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WWE NXT live results: Tag Team titles on the line

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Preview by Joseph Currier

The NXT Tag Team titles will be on the line tonight — but who Matt Riddle will be teaming with isn’t known yet.

It was announced on WWE’s The Bump today that Riddle will be teaming with a temporary partner while Pete Dunne is unable to travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. Riddle and his partner will defend their titles against the Undisputed Era’s Roderick Strong & Bobby Fish tonight.

When he comes back, Dunne will return to being NXT Tag Team Champions with Riddle if he and his partner haven’t lost the titles.

Finn Balor’s feud with Imperium will continue as he faces off with Fabian Aichner tonight. NXT’s interim Cruiserweight Championship tournament is also set to begin.

WWE will follow up on Io Shirai becoming the number one contender to Charlotte Flair’s NXT Women’s Championship. The build to an eventual Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream NXT Championship match will also continue tonight. Cole has challenged Dream to meet him for a face-to-face chat.

Our coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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Tom Phillips and Byron Saxton are back on commentary and in Full Sail. 

Finn Balor defeated Fabian Aichner (w/ Marcel Barthel)

Balor pinned Aichner despite interference by Barthel.

Balor’s feud with Imperium continues as does the build towards him challenging WALTER for the NXT UK Championship — even if that match cannot place takes for an indefinite amount of time due to the ongoing pandemic. Balor is slowly working his way through Imperium before meeting the boss. 

Aichner would try to gain control at the outset, but Balor kept thwarting his attempts. Balor flew through the ropes with a dropkick to the floor, and then he looked directly into the camera. Balor pointed finger guns like was still in the Bullet Club as the show went to its first commercial break.

Barthel at ringside interfered by grabbing Balor’s foot shortly afte the show returned from break. That gave Aichner breathing room to use a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker that turned the tide. Balor soon fired up and fought back. A double stomp by Balor led into a sling blade.

Barthel caused a distraction that allowed Aichner to schoolboy Balor. Although Balor got his shoulder up to break the count on the roll-up, Aichner deadlifted him — and then he heaved Balor across the ring for a powerbomb.

Barthel pulled Balor outside and propped him against the ring steps, but Balor was able to move out of harm’s way. Aichner collided with the steps when he tried charging at Balor. Aichner then took a sling blade on the floor. Balor dropkicked Barthel into the barricade and it collapsed under his weight.

Aichner briefly cut off Balor and he went for a double springboard moonsault — but he missed. Balor with a shotgun dropkick into the corner, and he followed with Coup de Grace. Balor delivered the 1916, and he covered Aichner for the pinfall.

A Flair for the gold: The Next Generation

NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair in pre-tape segment talked about winning the title. She claimed her title win “is going to soldify my legacy” because she will do what no else has done before. Flair said she is going to dominate three eras — the past, the present and the future.

She ran down her list of title wins over notable opponents. For the past five years she has been the most dominate. She beat everyone and left Ronda Rousey a “broken woman” — and now is coming to NXT to face the next generations.

“I’m coming to NXT to run through the best division in WWE,” Charlotte said.

She mentioned some challengers before saying she had her eye on Mia Yim. She wants to give Yim the first title shot, and Charlotte noted Yim was her first opponent on TV in NXT. Then she will run through everyone else.

Flair went on to say after she defeats them all there will be no doubt Charlotte Flair is “the greatest of all time — the past, present and future.” 

Xia Lee defeated Aliyah

Lee pinned Aliyah to gain a measure of revenge. This match was set up after a Tonya Harding angle where Aliyah attacked Lee before her match on a previous episode. 

Lee showed a lot of fire at the start. Aliyah played a cat-and-mouse game as Lee chased her around the ring. Aliyah used the referee as a shield, and then she dropped Lee with a cheapshot kick.

Aliyah worked over Lee, but Lee eventually made a comeback. Lee would deliver a spinning wheel kick before covering Aliyah for the pinfall.

Matt Riddle was supposedly on the phone with Pete Dunne — who would not reveal to Riddle the mystery partner for the tag team title match later on.

Akira Tozawa defeated Isaiah “Swerve” Scott in a Groub B match in the Cruiserweight Championship tournament

Tozawa pinned Scott to get the first victory in the tournament. If this is any indication, this tourney is going to deliver some great matches.

They traded strikes. Tozawa took a big bump off the apron to the floor before a commercial break. Swerve had Tozawa grounded when the show returned from commercial. 

Tozawa leapt off the apron with a somersault senton. Moments later Tozawa locked in an octopus hold and transitioned into a sleeper. Swerve countered a choke to deliver a brainbuster.

Swerve rallied and delivered the House Call. Tozawa kicked out and they fought on. Tozawa with an exploder in a corner, and he followed with a senton bomb off the top to score the pinfall.

Tozawa in a post-match interview said he must keep fighting and winning — and he will become the champion again.

A vignette hyped the arrival of Hijo del Fantasma. His lucha libre heritage was acknowleded as he in Spanish narrated a video package. He has a newly designed mask — presumably a design that WWE will own.

Tegan Nox defeated Raquel Gonzalez (w/ Dakota Kai)

Nox pinned Gonzalez with a roll-up thanks to Shotzi Blackeart making a save when Kai interfered. This would in theory set up a tag team match.

Gonzalez dominated at the outset as she mauled Nox. Gonzalez dashed some hope spots, and Kai got involved at one point when she jumped on the apron. Kai kicked Nox, and Shotzi Blackheart ran down to jump Kai.

Blackheart waylaid Kai, and Gonzalez was distracted by the melee at ringside. Gonzalez went to chokeslam Blackheart, but Nox instead rolled up Gonzalez with a schoolgirl for the pinfall.

Basking in the glory of Keith Lee

Next up was a tremendous min-doc telling the story of Keith Lee.

Lee narrated a look back at his journey to NXT. It began when he was five years old. His grandmother introduced him to pro wrestling. She talked about the Von Erichs and the Freebirds, but it was Macho Man Randy Savage that really caught his attention.

At the age of 20 Lee decided to become a wrestler. His family did not want him to to pursue the dream — especially his father. Lee said he stole his own car so he could sneak off to do a show with Mick Foley. He was kicked out of the house for that, and he was homeless for a time.

“When they talk about sacrifice,” Lee said. “I have literally sacrificed everything to make this work.”

For 13 years he was turned down “here” and “there” — but he finally made it to NXT. “Guess who stands out?” It’s him.

Lee won the NXT North American Championship and everything has come full circle. A clip showd Foley praising Lee’s work backstage after a match in NXT.

This mini-doc was a great piece of business. Highly recommend watching it, and then skipping the next match.

Dexter Lumis defeated Tehuti Miles

Lumis submitted Miles in a short match. Lumis stalked Miles, and Miles tried to fire up. Lumis cut him off and stalked him some more. Uranage led into an Anaconda Vice for the submission.

NXT Champion Adam Cole was poolside again. He scoofed at the notion he would show up tonight to confront Velveteen Dream. Cole cut a thinly veiled promo on Dream that brought up current events without actually mentioning the pandemic. Cole said nobody was worthy of a title shot.

Okay, this is BS and a complete bait-and-switch. After plugging a “face-to-face” segment, we instead got Dream responding with a promo from an empty arena. At least Cole took the heat by being a chickens**t heel. We would still get a confrontation — just not with Cole and Dream.

Dream was at a podium cutting his promo when Finn Balor interrupted him. This angle would set up a match for next Wednesday.

Balor told Dream he has remained silent — but no more. Balor said when you talk about the greatest NXT Champion — you’re talking about him. Balor warned Dream that making “ignorant comments will get you a date with the ‘Prince’.”

Dream then challenged Balor to a match next week on NXT.

Also announced for next week on NXT were three more matches in the cruiserweight tournament: 

  • El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Jack Gallagher
  • Kushida vs. Tony Nese
  • Drake Maverick vs. Jake Atlas 

Shotzi Blackeart & Tegan Nox against Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez was also made official stemming from the angle earlier in the show.

Malcom Bivens cut a promo flanked by Idus Sher. They want a tag team title match.

Timothy Thatcher & Matt Riddle defeated Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish & Roderick Strong) to retain the NXT Tag Team Championship

Thatcher substituted for Dunne and submitted Strong with an armbar. 

Making his debut on NXT TV, Thatcher was revealed as the mystery partner. Dunne in a pre-tape video introduced Thatcher as his replacement. On commentary Thatcher was called “the meanest son of bitch you will ever see.”

Riddle started with Fish. They grappled for a few minutes until Fish took a suplex and powdered before a commercial.

Thatcher tagged in after the break. You’d think they would have saved that for a hot tag — but nope. Thatcher simply tagged in and started stretching Strong. Thatcher would still get a hot tag later on.

Thatcher was cut off, and Undisputed Era began to work him over. Thatcher was soon able to tag Riddle. 

Riddle with a penalty kick for a two count. He then gave Fish a series of gutwrench suplexes. Strong tried to break it up, but Thatcher made the save and gave Strong a gutwrench in stereo with Riddle suplexing Fish.

Fish clipped Thatcher on the outside, and Strong took over on Riddle. Undisputed Era worked over Riddle for a few minutes. Riddle took an Olympic Slam before the show cut to its final commercial break.

The onslaught by Undisputed Era continued after the break. Riddle with a fishermam’s buster to create separation. Thatcher cleaned house after a hot tag.

Thatcher went for an armbar, but Strong got to the ropes. Thatcher with a big overhead chop. Fish jumped in to give Strong an opportunity to strike back. 

Undisputed Era double-teamed Thatcher. Riddle jumped to proverbially take a bullet for the save. Thatcher traded some strikes with Strong, and then Thatcher caught Strong in the Fijiwara armbar for the submission.

Ciampa attacked

Tommaso Ciampa addressed Johnny Gargano in a pre-tape promo that closed the show. Ciampa said he was done with Gargano and Candice LeRae. He was “done with all of this” as they agreed when it was over then it was over — referring to the blow off match from last week.

Ciampa was about to say Gargano was the better man when he was suddenly ambushed by an unkown assailant. As Ciampa lay motionless, the identity of his attacker was clear — it was Killer Kross.

Reigns vs. Corbin cage match official for WWE Super ShowDown

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A steel cage match has been announced for Super ShowDown later this month.

Baron Corbin and Roman Reigns will battle inside a steel cage in Saudi Arabia. Reigns made the stipulation tonight on SmackDown after Corbin insisted he and Roman Reigns face off one last time. Reigns came out and the two brawled, but Corbin eventually retreated.

Corbin and Reigns have been feuding since December. After beating Reigns at TLC thanks to Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, Corbin was defeated by Reigns in a falls count anywhere match last month at the Royal Rumble. 

Last week, Corbin, Ziggler, and Roode faced Reigns and The Usos in a six man tag team match where the loser would have to eat dog food. Corbin lost the match and as a result had dog food dumped all over him, retribution from December when he did the same thing to Reigns.

Super ShowDown will take place Thursday, February 27 at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

WWE SmackDown video highlights: Loser eats dog food match

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Roman Reigns and Baron Corbin brought their loser eats dog food stipulation to television last night.

After the stipulation had been used for Reigns vs. Corbin house show matches, it was added to Reigns & The Usos’ six-man tag match against Corbin, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode on last night’s SmackDown. Corbin lost the match for his team and then was humiliated after.

An Intercontinental title change also took place, with Braun Strowman defeating Shinsuke Nakamura to win his first singles title. Naomi returned to SmackDown and set her sights on Bayley’s championship, and The Miz & John Morrison became the number one contenders to The New Day’s Tag Team titles.

More coverage from last night —

WWE SmackDown video highlights —

Loser eats dog food stipulation set for six-man tag main event

Fatal four-way tag match for a SmackDown Tag Team title shot at Super ShowDown

Mandy Rose and Otis will go on a date on Valentine’s Day

Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville vs. Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Braun Strowman for the Intercontinental title

Elias interrupts Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro’s interview

Sheamus vs. Shorty G

Naomi returns to SmackDown, confronts Bayley

Reigns & The Usos vs. Corbin, Ziggler & Roode in a loser eats dog food match

Roman Reigns and The Usos dish out dog food to Baron Corbin

SmackDown fallout: Braun Strowman reacts to winning his first singles title

SmackDown fallout: Strowman has his first photoshoot as Intercontinental Champion

SmackDown fallout: Miz & Morrison call themselves the best tag team of the 21st century

WWE SmackDown live results: Final build to Royal Rumble

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SmackDown takes place from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas tonight and features the final build to the Royal Rumble.

A six-man tag match is set for tonight, with Roman Reigns & The Usos teaming up against King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode. The six-man tag comes in advance of Reigns, and Corbin facing off in a falls count anywhere match on Sunday night. In addition to that, both will be entrants in the men’s Rumble.

The falls count anywhere stipulation was announced by Reigns after he defeated Roode in their tables match last Friday.

Universal Champion Bray Wyatt and Daniel Bryan will take part in a contract signing tonight. The Fiend defends against Bryan at the Royal Rumble in a strap match. The stipulation was set up by a challenge that Bryan issued on SmackDown last week.

Kane and Bryan tried to set a trap for The Fiend, but The Fiend escaped back through the ring when Bryan attacked him. Bryan then challenged The Fiend to the strap match, saying the stipulation was his idea for how to beat someone who disappears every time they’re in trouble.

Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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Roman Reigns & The Usos defeated King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode 

This was a good match and a fun way to kick off the night. Jimmy Uso and Roode had a quick exchange. Jimmy charged, but Roode gave him a backdrop over the rope. Jimmy tried landing on the apron, but he slipped off. Ziggler then grabbed Jimmy by the hair and sent the back of his head into the ring steps.

Reigns, Jey, and medical personal checked on Jimmy. Jimmy was taken out of the match and to the back. 

Back from the break, Reigns and Jey are going on with the match despite the disadvantage. Jey caught Corbin with a back elbow and climbed to the top. He missed a cross body, and Corbin hit deep six for a close near fall. 

The heels took over and isolated Jey on their side of the ring. Jey fought back and hit an enziguri on Roode. Jey was about to make a tag when Corbin yanked Reigns off the apron and threw him over the barricade into the front row. 

Back from the break, Reigns isn’t on the apron, so Jey is on his own against the three heels. Jey sent Corbin shoulder-first into the ring post. Reigns got the hot tag, and Corbin tagged out. 

Reigns ran wild on Ziggler and hit a running boot. Reigns set up for the superman punch, but Roode caused a distraction. Corbin grabbed Reigns by the hair, and Ziggler hit a superkick for a close near fall. 

Reigns is on his own against the three heels as Jey is off the apron. The heels regained control and beat down Reigns. 

Roode attempted the Glorious DDT, but Reigns rolled through for a two count. Reigns then hit a huge powerbomb.

Jey Uso got back up on the apron. Reigns attempted the tag, but Ziggler yanked Jey off the apron. The heels isolated Reigns in their corner. 

Ziggler attempted a superkick, but Reigns hit the superman punch. 

Jimmy Uso limped down to the ring and got the hot tag. Jimmy ran wild and threw Corbin over the announce table.

Jimmy followed up with a crossbody on Roode, but Corbin broke up the pinfall attempt. 

Reigns hit the superman punch on Corbin. They fought around ringside and over the barricade.

Reigns and Corbin fought through the crowd and to the back. 

Jey hit a crossbody off the announce table onto Ziggler on the floor. In the ring, Roode and Jimmy fought on the top turnbuckle. Jimmy pushed off Roode and hits the splash for the win.

They recapped the Lacey Evans pinning SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley last week.

Michael Cole Interviews Lacey Evans

Cole interviewed Evans on the stage. Cole wondered why Evans questioned Sasha Banks and Bayley’s leadership.

Cole asked about Evans’s upbringing, and she became emotional. She talked about her father’s addiction and battle, which he lost. She began crying, and she talked about never giving up. The fans cheered and gave her a great reaction. 

Evans talked about her military career and promised to be a better leader than Banks and Bayley. 

They showed footage of Banks taunting Evans daughter. She told the story of her daughter crying backstage. Evans noted she put Banks on the shelf and is going to do the same to Bayley.

Suddenly, Bayley jumped Evans from behind. Referees ran out to stop Bayley from attacking Evans. 

In the back, Kayla Braxton interviewed Carmella and Dana Brooke. She asked them how they’re feeling about the Rumble this Sunday.

Carmella’s confident that she’s going to win and ran down her accomplishments. Brooke mocked Carmella and noted the Rumble is every woman for herself. She knows she’s the underdog but promises to win.

Suddenly, Bayley and Evans fought in the background. Brooke and Carmella stepped in to break it up along with the referees. 

Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross vs. Fire & Desire 

They recapped Otis catching Mandy Rose, which led to Sonya Deville losing. Before the match, they showed footage of Rose and Deville making up. 

Before the match could start, Bayley and Lacey Evans ran down to the ring. A brawl broke out between all the women, and the referee called for the bell. 

Braun Strowman & Elias defeated Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro (w/Sami Zayn)

Before the match, Elias sang the song “Texas Dream.” He then introduced his tag team partner Strowman, to help him sing. Strowman made his way down to the ring. 

Elias and Strowman were about to sing when the heels interrupted. 

Elias and Cesaro went back and forth. Elias walked the top rope and hit a Meteora. Back from the break, the heels isolated Elias on their side of the ring. Cesaro knocked Strowman off the apron. 

Nakamura set up for the Kinshasa, but Elias countered with a knee. Strowman got the hot tag and ran wild. He missed a charge in the corner, and Nakamura hit a knee off the second turnbuckle. 

Zayn distracted the referee, and Nakamura tried bringing in a chair. Elias cut him off and took him out. The finish came when Strowman hit a running power slam on Cesaro, and Elias hit an elbow off the top for the win.  

In the back, Big E put a ton of grease on himself. Kofi Kingston didn’t understand what Big E’s doing. He explained that it’s going to be tough to throw him out at the Rumble. Kingston promised to defeat John Morrison tonight, and they’re both excited for the Rumble on Sunday. They’re going to win it for the injured Xavier Woods. 

Kayla Braxton interviewed King Corbin backstage. He promised to defeat Roman Reigns at The Royal Rumble and said that Reigns wouldn’t make it to the Rumble match. 

They showed a video package looking back at the history of the Royal Rumble match and various records. 

In the back, Sheamus talked about his return and his feud with Shorty G. He promised to defeat Shorty G at the Royal Rumble and finished what he started.

John Morrison (w/The Miz) defeated Kofi Kingston (w/Big E)

Before the match, The Miz scolded the fans for booing Morrison last week after being gone for eight years. Miz then announced that they’re both entering the Rumble this year. 

Morrison gave Kingston a monkey flip, but Kingston landed on his feet. Kingston returned the favor, and Morrison landed face first. 

Morrison fought back but missed a twisting plancha to the floor. Kingston followed up with a dive of his own. 

Back from the break, Kingston caught Morrison with a sunset flip, but Morrison rolled through and rocked Kingston with a knee. 

Kingston fought back and caught Morrison with a dropkick. He followed up with the Boom Drop and set up for the trouble in paradise. Morrison rocked Kingston with a kick out of nowhere. 

Morrison poked Kingston in the eyes behind the referees back and hit the Spanish fly for a close near fall. Kingston recovered and hit the SOS for a two count. 

Morrison attempted a pin with his feet on the second rope. Big E knocked the feet off, and Miz attacked Big E. 

Big E chased Miz around ringside, and he jumped up on the apron. Kingston rocked Miz with the trouble in paradise. Morrison blindsided Kingston and hit Starship Pain for the win. 

Universal Champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt-Daniel Bryan Strap Match Contract Signing 

Michael Cole stood in the ring with a table and the contract. Cole explained the rules of a strap match and introduced the participants, Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt. 

Firefly Funhouse Interrupted on the big screen. Wyatt struggled to fax the contract to Bryan and wondered why Bryan would want to strap himself to Him. 

Bryan pulled out the strap and demanded Wyatt come to the ring. Wyatt noted his lawyer Mercey The Buzzard advises him not too. 

Bryan said he figured out Wyatt’s mind games. He’s just running from his past and his mistakes. 

Wyatt noted “mistake” is the word of the day. Wyatt’s not the one in the match, so it only makes sense that He signs the contract.

The lights went out. The red lights came on, and “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt was standing in the ring. Wyatt attacked Bryan gave him Sister Abigal and the mandible claw.

Wyatt then viciously whipped Bryan with the strap. Wyatt sat down to sign the contract. He grabbed the pen and stabbed his other hand, and signed the contract with his blood. The fans chanted, “You’ve Got Issues.” 

Wyatt threw the contract at Bryan and left. The lights came back on to show the marks on Bryan’s back from the strap. 

Reigns & Usos to face Corbin, Ziggler & Roode on WWE SmackDown

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A six-man tag match will be part of WWE’s final build to the Royal Rumble.

WWE has announced that Roman Reigns & The Usos will team against Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode on tomorrow’s episode of SmackDown. The show is taking place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas and is the final episode of WWE television before Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

The Usos returned to WWE TV three weeks ago to help Reigns in his storyline against Corbin. Roode then returned from his wellness policy suspension the next week.

After Corbin and Ziggler interfered, The Usos helped even the odds during Reigns’ tables match against Roode last week. Reigns defeated Roode and then announced that his match against Corbin at the Royal Rumble will be falls count anywhere.

In addition to that match, Reigns and Corbin will both be entrants in the men’s Royal Rumble. Ziggler has also been confirmed as an entrant.

Falls count anywhere stipulation set for Reigns-Corbin at Royal Rumble

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A new stipulation has been named for the upcoming Roman Reigns/King Corbin match that will take place at the Royal Rumble next weekend.

The two will face off in a Falls Count Anywhere match at the Royal Rumble. Roman Reigns got the name the stipulation tonight on SmackDown after defeating Robert Roode in a tables match.

The match was rife with interference, with King Corbin and Roode’s tag team partner Dolph Ziggler both interfering freely. Reigns’ cousins The Usos finally came out to even things out, which allowed Reigns to spear Roode into a table for the win.

Roode returned to television last week following a wellness policy suspension, attacking Reigns from behind. Reigns has been feuding with Corbin, Ziggler and Reigns for weeks. Reigns and Corbin previously met at WWE TLC, where Ziggler & Roode were able to help Corbin get the win after frequent interference.

The 2020 Royal Rumble will take place at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on January 26.

Reigns vs. Roode winner to pick stipulation for Reigns vs. Corbin

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A stipulation is being added to Roman Reigns and Baron Corbin’s match at the Royal Rumble.

WWE is hyping that the winner of the Reigns vs. Robert Roode tables match on tonight’s SmackDown will get to pick the stipulation for Reigns vs. Corbin at the Royal Rumble. Roode returned from his 30-day wellness policy suspension last Friday and helped Corbin and Dolph Ziggler lay out Reigns and The Usos in the show-closing angle.

In addition to their match at the pay-per-view, Reigns and Corbin will both be entrants in the men’s Royal Rumble. Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas is hosting the PPV on January 26.

With the help of Ziggler and The Revival, Corbin defeated Reigns in a tables, ladders, and chairs match at last month’s TLC PPV. Reigns and Corbin also had “loser eats dog food” matches at house shows last weekend.

Tonight’s SmackDown is taking place at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. An appearance by Kane has been announced for the show, John Morrison will return to the ring against Big E, and Lacey Evans and Sasha Banks will finally face off.

WWE Dayton live results: Loser eats dog food match

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– Braun Strowman & SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day defeated Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura (w/ Sami Zayn) & The Revival

Strowman and New Day were hugely over and The Revival had massive heat. I thought the match went a little too long. It ended with a powerslam from Strowman to Nakamura.

– Asuka defeated Natalya and Charlotte Flair in a triple threat match

This wasn’t good. It was very sloppy and the timing was horrible. The crowd started to get very restless near the end.

Asuka submitted Natalya with the Asuka Lock.

– Kevin Owens & Samoa Joe defeated AOP by DQ

An average tag match. The disqualification happened when AOP hit Joe with the ring bell. Owens cut a promo after the match saying AOP’s hearts are probably the size of their nuts, which got a pop.

– Universal Champion The Fiend defeated The Miz in a last man standing match to retain his title

Split crowd — but it leaned toward The Fiend. The lights weren’t as bad as I’ve heard, though that could be due to the live event lighting compared to TV lighting.

They had a pretty good last man standing match. The Fiend won after chokeslamming The Miz through a table.

– After intermission, Lana and Bobby Lashley came out to renew their wedding vows. Lashley seemed like he couldn’t care less. Rusev came out and attacked Lashley, then Andrade came down and attacked Rusev.

Andrade cut a short promo and received the “What?” treatment. Rusev then threw Andrade out of the ring and stood tall.

– Randy Orton defeated AJ Styles

Bit of a comedic start with Orton pulling Styles’ hair. They had a good match that the crowd was really into. The crowd was split at the start, but by the end they were pro-Orton. Orton won with an RKO.

– Roman Reigns defeated King Corbin in a loser eats dog food match

A surprisingly good match. Corbin played a good heel and Reigns was pretty over. Reigns won with a spear.

Corbin left the ring after the match and Reigns called him back. Corbin attacked Reigns and almost made him eat the dog food, but Reigns gave Corbin a low blow and forced him to eat it.

Roman Reigns vs. Baron Corbin added to WWE Royal Rumble

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King Corbin and Roman Reigns will battle at the Royal Rumble, prior to the match itself.

The match was made tonight on SmackDown. Corbin came out prior to his and Ziggler’s match against The Usos and said that Roman was hiding in the Royal Rumble match, afraid to face him. Roman, who was with the Usos in the ring, replied by saying he would face Corbin prior to the Royal Rumble match. Corbin accepted.

The main event of tonight’s SmackDown eventually ended up in a disqualification when Roman speared Corbin on the outside. Corbin made a comeback and with the help of Ziggler and a returning Robert Roode, put Reigns through the announce table to end the show.

The two have been feuding for a number of weeks. At one point, Corbin (with the help of Dolph Ziggler) attacked Roman, handcuffed him to the ring and poured dog food all over him. The two ended up facing one another at TLC in December, where Baron Corbin pinned Roman Reigns with the help of Dolph Ziggler and The Revival.

This year’s Royal Rumble will take place at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on January 26.

The Usos to face Baron Corbin & Dolph Ziggler on WWE SmackDown

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The Usos’ first match since late July will take place tomorrow night.

WWE has announced that The Usos will face Baron Corbin & Dolph Ziggler on this week’s SmackDown. The match comes after The Usos returned to WWE television last Friday and helped Roman Reigns against Corbin and Ziggler.

Reigns & Daniel Bryan faced Corbin & Ziggler in last week’s main event, but the match ended when Bryan was attacked by The Fiend. Corbin and Ziggler handcuffed Reigns to the bottom rope and were going to pour dog food on him again. That led to The Usos making the save and laying out both Corbin and Ziggler.

Jimmy Uso was found not guilty last month after being arrested for DUI on July 25.

The Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana is hosting tomorrow’s SmackDown. Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans is also set for the show, and there will be a segment where John Morrison appears on Miz TV.

WWE SmackDown live results: Reigns & Bryan vs. Corbin & Ziggler

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The first SmackDown of 2020 takes place from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee tonight. 

Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns take on King Corbin & Dolph Ziggler in a tag team match. Bryan defeated Corbin and The Miz in a triple threat match last week to earn a title shot against Universal Champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt at the Royal Rumble. Reigns attacked Corbin several times last week and even delayed the triple threat match. 

SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley & Sasha Banks take on Lacey Evans & Dana Brooke and Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross in a triple threat tag team match. Two weeks ago, Banks taunted Evans’ daughter at ringside, which caused Evans to snap. Evans then appeared on A Moment of Bliss last week and promised to get her hands on Bayley and Banks. Evans and Brooke didn’t get the job done and now have two teams to contend with. 

Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time. 

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They recapped Daniel Bryan defeating King Corbin and The Miz in a triple threat match to earn a title shot against “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt. 

In the back, Daniel Bryan was wrapping his hands when The Miz approached. Miz noted Bray Wyatt invaded his house and threatened his daughter. He promised to take everything from Wyatt, but Bryan gets the title shot.

Miz is going to figure out another way to get revenge on Wyatt. He then told Bryan to defeat Wyatt at the Royal Rumble and beat him for the Universal title. 

SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley and Sasha Banks made their way to the ring. Bayley talked about change being tough and noted the fans aren’t good enough to make changes. 

In 2019, Bayley and Banks looked in the mirror and made significant changes. She noted they’re locker room leaders and mentioned Lacey Evans. 

Evans and Dana Brooke interrupted. Evans told Bayley and Banks to keep her daughter’s name out of their mouths. She promised to teach her daughter that the bad guys will lose.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross made their way onto the stage. Bliss noted there’s an intense rivalry between the other two teams and wondered if they should even be in the match. 

Cross pointed out they should be in the match to prove they deserve a title shot at the tag team champions. Bliss agreed, and they started walking towards the ring. 

Lacey Evans & Dana Brooke defeated SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley & Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross

Evans jumped Banks to start the match. Banks quickly tagged out to Cross to avoid Evans. On commentary, Michael Cole stressed that Dana Brooke has improved. 

Banks made a blind tag, and Bayley pulled Brooke out of the ring. Bliss took out Bayley with a sliding dropkick. Bayley and Banks took over and isolated Bliss on their side of the ring. 

Evans, Brooke, Banks, and Bayley all ended up on the floor. Cross then hit a crossbody to the floor, wiping out everyone but Banks. Banks grabbed Cross and threw her into the ring steps.

Back from the break, Brooke was firmly in control and ran wild. She hit a cartwheel into a splash for a near fall. 

Bayley pulled Brooke down by the hair and slammed her on the mat. Banks followed up with a knee for a two count. 

The heels regained control and isolated Brooke from her corner. Bayley hit a knee on Brooke into a back suplex by Banks for a close near fall. 

Evans got the hot tag and ran wild. She hit a standing moonsault on Bayley. Evans was firmly in control and attempted her moonsault off the top, but Banks pulled Bayley out of the way.

Bayley hit a Bayley-to-Belly on Evans, but Bliss and Cross broke up the pin attempt.

The finish came when Evans rocked Banks with the Women’s Right. Brooke then hit the Swanton bomb on Banks for the win. 

They recapped Dolph Ziggler hitting on Mandy Rose and stepping on the cake Otis’s mother made that he gave to Rose. 

In the back, Rose approached Otis as he curled a beer keg. Rose asked if his mama made anything for New Year’s. He ignored her and told her to ask Dolph Ziggler. She tried to apologize, but Tucker showed up. He told Otis to concentrate on the match later and gave Rose a disapproving look. 

Back from the break, The Miz was walking backstage. He ran into Kofi Kingston, and Big E. He’s still feeling upset about Bray Wyatt, so they tried to cheer him up. Kingston pointed out that Miz held the most titles in the 2010s. Big E noted that Miz’s tied with Kingston for most titles.

Miz didn’t care about titles and knocked the pancakes down. Miz has more significant problems with “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt. He then challenged Kingston to a match, and Big E got in Miz’s face. Kingston then agreed to the match.

In the ring, Elias sang a song and made fun of Sami Zayn, Shane McMahon, The Revival, Dolph Ziggler’s stand up comedy, and King Corbin. Elias then promised to win the Royal Rumble. 

Michael Cole and Corey Graves discussed The Revival feeling like an elite tag team put in situations to make them look bad. They recapped Heavy Machinery defeating The Revival in the Miracle on 34th Street Fight.

Earlier today in the locker room, The Revival was furious about the street fight and Elias making fun of them. 

Shorty G approached and told them to embrace the jokes. They made a bunch of short jokes, but Shorty G noted it didn’t bother him. Dash Wilder challenged Shorty G to a match, and he accepted. 

Shorty G defeated Dash Wilder (w/Scott Dawson)

Dawson joined Michael Cole and Corey Graves on commentary. 

Wilder had the early advantage and hit a back suplex off the top turnbuckle for a near fall. 

Shorty G made a comeback and rolled up Wilder for a two count. Wilder attempted a back suplex, but Shorty G rolled through and applied the ankle lock for the win. 

After the match, The Revival jumped Shorty G and hit the Shatter Machine. 

Suddenly, Sheamus’s music hit and he walked down to the ring. 

Sheamus entered the ring, and The Revival left. Sheamus then turned around and hit the Brogue Kick on Shorty G. There was a slight “Welcome Back” chant. 

Kofi Kingston (w/Big E) defeated The Miz 

They went back and forth early and were pretty even. Kingston caught Miz with a huge monkey flip and laughed at Miz. Kingston then teased a dive but bounced back in the ring. 

Miz took over with a kick to the gut. He backed Kingston into the corner and nailed a series of kicks. Miz followed up with the running knees in the corner, but Kingson countered with a boot to the face. 

Kingston hit the boom drop and set up for the trouble in paradise. Miz avoided the move and attempted the skull crushing finale. Kingston reversed and rolled up Miz for the win.

After the match, Miz jumped Kingston, and the fans chanted, “You suck” at him. He was furious that the fans would do that to him.

In the back, Cathy Kelly interviewed Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns. Bryan promised to win the Univeral championship and leave the Royal Rumble with the title.

Reigns pointed out he plans on winning the Royal Rumble match, so that means he’ll be facing Bryan at WrestleMania.

They teased having the match, but Bryan told Reigns to be ready for the tag match later. Reigns said only King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler are the ones not ready. 

Backstage, Cathy Kelly knocked on The Miz’s locker room door.

John Morrison opened the door making his debut. He got a decent reaction from the fans.

Kelly was surprised to see Morrison and asked about Miz. Morrison noted Miz isn’t talking to anyone right now. 

Otis (w/Tucker) defeated Drew Gulak

Before the match, Gulak mocked Otis for getting rejected by Mandy Rose. He noted she should be with someone like Dolph Ziggler or himself. Gulak started showing a powerpoint presentation, but Otis jumped him. 

Otis was firmly in control and hit a suplex on Gulak. 

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville watched the match in the back on the monitor. 

Dolph Ziggler joined them, and Rose feels he should apologize to Otis. 

Otis dominated the match and hit the caterpillar. He then followed up with the Vader Bomb for the win. 

Braun Strowman defeated Cesaro (w/Sami Zayn & Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura) 

Corey Graves pointed out that nobody has been able to get their hands on Zayn. 

Strowman was firmly in control and hit a big splash in the corner. He then knocked Cesaro off the apron into the barricade. 

Back from the break, Cesaro was firmly in control. Nakamura interfered to help Cesaro. Cesaro locked on a sleeper, but Strowman fought back. 

Strowman knocked Nakamura off the apron. He ran around ringside, knocking down Cesaro and Nakamura. Zayn rolled under the ring to avoid Strowman.

Cesaro regained control and attempted the neutralizer, but Strowman countered into the power slam for the win. 

After the match, Shinsuke Nakamura hit the Kinshasa on Strowman. 

Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin & Dolph Ziggler 

Corbin jumped Reigns from behind to gain an early advantage. Reigns fired back and hit a Samoan drop. He followed up with the drive-by, but Ziggler caused a distraction, allowing Corbin to take over. 

The faces fought back, and Bryan sent the heels to the floor. 

Bryan began leading the fans in a Yes chant when the lights started to flicker. Bray Wyatt’s laugh echoed throughout the arena. 

Back from the break, Reigns was firmly in control until Corbin hit the Deep Six for a near fall. The heels isolated Reigns in their corner and cut him off from Bryan. 

Corbin missed a charge in the corner and Reigns rocked him with a superman punch. 

Bryan got the hot tag and ran wild. He rocked Ziggler with kicks in the corner and hit a super hurricanrana. 

Bryan hit the Yes Kicks, but Ziggler rolled up Bryan for a two count. Bryan reversed into the Lebell Lock, but Corbin made the save. 

Reigns took out Corbin with a spear, but Ziggler hit a superkick on Reigns. 

Bryan hit the running knee on Ziggler, but the lights went out. 

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt appeared at ringside, and the lights turned red. 

Bryan hit a suicide dive on Wyatt, and they briefly brawled around ringside. Wyatt took over and applied the Mandible Claw on Bryan. 

The lights came back on, and Wyatt disappeared. Reigns checked on Bryan, but Ziggler and Corbin attacked him. 

The heels handcuffed Reigns to the ropes and pulled out dog food.

Suddenly, The Usos music hit, and they made their return.

The Usos rocked Ziggler and Corbin with double superkicks. They freed Reigns, and all three embraced in the ring. The fans broke into a loud “Usos” chant. 

Next Week: Lacey Evans goes one-on-one with Sasha Banks. 

Reigns & Bryan to face Corbin & Ziggler on WWE SmackDown

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Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan will be teaming up on tonight’s episode of SmackDown.

Reigns & Bryan vs. Baron Corbin & Dolph Ziggler has been announced for tonight’s show. It comes after Reigns prevented Corbin from winning last week’s number one contender’s match.

Bryan defeated The Miz and Corbin last week and will challenge “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble. Corbin appeared to have the match won due to interference by Dolph Ziggler, but Reigns attacked Corbin and they brawled to the back.

The storyline throughout the show last Friday was that Corbin refused to compete after being attacked by Reigns in the opening segment. A singles match between Bryan vs. Miz began, but it was interrupted by Corbin’s security. Corbin then decided to wrestle when he was told Reigns had been asked to leave the building.

The FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee is hosting tonight’s SmackDown. Bayley & Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans & Dana Brooke vs. Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross is also set for the show.

WWE SmackDown video highlights: Bryan vs. Miz vs. Corbin

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Daniel Bryan is getting another shot at “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt.

Bryan became the number one contender to Wyatt’s Universal Championship by defeating The Miz and Baron Corbin in a triple threat number one contender’s match on last night’s SmackDown. Bryan will get his title shot at the Royal Rumble on January 26.

The number one contender’s match came down to Bryan vs. Miz after Roman Reigns attacked Corbin and they brawled to the back. Corbin appeared to have the match won due to interference by Dolph Ziggler prior to that.

Reigns also attacked Corbin in the opening segment, and the storyline was that Corbin refused to compete until he thought Reigns was gone from the building.

More coverage from last night —

WWE SmackDown video highlights —

Roman Reigns attacks King Corbin

Braun Strowman & The New Day vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro & Sami Zayn

Braun Strowman dances with The New Day after their win

Dolph Ziggler destroys Otis’ gift to Mandy Rose

Carmella vs. Mandy Rose

Sheamus is ready to break down the door on a whole new SmackDown

King Corbin’s security interrupts Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz, Corbin agrees to compete

Lacey Evans appears on A Moment of Bliss

Lacey Evans & Dana Brooke vs. Sasha Banks & Bayley

Mustafa Ali’s chase for championship gold will continue in 2020

Bryan vs. Miz vs. Corbin (winner gets a Universal title shot at the Royal Rumble)

SmackDown fallout: Kingston says the world had to see Strowman’s secret talent

SmackDown fallout: Cathy Kelley interviews actor Paul Walter Hauser

WWE SmackDown video highlights: Daniel Bryan & The Miz team up

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Daniel Bryan & The Miz teamed up on last night’s SmackDown at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The main event of the show saw Bryan & Miz face Baron Corbin & Dolph Ziggler. The match was made after Bryan and Miz were laid out in the opening segment.

Bryan kicked off the show after making his return at TLC. Bryan, Miz, and Corbin all wanted the next shot at the Universal Championship, then Bryan and Miz were ambushed by Ziggler.

Bryan, Miz, and Corbin will face off in a triple threat number one contender’s match next week. The winner will challenge for “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt’s Universal title at the Royal Rumble.

More coverage from last night —

WWE SmackDown video highlights —

Daniel Bryan, The Miz, and King Corbin all want the next Universal title shot

Mandy Rose gives Otis a Christmas gift

Heavy Machinery vs. The Revival in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight

Elias mocks The Revival with a song

Carmella vs. Sonya Deville

Sheamus is ready to do battle for the soul of SmackDown

The New Day vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro

Bayley vs. Dana Brooke

Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans, Banks taunts Evans in front of her daughter and husband

Daniel Bryan & The Miz vs. King Corbin & Dolph Ziggler

SmackDown fallout: Heavy Machinery are ready for their victory meal

SmackDown fallout: Mandy Rose explains why she couldn’t accompany Sonya Deville

SmackDown fallout: Cathy Kelley interviews CC Sabathia

Number one contender’s match set for next week’s WWE SmackDown

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A new number one contender to the Universal Championship will be decided on SmackDown next week.

Tonight’s episode of the show ended with the announcement that Daniel Bryan, The Miz, and Baron Corbin will face off in a triple threat number one contender’s match next Friday. The winner will challenge for “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt’s Universal title at the Royal Rumble in Houston, Texas on January 26.

Bryan & Miz defeated Corbin & Dolph Ziggler in the main event of tonight’s SmackDown. The match was set up in the opening segment of the show, with Bryan, Miz, and Corbin all wanting the next shot at the Universal title. Corbin called Bryan and Miz failures as wrestlers and fathers, then Ziggler ambushed Bryan and Miz.

Miz submitted Ziggler with the Figure Four in tonight’s main event.

With Wyatt wrestling as his Firefly Fun House host character instead of The Fiend, he defeated Miz in a non-title match at TLC this past Sunday. There was then a post-match angle where Bryan returned for the first time since being attacked by The Fiend and having clumps of his hair ripped out.

Bryan, who now has a haircut and most of his beard shaved off, saved Miz from being hit with a mallet by Wyatt at TLC.

Next week’s SmackDown is taking place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. It’s the final SmackDown of 2019.