Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
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Dustin Starr has an impromptu interview with James Ellsworth at the announce desk. Ellsworth tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) that they have this, then The Monster Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Sister Asa) show up.
The Monster Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Sister Asa) beat James Ellsworth and The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a six-person tag match.
We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor says that they are not feared enough and that nobody understands, and that they had to get everyone's attention. He says that since everyone is worried about the tag team titled, nobody was worried about them, and states that The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) are next on the chopping block.
Xya and Gigi Turner beat Ally X and Dahlia Black. During the match, C-Rex shows up, and her mere presence is enough to cause Dahlia Black to run.
We hear from Coach Pillar, who thanks Big John Dalton for the shout-out last week and tells VaShawn Harvey that he will get what is coming to him. He says he will be here next week with a big surprise, and that he will see the fans soon.
Terry Golden is escorted by security to the announce desk, where he is interviewed by Dustin Starr, who does not even want Golden here. Golden mouths off at Dustin and calls him a joke and a fraud, who calls for security, when Derrick King shows up. Derrick King says Terry Golden only created Kick-Ass Wrestling because he could not succeed in real wrestling and hired a bunch of misfits to run a company, and Golden says that nothing has come out of Memphis Wrestling and that KAW was only the beginning. He says that KAW actually sold tickets, unlike Memphis Wrestling, and says that Derrick King is as much of a fraud as Dustin and that he was the one to sign a contract with WWE. Derrick King says Terry Golden may have made Hall of Famers, but he is not a Hall of Famer himself and neither is KAW, and proposes a match between KAW and Memphis Wrestling's best. Golden says Derrick has never been in a real fight and calls him a paper champion and Dustin a paper chump before accepting the challenge, saying that it will never be the same and that "all the white trash" in Memphis Wrestling will work for him. This leads toa shoving match between Derrick and Golden.
We see a short recap of the recent MadonnaMania event.
We see footage of Dustin Starr and the fans congratulating Marko "Hangtime" Harris on his invitation to a WWE try-out in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
We see footage of the most recent Memphis Wrestling Kid's Camp.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Tim Bosby two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Tim Bosby scores the first fall in a regular wrestling match after Bosby nearly sends Anthony into referee Arthur Logan in the corner and kicks Anthony low behind the referee's back following a standing switch. Mike Anthony scores the second fall in a lumberjack match after "The Gift" Ray Sanders stops Bosby from hitting Anthony with a metal folding chair. Anthony scores the third and deciding fall in a submission match with a Figure Four Leg Lock after targeting Bosby's hurt left leg during the last third of the match.
Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts states that two weeks ago, they proved that they ran and still run Memphis Wrestling, then says he has put Memphis Wrestling on his back through the United States. When Zay Washington takes the microphone, he and Roberts are attacked by Tim Bosby and Mike Anthony, and security and officials have to restore order. Soon after a video package for The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) vs. The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) and James Ellsworth, Bosby and Anthony are seen shaking hands.
We see video footage of The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) getting into their old Dodge truck and driving off for Battle on the Ballfield at New Albany, Mississippi on August 8th.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) beat The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) after Ellsworth tapes a gold chain to his boot for a superkick on Xya Wolfe as Xya dives off the top rope to the outside.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she has talked to Matchmaker King Cobra and has gotten a match that will allow her to defend the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship and even the odds: a Lights Out Match.
At the announce desk, Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who says that VaShawn Harvey has cost him the Junior Heritage Championship and that he is done playing around and wants a fight. VaShawn Harvey shows up, and this starts an impromptu match.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey by count-out in an impromptu match that goes into the crowd as well as the box seats.
Nixi XS beats Diana Taylor in a Lights Out Match to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion after throwing a bracelet onto the mat so that she can distract the referee, poke Diana in the eye and hit the DDT to win the match and the title.
Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Big John Dalton. Suddenly, K-Toomer shows up, grabs the microphone, tells Jake to leave, and warns The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale) that it is "on sight" and that he will beat the shit out of all of them.
The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) beat Tim Bosby and Mike Anthony following the distraction by Justin Case.
We see footage of The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) mention their fear of heights as they head into the WrestleCenter.
We see footage of Matt Hardy with the fans (and James Ellsworth) at the WrestleCenter.
Dustin Starr interviews Matt Hardy at the announce desk. Matt says that today's event has been spectacular and that today's ladder match will be exciting to watch, even though it is the most dangerous match in wrestling due to the high heights and the ladder being used as a weapon. He advises both teams to beat their opponents down and incapacitate them before going for the title, then says he will be guesting on commentary for this match.
Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat James Ellsworth and Shazza McKenzie in a mixed tag match.
"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock finds a state law that he thinks he can use against Memphis Wrestling over having an unsafe workplace, then promises that The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) will be the new tag team champions.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Matt Hardy in the parking lot, and asks for advice from going from a tag team superstar to a solo superstar. Matt tells Sanders that if he believes in himself, he can become a great singles star.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Gio Savage by TKO with a triangle choke.
We see footage of Memphis Wrestling in front of the FedExForum as well as Matt Hardy and Grizz vs. Sycho Simon and Aaron Roberts at Memphis Grizzles Wrestling Night.
We see footage of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels with the Memphis Showboats.
We hear from CJ Blaine, who says that he had CJ Money's back when nobody else did. He says they were a team until Momma Money showed up, then CJ Money attacked him. CJ Blaine reveals that he has his own belt, then says that everyone knows what they say about payback.
Matt Hardy guests on commentary for the next match.
K-Toomer and Big John Dalton beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal), The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth), The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) and The Memphis Mizarks (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) in Memphis Wrestling's first-ever ladder match to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! After the match, Matt Hardy personally congratulates K-Toomer and Big John Dalton on winning the titles. The show ends with Big John Dalton and K-Toomer celebrating with the fans.
Dustin Starr interviews Assistant Matchmaker Michael, who shows up with the Cobra Cup and welcomes back Matchmaker King Cobra. Michael not only announces that he is bringing back the Cobra Cup, but that the tournament for the cup is starting today. King Cobra says the attack from Simon could have been worse, but he is here today and he is here to stay, for he is back. He then says it is not over between him and Simon and that he has something planned for him.
Backstage, The Nyxx Network (Queen Nyxx, Sir Matt, Lord Gaston) discuss the main event when all of their phones go off, first Sir Matt's, then Lord Gaston's, then Nyxx's. As it turns out, the person calling is James Ellsworth, who is forced to leave messages to everyone.
Mike Anthony beats Zay Washington by submission to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.
We hear from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss. Blaylock is disappointed that they are not in the Cobra Cup Tournament, but Van Viciouss says he has a plan and that Memphis Wrestling needs to find out they mean business.
Backstage, we hear from The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco). They both agree that they are sick of the same old thing and that they will do whatever it takes to make it to the top, regardless of who Memphis Wrestling brings in. Gio Savage says they have proven they are the best, past and present, and that Too Kool II's time has passed and that they are about to hurt.
Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) in a three-way tag team match.
During the commercial break, James Ellsworth arrives at the WrestleCenter. Dustin Starr soon interviews James Ellsworth at the announce desk. Ellsworth says he was supposed to be picked up at the airport and had to call an Uber driver. He wants to know what is going on with The Nyxx Network (Queen Nyxx, Sir Matt, Lord Gaston), saying they are champions due to his tutelage. Ellsworth wants to know what is going on, and Nyxx says "the Ellsworth thing" was not working and that when she showed up, they started gaining championship gold. Ellsworth insists that they stick together, but Nyxx says that Sir Matt and Lord Gaston will always be her guys. Ellsworth asks if Matt and Gaston are being whipped by Nyxx and says that Nyxx is okay but is "nothing like Carmella or anything." Nyxx kicks Ellsworth in the groin, and as The Nyxx Network is going for a three-person powerbomb, Ray Ray Sanders and Diana Taylor show up to stand up for Ellsworth, and referees have to restore order.
Backstage, Reverend Ash Taylor praises Brother Bruce for reclaiming the collection plate, then says it is time for "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt to do something just as righteous and bring back the Cobra Cup so that the Heritage Championship can be theirs. He says that he and Bruce will join him at ringside to ensure victory.
Backstage, Mike Anthony says that he is one step ahead of K-Toomer like he has always been and that the Cobra Cup will be no different.
K-Toomer beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt by knockout to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament. After the match, Mike Anthony shows up and sarcastically congratulates K-Toomer for advancing.
Barnabas the Leader has two men try to get in the ring with Maurice the Strong and toss him out of the ring, but it is Maurice the Strong who does it to them. Barnabas says the SuperBrawl Battle Royal has been rechristened the "Big Top Battle Royal" and dares anyone to enter.
The Nyxx Network (Queen Nyxx, Sir Matt, Lord Gaston) beat Ray Ray Sanders, Diana Taylor and James Ellsworth in a six-person tag match. Near the end of the match, James Ellsworth hits Sir Matt with the No Chin Music, but referee David Knight is pre-occupied with everyone else brawling on the outside. As Ellsworth tries to get the referee's attention, Sir Matt hits him with a low blow and wins on a schoolkid pin.
It's time for Miz TV. After The Miz plugs Miz and Mrs., which premieres in two weeks, tonight's guests are Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane). The Miz tells Daniel Bryan he is out here to be a professional, and asks Daniel to extend the same courtesy. After some words from Kane, Daniel abstains from punching Miz in the face and tells Miz he will be professional. Miz admits he thought he would never see Team Hell No reunite, comparing the event to a potential reunion of N*SYNC, and asks Daniel and Kane if they are ready for The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) at Extreme Rules. After saying that N*SYNC will never get back together because Justin Timberlake is too big a star, Kane says they know what The Bludgeon Brothers are capable of, but the Bludgeon Brothers are not Team Hell No. The Miz says that Team Hell No just might be the team to beat The Bludgeon Brothers, then we see the events of Team Hell No's initial run as well as the events that lead to Team Hell No's reunion. The Miz says that was not the footage he wanted to show, then Daniel Bryan tells The Miz that he knows that Miz is trying to stir the pot and that it is not working because The Miz is terrible at everything. He then says that the only thing Miz is worse at than stirring the pot is wrestling, and Miz responds by saying that Team Hell No will implode after Kane turns on Daniel Bryan, and that Daniel Bryan is hiding behind Kane because he cannot hang with him in the ring. Kane holds Daniel Bryan and tells him to breathe through the diaphragm to keep their focus on The Bludgeon Brothers. Miz tells Daniel Bryan to hide behind Kane one more time, and Miz gets grabbed by the throat in response. Suddenly, The Bludgeon Brothers show up, but so does SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain). SAnitY, however, shows up from the crowd and attacks Team Hell No, and The Bludgeon Brothers team up with SAnitY until The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up.The New Day go on the attack, but SAnitY and The Bludgeon Brothers manage to overpower everyone.
Before the next match, Rusev and Aiden English show up. Rusev tells Styles that no matter how well he secures his house as well as himself, he will tear down the house that he built at Extreme Rules before celebrating on the greatest Rusev Day ever. Rusev and Aiden English then guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Rusev yanks Styles off the apron. After the match, Nakamura goes for a Kinshasa to Styles, but Jeff Hardy runs in to make the save for Styles and takes out both Rusev and Nakamura. General Manager Paige then shows up and makes a tag team match between the team of Styles and Jeff Hardy and the team of Nakamura and Rusev.
Rusev and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy.
James Ellsworth tries his best to train for his match tonight backstage when Carmella shows up. Carmella tells Ellsworth to take care of Asuka tonight. Ellsworth says he's got it, then winks at her. Carmella then says that if Ellsworth winks at her again, she will give him a beating worse than the one she will give Asuka.
Before the next match, James Ellsworth says he knows he must be tempting, but tells the female Superstars surrounding the ring to show some restraint before saying that none of them are ready for Asuka while he is.
Asuka beats James Ellsworth in a lumberjack match advertised as "Battle of the Sexes II" after Asuka kicks Ellsworth into Carmella, knocking Carmella off the apron before locking in the Asuka Lock. After the match, Carmella gets in, but Asuka beats her up. When Asuka turns around, she gets sprayed in the face with hairspray by Ellsworth.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) tries to formulate a strategy with Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane), but Kane and Daniel Bryan argue over whether Kane should have let Daniel punch The Miz in the face. Big E puts the argument to a quick end, and immediately formulates a strategy that gets everyone on the same page and Kane to quote N*SYNC.
Backstage, James Ellsworth and Carmella are met by General Manager Paige. Ellsworth tries to get a kiss from Paige, but Paige tells Ellsworth that he will be in a shark cage suspended high above the ring in the SmackDown Women's Championship match at Extreme Rules.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Sin Cara.
A Tables Match between SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) is officially the kickoff match for Extreme Rules.
Backstage, we hear from SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain). They are hear to break the status quo and turn happiness into havoc, and they are not here for the nostalgia. Eric Young says The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and Team Hell No's (Daniel Bryan and Kane) time is up and that all that is left is unadulterated chaos. The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) then show up, and Rowan says "Let the bludgeoning begin."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) beat SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) and The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan). After the match, Daniel Bryan tries to do Kane's pyro. After three tries, he finally does it.
Renee Young starts tonight's show by interviewing the newly-reunited Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane). Kane shows up first, followed by Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan says the beautiful thing about Team Hell No's relationship is that sometimes they fight and sometimes they hug, but when they get in the ring, they are unstoppable. Kane talks about Team Hell No's former glory - including their graduation from anger management - and says they have been through hell. He assures that Team Hell No is back and better than ever. Kane says that sometimes, Daniel Bryan can have a bit of a temper, and when The Bludgeon Brothers attacked him, he knew Daniel would not let it go and that he would get himself in trouble. After Kane says Daniel always has a demon watching over him, Daniel says he is glad Team Hell No is back together and that he has no doubt they will become the SmackDown Tag Team Champions. As for Kane always over him, that isn't always true, as they both last met as opponents. Kane says they were always friends, but Daniel Bryan reminds him he almost ended his career. Kane says everyone likes to win, but Daniel says he Tombstoned him everywhere and it was not even a match. Kane says this is a fresh start, and if they want to win, they must focus on what unites them. Daniel also reminds Kane he tried to abduct his wife Brie Bella. Kane admits they have their differences and that he has always had his back. This leads to a back-and-forth "yes, I have; no, you didn't" until The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. After a healthy dose of nostalgia, The Usos declare that Team Hell No does not deserve a tag team title shot, as they have SmackDown Live on lock. After The Usos comedically hug each other four times, Daniel Bryan challenges them to a match, but Kane says they will take it under consideration. Daniel thinks Kane thinks he is still the weak link. Suddenly, General Manager Paige shows up. Paige tells Team Hell No they will have to prove themselves tonight against The Usos in a match, and if The Usos win tonight, they will be added to the SmackDown tag team title match to make it a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.
We hear from Jeff Hardy, who praises the bald eagle and its symbolic importance to the United States as he announces that he holds the United States title with great pride. He says that he is looking for his next prey, and that he will put the title on the line in an open challenge.
Backstage, Asuka says it does not matter who she faces, as they will fell the pain. She then tells James Ellsworth he is not ready for her.
The Miz answer's Jeff Hardy's Independence Day open challenge for the WWE United States Championship.
Jeff Hardy retains the WWE United States Championship against Miz in an Independence Day United States Open Challenge after Jeff Hardy takes advantage of The Miz arguing with referee Charles Robinson over getting caught using the ropes for leverage during a schoolboy pin.
In the locker room, James Ellsworth says men are the stronger specimen over women. He says that some women are not ready for Asuka, but he is all man. 'Mella is money, but Ellsworth is exquisite.
Byron Saxton hosts the inaugural New Day 3rd of July Pancake Eating Contest. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up, and after Byron Saxton puts The New Day on a pedestal and explains the rules, the pancake eating contest begins. However, he contest ends as quickly as it begins when the lights go out and SAnity (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) attacks The New Day from behind. SAnitY lays The New Day out, and Xavier Woods is put through a table.
Before the next match, Carmella shows up to distract Asuka before her match with James Ellsworth. She then guests on commentary for the next match.
Asuka vs. James Ellsworth ends in a double count-out when Asuka chases Ellsworth over the barricade and into the backstage area. Shortly afterwards, Asuka chases Ellsworth back to ringside only to be shoved into the barricade by Carmella, who grabs Ellsworth and takes him to the back.
In the boiler room, Daniel Bryan meets Kane with papers in his hands. Daniel says it is time to get on the same page and that Kane should apologize for past actions. Kane apologizes, and tells Daniel that there is a lot at stake in their match tonight. After telling Daniel that it is over if they make one mistake, he reminds Daniel that they are unstoppable in the ring. He says that it is time to leave a fire in the ring that nobody can extinguish before going on to become tag team champions. After Kane asks Daniel Bryan if he is ready for The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Daniel Bryan starts a "Yes!" chant.
"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jeff Hardy for the WWE United States Championship is now official for Extreme Rules.
Before the next match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles says that at Extreme Rules, he will defend the WWE Championship against a man who is bigger and stronger than him. He then says that is nothing new and that he likes to prove people wrong. He has also heard what Rusev has to say to him, and says SmackDown Live is the house that he built. He admits Rusev is a superathlete, but he is not phenomenal. Rusev then shows up with Aiden English. Rusev says that he does not care how phenomenal Styles thinks he is, because he has never faced "this Rusev," as he has never had an opportunity at the WWE Championship until now. He then tells Styles he meant what he said and that at Extreme Rules, he will evict Styles from the house he built and move in. Aiden English says he and Rusev will move in on Rusev Day. When the bell rings, Rusev distracts Styles to allow English to begin the match with a cheap shot.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Aiden English with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Rusev drags Styles out of the ring and hits him with a Matchka Kick. He then gets Styles back in the ring and locks in the Accolade in the middle of the ring.
We hear from The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Peyton Royce says she will expose Becky Lynch as a never-was who never wins when it counts when she finishes the job Billie Kay started.
Backstage, Carmella and James Ellsworth are met by General Manager Paige. He tells Ellsworth that he can't run away from Asuka, and next week, he will face Asuka in a Lumberjack Match.
Becky Lynch beats Peyton Royce with the Dis-Arm-Her after countering a crucifix pin attempt.
We hear from "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, who asks why Jeff Hardy paints his face. He says that at Extreme Rules, he will strip away his pride, his honor and his United States Championship.
We see a trailer for Skyscraper starring The Rock, which comes to theaters July 13.
Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). (Had The Usos won, they would have entered the match for the SmackDown tag team titles at Extreme Rules and made it a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.) After the match, The Bludgeon Brothers show up and stare at Team Hell No from the stage to end the show.
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. Shane McMahon hypes up Survivor Series again, and says that after that event, Raw will never call them the B-show again. Despite the two brands going head-to-head like last year, this year is personal after the attacks between the brands. Shane tells Raw General Manager Kurt Angle he will stand across from him in the ring and get revenge on what happened to General Manager Daniel Bryan, who will be back next week. Shane says D-Bry resembles everything the locker room is, and says if they get knocked down, they will not stay down. Shane then brings out three Superstars who he calls the definition of fight: The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). Kofi says it was not their intention for The Shield to lose the Raw tag team titles, but "such are the consequences for putting Raw under siege." Xavier Woods then asks what they are going to do until The New Day says Raw will do nothing. Big E says Shane led the stage and they looked Raw in the eye and beat them down. Kofi says they are ready for the consequences of their action, and Woods says they will be the ones to beat Raw back to Mondays. After Shane tells them they are the guys he wants, he says "because." This leads to a New Day dance. Suddenly, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up, and Owens says he is not impressed. Sami Zayn tells Shane McMahon that he is not cool, and that he should never, ever dance again. Kofi notes the irony in Sami Zayn telling Shane how to dance, saying he looks like a fool during his entrance. Owens says Shane has a hard time dealing with the fact that he beat him at Hell In A Cell, and tells him not to punish the blue brand for his shortcomings. Sami says he and Owens could have showed up and beat the entire Raw roster if they wanted to, but they are men of honor. Since this doesn't jive with Shane, though, he set them up to fail. Shane says Sami's attitude is why he and Owens are not leading SmackDown Live. Sami says he lost to a low blow, not Randy Orton, and Shane did nothing to do fix that, saying if they did a low blow, they would be fined or worse. When Owens is reminded by Shane of his loss to "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, Owens says it is ridiculous he and Sami were in qualifying matches in the first place. He wants to know if Shane wants them to be like his "New Day puppets." Kofi says the only puppet he sees is Sami Zayn, and Big E says that when Kevin Owens brushes his teeth - which isn't that often - Sami gets a manicure. Sami Zayn says he will find it funny when Team Raw beats Team SmackDown and the blue brand will have nobody to blame but Shane McMahon. Shane accuses Sami and Owens of having no brand loyalty and acting entitled, and says Sami is entitled to a match tonight against Kofi Kingston...and it's next.
Kofi Kingston beats Sami Zayn. After the match, Owens gets in the ring and attacks Kofi, but Big E and Xavier Woods chase him out of the ring.
Renee Young interviews Jinder Mahal. Jinder Mahal states that earlier today, he was dining with Manchester, England's elite. He asks the server to call the first course "AJ Styles" to keep his focus. Jinder says Styles has disrespected him time and time again. Tonight, he will feast on him before feasting on Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series.
We see another vignette for The Bludgeon Brothers (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan).
Aiden English introduces Rusev through song before the next match.
Randy Orton beats Rusev, keeping Rusev out of the fifth slot on SmackDown Live's men's team. Commissioner Shane McMahon, Bobby Roode and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura are seen watching the match from backstage.
James Ellsworth is outside of the women's locker room when Tamina comes out. Ellsworth asks for Carmella. Tamina goes back in. Becky Lynch shows up. Becky tells James that he should be worried about him. James Ellsworth says the Women's Revolution is a farce and that she would be the first one hiding behind him. Ellsworth says this is "Man-chester" and that a woman should not be in the ring. He says he lets Carmella wrestle because it makes her happy, and he will prove men are better. Becky says those are "pretty ballsy statements," and then says it is too bad that he doesn't have any.
We see a video package documenting the recent happenings in the war between Raw and SmackDown Live.
Lana, Naomi, Tamina and Charlotte Flair are all on different sides of the ring for the next match.
Becky Lynch beats James Ellsworth in a comedic inter-gender match with a Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Carmella gets in the ring and teases going at it with Becky Lynch, then she superkicks James Ellsworth, turning on him.
Commissioner Shane McMahon is talking with Charlotte Flair when Natalya shows up. Natalya says she knows why she is in Shane's office, and says she will beat Alexa Bliss and take Charlotte's place on Team SmackDown. Shane says that is not quite it, and mentions that Natalya used a chair to escape at Hell In A Cell. Next week, she will be defending the SmackDown Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair. Whoever wins this match - and the title - will face Alexa Bliss at Survivor Series. Natalya says this is unfair, and asks how many chances Charlotte is going to get.
Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) claim that Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin will not take their tag team titles, and call them "American Alpha Part 2." They then say that Benjamin and Gable are their next victims and welcome them to the Uso Penitentiary, then attack them before the bell rings.
Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) by count-out after Gable hits Jey Uso with a chop block, hurting his knee and causing him to be unable to get back in the ring. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
It is announced that Luke Harper will guest star on the USA original series Damnation, and we see a preview of Harper's guest spot.
Renee Young interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He says Jinder Mahal will learn portion control, and to not take him likely. He says that people have taken him lightly throughout his life, and he has won because of that. He will show Jinder why he is phenomenal and why SmackDown Live is the house that he built. At Survivor Series, he will become the beastmaster and slay Brock Lesnar.
Next week: Sin Cara vs. Baron Corbin for the WWE United States Championship! The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn!
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Jinder Mahal to become the WWE Champion for a second time! After the match, Jinder Mahal is angry with The Singh Brothers, and he beats up both of them for failing him. For the first time, the WWE Championship has changed hands outside of the United States, and it is the first time the WWE Championship has changed hands on SmackDown Live since the Iron Man Match between Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle in 2003.
Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan start tonight's show. Daniel Bryan says that Randy Orton should get an opportunity at Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania, while Shane says the shot should go to Styles. Knowing that they don't always agree, and knowing that nobody has ever successfully abdicated their spot in the main event at WrestleMania. They had the match to determine who would be #1 contender last week, and AJ Styles beat Luke Harper to earn that spot...then Orton stabbed Wyatt in the back by burning down the Waytt Family compound. This is why they have both come to the decision of having a one-on-one match between Randy Orton and AJ Styles, with the winner going to the WWE Championship match against Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania.
AJ Styles confronts Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan for their recent announcement, and chalks it up to an "anti-AJ conspiracy." He says he will face Randy Orton tonight, as he is not afraid of a viper...or them.
Before the next match, James Ellsworth says he is the "mac daddy" of SmackDown Live and that he will wipe the floor with John Cena before introducing Carmella. After John Cena and Nikki Bella arrive and the next match begins, The Miz and Maryse show up, distracting Nikki.
John Cena and Nikki Bella beat James Ellsworth and Carmella with a double STF, then The Miz and Maryse drag Cena and Nikki out of the ring and lay them out. The Miz then gets in the ring and says he couldn't take it anymore, saying he and Maryse signify true love and not Cena and Nikki, especially after Cena had Nikki sign a contract "to be his contract" on Total Divas. He says Cena is emotionless and does everything for the success of his brand, and that he found the lottery ticket in the form of Nikki. He calls Cena and Nikki's lives "plastic," and says it stops now. Maryse grabs the mic and says "Hey, Nikki! Break that, bitch!"
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton, who says nobody will stop him from facing Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania. He says that if he were AJ Styles, he would just...run.
Curt Hawkins calls out Dean Ambrose, saying Dean started something last week that he couldn't finish. Dean shows up, and lays him out. He then says he was going to call out Baron Corbin, but says he's more of a neutered wolf than a lone wolf as he "doesn't have any testicles" and didn't come to the ring like a man. Corbin appears on the TitanTron and says he comes out only when he wants, and that he can't understand why Ambrose is in a rush to receive a beating. He tells Ambrose that when he does give him a beating, he will take everything from him including the Intercontinental title. Dean then says that if Corbin won't come to him, he'll come to Corbin, and heads to the back.
Dean Ambrose looks for Baron Corbin backstage...
Dasha Fuentes interviews Mojo Rawley, who says he watched Zack Ryder's WrestleMania moment and wants to make one of his own. Mojo then announces he will be the first person from SmackDown Live in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Dolph Ziggler shows up and tells Mojo he isn't owed a WrestleMania moment and that he has to earn one. Mojo reminds Ziggler that he doesn't have one, either. Ziggler tells him not to stretch too hard reaching for the brass ring, then walks away. Curt Hawkins tries to fight Dean Ambrose on the way back, but Ambrose hits Hawkins with Dirty Deeds.
Baron Corbin gets the jump on Dean Ambrose backstage with a human shield and a metal pipe. He then pins Dean Ambrose to the floor with a forklift and tries to choke him out with it, and referees and officials separate both men before checking on Ambrose.
Alexa Bliss and Mickie James show up for Alexa's "Blissertation." Alexa Bliss says Naomi, Carmella or Becky Lynch will face her at WrestleMania. Becky shows up and tells Alexa to shut her face, then tells her she will take back the SmackDown Women's title at WrestleMania. Natalya shows up and tells Becky to step aside, saying she and Alexa had a really good talk last week and came to an understanding, but Alexa tells her that she's the worst there is, the worst there was and the worst there ever will be. Mickie James says Natalya and Becky are ruining the moment and that she will get the title shot, saying they had a deal. Becky is amazed that Alexa just handed Mickie a title shot. So is Natalya, who calls Mickie James "ugly." General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up, gives the Blissertation a failing grade and says Alexa gave him an idea. He makes Alexa defend the SmackDown Women's Championship against the entire Women's Divison on the SmackDown roster. He then sets up a tag match between the team of Alexa and Mickie and the team of Becky and Natalya, and it starts right now.
Alexa Bliss and Mickie James beat Natalya and Becky Lynch after Natalya hits Becky Lynch with a release German Suplex for not tagging her in. After the match, Mickie James hits Alexa Bliss with the Mick Kick for tagging herself in to get the pinfall.
Austin Aries advertises his appearance on 205 Live, saying he will answer the fans' questions about his attack on Neville.
Before the next match, AJ Styles calls SmackDown Live the house that AJ Styles built, and that he has gotten nothing but disrespect from Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan. He also says that Randy Orton got rewarded for burning another man's house down. He says that Shane, D-Bry and Orton will not keep him from the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania.
Randy Orton beats AJ Styles to become #1 contender to the WWE Championship and face Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania.
On Talking Smack, Apollo Crews announces he will enter the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
After SmackDown Live went off the air, AJ Styles takes his anger out on Commissioner Shane McMahon and the production crew. The footage is then shown on Talking Smack.
On Talking Smack, The Miz continues to go on at length about how unoriginal John Cena is, going so far as to say that Cena stole the Death Valley Driver from Tommy Dreamer for his finisher.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) hand Renee Young and Booker T fashion violation tickets during the pre-show.
It is announced during the pre-show that Zack Ryder has injured his knee during last week's Tag Team Turmoil match. Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) say that Ryder is faking his injury and that they are deserving of the SmackDown tag titles.
AJ Styles retains the WWE Championship against James Ellsworth in record time, then continues to go on the attack after the match. As Ellsworth is placed on a stretcher, Styles brags about what he just did and tells Ellsworth to go back to "The island of misfit toys" before saying he has it all in the WWE. Dolph Ziggler shows up to congratulates Styles before saying he is next in line for the WWE Championship. Styles calls beating Ziggler a cakewalk as he says Ziggler is the best at losing. Ziggler says beating him won't be easy, as he put his career on the line months ago and won, and asks Styles what he would do to take the WWE title. Suddenly, Baron Corbin shows up. Styles leaves the ring as Corbin says he should be the one taking on Styles for the WWE Championship. Ziggler says he's earned his shot, but Corbin says that's only because he wasn't on the scene. He says that all Ziggler does is lose and waste opportunities that he steals, then decimates Ziggler.
General Manager Daniel Bryan tells Dolph Ziggler that Baron Corbin is setting a trap for him, but Ziggler wants Corbin anyway. Daniel Bryan makes the match, but if Ziggler loses the match, he loses his title shot.
Despite Maryse being tossed from the match for attempted interference, The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Apollo Crews. Renee Young interviews Miz after the match, and when she mentions his obsession with Dean Ambrose from last week, The Miz says that Renee is the one that's obsessed with Dean as she's the one sleeping with him. Renee slaps him and walks away.
It is announced that Zack Ryder has suffered a ruptured patella tendon, and that next week, there will be a Four Corners Elimination Tag Team Match to determine new #1 contenders for the SmackDown tag titles.
Natalya shows up. She asks Nikki Bella to come to the ring, and Nikki Bella shows up. Carmella shows up right after that, telling Nikki that Natalya is a liar as she insults Nikki, then says that Natalya told her some insulting things about The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) to her in private, then Natalya chases her to the back after calling her a "Staten Island snitch." She then admits that she was the one who attacked Nikki backstage at Survivor Series because Nikki and Brie got everything because of their looks and she didn't, and that this is why John Cena will never marry Nikki. She also admits that she never liked the Bellas, and that she is wrestling royalty and they are not.
Backstage, General Manager Daniel Bryan is met by Alexa Bliss, who tells her that she is defending the SmackDown Women's Championship next week against Alexa Bliss, and if she doesn't wrestle tonight, she will be stripped of the title. He also tells her that he has gotten off the phone with the trainers and that she is 100% cleared to compete.
Dean Ambrose beast Luke Harper with a La Magistra Cradle, then is attacked by Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton after the match. The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Harper, Orton) disappears after the lights go off and come back on, then The Miz and Maryse show up as Ambrose is alone in the ring. Miz hits Ambrose with a Skull Crushing Finale.
Masked newcomer La Luchadora beats Alexa Bliss with the Disarmher...then reveals herself to be Becky Lynch.
Backstage, Ryan Phillippe from Shooter is backstage looking for Randy Orton. Along the way, he meets Mojo Rawley and Curt Hawkins. Mojo Rawley tells Ryan not to look for Randy, as "he is a different person these days." Curt Hawkins makes fun of the fact that Zack Ryder is injured, which leads to Mojo Rawley challenging him to a match.
Ryan Phillippe from Shooter guests on commentary for the next match.
Mojo Rawley beats Curt Hawkins. Ryan Phillippe celebrates with Mojo in the ring after the match.
It is announced that James Ellsworth is being taken to a local hospital after all the damage AJ Styles has done to him. When he emerges from the trainer's room, he is limping in pain and unable to answer any interview questions. Carmella shows up and helps James Ellsworth.
AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.
Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler ends in a double count-out after Corbin tosses Ziggler into AJ Styles. As AJ Styles attacks both Ziggler and Corbin with a steel chair, General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up and makes next week's WWE Championship match a Triple Threat Match between Styles, Ziggler and Corbin.
The Miz and Maryse join Charly Caruso backstage during the pre-show, and The Miz says that SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan should be hoisting him in the air in celebration for keeping the Intercontinental title on SmackDown Live. Instead, he saw D-Bry backing everyone else but him before Survivor Series.
SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan is interviewed via Skype on the pre-show. He says that The Miz does not deserve congratulations due to how he retained the Intercontinental title. He has given Miz ample opportunities on the brand, and has earned them despite doing despicable things in the past. He says that if he could trade The Miz for someone else, but he doesn't have all the power in the world as General Manager. When asked why he could put SmackDown Live Shane McMahon in the match instead of giving the opportunity to someone else, D-Bry says he talked to Shane, and Shane said he was up for it. He now regrets putting him in the match, especially after Shane's wife and sons showed concern for Shane when he returned to the back after his injury. D-Bry says he would have loved having the Cruiserweight Division on SmackDown Live and that it would have benefitted the Cruiserweights, as it would have given the division a better opportunity to succeed. He says that there will be repercussions for Survivor Series tonight. Daniel finished by saying that Brie Bella is doing excellent when asked which is harder to deal with: being General Manager of SmackDown Live or dealing with a pregnant Brie.
Dasha Fuentes reports from the arena during the pre-show, hyping up TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs. Heath Slater and Rhyno will defend the SmackDown tag team titles against the winner of tonight's Tag Team Turmoil match. Also, there are rumors of repercussions for Baron Corbin for his actions from Survivor Series, as well as another potential opportunity for SmackDown Live to take the Cruiserweight Division from Raw.
The Gobbledygooker makes a surprise appearance on the pre-show.
SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show in his first appearance since his injury at Survivor Series. He apolgizes for not being his usual energetic self after what he went through on Sunday night. He gives a shout-out to Team Raw, even though Team SmackDown Live won the Men's Survivor Series match, saying that they brought the fight, especially after Roman Reigns "nearly separated [him] from his Jordans." He also thanks his team as well, even though Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton were the only survivors and AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose couldn't get along. Ambrose says it's a brand new day, and Shane confronts him for the brief reunion of The Shield (Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) when the three of them power bombed Styles through a table. Ambrose then brings out James Ellsworth, whom he calls the MVP for getting Braun Strowman eliminated. Ellsworth comes out in a neck brace, but is still able to walk to the ring. It is announced that Ellsworth has gotten a contract while Ambrose not only gets the night off, but get kicked out of the building. Styles enters as Ambrose leaves, and Styles complains that Ambrose doesn't deserve a shot at the World Championship and that Ellsworth doesn't deserve a contract to SmackDown Live, as Ellsworth didn't earn it and instead has had it given it to him as he says that he has earned his contract. Styles then challenges Ellsworth to a ladder match despite Ellsworth being in a neck brace, and says he know Ellsworth he will lose and that he will tear the contract up in his face. Shane tells Ellsworth that he has earned his contract, but Ellsworth tells Styles he has no problem taking him on again after beating him twice, and demands that if he wins, he not only wants the contract, he wants a title shot for the WWE World Championship. When Shane asks Ellsworth if he is sure that he wants this, Ellsworth says he wants it all or nothing at all. Shane then makes it official, then Dean Ambrose somehow shows back up, standing behind Shane and Ellsworth. Shane, bemused by this, doesn't even boot him out of the building immediately.
SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan interrupts The Miz and Maryse's photo shoot to tell The Miz that he humiliated SmackDown Live over how he retained the Intercontinental Championship, while The Miz expects a "Mizgiving" celebration in his honor for winning for SmackDown Live at Survivor Series. Daniel Bryan, however, has something for him: a match against Kalisto with the Intercontinental title on the line...and it's next.
SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon finally gets Dean Ambrose to leave the building peacefully.
The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kalisto after Baron Corbin tries to interfere. After the match, Baron Corbin hits Kalisto with the End of Days, and Dolph Ziggler hits The Miz with a superkick at the entrance ramp.
SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon tells SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan that the show is getting out of control, and Daniel Bryan tells Shane that he will take care of it. Alexa Bliss shows up, wanting to know when she will get her shot at the SmackDown Women's title. Becky Lynch shows up and tells her she will get her title shot in two weeks at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs. Natalya shows up, blows her whistle, and blames Team SmackDown Live's loss in the women's Survivor Series match on Becky Lynch because Becky is supposedly threatened by Alexa. Shane tells them they're all to blame, and that it is still not known who attacked Nikki Bella. He then puts Natalya in a match against Becky Lynch for being so sure of herself, and Natalya tells Becky "Near, far, wherever you are, I will beat you because this Hart goes on," which is a reference to My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion. This drives Alexa Bliss crazy and causes her to leave while Dean Ambrose shows up yet again, saying the song is from the movie Titanic while holding a box of pizza in his hands. Shane tells Dean to leave again.
Baron Corbin is backstage when he is confronted by Daniel Bryan, who tells him his actions are stupid and reckless. D-Bry puts Corbin in a match against Kane tonight as repercussions for his actions.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) win a Tag Team Turmoil match, last eliminating The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Randy Orton) show up on the TitanTron and tell American Alpha not to celebrate and that they still have yet to face all of the tag teams on SmackDown Live. Orton says that they aren't just a team, they're a family. Bray Wyatt then challenges American Alpha to a tag team match next week.
SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan asks James Ellsworth if he is okay with going through with the ladder match, but Ellsworth says that anything can happen and that any man with two feet can climb a ladder and fulfill a childhood dream. Dean Ambrose shows up dressed as The Mountie, and Daniel Bryan asks him to leave before Shane McMahon shows up. Shane shows up anyway and yells at Dean to leave, but D-Bry asks Shane to leave as he is beaten up and looking frustrated. Shane says that's a good idea as he might do something he will regret. Dean then tells D-Bry to send a message to AJ Styles when explaining why he is dressed as The Mountie: The Mountie always gets his man.
Becky Lynch beats Natalya with the Disarmher. Alexa Bliss then attacks Becky after the match.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) plug the Countdown To Black Friday Sale on WWEShop.com.
SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan's phone call is interrupted by The Miz, who says that Dolph Ziggler should be suspended for "superkicking him for no reason." D-Bry reminds Miz that Dolph Ziggler still has his championship rematch, and that rematch will be at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs. After the match, both Miz and Ziggler will go their separate ways, win or lose. To make sure of that, D-Bry makes the match a ladder match.
Nikki Bella confronts Carmella over the attack on her at Survivor Series. Carmella denies attacking her, saying she would take credit for it if she did, and reminds Nikki that she has made a lot of enemies in WWE. Nikki admits she is not a saint, but tells Carmella that she has gotten with Daniel Bryan and has set up a match between the two of them at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs. and it will be a no-disqualification match.
Kane vs. Baron Corbin comes to a swift end when Kalisto interferes. Kane then gets the choke slam on Corbin, then Kalisto stands over Baron Corbin before grabbing a steel chair and forcing Corbin to roll out of the ring. Kalisto dares Corbin to get back in, and Corbin calls his bluff only for Kalisto to throw the chair at Baron Corbin and kicking it into Corbin's face when he catches it.
James Ellsworth beats AJ Styles in a Ladder Match with the help of Dean Ambrose, who returns one more time in an Ottawa Senators jersey. AJ Styles is unable to stop Ellsworth when his foot gets caught in the ropes after a superkick. Ellsworth earns a full-time contract and a World title shot down the line, and is crying tears of joy as Ambrose carries him to the commentary table where he and Ellsworth celebrate.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) appear on Talking Smack. They are happy to have another shot at the SmackDown tag titles, and are confident that they will win next week against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Randy Orton) next week.
On Talking Smack, Baron Corbin confronts SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan for tonight's match, and Daniel Bryan easily catches the irony in this. Corbin complains about his time being taken on SmackDown Live, but Daniel Bryan thinks that Corbin is complaining that he can't handle Kalisto. Daniel Bryan then makes a Chairs Match between Kalisto and Corbin at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs, and Corbin tells Daniel Bryan to call Kalisto's family, telling him he'll be coming home for good.
On Talking Smack, James Ellsworth appears with his SmackDown Live contract, which he signs live on the segment. He is happy to have fulfilled a childhood dream, and SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan praises him for his team player attitude. The show ends with an "Ellsworth" chant by Daniel Bryan and Renee Young.
It is announced at the top of the pre-show that The Undertaker returns to SmackDown Live next week for SmackDown Live 900.
Earlier today, Alexa Bliss said she couldn't wait to get to Glasgow, Scotland, UK and beat Becky Lynch for the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion to prove that Becky is a loser as she has always said. She concludes by saying that all the WWE Universe needs is her.
It has been announced via Shane McMahon's Twitter that Edge will be on next week's SmackDown Live for SmackDown Live 900.
Dasha Fuentes reports from Glasgow, Scotland, UK during the pre-show. The men's Survivor Series match is mentioned, and it is questioned whether or not AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose will get along during the match and if Bray Wyatt still has any control over Braun Strowman despite both men being on different brands. Curt Hawkins is also complaining that he hasn't had a proper debut yet in WWE.
Becky Lynch was interviewed earlier today. She is excited to appear in Glasgow, Scotland, UK as the SmackDown Women's champ, and she has every intention of retaining as she is not scared of Alexa Bliss.
AJ Styles shows up to start tonight's show. He is no mood for the WWE Universe's cheers, boos, tweets or opinions. He says that Dean Ambrose cheated to get the win against him last week to get a shot at the World title, and blames James Ellsworth for his loss. He cannot have any physical contact with Ambrose until after Survivor Series and says he doesn't need his help to win that night. As he says that it is time to bring Team Raw down at Survivor Series, Baron Corbin shows up and says that he'll deliver, but not for the team, after AJ Styles says he knows that Corbin will deliver. Suddenly, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Randy Orton) show up, as does Dean Ambrose, who brings James Ellsworth out with him. AJ Styles tells Dean Ambrose to get Ellsworth out of the ring. Ambrose tells Styles he'll have to go through him. Styles says they may be partners at Survivor Series, but right now he's outnumbered. Baron Corbin leaves, but The Wyatt Family jumps in the rng to even the odds. Shane McMahon shows up, and tells Team Blue to settle their differences if they want to beat Team Raw. He also asks them to harness the energy of James Ellsworth and focus as a team if they want a clean sweep. It is then announced that James Ellsworth is Team Blue's official mascot, then it is announced that the new Wyatt Family will take on Dean Ambrose, Baron Corbin and James Ellsworth.
Baron Corbin tells Shane McMahon he's not interested in taking part in tonight's six-man tag, saying he's not interesting in sticking his neck out for Dean Ambrose or James Ellsworth. Shane McMahon then puts Baron Corbin a singles match against Kalisto, who is now back from injury.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) show up with a new "fashion police" gimmick before the next match.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) to take the last slot on Team Blue for the Traditional Survivor Series tag division match.
Nikki Bella guests on commentary for the next match.
Naomi beats Natalya with an inside cradle after Natalya tries in vain to stop Nikki Bella and Carmella from going at each others' throats outside of the ring at the risk of a count-out loss.
James Ellsworth and Dean Ambrose say they don't need Baron Corbin, but his new team name of "James Dean" fails to stick. General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up and tells them they have a new tag team partner: Kane. Kane tells Ellsworth not to tag in tonight.
Baron Corbin vs. Kalisto ends before it can begin when Corbin slips off the apron and hurts his leg. As referees check on Corbin, Kalisto injures Corbin's hurt leg further with a frog splash from the top rope.
It is announced via a backstage meeting between Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan that Baron Corbin is out of the Traditional 5-on-5 Men's Survivor Series Match.
Becky Lynch retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss with the Disarmher despite Alexa Bliss placing her foot on the bottom rope.
Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan agree on going to next week's Raw. The Miz and Maryse show up, and Maryse is upset that Dolph Ziggler is defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sami Zayn. Not only does Daniel Bryan gives The Miz a chance to fight for the title next week - which Maryse accepts on The Miz's behalf - but he also announces that The Brian Kendrick will be defending the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Survivor Series against Kalisto. If Kalisto wins the Cruiserweight Championship, the entire Cruiserweight Division will move to SmackDown Live.
Curt Hawkins beats Apollo Crews with an Oklahoma Roll.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler, who can't wait for next week or Survivor Series, where he plans to defend and retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship in both events.
AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Randy Orton) beat Dean Ambrose, Kane and James Ellsworth when Ellsworth's "No Chin Music" is reversed into a Sister Abigail. After the match, Wyatt, Orton and AJ Styles are about to attack Dean when Shane McMahon shows up to stop the attack in its track. Daniel Bryan shows up and announces that the new fifth men for the Traditional 5-on-5 Men's Survivor Series Match: Shane McMahon. Shane McMahon accepts the position to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Alexa Bliss barges onto Talking Smack, saying she was robbed of the Women's Championship as her foot was on the bottom rope and that Daniel Bryan should fix this. Daniel Bryan and Renee Young agree that Alexa Bliss has a point.
On Talking Smack, Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) show up and hand out "fashion" violation tickets to Daniel Bryan and Renee Young before calling the Raw tag division horribly dressed. They consider themselves "the seargents of Team SmackDown" at Survivor Series.
On Talking Smack, The Miz and Maryse show up, and Maryse says she can't understand why The Miz cannot get any opportunities on SmackDown Live, and demands a trade from the blue brand as she says that Daniel Bryan is doing a bad job. All the while, The Miz whispers into Maryse's ear every time he speaks.
During the pre-show, Lita announces that Curt Hawkins has promised to have his first match tonight. Hawkins shows up to make a Curt Hawkins fact, then leaves. Also, Jack Swagger takes on Baron Corbin, and AJ Styles will defend the WWE World Championship against James Ellsworth. Lita shows off the new James Ellsworth T-shirt.
James Ellsworth sees his own T-shirt...and meets Dean Ambrose, who wishes him luck tonight.
Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. Orton gives credit where credit is due, and says that Bray Wyatt may have wrecked his sanity, he is now free and is coming after him. We see people in balck sheep masks near a coffin on the TitanTron, and Bray is inside. He tells Orton he's coming after him, that he will take him on a journey that will leave him gasping for air and that he's having fun with this. He then tells Orton "He's here." Luke Harper then shows up, and that starts a match.
Randy Orton and Luke Harper are wrestling when Bray Wyatt is brought out in a coffin by men clad in black with black sheep masks.
Randy Orton beats Luke Harper by disqualification after Bray Wyatt interferes. Wyatt and Harper attack Orton, and Wyatt is about to place Orton in the casket when he finds out Kane is inside. Kane and Orton fight off Harper and Wyatt until the latter team suddenly disappears.
AJ Styles is infuriated that he is defending the WWE World title against James Ellsworth, and likens the possible upset win to David Arquette becoming WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He thinks that Dean Ambrose will be the direct cause of such an upset, and says he will find him and tear him apart.
Alexa Bliss beats Naomi. Renee Young interviews Alexa after the match, and Alexa says that in three weeks, the fairy tale is over. She says a new champion will be crowned, and it will be the fairest of them all: her.
Curt Hawkins is about to face Apollo Crews when he tells Crews he will have to change his name to "Apollo Lose" after tonight. This leads to Crews punching him in the face, and Curt Hawkins then says that Crews just ruined his big debut and deprived the people of seeing him live. He then leaves.
Carmella shows up. Two months ago, she had her very first pay-per-view match, and says that it was spoiled by the return of Nikki Bella. Nikki shows up before Carmella can say much else, and tells Carmella to say whatever she has to say to her face. She says that Nikki is stealing her spotlight again, and that she only gets away with it because John Cena is her boyfriend. Nikki compares her to the Internet bullies she sees constantly as Carmella calls her a "gold digger." We then see footage from Total Divas and Total Bellas, trying to make Nikki look like a super-clingy person. To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Nikki is not impressed, and Nikki tells her she wears the pants in her relationship and that she doesn't need Cena to fight her battles, and that she's not scared of anybody...not even Carmella. Carmella then says Nikki used her looks to get her foot in the door, her sister to get in the ring and Cena to become a celebrity, then walks off.
Renee Young interviews James Ellsworth. No matter what, his life will be changed forever.
The Miz and The Spirit Squad (Kenny and Mikey) beat Heath Slater, Rhyno and Dolph Ziggler.
Daniel Bryan is taking care of business when Natalya shows up. She wants to enter the 5-on-5 Divas Survivor Series Match, and quotes Whitney Houston for her reasons why she wants to be in it by saying she wants to show the Divas the way, among other things. She then shows Daniel Bryan cat pictures.
Baron Corbin beats Jack Swagger.
As Natalya continues to show Daniel Bryan cat pictures, Dean Ambrose is dressed - and ready - to referee again. Daniel Bryan tells him he can't be referee tonight.
Dean Ambrose shows up before the next match to become guest...everything. He not only plays special guest ring announcer and special guest timekeeper, but also special guest AJ Styles annoyer.
James Ellsworth beats AJ Styles by disqualification after AJ Styles refuses to let Ellsworth out of the corner out of anger. AJ Styles retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and receives a Dirty Deeds from Dean Ambrose after the match.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) appear on Talking Smack. We are introduced to them and we even see the new "Stay Hyped!" hat.
AJ Styles confronts Daniel Bryan on Talking Smack, saying Daniel had an opportunity to make it right and he blew it. He calls Daniel Bryan "one of those corrupt authorities" and wants a match against Dean Ambrose. Daniel Bryan gives him the match and says that if Dean Ambrose wins, he gets a shot at the World title. AJ is fine with that, saying he's beaten Dean three times and that the fourth time won't be any different.
Baron Corbin shows up on Talking Smack. Corbin says he's here to make money, and that he's in it for himself. He doesn't seem to see the point in having friends in WWE, and he says that he was pretty much the same way when he played football. He goes on to say that he doesn't really care about the fans, and that he doesn't care if other people are more successful than him. He then wants to know what Daniel Bryan has for him next after he beat Jack Swagger in two minutes.
Lita interviews Alexa Bliss backstage on the pre-show. She says that if Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan want to make the SmackDown Women's title match a Triple Threat Match, then bring it on. Either way, she plans on taking the title from Becky Lynch.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are interviewed via Skype on the pre-show. They say that the gameplan to take the SmackDown tag titles is what it's always been: bust people in the mouth until they make their way back into title contention. They say that they got caught slipping against Heath Slater and Rhyno at No Mercy, and that it will not happen again. They say that the WWE Universe booing them for helping Roman Reigns and turning on them is what caused them to stop pandering to the fans and do their own thing. They don't care who they attack next, as they just want the tag titles.
Dolph Ziggler shows up to start the show. He says the weeks leading up to No Mercy have been worth it, as he gave himself only one way out. He had no idea if he would ever be in a WWE ring again, but here he is now. Yet, for the first time in 12 years he doubted himself and felt he made a mistake. Ziggler then says that the WWE is where he belongs, and says "We did it." The Miz and Maryse show up dressed in all black to mourn the loss of the Intercontinental Championship, and Miz calls it "the death of the Intercontinental Championship," saying he brought prestige to the title. He says that this is not the end of the story, as Ziggler with the title is Act 2 and that the hero always gets the gold and the girl. He already has the girl, now he wants the gold. Ziggler gives Miz a hard time for crying at the end of the match at No Mercy, and The Miz says that face is him seeing everything he had getting ripped away from him. This leads to "You were crying!" chants form the fans, as The Miz says he did everything to keep the title and that he will do everything to get it back. He says he is not done with Ziggler...and neither are Mikey and Kenny of The Spirit Squad, whom Ziggler will be facing in a handicap match right now.
Dolph Ziggler beats The Spirit Squad (Mikey and Kenny). The Miz attacks Ziggler right after the match until Heath Slater and Rhyno make the save.
It is announced that Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship on November 8th will take place in Glasgow, Scotland.
Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan announce Survivor Series for November 20th. They announces three 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Match where Raw and SmackDown go head to head: one for the men, one for the women and one for the tag team divisions.
Earlier today, Carmella attacked Nikki Bella after an interview where she plugs Total Bellas.
Naomi beats Carmella after Nikki Bella shows up with a host of officials ready to hold her back, which distracts Carmella and allows Naomi to get the roll-up for the win. After the match, Nikki gets her hands on Carmella, but not for long, as Carmella escapes and runs away through the crowd.
Alexa Bliss says she can beat Naomi any day of the week in an interview. Daniel Bryan shows up, and decides to put that statement to the test but putting her in a match against Naomi next week.
WWE and NBC Universo celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor Eva Longoria.
Jimmy Uso beats Chad Gable after Jey Uso assists Jimmy with the schoolboy pin.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) are in the locker room...and so are The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
AJ Styles shows up for his No Mercy victory speech. He mocks everyone for cheering for either John Cena or Dean Ambrose, and says that he beat both men on Sunday night. He then announces that he will give someone an opportunity to face him in a match. Dean Ambrose's music plays, and when Dean shows up, AJ Styles says he wasn't talking about him. Ambrose tells Styles he isn't done with him yet, but Styles brings out his real opponent: James Ellsworth. Styles tells Ambrose to leave, but Ambrose says he's going to get a front row seat for this. Styles insists Ambrose leave so that Ellsworth isn't distracted. Suddenly, Daniel Bryan shows up, and makes the match official...but makes Ambrose the special guest referee.
James Ellsworth beats AJ Styles after special guest referee Dean Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on AJ Styles twice.
Randy Orton meets Kane backstage. He says that he is done with Bray Wyatt's world, and asks Kane to live in his, which has pain, chaos, misery and voices begging him to stop that he doesn't listen to. Kane says he's in, and tells Orton that he has issues.
AJ Styles screams at Daniel Bryan, and Shane McMahon tells Styles he brought it on himself.
James Ellsworth and Nikki Bella will be on tonight's Talking Smack.
Before the next match, Luke Harper says that the world has put him to sleep, but now he is wide awake and he has seen the light. After saying that the light is brighter than ever, Bray Wyatt dares Randy Orton to bring his monster, as he has brought his.
Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper beat Randy Orton and Kane after the lights go out and Luke Harper appears in Kane's place on the apron, distracting Orton and allowing Wyatt to hit Sister Abigail.
On Talking Smack, Nikki Bella says she is happy to have won at No Mercy, but can't understand why Carmella can't seem to leave her alone. She says that Carmella keeps running as she's not ready for her. She also says that SmackDown Live would dominate in the Survivor Series 5-on-5 Women's match.
On Talking Smack, Daniel Bryan announces that Jack Swagger and Baron Corbin will square off on next week's SmackDown Live.
On Talking Smack, James Ellsworth calls tonight's win one of the greatest moments of his life. He admits he was nervous facing AJ Styles. He has been in the business for the last 14 years up and down the East Coast and also in the Baltimore, Maryland area. He never thought he would be facing the WWE World Champion in a million years. Daniel Bryan then announces that Ellsworth will take on AJ Styles again next week...and this time the WWE World Championship is on the line.
Talking Smack ends with Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper making a surprise appearance. Bray says that his "brother" Luke Harper is back, and that they are now whole again. He declares that nobody in SmackDown Live is safe. Harper says that they plan to make an impact, make people talk about them and be taken seriously.
Where was Curt Hawkins, who was supposed to debut tonight? Only Curt Hawkins knows...
