Jack Waynick on September 30, 2022
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Tonight’s SmackDown currently has three scheduled matches:
Ricochet & Madcap Moss vs Sami Zayn & Solo Sikoa
Shotzi vs Bayley
Hit Row vs Los Lotharios
All three matches will continue three major feuds on SmackDown and it should be interesting to see how things play out tonight.
SmackDown kicks off with Honorary Uce Sami Zayn making his way out to the ring to huge ovation from the crowd, soon followed by his tag team partner Solo Sikoa for our opening match.
Sami Zayn & Solo Sikoa vs Ricochet & Madcap Moss
Our opening tag team match begins with Zayn and Ricochet in a lock up that Zayn transitions to a side head lock. Ricochet hits a huricanrana and follows with a drop kick and Madcap Moss tags in. Zayn hits a drop toe hold to send Moss to the ropes and Sikoa then tags in. Sikoa stomps Moss in the corner before Zayn tags back in. Moss throws Zayn over the top rope and Sikoa runs in only to be thrown out as well. Ricochet runs in to hit a dive over the top rope to take out Zayn and Sikoa.
*Commercial break*
Back live with Sikoa having Ricochet in a head lock. Sikoa hits a Samoan drop and covers for a two count. Ricochet jumps to the middle rope and hits a missile drop kick. Moss and Zayn are both tagged in, Moss hits a fall away slam as the crowd are very loudly behind Zayn as they boo the move and the following corner spear. Moss hits a shoulder tackle to Sikoa to knock him outside. Zayn gets a roll up for a two count. Zayn hits the blue thunder bomb as the crown erupt in support of Zayn. Zayn climbs to the top rope and hits a cross body but Moss rolls through and slams Zayn to the mat, Moss covers but Sikoa breaks the fall at two. Ricochet goes to hit a tope suicide to Sikoa but Sikoa throws a chair at Ricochet’s head as the ref has his back turned. Sikoa makes a blind tag and hits a spin kick to Moss, Sikoa hits the spinning solo and covers for three as the crowd approves.
Winners Sami Zayn & Solo Sikoa
After the bell Moss goes to attack Zayn (quite the baby face). Sikoa runs to the defense of his older brother and Sikoa takes out Moss and Zayn raises his hand.
*Commercial break*
Back live with Money in the Bank winner Austin Theory being interviewed. He says he failed to successfully cash in at Clash at the Castle, but he didn’t fail as bad as Drew McIntyre did. Theory says McIntyre failed in front of all his family and friends, Drew McIntyre approaches Theory from behind and when Theory notices him, McIntyre challenges Theory to a match right now and McIntyre storms off to the ring.
*Commercial break*
Drew McIntyre vs Austin Theory
While Austin Theory is making his entrance he signals towards the back and out come Alpha Academy to be in Theory’s corner for the match.
The match begins and Theory immediately runs to the corner. Theory hits a chop that McIntyre no sells and then hits a lariat to knock Theory down to the mat. Theory hits a drop kick and McIntyre then hits the future shock DDT. McIntyre signals for the Claymore but Gable causes a distraction and Otis grabs McIntyre and drags him out of the ring and throws him to the stairs causing the DQ.
Winner by DQ: Drew McIntyre
After the bell Theory and Alpha Academy continue to beat up McIntyre before Johnny Gargano runs out to try and make the save but the numbers advantage gets Gargano down. Kevin Owens then comes running out to the ring and together Owens, Gargano and McIntyre clear the ring of Theory and Alpha Academy.
*Commercial break*
Hit Row vs Los Lotharios
The match begins with angel slamming Ashante to the corner and Humberto briefly tags in to hit a series of double team stomps before Angel tags back in. Ashante hits a neck breaker and makes the tag to Top Dolla as Humberto tags back in. Top Dolla hits a running splash to the corner and follows with an elbow drop. Top Dolla lifts both Humberto and Angel and slams both of them down and Ashante tags in and Hit Row hit the heavy hitter and Ashante covers for three.
Winners: Hit Row
*Commercial break*
Natalya vs Ronda Rousey
The match begins with Natalya immediately trying for a sharpshooter after a take down. Natalya then gets in an ankle lock before Rousey rolls through to send Natalya to the corner. Rousey goes for a knee in the corner but Natalya dodges and slams Rousey back down to the mat. Natalya goes for a roll up for two and Natalya goes for a sharpshooter that Rousey tries to counter into an ankle lock but Natalya breaks free. Natalya eventually is caught in the ankle lock and Natalya taps out.
Winner: Ronda Rousey
After the bell, Liv Morgan comes out to the ring with a bat Morgan hits Rousey with the bat, Rousey dodges the second swing and Morgan and Rousey fight over the bat before Morgan gets the advantage but Rousey catches the swing and throws Morgan over the barricade before security comes out to separate the two. Rousey begins to walk away but Morgan jumps back over the barricade and goes after Rousey again before security is finally able to drag the two away from each other.
Backstage Kevin Owens is seen walking where he eventually runs into Sami Zayn. The two stare at each other before Owens tells Zayn he needs a new shirt before walking away.
*Commercial break*
SmackDown returns live with Imperium making their entrance. Ludwig Kaiser gets on the mic to say that the presence of the Brawling Brutes is insulting to them. Vinci says Gunther is what a champion looks like and Gunther says he will beat Sheamus for a final time and he will break his spirits once and for all.
Gunther is cut off by Sheamus who comes out and says Butch and Holland are stuck in Florida tonight, but he is there tonight and he is more than happy to tak on all three of them. Gunther sends Vinci and Kaiser and Sheamus takes out both of them with a shillelagh before Sheamus gets in the ring to confront Gunther. Sheamus drops the shillelagh and begins to brawl with Gunther. Vinci and Kaiser run back in and they hold Sheamus’ arms back as Gunther chops him in the corner. Gunther lays out Sheamus in the ring with a power bomb and Imperium leave as Sheamus is down in the ring. Sheamus grabs a mic as Imperium leave and Sheamus taunts Imperium. Vinci and Kaiser run back in the ring and beat down and hold Sheamus in place as Gunther hits Sheamus with the shillelagh and Imperium then leaves the ring.
Michael Cole on commentary officially announces professional wrestling legend Antonio Inoki has passed away and I would like to offer my personal condolences to Antonio Inoki’s family and friends, and I encourage everyone to pay their respects and honor the legend.
*Commercial break*
Bayley vs Shotzi
The match begins with Shotzi hitting an enziguri after Bayley taunts Shotzi. Bayley hits an arm drag and follows with a kick to the head. Shotzi climbs to the top rope but Bayley rolls out of the way.
*Commercial break*
Back live with Shotzi hitting a running knee and then a forearm strike. Bayley counters and then hits the rose plant and covers for the three count.
Winner Bayley
*Commercial break*
Drew McIntyre, Johnny Gargano & Kevin Owens vs Austin Theory & Alpha Academy
Our main event begins with Gargano and Gable in a lock up. Gargano hits a drop kick and follows with a huricanrana. Theory tags in and gargano hits a spear through the middle rope. Owens tags in and he hits a cannon ball to Theory and Gable on the outside.
*Commercial break*
Back live with Gable countering a dive into a suplex to Gargano. Gable locks Gargano in an ankle lock but Gargano rolls through and tags Owens in who hits with a lariat. Theory runs in and Owens hits with a DDT. Owens hits Gable with a cannonball and then a swanton, Owens covers but Otis runs in to break it up. Gable hits Owens with a German suplex, McIntyre and Theory both tag in and McIntyre hits a belly to belly throw and then a neck breaker. Theory rolls out of the ring to avoid a claymore but McInttyre follows and throws him back in the ring. Otis grabs McIntyre and throws him to the stairs. Gargano dives over the top top to Otis and Gargano and Otis hit a double supekick. Gable runs in to save Otis but is hit with a stunner. In the ring McIntyre hits Theory with a claymore and covers for three.
Winners: Drew McIntyre, Johnny Gargano & Kevin Owens
That’s it for this week’s SmackDown. Let us know what you thought and we’ll see you back here next Friday for more SmackDown coverage. Until then, stay safe!
September 30, 2022 7:00 pm
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