WWE SmackDown aired live from from the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Goldberg announced his opponent for WWE Super ShowDown during this week’s SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown Results (2/7)
- The Usos def. Roode & Ziggler
- Elias def. Cesaro
- Daniel Bryan def. Heath Slater
- Sheamus def. Apollo Crews
- Carmella def. Naomi, Alexa Bliss, and Dana Brooke to become #1 contender
Here are 5 takeaways from this week’s show:
The Usos Picked Up A Win
The Miz and John Morrison kicked off this week’s episode with an episode of The Dirt sheet. Miz and Morrison will face New Day at Super ShowDown for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships. They rolled a trailer called “Once Upon A Time In Dirt Sheet” that featured Lance Storm, John Lauranitis, and Mr. Miz.
New Day interrupted and came to the ramp with buckets of popcorn. Kofi and Big E cracked a couple of jokes before entering the ring. The Miz claimed that they have already beaten every tag team SmackDown has to offer. The Usos joined the party and stated that Miz and Morrison haven’t beaten them. Dolph Ziggler’s music hit and Miz & Morrison capitalized on the distraction and attacked. Ziggler & Roode then faced The Usos in a tag team match.
Match Recap: Roode and Ziggler dominated early but Jimmy Uso battled back with a massive uppercut to Roode. Jey tagged in and got distracted by Ziggler. Roode capitalized with a Clothesline for a near fall. Ziggler tagged in and connected with a Dropkick for another two count. Roode and Ziggler spent the new few minutes beating Jey down until Jimmy finally was able to tag in. Jimmy hit a couple of Samoan Drops before walking into a Powerslam from Roode for a new fall. Jimmy battled back with a Superkick and tagged Jey in. Jey went for a Splash but Dolph got his knees up. Jimmy tagged in and hit Roode with a Splash for the pinfall victory.
Roman Reigns Will Once Again Battle King Corbin
WWE rolled footage of Roman Reigns and The Usos dumping dog food on King Corbin’s head last week. Corbin ran to the production truck and attacked a WWE employee. Corbin threw the employee down a flight of stairs before WWE security arrived.
Goldberg was about to be interviewed before King Corbin interrupted and joked about the 49ers losing the Super Bowl. Corbin demanded another match with Roman Reigns tonight. King Corbin poured a drink over fan’s head before Reigns’ music hit. Roman hit a Superman Punch and Corbin ran away. Roman called Corbin a coward and accepted another match. Reigns suggested a Steel Cage match so nobody can interfere.
Opinion: I don’t understand why we have to see this match again. Their match at Royal Rumble was fine and should have put an end to the feud.
The Fiend Will Defend His Title Against Goldberg
Goldberg was interviewed via satelite tonight on SmackDown. Goldberg was sitting on a weight bench in between two cars and said that he was inspired by last week’s Royal Rumble.
Goldberg stated that his time as Universal Champion was way too short but was interrupted by an episode of Firefly Fun House. Wyatt said that The Fiend accepts Goldberg’s challenge and Goldberg shouted that The Fiend was next.
Opinion: I’m not expecting much from this match at Super Showdown but I thought tonight’s promo was great.
Shinsuke Nakamura Will Get A Rematch For The IC Title
Renee Young interviewed new Intercontinental Champion Braun Strowman tonight on SmackDown. The crowd chanted “you deserve it!” as Renee asked Braun how it felt to be champion.
Strowman stated that being the IC Champion is the greatest accomplishment of his career and raised the belt above his head. Shinsuke Nakamura and Zayn interrupted and Sami claimed that Strowman’s victory was fraudulent. Zayn asked for a rematch for Nakamura but didn’t want the match tonight.
The Revival then attacked Braun from behind and beat him down. Shinsuke and Sami got in the ring and continued to beat Strowman down in the corner of the ring as the crowd booed.
Carmella Earned A Shot At The SmackDown Women’s Championship
Naomi, Carmella, Alexa Bliss, and Dana Brooke battled in the main event of this week’s show. The winner of the match will earn a shot at Bayley’s SmackDown Women’s Championship.
Match Recap: Naomi dominated early and took out everyone with a Splash outside the ring. Bayley got in Naomi’s face and the two started trading punches. Bayley sent Naomi flying into the steel steps as SmackDown went to a commercial break. Back from the break, Naomi connected with a Dropkick on Dana and went for the cover but Alexa broke it up.
Carmella rolled up Alexa for a two count and Bliss responded with a slap to the face. Dana showed off her strength and planted Bliss with a Powerbomb. Carmella sent Dana to the corner and hit her with a Bronco Buster. Naomi hit Carmella with a Bulldog into a turnbuckle and followed it up with a Moonsault but Dana broke up the cover at two.
Dana lifted Naomi up onto her shoulders but Naomi escaped and connected with a Stunner. Alexa hit Naomi with a Dropkick and then bounced her face off the top turnbuckle. Naomi battled back and hit a Leg Drop for a two count. Naomi perched Bliss up on the top turnbuckle and unloaded a couple right hands to her face.
Alexa shoved Naomi to the canvas and went for a cover but Naomi kicked out at two. Dana hopped on the apron and Naomi brought her in the ring with a Suplex. Naomi followed it up with a Leg Drop for a two count. Bliss sent Naomi into the turnbuckle and then climbed to the top rope. Alexa went for Twisted Bliss but Naomi got her knees up and followed it up with Rear View. Carmella snuck up behind Naomi and hit her with a Superkick. Carmella then pinned Naomi for the victory. Bayley then attacked Carmella from behind to close the show.
Opinion: WWE teased a feud between Bayley and Naomi, only to give Carmella the title match. I really only enjoyed the brief promo between Bray Wyatt and Goldberg tonight. Sheamus defeated Apollo Crews in a squash match and then leveled Shorty G with a Brogue Kick after the match. I don’t care about the feud between Sheamus & Shorty G and had forgotten Apollo Crews was even in WWE anymore. Bryan’s match with Heath Slater lasted thirty seconds and Cesaro continues on his never-ending journey nowhere with a loss to Elias. The entire show seemed phoned in and lifeless.
