SmackDown Live!
Minehead, England
Tuesday August 22, 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
SmackDown Live kicks off with a replay from last night's RAW where Linda McMahon announcing anyone interfering on behalf of Mr. McMahon against CM Punk will be fired.
Punk stands tall holding his Kendo Stick as fireworks go off and we're live!
Match 1
Single Match
Lacey Evans VS Sasha Banks
Banks goes for the Bank Statement but Evans grabs a hold of the Referee preventing it. Evans lets go and Banks tries for it again but Evans elbows her in the face backing her up. As Banks staggers around, Evans hits the Women's right to get the win over the Boss.
Winner: Lacey Evans
Evans taunts Banks before leaving waving to the crowd with a smug look on her face.
Backstage, Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose heads to the ring.
Match 2
Non Title
Single Match
Dean Ambrose(c) VS King Kong Bundy
Ambrose nails Dirty Deeds to pick up the win.
Winner: Dean Ambrose
Ambrose celebrates holding his Title when the lights go out. Kane appears on the Titantron standing in a dark hallway.
Kane: "Deannnn. SummerSlam is upon us. Your Intercontinental Championship will be mine on Sunday." He starts laughing manically.
Ambrose leaves the ring and heads up the ramp looking for a fight.
After a commercial break we see Ambrose walking around backstage looking for Kane.
Kane comes out of nowhere and ambushes Ambrose and the Two engage in a brawl. Ambrose battles back but Kane lifts him up and tosses him into a wall hard.
Kane picks up Ambrose and drags him away slamming him face first into a Table before choke slamming him through the Table. Kane laughs again leaning over the fallen Ambrose.
Cut to Renee Young standing by with Lacey Evans.
Renee: "Lacey very impressive victory tonight over Sasha Banks."
Lacey: "Settle down Honey. My time has come and the new Lacey Evans is here. Be a good little Girl and run a long now."
Evans stares at Renee until she leaves.
We then see Bray Wyatt standing in their smokey room. A lone lightbulb overhead. Rowan and Harper stand beside him holding their World Tag Team Titles over their shoulders. Bray laughs as Rowan wears the Sheep mask.
Bray: "Here we are New Day. The time of the apocalypse is upon us Boys. You just won't listen will you? We bring Fear to those who try and be fearless. We bring Fear to all of you weak minded Souls who are lost in this world of darkness. New Day at SummerSlam you will all fall to the Eater of Worlds! You will learn the true meaning of Fear."
Wyatt stares coldly into the camera... "Because I am Bray Wyatt. And I am a God to you Kofi. Big E. and Woods."
He laughs as Rowan leans in wearing the Sheep Mask... "RUN."
Match 3
Non Title
Tag Team
The Viking Raiders(c) VS Heavy Machinery
Otis goes for the Caterpillar on Ivar but Ivar rolls out of the ring buying time. Ivar back into the ring and the Hardys slide in and jump the Raiders for a DQ.
Winners: Viking Raiders(DQ)
As the Bell rings, Matt and Jeff continue their assault on the WWE Tag Team Champions. Refs run down to separate the Two Teams.
Backstage we see European Champion Daniel Bryan walking towards the ring. Shawn Michaels by his side as Bryan proudly carries the European Title.
After a short break we see Daniel Bryan and Shawn Michaels standing in the ring drawing boos. HBK raises the microphone.
HBK: "Shut up you morons and show the greatest European Champion some respect! Go ahead Champ."
He hands Bryan the microphone.
Bryan: "Thank you Shawn. You really are a great Mentor and Friend to me. You're right I am the greatest European Champion ever. Soon I will be the longest reigning Champion in WWE History. (HBK claps as Fans boo) Boo all you want England but I'm something you dumb people are not used to seeing. A Champion."
HBK claps more as he takes the microphone. Bryan hugs him.
HBK: "You people are being very disrespectful to your Champion. He's the Champion of this ungrateful Continent! This god forsaken Country too. At SummerSlam Daniel will beat Roman Reigns. Daniel will become the longest and greatest European Champion ever!"
Roman Reigns makes his way out to the ring not backing down from Bryan and HBK in the ring. Reigns grabs the microphone.
Reigns: "I couldn't help but overhear, greatest European Champion ever? Nah you're twisted Daniel. You got this whole thing twisted because ever since you sold out like your buddy here did you're nothing but the Authority's Bitch."
Bryan: "Roman you wouldn't know what a Champion looks like. Hell when was the last time you even held a Title? Shawn can you remember? I can't. You see Roman I'm on my way to becoming the longest reigning European Champion in History. Better than Triple H. Better than William Regal. Better than everyone else. At SummerSlam Roman you're gonna learn that I am the best."
Roman giggles at this as Bryan and HBK look pissed.
Reigns: "Daniel what happened? You sold out by kissing Shawn's *** and now Triple H has you wrapped around his finger doesn't he? So much for the whole Yes movement huh? Remember when you were World Champion after Wrestlemania 30? You had it all Daniel. And then you threw it all away to get on your knees and become the Authority's Bitch. None of that will save you come SummerSlam because in case you guys forgot. You're in my yard right now."
Reigns steps towards them ready for a fight. HBK steps towards Reigns and the Two mouth off to each other.
Daniel Bryan backs Shawn up before he steps in the face of Roman who stares back at him ready for a fight.
Bryan: "The Yes Movement is DEAD Roman. I killed that awhile ago when I joined up with my Mentor. Shawn Michaels. I joined Triple H to accomplish my Goal of becoming the greatest European Champion ever. Sunday you lose to me Roman. I don't care about you, and I don't care about these people here in this sorry excuse of a Country known as England."
Fans boo as Roman is ready for a fight.
HBK steps in..
HBK: "Roman enough. I can see you're ready to throw punches so you're in luck. Tonight with Hunter and Stephanie not being here yet I'm in charge at the moment. Don't go anywhere yet Reigns because you have a match against this Man."
BRAUN STROWMAN comes out...
Match 4
Single Match
HBK and Bryan at ringside
Roman Reigns VS Braun Strowman
Strowman drops Reigns with a boot. Reigns battles back looking for a Superman Punch but Strowman shoves him off. Reigns rolls out of the ring trying to catch his breath as the Monster among Men is on his tail. Reigns and Strowman throws rights at each other until Braun shoves Reigns so hard he goes flying over the announcers table. Bryan and HBK cheer on Strowman as they watch. Reigns to his feet and Spears Strowman taking both men down and the Referee reaches the 10 count.
Winner: None(Double Countout)
As Reigns and Strowman continue their assault on one another, Daniel Bryan and Shawn Michaels join in and it's 3 on 1.
Strowman drops Reigns with a vicious One handed Chokeslam on the ground. Bryan hands HBK his Championship while he locks in the Yes Lock on a lifeless Reigns.
The 3 Men leave Roman motionless on the ground.
In the Parking Garage, a Black Limo arrives. Shane McMahon steps out by himself. He smirks to himself and heads inside.
Cut to Alexa Bliss ready for her match. Charlotte Flair enters the locker room and is face to face with Bliss.
Flair: "Look Alexa, I didn't ask to be your Partner Tonight okay? My advice to you? Stay out of my way."
Bliss: "Stay out of your way? You think cause you're a Flair you run this place?"
Flair: "Because I'm the Queen. Brie is going to find out on Sunday while you lose to Bayley. Some Goddess huh?"
Bliss: "I am a Goddess. And this Goddess doesn't take a backseat to you."
Flair: "Stay out of my way Alexa. Woooo."
Match 5
Tag Team Match
Brie Bella and Bayley(c) VS Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair
Bliss and Charlotte argue while Brie Bella tags in Bayley. The Hugger comes in and DDT's Bliss for a 2 count. Bliss battles back and tags in Charlotte who comes in and drops Bayley with a Boot. Flair goes for the Natural Selection but Bayley dodges it. She crawls over and tags in Brie Bella. Brie in and yells "BRIEE MODDEEE!" Flair goes for a right hand but Bella ducks under and pushes Charlotte into Bliss knocking her off the apron! Brie hits the Bella Buster to score the win!
Winners: Brie Bella and Bayley
Brie and Bayley celebrate as Flair and Bliss argue outside the ring.
Backstage we see Shane McMahon in the Office of Authority by himself. He's on the Phone when there's a knock at the door. Punk walks in drawing pops from the crowd.
Punk: "Are you kidding me Shane?"
Shane: "Excuse me?"
Punk: "Cut the crap and tell me why the hell I'm in here? Don't you have your Daddy and bonehead Sister here to watch out for you?"
Shane: "Enough Punk. You're in here because I told you to be. I'm in charge right now okay? I've had it with your disrespect towards us these past few months."
Punk: "Oh I'm sorry Shane-O am I being disrespectful? You know back in Chicago respect is earned. And right now, you and your stupid Family haven't earned it. Speaking of them where is everyone? If you're in charge right now, maybe I should get out to the ring and entertain the great Fans of England before you put them to sleep."
Fans pop for Punk here.
Shane: "This is your last night here in the WWE Punk. My Father will beat you at SummerSlam. (Punk laughs) This is why I called you in here. I'm in charge right now. Triple H and everyone else will be here later for your match and speaking of your match, I'm announcing if anyone interferes on your behalf then they are all fired. Now get the hell out of my Office Punk."
Punk steps closer and gets in Shane's face.
Punk: "I got your Daddy on Sunday one on one. No one is interfering. I'm gonna kick his ***. Tonight, fine bring Batista, bring HBK, bring your doofus Brother in Law. Hell bring that Golden Spoon of yours. If I go down, here's the question you better ask yourself. How many of you am I taking with me?"
Punk smirks leaving as Shane stares at him.
We then see Renee Young standing by with John Cena.
Renee: "John Cena in 5 Days you meet Sting for the first time ever. How are you feeling?"
Cena: "How am I feeling? I feel fantastic Renee! We're live here in England! 5 Days away from SummerSlam! Sting I'm talking to you. You and me, Sunday. Get ready because I'm coming for you. You want Some! COME GET SOME!"
Match 6
Single Match
Rowan(c) W/Wyatt Family VS Kofi Kingston W/New Day
Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise to win!
Winner: Kofi Kingston
New Day stand tall in the ring ready for a fight. Bray Wyatt holds his arms out keeping Rowan and Harper from entering the ring laughing to himself.
Backstage we see a glimpse of the Undertaker. He stares at the camera and walks away.
Match 7
Single Match
Undertaker VS Rusev W/Lana
Taker goes for a Choke Slam on Rusev but the Bulgarian powers out of it and delivers a vicious kick to knock down the Deadman. Lana yells in Russian to stay on him. Rusev picks up Undertaker but Taker swings back keeping Rusev off guard. Taker runs off the ropes and looks for a jumping clothesline but Rusev ducks and Taker takes out the Referee! Undertaker then drops Rusev with a Tombstone Piledriver but no Referee. WWE Champion Ric Flair runs down to the ring and slams the Title into Takers face. Fans boo as Flair taunts the Undertaker with his WWE Title. Rusev recovers and locks Taker in the Accolade. Lana revives the Ref who slides in and sees Taker has passed out and he calls for the bell.
Winner: Rusev
Rusev and Lana celebrate on the ramp while Flair stands over the fallen Undertaker holding his WWE Title high smirking.
Backstage in the Parking Garage, a long Black Limo arrives. Triple H, Vince, Stephanie, etc have arrived and head inside.
Match 8
Single Match
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre
Drew goes for the Claymore Kick but Orton catches him with an RKO!
Winner: Randy Orton
Orton celebrates then Paul Heyman makes his way out on stage.
Heyman: "Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is PAUL HEYMAN! I'm the Advocate for the REIGNING... DEFENDING.. UNDISPUTED.. WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION...BRROCCCKKK.... LESNARRRR!"
Fans boo as Heyman continues. "Randy Orton. 5 Days you meet my Client in a Suplex City Street Fight at SummerSlam. Randy you're going to be disappointed after SummerSlam because Brock Lesnar is going to suplex you into oblivion and hit you with an F5 to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. That my Friend isn't a prediction. It's a spoiler."
Orton grabs the microphone smirking back.
Orton: "Paul I want you to listen closely. You tell your Boy Brock to keep my Title warm. Because at SummerSlam, I'm walking into Suplex City. I'm gonna poison it when I sink my venom into it. Then I'm going to watch it crumble to the ground with the 3 most devastating letters in the WWE. R...K...O."
Orton drops the microphone and poses for the crowd as Heyman laughs.
Match 9
3 on 1 Handicap Match
Batista, HBK, and Triple H VS CM Punk
Numbers are too much for Punk to overcome as a Pedigree from Triple H ends it.
Winners: Triple H, HBK, and Batista
Batista Powerbombs Punk through the Announcers Table to send SmackDown Live off the air. Vince McMahon taunts Punk who lies motionless on the ground.