WWE Smackdown Results – 1/30/18

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No. 1 Contendership for the WWE US Title
Fatal Four Way Match
Kofi Kingston vs. Rusev vs. Zack Ryder vs. Jinder Mahal

Kofi attempts an early roll up on Mahal. Mahal catches Kofi with a big knee. Ryder dumps Mahal over the top rope. Rusev with a running splash to Ryder against the ropes.
WWE United States Champion Bobby Roode is on commentary tonight. Big E is throwing pancakes at Corey Graves at the announce table.
Back in the ring, Rusev is stomping away at Ryder in the corner. Mahal is now working over Kofi on the other side of the ring. Rusev with rights to Ryder. Kofi with kicks to Mahal. Ryder counters a suplex attempt by Kofi into a neckbreaker. Mahal breaks up a pinfall attempt by Ryder. Ryder with a facebuster to Mahal and then clotheslines him over the top rope. Ryder with a dropkick through the ropes launching Mahal into the announce table. Kofi dives over the top rope taking out Ryder and Mahal. Rusev is calling for a dive. Rusev hits the ropes and Samil Singh tries to trip him up. Aiden English walks over and grabs Samil. English pushes Samil into Xavier Woods and Big E knocking over the plate of pancakes. The referee sends Singh, English, Woods and Big E to the back.

Back live, Mahal side steps Kofi and tosses him into the steel steps. Mahal grabs Rusev at ringside and throws him face first into the steel ring post. Mahal tosses Ryder back inside the ring and gets a two count off a pinfall attempt. Mahal drops repeated knees over Ryder. Rusev is back in with big shots to Mahal and follows with a splash in the corner. Mahal rolls out and Ryder catches Rusev with double knees in the corner followed by a missile dropkick. Ryder throws big elbows to Rusev, dropping him in the corner. Ryder with his Broski Boot to Rusev. Mahal runs in and nails Rusev with a big boot. Ryder kicks out after two. Kofi is back in and hits the S.O.S. on Ryder that gets broken up by Mahal. Mahal levels Kofi with a huge clothesline. Rusev tosses Mahal over the top rope. Loud “RUSEV DAY” chant. Rusev puts Kofi over Ryder and yells, “IT’S RUSEV DAY!” Mahal with a roll up for two on Rusev. Mahal with a jumping high knee to Rusev. Rusev tosses Ryder into Mahal hitting the Rough Ryder. Rusev with a huge kick to Ryder. Rusev avoids S.O.S. and tries a roll up. Rusev transitions into the Accolade. Kofi taps out.

Winner and new No. 1 Contender: Rusev

 

The Bludgeon Brothers vs. Local tag team

WWE did not provide the names of the other local tag team.
Rowan takes out one of the wrestlers and tags in Harper. Harper levels the wrestler in the corner and tags in Rowan. Rowan puts the wrestler on his shoulder and walks to the corner scaring the other wrestler. Harper is on the outside staring down that wrestler. Rowan now has the other wrestler in a fallaway slam and knocks the other off the ring apron. Harper with a big boot to the other wrestler and tags in Rowan. Rowan splashes both wrestlers in the corner and they hit a double powerbomb on one. Harper and Rowan hit a double chokeslam on the other wrestler and pick up the easy pinfall victory.

Winners: The Bludgeon Brothers

 

Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin

Dillinger with a big shot early on Corbin sending him to the outside. Dillinger drives Corbin into the ring barricade and then jumps off the ring steps catching Corbin with a right hand. Dillinger tosses Corbin back inside the ring and throws chops. Corbin with a big lifting knee to Dillinger and then mounts him throwing big rights. Corbin with a big corner splash. Dillinger attempts a comeback, but Corbin cuts him off with a right hand. Corbin sends Dillinger over the top rope and Corbin mocks the crowd in attendance.

Back live, Corbin has Dillinger down working over his left arm. Corbin misses his slide out/slide in clothesline and Dillinger sends Corbin shoulder first into the ring post. Dillinger with left hands and chops. Corbin misses a knee and Dillinger hits a big boot. Dillinger with a headbutt and more chops. Corbin with a shot to the back of Dillinger’s neck. Corbin with his chokeslam backbreaker. Corbin connects with End of Days to pick up the win.

Winner: Baron Corbin

 

Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin vs. Breezango

We start with Shelton Benjamin and Fandango. Benjamin with a shot to Tyler Breeze on the ring apron. Fandango with chops to Benjamin. Benjamin plants Fandango with a spinebuster. Benjamin works over the left arm of Fandango. Chad Gable gets the tag and kicks out of an early pinfall attempt by Fandango. Fandango with more chops. Gable slides out and drops Breeze off the ring apron. Gable with a rolling kick that catches Fandango flush on the head resulting in a close two count. Gable works on the left arm of Fandango. Fandango with a roll up for two on Gable. Tag to Breeze who dropkicks Gable. Benjamin is in and takes a kick to the head. Breeze splashes Gable, misses a clotheslines, Benjamin tags himelf in, Gable dives and takes Fandango over the top rope with him. Breeze with a dropkick to Benjamin, attempts a huricanrana, Benjamin lifts Breeze back up on his shoulders and Gable comes off the top rope getting the pinfall on Breeze.

Winners: Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin

 

WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

We return live starting with Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura. Zayn brings Nakamura down working his left arm. Nakamura flip counters and works over the left arm of Zayn. Nakamura pushes Zayn to the ropes, backs off and does his “COME ON” taunt. Nakamura brings Zayn to the corner and tags in AJ Styles. Styles catches Zayn with a big dropkick. Zayn tries to roll away and Styles cuts that off bringing him back to the corner and tagging Nakamura back in. Zayn pushes Nakamura to the corner and tags in Owens who immediately throws body shots and kicks to Nakamura. Tag to Zayn who chops away at Nakamura. Quick tag back to Owens who chops Nakamura as well. Nakamura with big forearms and knees to Owens. Zayn is sent out as Owens takes out Nakamura with a kick. Owens is yelling at Zayn to get back in the corner. Nakamura sends Owens outside. Owens starts arguing with Zayn asking why he wasn’t in his corner. Zayn and Owens continue to argue as Owens points to the corner. Zayn backs up and tells Owens to take care of things on his own for a change. He tells Owens not to talk to him like that.

Back live, Sami Zayn is watching the match from the top of the ramp as Owens has a headlock applied on Styles. Styles with body shots and a big clothesline that drops Owens. Styles with his sitdown flying forearm to Owens. Styles with a shot in the corner, tries to get Owens up and then plants him face first over the mat. Zayn is back in and breaks up the pinfall attempt by Styles. Zayn gets the tag and throws tons of rights over Styles. Zayn with a back body drop on Styles. Zayn has Styles in a headlock when Owens yells at Zayn to tag him in. Zayn yells he has it. Owens yells again to tag him in. Owens is back in hitting a senton splash over Styles for a two count. Zayn yells to tag him in and that he’s got it. Owens slaps the chest of Zayn to tag him in. Owens says Zayn probably has it – just like he did at the Rumble. Zayn slaps the chest of Owens to tag Owens back in. Owens and Zayn are arguing. Styles rolls up Owens for a two count after Zayn gets knocked off the ring apron. Owens levels Styles with a big clothesline. Zayn tells Owens the match is all his. We see a shot of Zayn walking up the ramp adding, “Good luck.” Owens drops the gut of Styles over his knee and connects with a splash in the corner for a two count. Owens with a shot to Nakamura in the corner. Styles with a Pele Kick. Hot tag to Nakamura. Nakamura connects with a flying big boot. Nakamura with body kicks and then a kick to the head. Nakamura with a knee in the corner and props Owens up on the top turnbuckle. Nakamura with his lifting knee. Owens rolls out. Styles tosses him back in. Nakamura with a kick to the head of Owens. Nakamura connects with Kinshasa to get the pinfall.

Winners: AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura

 

WWE Raw Results 1/29/18

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WWE Raw Results:
– The show opened with Asuka celebrating her Royal Rumble win, Sasha Banks interrupting, and Stephanie McMahon making Asuka vs. Sasha Banks for later in the night. Also, the first women’s Elimination Chamber match was announced for the upcoming pay-per-view.

1. Last Man Standing Qualifying Match For Elimination Chamber: Braun Strowman defeated Kane. WWE announced a series of matches for the night, with the winners moving on to compete in the Elimination Chamber for a shot at Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship at WrestleMania. Strowman defeated Kane after crushing him with the entire announce table and stage. Kane was taken away on a stretcher to a Local Medical Facility.

2. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Elias defeated Woken Matt Hardy. Bray Wyatt caused a distraction, allowing Elias to hit Drift Away and pin Hardy.

3. Intercontinental Championship Match: The Miz (c) defeated Roman Reigns. The Miztourage provided repeated distractions, so Reigns took them out with a Superman Punch (to Axel) and a spear (to Dallas). After the spear, Miz rolled up Reigns from behind and pinned him to retain the championship.

4. The Revival defeated Heath Slater and Rhyno. Dash Wilder pinned Rhyno after a Shatter Machine.

5. Asuka defeated Sasha Banks. Asuka won an intense (and sometimes dangerous) back-and-forth match by submission with the Asuka Lock.

6. Raw Tag Team Championship Match: The Bar (c) defeated Titus O’Neil and Apollo Crews. Sheamus pinned Crews after a double-team White Noise to retain the championship.

7. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: John Cena defeated Finn Bálor. Cena pinned Bálor after an Attitude Adjustment off the second rope.
 

WWE Royal Rumble 2018 Results

WWE Royal Rumble 2018 Kickoff Results:

1. Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado defeated Jack Gallagher, Drew Gulak and TJP. Kalisto won the match for his team by hitting a Salida del Sol on TJP.

2. The Revival defeated Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Dash Wilder pinned Anderson after a chop block.

3. United States Championship Match: Bobby Roode (c) defeated Mojo Rawley. This was a United States Championship open challenge match. Rawley answered the challenge, and was pinned following a tornado DDT.

WWE Royal Rumble 2018 Results:

1. WWE Championship Handicap Match: AJ Styles (c) defeated Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Styles countered a pop-up powerbomb into a roll-up on Owens to retain the Championship. Despite this, it appeared that Zayn was the legal man and had not tagged Owens in.


 2. Smackdown Tag Team Championship 2-out-of-3 Falls Match: The Usos (c) vs. Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin The Usos won the first fall with a double superkick on Gable. Jey Uso quickly rolled up Benjamin in a small package to win the match in two straight falls.

3. Shinsuke Nakamura won the men’s Royal Rumble Match. Surprise entrants included NXT Champion Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas, Sami Zayn (after Zayn and Owens attacked #10 entrant Tye Dillinger), The Hurricane, Adam Cole and Rey Mysterio. The final four was Shinsuke Nakamura, Finn Bálor, John Cena and Roman Reigns. Cena eliminated Bálor. Nakamura was able to eliminate Cena with a Kinshasa, and was able to toss Reigns to the floor to win the match.


4. Raw Tag Team Championship Match: The Bar defeated Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan (c). Jordan was injured with an apparent (worked) concussion after being thrown into the ring post. Rollins had to fight The Bar alone, and Sheamus was able to connect with a Brogue Kick to win the match and regain the Tag Team Championship.

5. WWE Universal Championship Triple Threat Match: Brock Lesnar (c) defeated Braun Strowman and Kane. In a chaotic match that included Lesnar and Strowman shooting on each other, Lesnar hit Kane with an F-5 to retain the Universal Championship. After the match, Strowman stood in the ring screaming “YOU DIDN’T BEAT ME” at Lesnar.

6. Asuka won the Women’s Royal Rumble Match (in progress) Surprise entrants included Lita, Kairi Sane, Torrie Wilson, Molly Holly, Michelle McCool, Vickie Guerrero, Kelly Kelly, Jacqueline, Ember Moon, Beth Phoenix, the Bella Twins and Trish Stratus. The final four were Sasha Banks, Asuka and the Bellas. The Bella Twins teamed up to eliminate Banks, then Nikki betrayed Brie and forearmed her to the floor. Asuka was then able to kick Nikki off the apron to win the match and become the winner of the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match.

WWE Royal Rumble 2018 predictions

Kickoff Show

WWE United States Champion Bobby Roode defends in the first-ever Glorious US Open Challenge
-> I guess the opponent will be Dolph Ziggler or Baron Corbin. Roode will retain here.

Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
-> Gallows and Anderson will win this one.

Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado vs. TJP, Drew Gulak and Jack Gallagher

-> TJP, Gulak and Gallagher will win this one.

Triple Threat for the WWE Universal Title
Kane vs. Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar
-> Lesnar will retain

2-on-1 Handicap Match for the WWE Title
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles
->AJ will retain

RAW Tag Team Title Match
Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan
-> Sheamus and Cesaro will win the titles.

 
2 of 3 Falls for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles
Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin vs. The Usos
-> hopefully the USOS will retain their titles. 

30-Man Royal Rumble Match
John Cena, Finn Balor, Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura, Elias, Baron Corbin, Matt Hardy, Bray Wyatt, Aiden English, Rusev, Titus O'Neil, Apollo Crews, Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods, Tye Dillinger, WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Roman Reigns, TBA
-> Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns or even Braun Strowman will win the Rumble. What about The Undertaker ???

30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
Asuka, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, Bayley, Naomi, Natalya, Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose, Mickie James, Tamina Snuka, Lana, Carmella, Becky Lynch, Dana Brooke, Alicia Fox, TBA
 -> nobody is ready for ASUKA


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NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia predictions

Here are my predictions for tonights NXT TakeOver from Phily:

NXT Championstitel Match
Andrade “Cien” Almas (c) vs. Johnny Gargano
-> Andrade will keep his title because the returning Tommaso Ciampa who will cause a distraction and the loss for Johnny Wrestling. 

 
Extreme Rules Match
Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole
-> not really sure if this could end in a no contest. But a loss is a failure for both of them.

NXT Women's Championtitl Match
Ember Moon (c) vs. Shayna Baszler
-> Ember will keep her title because Shayna just sucks. Her NXT run is just a favor for Ronda Rousey.

NXT Tag Team Championtitel Match
The Undisputed ERA (c) vs. The Authors of Pain
 -> UE will keep their titles - maybe by a run in from SANITY. Maybe another WARGAMES on the horizon for these 3 teams.

Kassius Ohno vs. Velveteen Dream
-> after 2 great matches against Black and Gargano its now time to win this one by Valveteen Dream.

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WWE RAW 25th anniversary results

WWE Raw 25 Results:

– The show opened with Stephanie and Shane McMahon presenting a commemorative plaque to Vince McMahon for 25 years of Raw. Vince complained about the plaque and ran his mouth until Stone Cold Steve Austin appeared. Vince tried to back down from the inevitable Stunner, and told Austin to beat up Shane instead. Austin hit a Stone Cold Stunner on Shane, gave Vince a Stone Cold Stunner as well, and then gave Shane a second Stunner.

1. Sasha Banks, Bayley, Mickie James and Asuka defeated Absolution, Alicia Fox and Nia Jax. Banks won the match for her team by submission with a Banks Statement on Fox. After the match, an impromptu “battle royal” broke out, which Asuka won.

– Kurt Angle had a backstage segment including cameos from Jonathan Coachman, Harvey Wippleman, The Brooklyn Brawler, Brother Love, Teddy Long and the Boogeyman.

– The Undertaker cut a promo about his legacy.

– WWE paid tribute to former General Manager characters, bringing out John Laurinaitis, William Regal, Eric Bischoff and current Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan. The Miz made his entrance for his Intercontinental Championship match and had a staredown with Bryan.

2. Intercontinental Championship Match: The Miz defeated Roman Reigns (c). The Miztourage interfered multiple times, allowing The Miz to expose one of the turnbuckles. Reigns missed a spear and crashed into the exposed buckle, and the Miz followed up with a Skull-crushing Finale to win the match and become an 8-time Intercontinental Champion.

– Christian make a surprise appearance to host an episode of “The Peep Show,” with guests Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins. The Bar interrupted, and a fight broke out, ending with Rollins accidentally hitting Jordan with a springboard knee.

– Ric Flair and Charlotte Flair made an appearance, and woo’d.

3. Bray Wyatt defeated Matt Hardy. Wyatt pinned Hardy with Sister Abigail.

– WWE paid tribute to “female trailblazers” by bringing out the Bella Twins, Maryse, Lilian Garcia, Maria Kanellis, Jacqueline, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool, Torrie Wilson, Terri Runnels, and Trish Stratus.

– Chris Jericho appeared in a backstage segment with Elias, playing a song about how he just made The List.

– Elias played a song in the ring and insulted celebrity guest star Jimmy Fallon. Fallon was there per a bet made on The Tonight Show. John Cena interrupted and challenged Elias to a fight. Elias hit him with a low blow and bashed him with a guitar.

– Heath Slater lost a bunch of money in a gigantic poker game that eventually included Rhyno, the APA, the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, the Usos, MVP, Jeff Hardy, Natalya, New Day and Titus Worldwide. Dana Brooke accused Slater of cheating, which set up a tag team match. DiBiase won the game. Ron Simmons said “damn.”

– Mark Henry flirted with The Godfather’s wife.

4. Heath Slater and Rhyno vs. Titus Worldwide was a no contest when the Dudley Boyz came to the ring. Everyone threw Slater into the ring to take a “wassup” headbutt and a 3-D through a table.

– Mean Gene Okerlund made a guest appearance to interview AJ Styles.

– Triple H and Shawn Michaels made an appearance at the Manhattan Center to thank fans for supporting Raw. They were joined by the New Age Outlaws, X-Pac and Scott Hall. The Bálor Club also joined the group to “too sweet” them. That led to the final match of the night:

5. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson defeated The Revival. After the match, everyone did their signature moves to The Revival.

– The final segment of the show saw Kurt Angle bring the competitors for the Universal Championship triple threat to the ring, with other superstars and legends acting as “lumberjacks.” Brock Lesnar hit Kane with an F-5, and then Braun Strowman put Lesnar through the announce table with a running powerslam.

WWE Smackdown Live Results 1/16/18

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1. United States Championship Tournament Semi-Final Match: Jinder Mahal defeated Xavier Woods. The Singh Brothers interfered and BIg E and Kofi Kingston chased them off. Woods missed a top rope elbow, then Mahal hit Khallas to get the pin.

2. United States Championship Tournament Semi-Final Match: Bobby Roode defeated Mojo Rawley. Roode picked up the pinfall victory with the Glorious DDT.

— After the match, the Singh Brothers hit the ring and beat down Bobby Roode. Jinder Mahal cut a promo from the ramp and said he will put a glorious end to Roode next week. Roode offered to have the tournament finals tonight, but Mahal declined. Daniel Bryan then appeared and announced the finals would indeed take place tonight.

3. The Riott Squad defeated Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Charlotte Flair. Ruby Riott kicked Naomi in the face behind the referee’s back, then Liv Morgan hit the Codebreaker on Naomi for the pin.

4. United States Championship Tournament Finals: Bobby Roode defeated Jinder Mahal. Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan were both at ringside for this match, and the Singh Brothers were barred. Roode reversed the Khallas into the Glorious DDT to get the win and the vacant championship.