A video package opens the show with comments from Shane McMahon last week regarding Kevin Owens headbutting his father two weeks ago on Smackdown. We then see Kevin Owens’ response later that night and blaming Shane for what he did to Vince.
HE’S BACK! What does @FightOwensFight have to say RIGHT NOW on #SDLive?! pic.twitter.com/xpZCBr1LB1
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2017
We go live to the arena and Kevin Owens walks out to kick off the show. Owens grabs a mic and asks where Shane McMahon is. “I’ve been called a coward for what I did to Vince McMahon. I’ve been called a coward for not being at Smackdown Live last week.” Owens says he is here tonight and standing in the middle of the ring of opportunity. He again asks where Shane is. Owens suggests maybe Shane is the coward. He respects Vince McMahon. Owens says just imagine what he will do to someone he doesn’t.
Here comes Sami Zayn to interrupt. Sami grabs a mic and asks Owens what is wrong with him. He isn’t out here to fight. Sami says Owens has lost complete control. He talks about knowing Owens for 15 years and knows when he snaps, it never ends well and he realized once again that Owens snapped by headbutting Vince McMahon. Sami warns Owens he is about to cross a line he never has before at Hell in a Cell against Shane.
.@SamiZayn is here and he has one simple question for @FightOwensFight: “What is WRONG with you?!” #SDLive pic.twitter.com/bX9f1WujZh
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 27, 2017
He tells Owens he needs to stop right now. Owens disagrees and says he is cool. He knows Sami isn’t really out here to talk sense into him. Owens suggests he has outshined Sami once again and points out how much more successful his WWE career has been. He says Sami should watch Hell in a Cell if he thinks he’s already gone too far. Owens asks Sami what he has ever done in his life that left the same impact he did on the skull of Vince McMahon. Sami agrees with Owens’ assessment of his WWE career, but points out Owens took a lot of shortcuts and he will get his break the right way. He said the biggest difference between them is that when he looks in the mirror he doesn’t see a giant piece of trash looking back at him. Owens drops his mic. Sami drops his. Here comes Smackdown General Manager Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he isn’t sure if Shane will be here tonight, but he knows someone that is here that would love to fight him. He books Owens vs. Zayn.
Rusev will hold a Pride of Bulgaria Celebration later tonight.
*Commercial Break*
Baron Corbin makes his way to the ring to a chorus of boo’s, followed by the Perfect 10, Tye Dillinger. Before the match officially begins, WWE United States Champion AJ Styles walks out. Styles joins Tom Phillips, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton on commentary.
Baron Corbin vs. Tye Dillinger
Dillinger dumps Corbin over the top rope before the match begins as we head to a break.
*Commercial Break*
Dillinger with a small package for a two count. Dillinger with knees, but Corbin counters with a chokeslam backbreaker. Dillinger catches Corbin with a boot in the corner. Dillinger drops his knee off the face of Corbin getting a two count off a pinfall attempt. On the outside, Corbin charges and hits the steel steps shoulder first. Dillinger tosses Corbin back inside. Corbin avoids a Tye Breaker and rolls out.
Corbin throws water in the face of Styles at ringside and then tosses Dillinger into Styles over the announce table. Corbin slides back inside the ring. The referee starts the count. Dillinger is crawling. The referee gets to 10.
That’s a REALLY good way to make The #Phenomenal @AJStylesOrg angry! #SDLive @BaronCorbinWWE pic.twitter.com/vAQcrLdSjI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 27, 2017
Winner Via Count-Out: Baron Corbin
After the match, Baron Corbin with a cheap shot on Tye Dillinger. AJ Styles jumps inside the ring and Corbin bails immediately. Styles is yelling at Corbin to come back. Corbin grabs a mic and asks Styles if he feels dumb. He knew Dillinger and Styles would work together. Corbin says Styles can’t defend his title against him one-on-one. He challenges Styles to a United States Championship match at the Hell in a Cell PPV.
WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers are up next.
*Commercial Break*
Styles vs. Corbin for the WWE United States Championship is confirmed for the Smackdown-only Hell in a Cell PPV in two weeks on October 8.
The #LoneWolf @BaronCorbinWWE‘s challenge has been ACCEPTED! He will look to capture #USChampion @AJStylesOrg‘s title at #HIAC! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/dJzZzzAsEX
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2017
WWE Champion Jinder Mahal is already in the ring with The Singh Brothers. He talks about his opponent at Hell in a Cell in two weeks: Shinsuke Nakamura. Mahal admits he might have gone a little too far last week. The crowd starts a loud “NAKAMURA” chant. Mahal says he respects Nakamura and finds him to a be a worthy opponent. He plans to show respect to Nakamura this week. Mahal has a photo of Nakamura after he made his comments last week. A face of Nakamura smiling is put up on the screen. The Singh Brothers laugh hysterically. I think Corey Graves summed it up best, “seriously, more of this?”
Either this photo of @ShinsukeN is REALLY lifelike… OR @WWE‘s #Rockstar has something up his sleeve! @JinderMahal #SDLive pic.twitter.com/7NlNcDPjsI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 27, 2017
When he puts up another picture of Nakamura to mock him, it is actually live video of Nakamura and he tells Mahal he is looking at him live. The lights go out. Here comes Nakamura. The crowd in Glendale sings along to his theme as he heads to the ring. Nakamura is panicking. The Singh Brothers bail and go after Nakamura. Mahal joins in attacking Nakamura. Mahal tosses Nakamura in the ring. Nakamura with knees and a spin kick to the head. Nakamura with knees and elbows to The Singh Brothers. Nakamura kicks Mahal in the head and connects with the Kinshasa. Mahal rolls out of the ring clutching the WWE Championship.
.@ShinsukeN has one word for you, @JinderMahal: #KINSHASA!!! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/i2TYBtCfO0
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 27, 2017
Later tonight, Sami Zayn Vs. Kevin Owens. Up next, The Hype Bro’s face The Uso’s. The New Day make their entrance to a raucous Glendale crowd, it seems they’ll be scouting their Hell In A Cell opponents in this next one.
*Commercial Break*
The Uso’s and The Hype Bro’s make their entrances and the announcers talk about the issues the Bro’s have had.
The Uso’s Vs. The Hype Bros
We start with Mojo Rawley and Jey Uso. Mojo with a few shots. Tag to Jimmy who keeps Mojo grounded. Tag to Zack Ryder who clears house on The Usos. Ryder with a face plant on Jimmy. Jimmy gets an elbow up and takes out Mojo on the corner. Ryder with a big neckbreaker on Jimmy for a two count. Ryder with double knees to the chest of Jimmy.
The #HypeBros @ZackRyder & @MojoRawleyWWE do NOT appear to be on the same page tonight… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/sm7jHMUJwm
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 27, 2017
Mojo tags himself in. Ryder isn’t happy about this. Jimmy sends Mojo into Ryder who falls to the outside. Jimmy with a superkick to Mojo and tag to Jey. Jey goes up top and connects with a splash off the top rope. Jey gets the cover for the pinfall.
Winners: The Usos
After the match, The Usos walk up to The New Day who are sitting front row. The Usos think that is where New Day actually belongs. Big E had a mic in his popcorn and hands it to Kofi Kingston. Kingston says they are talking pretty big for just losing the titles. Xavier Woods suggests they defend the titles inside Hell in a Cell! The Usos smile at this suggestion. They back off as New Day dance and mock them in the crowd. Wow!
*Commercial Break*