After a brutal, bloody war at No Mercy, John Cena remains the WWE Champion. Tonight, he calls out former champion AJ Styles for what is sure to be an explosive face to face confrontation. Plus, the blue brand crowns a new number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship, and Heath Slater looks for revenge against the Social Outcasts.
Universe Mode
SmackDown Live
October 10th, 2017
Location: Las Vegas, NV
The Social Outcasts vs Heath Slater and Rhyno
Heath Slater may be the one man rock band, but he had backup going against his former allies in the form of the Man Beast, Rhyno. After tangling with Rhyno a few weeks back on SmackDown Live, Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas seemed understandably cautious. Slater was perhaps a little too eager to get his hands on his former comrades, and Axel and Dallas were able to take advantage, using the numbers game to grind Heath out. They stopped any attempts to make a tag, with Aiden English providing a man advantage. Axel got a bit too confident, however, and that opened the door. Rhyno came in and took out everything that moved, and with an assist from Slater, hanging up Bo Dallas on the top rope, was able to connect with the Gore.
Winners: Heath Slater and Rhyno
Another Chance
We joined Daniel Bryan in his office, who was in the midst of a heated conversation with Alexa Bliss. Alexa was convinced that she should receive another Undisputed Women's Championship match, with SmackDown getting the first championship match at Halloween Havoc. Bryan finally suggested a match: next week, Alexa will team with the returning Bayley, who never received her rematch for the SmackDown Women's Championship, to face Charlotte and Nia Jax.
Tye Dillinger vs Baron Corbin- #1 Contender's Match for the Intercontinental Championship
The brutality of Baron Corbin is undeniable, and Tye Dillinger was going to have to be on top of his game if he wanted an Intercontinental Championship match at Halloween Havoc. Early on, Tye showed some impressive wrestling skills, trying his best to keep Corbin off his feet. The strategy worked too, as the Perfect Ten scored a few near falls. But there's no out-wrestling a big right hand, and the Lone Wolf was soon back in control. Corbin connect with Deep Six, and set up for the End of Days to lay the match to rest, but Tye had enough life left to counter with an enziguri! It all might've been over right then and there, but we'll never know, as at this moment, Randy Orton's music hit. The Viper made his way to the ring, and appeared that he was ready to help Tye take out their mutual enemy, as Orton and Corbin had fought many wars in the past. It was a ruse! Corbin connected with End of Days, and earned another chance at the Intercontinental Championship, thanks to Randy Orton.
Winner: Baron Corbin
The Champion's Address
The air was tense with anticipation, as John Cena made his way down to the ring. The WWE Champion's head was heavily bandanged, the result of his bloody war with AJ Styles. Cena quickly cut to the chase, calling AJ Styles to the ring, and the Phenomenal One answered, wearing many of the same battle scars as Cena. Cena stated that, although he doesn't agree with many of AJ's tactics, he will never doubt his ability again. At No Mercy, they stole the show, and Styles earned his respect. He then extended his hand, and after a pause, Styles extended his and they shook. The Las Vegas crowd cheered this immense show of respect between two of the best warriors in all of Universe Mode. And then the lights went out. When they came back on, three more men had entered the ring. It was the Wyatt Family! Styles and Cena were stunned and not in anything close to fighting condition. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan destroyed both men using just their fists, taking total control. A Sister Abigail to AJ soon followed, then one to Cena. Wyatt, Harper and Rowan stood tall, with the blue brand's best laid out in their wake.
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Universe Mode
SmackDown Live
October 10th, 2017
Location: Las Vegas, NV
The Social Outcasts vs Heath Slater and Rhyno
Heath Slater may be the one man rock band, but he had backup going against his former allies in the form of the Man Beast, Rhyno. After tangling with Rhyno a few weeks back on SmackDown Live, Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas seemed understandably cautious. Slater was perhaps a little too eager to get his hands on his former comrades, and Axel and Dallas were able to take advantage, using the numbers game to grind Heath out. They stopped any attempts to make a tag, with Aiden English providing a man advantage. Axel got a bit too confident, however, and that opened the door. Rhyno came in and took out everything that moved, and with an assist from Slater, hanging up Bo Dallas on the top rope, was able to connect with the Gore.
Winners: Heath Slater and Rhyno
Another Chance
We joined Daniel Bryan in his office, who was in the midst of a heated conversation with Alexa Bliss. Alexa was convinced that she should receive another Undisputed Women's Championship match, with SmackDown getting the first championship match at Halloween Havoc. Bryan finally suggested a match: next week, Alexa will team with the returning Bayley, who never received her rematch for the SmackDown Women's Championship, to face Charlotte and Nia Jax.
Tye Dillinger vs Baron Corbin- #1 Contender's Match for the Intercontinental Championship
The brutality of Baron Corbin is undeniable, and Tye Dillinger was going to have to be on top of his game if he wanted an Intercontinental Championship match at Halloween Havoc. Early on, Tye showed some impressive wrestling skills, trying his best to keep Corbin off his feet. The strategy worked too, as the Perfect Ten scored a few near falls. But there's no out-wrestling a big right hand, and the Lone Wolf was soon back in control. Corbin connect with Deep Six, and set up for the End of Days to lay the match to rest, but Tye had enough life left to counter with an enziguri! It all might've been over right then and there, but we'll never know, as at this moment, Randy Orton's music hit. The Viper made his way to the ring, and appeared that he was ready to help Tye take out their mutual enemy, as Orton and Corbin had fought many wars in the past. It was a ruse! Corbin connected with End of Days, and earned another chance at the Intercontinental Championship, thanks to Randy Orton.
Winner: Baron Corbin
The Champion's Address
The air was tense with anticipation, as John Cena made his way down to the ring. The WWE Champion's head was heavily bandanged, the result of his bloody war with AJ Styles. Cena quickly cut to the chase, calling AJ Styles to the ring, and the Phenomenal One answered, wearing many of the same battle scars as Cena. Cena stated that, although he doesn't agree with many of AJ's tactics, he will never doubt his ability again. At No Mercy, they stole the show, and Styles earned his respect. He then extended his hand, and after a pause, Styles extended his and they shook. The Las Vegas crowd cheered this immense show of respect between two of the best warriors in all of Universe Mode. And then the lights went out. When they came back on, three more men had entered the ring. It was the Wyatt Family! Styles and Cena were stunned and not in anything close to fighting condition. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan destroyed both men using just their fists, taking total control. A Sister Abigail to AJ soon followed, then one to Cena. Wyatt, Harper and Rowan stood tall, with the blue brand's best laid out in their wake.
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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