The road to WrestleMania and Super ShowDown continues as SmackDown takes place from Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley will defend her title against Carmella tonight. Carmella became the number one contender to Bayley’s title by defeating Naomi, Alexa Bliss, and Dana Brooke in a fatal four-way match last week.
Bayley jumped Carmella after the fatal four-way before she could celebrate her win. On social media, Carmella claims that Bayley’s new attitude ended their close friendship.
Roman Reigns and a mystery partner will take on The Miz & John Morrison. The Miz & Morrison argued with Reigns on Twitter to set up the match. Miz and Morrison pointed out that The Usos will not be in Canada for tonight’s show. Reigns takes on King Corbin in a steel cage match at Super ShowDown.
Hulk Hogan will make an appearance tonight and will “discuss his upcoming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the nWo.”
Plus, Mandy Rose and Otis will go on their Valentine’s Day date. WWE.com is teasing the date could end in a Notebook-style moment for Otis or possible heartbreak.
Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
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A Moment Of Bliss
Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross came out to host a Moment of Bliss. They talked about their celebrity crushes since it’s Valentine’s Day. Cross guessed that Bliss’ crush is Brad Pitt.
Bliss and Cross brought out their guest Carmella. Carmella talked about winning the fatal four-way and promised to defeat Bayley later tonight. Bliss noted Carmella and Bayley had a close relationship but had a falling out. Bliss wondered about Carmella and Bayley no longer being friends.
Carmella blamed Sasha Banks for her friendship with Bayley coming to an end. Since Banks came back, Bayley’s been a different person.
Bayley interrupted and got in Carmella’s face. She noted she beat Bliss and Cross in a handicap match last summer. Bayley bragged that she could beat any of them easily. Carmella heard enough and challenged Bayley to have the match right now.
Carmella marched towards the ring. Bayley hesitantly followed.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley defeated Carmella
Carmella had the early advantage and worked over the arm. Bayley tied Carmella up in the ropes to take over. Carmella fought back with a slap and hit two dropkicks for a near fall.
Bayley recovered and regained control with a boot to the gut. She followed up with a back suplex but missed a flying crossbody. Carmella hit a superkick for a two count.
Bayley rolled to the floor, but Carmella hit a suicide dive. She hit a crossbody on Bayley for another near fall. Bayley fought back and dropped Carmella on the announce table.
Back from the break, Bayley was firmly in control with a chin lock. Carmella fought back with a boot to the gut and hurricanrana. She attempted a superkick, but Bayley hid behind the referee. Carmella hit a series of forearms, but Bayley hit the Bayley to Belly for a very close near fall.
Bayley climbed to the top turnbuckle, but Carmella cut her off and hit a superkick. Carmella then hit a hurricanrana off the top for a very close two count. They traded pinfall attempts. Carmella rocked Bayley with a superkick, but Bayley rolled to the floor.
Bayley recovered and sent Carmella into the ring post. Carmella fought back and applied the Code of Silence. Bayley escaped the hold, but Carmella went for it again. Bayley then used the ropes to roll up Carmella for the win.
After the match, Bayley jumped Carmella from behind and beat her down. Naomi ran out and had a staredown with Bayley. Carmella jumped Bayley from behind, and Naomi hit a kick. Carmella followed up with a superkick.
They recapped King Corbin attacking an employee and a pouring a drink on a fan. Management fined Corbin for his actions.
In the back, Kayla Braxton interviewed Bayley. She announced the next time she defends her title is at Super Showdown.
Otis is getting ready for his date with Mandy Rose. Rose messaged that she’s running late. He asked Tucker if Mandy might like him. Tucker’s sure Otis is going to have a good date. The fans popped huge for the graphic of the date. They love Otis and even broke into an “Otis” chant.
Sheamus defeated Shorty G & Apollo Crews
Crews and Shorty G jumped Sheamus before the bell. Shorty G rocked Sheamus with forearms and a series of rolling kicks in the corner. Sheamus fought back and took over.
The faces made a comeback. Shorty G tackled Sheamus to the floor, and Crews hit a moonsault off the apron. In the ring, Shorty G hit a missile dropkick, and Crews hit a standing moonsault for a near fall. Sheamus went for the Brogue Kick, but Crews moved, and he hit Shorty G instead.
Crews went shoulder-first into the ring post. Sheamus then hit the Brogue Kick on Crews for the win.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviewed Carmella. She demanded a rematch and promised to be the next SmackDown Women’s Champion.
Mandy Rose arrived at the restaurant in a stunning red dress for her date with Otis.
Hulk Hogan in at his home in Tampa, Flordia, preparing for his interview live via satellite next.
They aired a video package on the career of Goldberg and his match with “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt at Super Showdown.
Michael Cole and Corey Graves interviewed Hulk Hogan from his home in Tampa. Hogan discussed the NWO going into the Hall of Fame.
Cole asked if The Fiend can defeat Goldberg at Super Showdown. Hogan praised Goldberg and warned Wyatt.
The Firefly Funhouse interrupted. Wyatt parodied the old NWO commercials and posed like Hogan.
Wyatt mocked Hogan and made references to the NWO. Wyatt gave chocolate to the pig and said he hopes it’s not too sweet.
Hogan heard enough and told Wyatt that Goldberg’s going to defeat him. Wyatt noted there’s always room for another on his wall. Hogan walked off and indicated he’d see Wyatt in Tampa for the Hall of Fame.
In the back, Otis is ready for his date and heads out.
Thie week in WWE History featured The Rock returning on February 14, 2011. Michael Cole and Corey Graves talked about Simone Johnson joining the WWE Performance Center and the possibility of her being the first fourth-generation wrestler.
Sami Zayn and Cesaro were in the ring. Zayn held a ukulele, and Cesaro had a cowbell. Zayn noted they’ve been victims of Elias the last few weeks and are staging a protest concert. Zayn and Cesaro were about to start their song when Elias interrupted.
Elias knows Zayn is just trying to make a name for himself. Zayn told Elias and the fans to shut their mouths. Elias is staging a counter-protest to protest Zayn’s protest concert. Zayn told his security to let Elias in the ring so that he can hear this song.
Zayn and Cesaro tried to do the song again, but the fans broke into a loud “Walk With Elias” chant. Zayn told the fans to shut up, and they tried the song again.
Cesaro went crazy with the cowbell. Zayn told him they need less cowbell, which is a reference to an old Saturday Night Live sketch. The fans booed and erupted into a massive “We Want Cowbell” chant. Cesaro put the cowbell down, and the fans booed again.
Zayn tried the song again, and the fans broke into another massive chant of “Walk With Elias.”
They argued, and the heels jumped Elias. Braun Strowman ran out for the save and chased Zayn. A security guard attacked Strowman from behind so Zayn could escape. Strowman and Elias beat up the guard and tossed him very high over the top rope onto the other guards. This was a fun segment that the fans loved.
In the back, Kayla Braxton interviewed Naomi. She demanded a SmackDown Women’s title shot and noted Bayley never beat her.
At the restaurant, Mandy Rose continues to wait for her date Otis patiently.
They recapped Otis and Mandy Rose’s romance.
At the restaurant, Otis arrived with a bouquet of red roses and a jacket with the arms cut off.
At the table, somebody put their hand on Rose’s shoulder. She assumed it was Otis, but it’s Dolph Ziggler.
Otis turns the corner holding the roses and sees Rose and Ziggler sitting at the table together. Otis was heartbroken and dropped the roses. He ran out of the restaurant as the fans booed.
The Miz and John Morrison made their way down to the ring. They pointed out that The Usos have been back for a month and are not there tonight. Miz never misses a night, and Morrison never missed a night the last month.
Michael Cole noted that King Corbin’s not in attendance because he’s not allowed to compete because of his actions last week.
Roman Reigns & Daniel Bryan defeated The Miz & John Morrison
Before the match started, King Corbin appeared in the crowd and sat at ringside.
The faces had the early advantage and isolated Morrison in their corner. Bryan ran up the corner into a backflip and landed on his feet. He followed up with a suicide dive onto Miz on the floor.
Bryan rocked Morrison with the Yes Kicks. The fans broke into a loud “Daniel Bryan” chant.
Bryan attempted the running dropkick in the corner, but Morrison avoided and dragged Bryan to the floor. Miz pushed Bryan into the barricade. Reigns ran to check on Bryan but argued with King Corbin. Miz then shoved Reigns onto Bryan. Morrison hit a twisting crossbody over the top turnbuckle onto the faces.
Back from the break, the heels were firmly in control. Bryan tossed Morrison to the floor and climbed to the top. Miz cut Bryan off and attempted a superplex, but Bryan slipped out. Morrison prevented the tag and hit a running knee for a near fall.
Bryan fought back, and Roman Reigns got the hot tag. There were some slight boos for Reigns comeback. Reigns attempted the superman punch, but Miz countered into the Skull Crushing Finale. Reigns slipped out, but Morrison hit a springboard kick. Morrison tried the move a second time, but Reigns hit the superman punch.
Reigns attempted the spear, but Morrison rocked him with a boot. Miz then hit the Skull Crushing Finale, but Bryan broke up the pin attempt. Bryan took out Morrison and attempted a suicide dive, but Miz hit a big boot.
Miz mocked Bryan, but Reigns hit the superman punch and spear for the win.
After the match, King Corbin jumped Reigns from behind. Corbin then sat on his throne to end SmackDown.
Next Week: Goldberg appears live on SmackDown. Renee Young conducts an exclusive interview with Lacey Evans. Carmella takes on Naomi in a number one contenders match for a shot at SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley at Super Showdown. In two weeks, John Cena returns.
