SmackDown Live!
Leipzig, Germany
Tuesday August 15, 2017
WWE Champion: Ric Flair
World Heavyweight Champion: Brock Lesnar
Universal Champion: Seth Rollins
United States Champion: Rey Mysterio
Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose
European Champion: Daniel Bryan
WWE Tag Team Champions: The Viking Raiders
World Tag Team Champions: The Wyatt Family(Rowan and Harper)
RAW Women's Champion: Becky Lynch
Smackdown Women's Champion: Bayley
Before the Show kicks off, we see Mr. McMahon arriving walking down a hall. CM Punk appears behind him walking up to him.
Punk grabs Vince and starts throwing right hands at the Chairman. Vince falls to the ground as Punk continues to stomp away at him.
Punk picks up Vince and tosses him hard against the wall.
"You want me Gone Vince!? You want me gone!?" Punk yells as he continues his assault.
Vince screams while Punk continues to throw right hands.
Punk grabs Vince and tosses him into a group of Garbage cans. Punk picks up Vince and drags him away with Vince screaming.
"Get off me! You Son of a Bitch!"
Punk doesn't stop as he picks up Vince and throws him against a Storage Door. Punk opens the closet and grabs Vince tossing him inside and slamming the door shut.
Punk walks away laughing as
Smackdown kicks off!
Match 1
Single Match
Vader VS Cody Rhodes W/Rhodes Dynasty
Cody looks for Cross Rhodes but Vader slides out of it and drops Cody with a vicious Clothesline nearly taking his head off. Vader hits the Vader Splash and gets the win.
Winner: Vader
After the match, Vader picks up Cody and hugs him then shakes his hand before leaving.
Backstage Shane McMahon is in the hallway walking. CM Punk steps out of nowhere with a Chair behind him. Punk casually walks up behind Shane and starts attacking him with the Chair. Shane screams in pain while Punk continues his assault.
"I'm not going anywhere Shane!" Punk yells.
Punk drags Shane over to a Production trunk, opens it, tosses Shane inside and slams the door shut.
Punk walks away casually.
We then see Charly standing by with Dolph Ziggler.
Charly: "Dolph Ziggler you are moments away from facing Cesaro. At SummerSlam you get a chance to become the new United States Champion when you meet Rey Mysterio. How are you feeling?"
Dolph: "How am I feeling? I'm feeling fantastic Charly. Rey Rey is a great Friend of mine and one of the best ever. The fact I have a chance to become United States Champion and tear the roof down against Rey is awesome. Rey I love you man and I'll see you soon Brother."
Cut to Rey Mysterio and Eddie in their locker room watching this on their T.V.
Mysterio smiles as he pats his United States Title turning to Eddie.
Mysterio: "That's My Amigo Dolph. Hell yeah can't wait to give him his shot at the United States Championship. He's earned this."
Eddie: "Orale' Holmes, Dolph and Rey Rey for the United States Championship. Gonna be great Emano."
Match 2
Single Match
Ruby Riott W/Riott Squad VS Naomi
Naomi throws a right hand but Riott ducks and connects with a Clothesline. Riott picks up Naomi and slams her head first against the turnbuckle, Naomi backs up dazed and Ruby with a Riott Kick dropping Naomi to the mat. 1...2...3
Winner: Ruby Riott
Backstage we see Dolph Ziggler walking to the ring when Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero enter the view stopping him.
Rey smiles as he holds his hand up. Dolph smiles back and the two share a handshake and hug. Eddie does too with Dolph.
Mysterio: "Good luck Emano'."
Dolph: "See you soon man."
Match 3
Single Match
Dolph Ziggler VS Cesaro W/Sheamus
Ziggler hits the Zig Zag for the win.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
Backstage we see Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose hanging out laughing having a good time.
All of a sudden, Batista approaches him wearing a nice Suit. Ambrose doesn't look happy to see him.
Batista: "Hello Dean, not happy to see me?"
Dean: "What the Hell do you want errand Boy? You out to pick up Triple H's dry cleaning? Stephanie wants Coffee?"
Batista steps towards him taking off his Sun Glasses.
Dean: "Go on Dave. Take a swing."
Batista smirks: "You know Ambrose I'm not gonna hit you. I have a job to do to help run the Show. But since you're in a fighting mood tonight I'll tell you what. Tonight you can face Kevin Owens."
Dean looks pissed at Batista then walks away as Batista smirks.
All of a sudden out of nowhere, Punk jumps Batista with a Kendo Stick laying waste to him. Punk picks up Batista and drops him with a GTS leaving him motionless on the ground.
A vignette appears, we're in the woods again and see a huge Bonfire roaring loud. Embers rain from the sky.
The WWE Tag Team Champions, Viking Raiders stand in front of the flames holding torches. The Titles slung over their gear on the shoulders.
Erik: "A message from the Gods."
Ivar: "To those across the WWE."
Erik: "The other great Teams. We acknowledge you as Warriors."
Ivar: "As fierce gladiators."
Erik: "But as fierce as you are, when our battle begins for Championships. We, together stand tall."
Ivar: "As your WWE Tag Team Champions."
Erik: "You have been warned."
Black.
After a Commercial Break, we see a long Black Limo pull into the Parking Garage. Triple H exits, followed by Stephanie, Daniel Bryan, and Shawn Michaels.
Triple H signs for the Limo and kisses Steph. Daniel Bryan holds his European Championship. HBK pats Bryan on the back.
H: "Shawn get the bags will you?"
Shawn: "Sure Hunter I'll see you guys inside."
Hunter and Steph head inside, HBK opens the trunk and pulls out the bags. Daniel Bryan starts to walk inside when he sees CM Punk out of nowhere with a Kendo Stick laying waste to HBK. Punk then tosses HBK into the Trunk of the Limo and slams it shut.
Bryan runs away not wanting anything to do with Punk.
Match 4
Single Match
Paige W/Absolution VS Asuka
Mandy and Sonya kept distracting Asuka which allowed Paige to hit the Ram-Paige and hook the leg 1...2...3
Winner: Paige
Backstage we see Triple H and Stephanie in their Office looking around.
H: "What the Hells going on around here? Where is everyone?"
Steph: "I don't know."
H: "Where the Hell's your Father?"
Steph: "I don't know Hunter. This isn't right."
H: "Someone around here knows something."
The door flings open and in rushes Daniel Bryan.
Daniel: "Hunter! Steph! Punk! Punk! Attacked! Punk!"
H: "Daniel get a hold of yourself and pull it together man. What the hell's going on?"
Bryan: "Ok.. Ok.. CM Punk attacked Shawn in the Parking Garage threw him in the trunk. And one of the Production guys told me that Punk's been jumping us all night. He got Vince, he got Shane, he got Batista earlier and poor Shawn is in the trunk!"
H: "That Son of a bitch. I'm going to the ring and I'm gonna end CM Punk right now. Go get Shawn out of the Trunk and meet me out there."
H leaves as we cut to the ring and CM Punk is already there with "Cult of Personality" playing.
Punk: "Hunter I hear you want a piece of me. I've been kicking your Family's *** all night and I'm out here now looking for you too. Vince, Shane, Batista, and now your Baggage Boy Shawn got what they deserved. Hunter come out and get some."
Triple H makes his way to the ring taking off his Suit Jacket. He climbs in and doesn't waste time going right after Punk with right hands.
Punk blocks them and throws right hands of his own backing Triple H into the corner laying an asswhooping on The Game.
All of a sudden, Shane, Vince, Shawn, Batista, and Daniel Bryan storm the ring. Punk throws right hands at all of them holding his own.
Punk holding the ring knocking down the Authority. Punk picks up Triple H for a GTS but soon the numbers game catches up and it's 6 on 1.
They stomp away at Punk until John Cena charges the ring followed by Roman Reigns!
Cena tosses Shane over the ropes. Reigns with a Superman Punch to Bryan! Punk lifts up Shawn Michaels and delivers a GTS to clear the ring.
The Authority gather on the ramp with Triple H on the mic.
H: "Damnit Punk! Cena! Reigns! Hell with you! You guys wanna spit in our face? Fine!"
Vince: "Punk! At SummerSlam I'm gonna end your Career! Tonight I'm gonna make you pay! Tonight you will face Sting! And Roman Reigns you're facing Drew McIntyre! Cena get out of the ring now cause that match is next!"
Match 5
Single Match
Roman Reigns VS Drew McIntyre
A Superman Punch from Reigns drops Drew to the mat. All of a sudden Daniel Bryan storms the ring and attacks Roman drawing a Disqualification.
Winner: Roman Reigns(DQ)
Bryan and Reigns exchanges rights and lefts. Reigns bounces off the ropes and delivers a Superman Punch dropping Bryan who slides out of the ring and backs up the ramp. Reigns taunts him as he walks away.
Match 6
Single Match
Randy Orton VS R-Truth
An RKO and Orton makes quick work of Truth.
Winner: Randy Orton
Orton stays in the ring with a microphone.
Orton: "12 Days Brock. I'll see you at SummerSlam."
Backstage we see John Cena walking and he gets stopped by CM Punk. The Two come face to face before smiling at each other and walking separate ways.
We then cut to see Sting standing alone in the shadows up in the rafters of the arena. His Bat in his hand.
Match 7
Tag Team Match
Heavy Machinery VS Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley
Tucker is battling Lashley on the outside as in the ring Otis hits the Caterpillar on Benjamin and hooks the leg 1...2...3
Winners: Heavy Machinery
Backstage we see Dean Ambrose walking to the ring. The Intercontinental Title around his waist. Behind him down the hall, Kane appears just watching him.
Match 8
Non Title
Single Match
Dean Ambrose(c) VS Kevin Owens
Owens with a dropkick knocking down Ambrose. Quick pinfall but Dean kicks out. Ambrose battles back looking for Dirty Deeds but Owens slides out and hits a Clothesline. Ambrose to his feet but Kane makes his presence known walking down the ramp as the ring explodes with fire from the Turnbuckles. Ambrose doesn't waste anytime running and diving through the ropes but Kane catches him in mid air and slams him back first against the Post. Owens comes over to help but Kane drops him with a big Boot.
Winner: None (Double DQ)
Kane picks up the fallen Ambrose who tries to battle back but Kane drops him with a Choke Slam on the mat. Kane isn't finished as he drags the Intercontinental Champion over to the Announcers Table and Chokeslams Ambrose hard through the table sending a message for SummerSlam.
Match 9
Single Match
CM Punk VS Sting
Punk goes for a GTS but Sting slides off and looks for a Scorpion Death Drop but Punk slides out. Both men lock up and Sting kicks Punk in the gut and drops him with a DDT for a 2 count. Punk battles back looking for a Clothesline and a near fall. Both men to their feet and Sting goes for a right hand but Punk ducks under and lifts Sting up for a GTS but before he connects, Punk is jumped from behind by Batista, Shawn. Triple H, Vince, Shane, and Bryan igniting another Brawl.
Winner: CM Punk(Disqualification)
Reigns and Cena storm the ring again and it's an all out Brawl! Referees come out to make peace as SmackDown goes off the air!