallows Pole powerbomb, and that was the end of that. The Club are as dominant and destructive as ever, and still run this show.

Winners: Gallows and Anderson





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