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WWE Smackdown & 205 Live Reaction (12/27)

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WWE Smackdown & 205 Live Reaction (12/27)

Smackdown 12/27

John Cena kicked off this week’s episode of Smackdown. Cena got the same reaction he always does. Half the crowd booed and half the crowd cheered. Cena pumped up the crowd by mentioning all the title matches that will take place tonight. The crowd booed when Cena mentioned Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin. A “Yes!” chant broke out in the Chicago crowd when Cena mentioned AJ Styles. Cena then asked “what the hell am I doing here?” The crowd then erupted in an “Undertaker!” chant. Cena stated that he was sick of the “new era bs” and that he was back to set the record straight. Cena then challenged the winner of the WWE Championship match later tonight to a title match at the Royal Rumble.

Reaction: It is great to see Cena back in the WWE and this promo was simply awesome.

The Miz had several security guards standing outside his door. The Miz opened the door and stated that he will only be accepting questions by Renee Young tonight. The Miz also referred to Renee Young as unprofessional for slapping him last week.

Four Corner Elimination Match For The Smackdown Tag Team Championships: Luke Harper & Randy Orton (c) vs American Alpha vs Rhyno & Slater vs The Usos

As expected, Heath Slater were the first team to be eliminated. American Alpha and The Usos battled for a bit. The Wyatt family had not entered the match yet and for the most part they were simply watching the match from outside the ring. American Alpha eliminated The Usos. After they were eliminated, The Usos attacked American Alpha. Harper launched Jason Jordan into the barricade and then threw him into the ring. Orton stomped on Jordan a couple of times and then hung him out to dry on the top rope. Orton planted Jordan with a Powerslam and went for a pinfall but Jordan kicked out at two. Smackdown went to a commercial break with the Wyatt family in complete control.

When Smackdown returned, Harper had Chad Gable in a Headlock. Gable broke out of the hold but Harper connected with an elbow to Gable’s face. Orton planted Gable with a Slingshot Suplex. Bray shouted at Gable from outside the ring and told him to stay down. Harper got back into the match and hit a Sidewalk Slam onto Gable. Harper went for a Powerbomb but Gable countered it into a Hurricanrana that sent Harper into the turnbuckle. Gable was finally able to tag in Jason Jordan and he immediately Suplexed both Harper and Orton.

Jordan and Harper traded punches outside the ring. Gable then jumped from the ring apron and hit a Cannonball onto Harper. Jason Jordan then launched himself onto Bray Wyatt but when he got back into the ring, Orton hit a DDT. Orton accidentally struck Harper and American Alpha hit the Grand Amplitude on Orton for the victory. After the match, Harper and Orton had an argument but it was broken up by Bray Wyatt.

Winners & New Smackdown Tag Team Champions: American Alpha

Reaction: I felt like it was way too soon to take the Tag Team Championships off of the Wyatt family. I was starting to really like Orton in the Wyatt family and I’m disappointed that it seems to be coming to an end so quickly. I always thought things would fall apart and that they would all turn against each other. I just was hoping that it would happen closer to Wrestlemania than right now. I thought the new Wyatt family really helped the tag division Smackdown.

Dolph Ziggler was interviewed backstage by Renee Young. Dolph cut a promo that he is the underdog and that every once in awhile the underdog wins. It was the same Dolph Ziggler promo you’ve heard a thousand times.

James Ellsworth was being interviewed backstage. Carmella showed up and stated that she found Ellsworth cute. Carmella and Ellsworth then cut the interview short and walked away.

Smackdown Women’s Championship Match: Alexa Bless (c) vs Becky Lynch

Alexa Bliss dominated the first several minutes of the match. Becky Lynch fought back and hit a couple Clotheslines and a Dropkick. Lynch hit another Dropkick off of the top rope. Someone dressed as La Luchadora ran down to the ring. Becky locked in the Dis-Arm-Her but Alexa got her foot on the bottom rope. Alexa’s arm looked like it was out of the socket. The person in the La Luchadora costume pulled Becky into the exposed turnbuckle. Alexa Bliss then hit a DDT to win the match and retain the title.

Winner & Still Smackdown Women’s Champion: Alexa Bliss

Reaction: There has been a bunch of speculation about who the person in the La Luchadora costume was. Here is a picture, who do you think it is?

https://twitter.com/nicolesbrianna/status/813932097970827264

Renee Young interviewed The Miz backstage. Before the interview started, Maryse threatened Renee Young. The Miz started to brag about himself when Dean Ambrose showed up in a security shirt behind him. Ambrose beatdown The Miz and all of his security guards. The segment ended with Ambrose getting on a walkie talkie and saying “all clear”.

It was revealed that The Miz will be defending his Intercontinental Championship next week against Dean Ambrose.

WWE Championship Match: AJ Styles (c) vs Dolph Ziggler vs Baron Corbin

AJ Styles got a massive reaction from the Chicago crowd. Corbin dominated the first few minutes of this match and Smackdown quickly went to a commercial break. When Smackdown returned, Corbin was still dominating. Dolph Ziggler got in a Dropkick but Corbin quickly went right back on the offensive. Corbin went for the End of Days on Ziggler but Styles jumped in and blocked it. Corbin responded by slamming Styles into the top turnbuckle. Corbin landed a Clothesline on Ziggler and then hit an STO on Styles and Smackdown went to another commercial break.

When Smackdown returned, Baron Corbin was amazingly still in control of this match. Ziggler and Styles teamed up to beat Corbin down. They both then Clotheslined him out of the ring. Styles went out after him but Corbin got up and launched Styles into the barricade. Corbin then took out Ziggler outside the ring and cleared off the announce table. Styles hit a Phenomenal Forearm onto Corbin and Ziggler landed a Superkick and Corbin fell on top of the table. Styles and Ziggler then climbed onto the barricade. Ziggler and Styles then leaped onto Corbin at the same time. Styles hit a Leg Drop to Corbin’s chest and Ziggler hit an Elbow Drop to his head and all three Superstars fell through the table.

Back in the ring, Styles slammed Ziggler to the mat and then went for the Styles Clash. Ziggler blocked it by kicking Styles in the head. Ziggler connected with a Superkick but Styles kicked out at two. Baron Corbin appeared late in trying to break it up. Corbin hit the Deep Six on Ziggler but Styles broke up the pinfall. Baron Corbin hit Styles with the End of Days and Ziggler hit the Zig Zag on Corbin at the same time. The crowd absolutely erupted for that sequence. Shortly after, Corbin hit the End of Days on Ziggler. AJ Styles then connected with the Phenomenal Forearm onto Corbin and Baron rolled out of the ring. Styles then pinned Ziggler to retain his title.

After the match, John Cena sprinted to the ring. Cena extended his hand for a handshake. Styles shook his hand and Cena stated that he is taking the WWE Championship from him at Royal Rumble.

Winner & Still WWE Champion: AJ Styles

Reaction: This was a great match and I thought Baron Corbin looked awesome in it. Corbin dominated most of the match but it simply is not his time yet. The confrontation between Cena and Styles was brief but there was nothing more needed. Styles and Cena stole the show at Summerslam and they are likely to do it again at the Royal Rumble.

205 Live 12/27

Cedric Alexander vs Tony Nese

Alicia Fox and Drew Gulak were ringside for this match. Tony Nese controlled the beginning of the match. Alicia Fox slammed on the mat several times to try to get the audience involved in the match. Alexander fought back and landed a Springboard Clothesline. Nese connected with a Clothesline of his own. Drew Gulak and Alicia Fox argued outside the ring. Gulak once again stated that Alicia Fox didn’t belong near the ring. Alicia Fox flipped out and shoved Gulak to the ground. The distraction allowed Tony Nese to get the upper hand and win the match.

Winner: Tony Nese

Alicia Fox was shown backstage and Noam Dar approached her. Dar stated that he got Fox a Christmas presented and pulled out a mistletoe. Fox slapped Dar in the face but Noam seemed to like it. Dar raised the mistletoe again and asked for another slap. Fox obliged and smacked him across the face again. Noam Dar then had a creepy smile on his face as Alicia Fox walked away.

Reaction: The Alicia Fox and Noam Dar storyline has been getting stranger and stranger. I find it amusing and Dar is coming off as a major creep on 205 Live. I also find Drew Gulak freaking out every week that there are women in wrestling funny. The match between Nese and Alexander was very boring but thankfully it didn’t go on too long.

Renee Young interviewed Neville. Much like last night on Raw, Neville continued to bash Americans. Neville also stated that if he was in the Cruiserweight Classic, he would have dominated.

https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/813947156784549889

Mustafi Ali vs John Yurnet

This was a quick back and forth match. Ali won the match with an Inverted 450 Splash. Ali’s hometown of Chicago cheered when he won the match. Ali thanked the crowd after the match.

Winner: Mustafi Ali

https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/813948560102203392

Gentleman’s Duel: Ariya Daivari vs Jack Gallagher

Gallagher came down to the ring all dressed up. A table was set up in the ring with weapons set up in the ring. There was a frying pan, rope, lead pipe, umbrella, a wrench, a candle stick and a teapot. Daivari chose the lead pipe and Gallagher chose the umbrella. Daivari tried to attack Gallagher with the pipe before the duel but Gallagher was ready for that. Gallagher hit Daivari in the crotch with the umbrella and then beat him down with it. Daivari fought back and stomped Gallagher in the corner. Daivari picked up the wrench but Gallagher hit him with a headbutt. Gallagher then hit a running kick and Daivari fell out of the ring. The referee then declared that Daivari forfeited and awarded Gallagher the victory.

Winner of the Gentleman’s Duel: Jack Gallagher

Reaction: I was actually looking forward to this. It had it’s moments but for the most part it fell flat. I thought it would have been funnier but it turned out to be pretty lame. Gallagher still remains one of the bright spots on 205 Live and in the Cruiserweight division. Hopefully, this was the first and last Gentleman’s Duel in the WWE.

https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/813951743520186368

Neville vs Rich Swann

The match started off back and forth. Swann connected with a Dropkick but Neville responded with a big forearm to Swann’s face. The action spilled outside the ring and Neville slammed Swann into the barricade. Neville then viciously slammed Swann into the side of the ring and Swann was in pain outside the ring. The referee started to count but Neville leaped onto Swann from inside the ring before the ten count. Neville pretty much completely missed Swann and Swann barely caught him.

Back in the ring, Neville continued to control the match. Neville applied the Chinlock to Swann in the middle of the ring. The Chicago crowd started to chant for Austin Aries and Aries stated on commentary that he appreciated it but wished the crowd would watch the Superstars performing in the ring. Neville hit a Neckbreaker and followed it up with a Standing Shooting Star Press. Neville hit a massive Dropkick off of the top rope. Swann battled back and hit a Hurricanrana on Neville as he was on the top turnbuckle.

Swann laid out Neville outside the ring with a Phoenix Splash. Back in the ring, Swann planted Neville with a Tiger Bomb. Swann hit a massive Superkick and followed it up with the Fantastic Voyage but Neville somehow kicked out at two. Neville went for a Moonsault but Swann got out of the way. Swann then hit a big kick to the face of Neville but once again Neville was able to kick out. Neville hit a Superplex onto Swann for the victory.

After the match, Neville continued to attack Swann. Neville kicked Swann in the head a couple of times and went to do it a third time but the officials forced him out of the ring. Neville shouted “bring me my crown!” and 205 Live went off the air.

Winner: Neville

Reaction: This was one hell of a match. It was very physical and eventually the crowd started to get into it. There were slow points in the match but the last ten minutes of the match completely won me over. I also liked how the finish to the match was a Superplex. I wasn’t expecting it, especially since Swann and Neville were kicking out of pretty much everything the entire match. Neville is much better as a heel. I’m usually not a fan of the angry foreigner gimmick that doesn’t like Americans. Neville hasn’t reached the point where he is walking down to the ring with a cape and a crown on. Once that happens I will start to hate the gimmick. However, it is working right now and Neville has done an excellent job since joining the Cruiserweight division

Smackdown was once again great this week and I thought 205 Live put on a strong show as well. I’m already looking forward to the match next week on Smackdown for the Intercontinental Championship between The Miz and Dean Ambrose. Overall, both shows were solid tonight and Smackdown continues to be very good every week.

What did you think of this week’s episodes of Smackdown and 205 Live? Let us know in the comments below.

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