Show: WWE SmackDown
Location: Philadelphia, PA at the Wells Fargo Center-PA
Date: 9/13/16
Airing on the USA Network
Welcome to the WWE SmackDown Live pre-show, and we are live on the WWE Network. Scott Stanford, Booker T, Lita, and Jerry Lawler hype what we will see tonight, which is AJ Styles addressing the WWE fans since Backlash. A recap video package for the Backlash PPV was shown. The panel discussed Styles winning the WWE Title after beating Dean Ambrose. Nikki Bella, Carmella, Naomi, Alexa Bliss and Natalya will be competing in a #1 contender’s Fatal 5-Way Match for the SmackDown Women’s Title.
Welcome to SmackDown Live. AJ Styles walked down to the ring to open the show. Styles said that the champ is here and that he told the fans so as he has done everything that he has said he was going to do. Styles believes that he is the face that runs the place. Styles said that he could beat Dean Ambrose and John Cena with one arm tied behind his back. He is the champ that runs the camp. John Cena’s music hit and he walked down to the ring. Cena said that Styles has something that belongs to him, and he wants it back. Styles gave him his wristband back. Cena said that Styles still has something he wants, and he wants it back. Cena said he wants the WWE Title back. Cena said that the greatest champion of all-time says that you got to beat the man to be the man. Cena said that he couldn’t think of a better person to make history off of. Cena said that he has goal one left in WWE, and that is to be a 16-time world champion Dean Ambrose walked down to the ring. Ambrose said that styles made a big mistake at Sunday’s Backlash. Ambrose said that Styles stealing the title at Backlash was a mistake, and now Styles is his enemy. Ambrose promised to make Styles’ life hell and vowed to take back what is his. Cena mocked Ambrose for challenging Styles and said that Steve Austin calling him out was the right call because Ambrose can’t step up and has no balls. Ambrose said that he didn’t give a damn about what Cena has to say and called Cena a lazy part-timer. Ambrose said that Cena is better off being an actor because he can’t hang with him. Ambrose said that Cena couldn’t get it done in the ring anymore. Shane McMahon walked down to the ring. McMahon said that Styles took the easy way out at Backlash, and he didn’t like that. McMahon said that Ambrose would get his rematch but not at the moment. McMahon said that Styles would be defending the WWE Title against Cena and Ambrose in a triple threat match at No Mercy. McMahon booked Ambrose and Cena vs. Styles and a partner of his choosing.
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Tag Team Match: The Usos vs. Hype Bros.
The Usos double teamed Ryder early in the match. Moments later, Rawley got the hot tag and hit a shoulder block to Jimmy. He followed up with a splash to Jimmy. Jey took out Ryder on the apron. Jimmy hit a super kick on Rawley and Jey hit a splash for the win.
Winners: The Usos.
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The Miz and Maryse walked down to the ring. Miz cut a promo about holding the IC Title longer than previous champions like Pat Patterson, Triple H, Dolph Ziggler. Miz said that he is a main eventer. Ziggler walked down to the ring. Ziggler that it’s funny because Miz is trying to sell himself as champion. Ziggler is at a cross rhodes in his career while Miz is killing it. Ziggler asked if he wanted to earn respect? Ziggler challenged Miz to another match with no excuses. Miz told the fans to shut up. Daniel Bryan walked down to the stage and said that Maryse cheated at Backlash, and that’s the only reason Miz is still IC Champion. Bryan said Ziggler would get his rematch. Miz argued Bryan’s decision and that he wanted his contract renegotiated. Bryan walked to the ring, and Miz and Mary left through the crowd.
Styles is shown talking to Baron Corbin backstage. Styles wanted Corbin to be his tag team partner. Corbin said that he would rather be his opponent because he wants that title.
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Apollo Crews was supposed to wrestle Baron Corbin, but Corbin attacked him and laid him out with a finisher. Jack Swagger walks out, and Corbin walked to the back. Swagger said that he is now part of SmackDown. Swagger said that he a former WWE Champion and he is ready to take over this brand.
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Becky Lynch cut a promo about becoming the WWE SmackDown Women’s champion. Lynch said that her only goals were to be the champion, and now her dream is a reality. She told all the girls in the division to come at her.
#1 Contender’s Fatal 5-Way Match: Naomi vs. Nikki Bella vs. Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Natalya.
They all start brawling to begin the match. Natalya with a clothesline to Carmella and then a suplex to Bella and Bliss. Natalya with a power slam to Naomi but Bella broke it up. Bella hit a knee strike to Natalya for 2. Carmella broke it up. Bella took out Carmella with a clothesline. Naomi rolled up Natalya for 2. Bella broke it up and then ate a kick by Naomi. Bella hit an electric Chair to Naomi. Natalya took out Bella and hit a drop kick to Bliss. Bella kicked Natalya and hit the Bella Buster for 2. Naomi took out Bella with the rear-view for a near fall. Naomi put the boots to Bliss. Natalya sent Naomi into the steel steps. Bella sent Natalya into the barricade. Bella sent Bliss in the corner, but Bliss knocked her down. Bella caught her, but Carmella hit a super kick to Bella. Bliss tossed Carmella out of the ring and covered Bella for the win.
Winner: Bliss.
Styles asked Kane to be his partner, but Kane just laughed at him and walked off.
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McMahon is in the ring and brings out Heath Slater and Rhyno. The fans ECW. McMahon congratulated them on becoming Tag Team Champions. McMahon offered Slater a contract with SmackDown, which Slater signed. Slater started screaming and was very happy. Slater thanked Bryan, McMahon and told his wife to move their stuff into a double wide trailer. Slater thanked Rhyno for being his partner. The Ascension walked out and challenged them to a Tag Team Title Match. Slater said that they can’t wrestle right now, but McMahon thought different and booked the match for right now.
SmackDown Tag Team Title: Heath Slater and Rhyno vs. The Ascension.
They jumped Slater and tossed Rhyno to the floor. Rhyno fought back and sent Konnor into the ring post. Rhyno got the tag and hit a shoulder block to Viktor. Rhyno with a shoulder lock and a spine buster for 2 as Konnor broke it up. Slater jumped on Konnor’s back. Rhyno speared Konnor and to Victor for the win.
Winners: Rhyno and Slater.
Styles couldn’t find a partner, so Bryan assigned him James Ellsworth as his partner.
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Randy Orton walked down to the ring and said that Bray Wyatt is afraid of him. That’s the reason he was attacked by Wyatt from behind at Backlash. Orton called him out to the ring. Wyatt appeared in a backstage area and said that he gave him a way out, but Orton got back up and embarrassed him. The lights went out, and Wyatt was ringside. The lights went out again, and Erick Rowan was in the ring and attacked Orton. Orton fought back and hit an RKO.
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The Miz attacked James Ellsworth during his entrance and hit his finisher. Miz is now Styles’ partner.
Tag Team Match: John Cena and Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles and The Miz.
Cena and Miz start things off. They exchange right hands then tag in Ambrose and Styles. Ambrose caught Styles and hit a back breaker. Ambrose went to the top rope and hit an elbow drop for 2. Ambrose tossed Miz into the barricade. Back in the ring, Styles caught Ambrose with a kick to the face.
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We’re back with Styles in control of Ambrose. Styles landed a series of kicks and strikes. Moments later, Ambrose fought back and got the hot tag to Cena. Cena hit a shoulder block to Miz while Ambrose hit an outside dive to Styles. Cena hit the AA to Miz for the win.
Winners: Ambrose and Cena.
Post-match, Ambrose hit Dirty Deeds to Cena. Ambrose stood tall in the ring to close the show.
Thanks for watching along and we will see you next time.
