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7 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (10/2)

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7 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (10/2)
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The October 2nd, 2018 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Moda Center in Portland, OR. It was the final episode of SmackDown before WWE Super Show-Down. Here are 7 takeaways from this week’s show:

AJ Styles Vowed To Bury Samoa Joe Alive At Super Show-Down

SmackDown GM Paige kicked off this week’s show and blasted Samoa Joe for his actions last week when he showed up at AJ Styles’ house. Paige stated that charges were pressed against Samoa Joe and that WWE management informed her that Samoa Joe should be fired.

The crowd chanted “no!” and Paige stated that she asked AJ if she should fire Joe. Styles dropped the charges and begged her not to fire Joe. AJ said that termination would prevent him from getting his revenge.

Paige announced that their WWE Championship match is back on at WWE Super Show-Down and then rolled footage of AJ Styles sitting in his living room. Styles apologized for not being at SmackDown tonight and said that he doesn’t think he would be able to perform tonight.

AJ added that this is bigger than WWE and he doesn’t to do something stupid. Styles said that he is not leaving until he gets confirmation that Samoa Joe is on a plane to Australia. AJ added that his four kids need him right now and he needs to be at his house.

AJ said his daughter has been waking up in the middle of the night looking in the closet or under her bed for “Uncle Joe”. Styles then vowed to bury Joe alive this Saturday night.

Fabulous Truth Picked Up A Victory

R-Truth & Carmella faced Andrade “Cien” Almas and Zelina Vega tonight on SmackDown. Carmella and Zelina Vega started off the match. Vega slammed Carmella to the canvas and then mocked her by moonwalking across the ring. Carmella got up with a pissed off look on her face and slammed her down to the canvas. Carmella then moonwalked across the ring.

Vega battled back and took control of the match for a bit. Carmella connected with a Jawbreaker and tagged in Almas. R-Truth hit Almas with a Hurricanrana and then went for a Splash in the corner. Almas caught R-Truth but Truth launched him towards the ropes. Vega and Almas then posed on the ropes and Carmella and R-Truth responded by doing splits in the ring.

R-Truth and Carmella then started dancing around in the ring as Almas and Vega regrouped on the outside. Andrade finally got back inside the ring and leveled R-Truth with a Clothesline. Almas then charged at R-Truth in the corner of the ring but R-Truth got out of the way and Andrade went flying out of the ring as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, R-Truth connected with a kick to the face and both Superstars fell to the canvas. Carmella and Vega tagged in and Carmella quickly connected with a couple of Clotheslines. Carmella followed it up with a Hurricanranda off the second rope and then a Bronco Buster. Carmella went for the cover but Almas broke it up.

R-Truth went after Almas and Clotheslined him out of the ring. R-Truth then hit Almas with a Suicide Dive as Vega went for a roll-up in the ring. Carmella then impressively countered into the Code of Silence for the submission victory.

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The Bar Attacked New Day

SmackDown Tag Team Champions New Day came down to the ring for an episode of “New Day Cooks”. Mr. Bootyworth had a giant bowl of pancake batter and New Day said that he was going to reveal the special ingredients for the pancakes.

The Bar interrupted and slowly made their way down the entrance ramp. Woods accused them of ruining their pilot and Cesaro joked that you cannot ruin something that is already awful.

The Bar then flipped over the table with the pancakes on it and a brawl broke out. New Day set up for the Midnight Hour but Cesaro launched flour into Woods’ face. The Bar then connected with a double Backbreaker and then slammed Big E to the mat.

Sheamus and Cesaro then turned their attention to Mr. Bootyworth in the corner of the ring. They took off his top hat and poured the pancake batter into it. They then put his hat back on and poured the rest of the batter onto him. The Bar then posed in the ring with the titles to conclude the segment.

New Day will defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Bar at WWE Super Show-Down.

Randy Orton Brutally Beatdown Tye Dillinger

Tye Dillinger had a conversation with SmackDown GM Paige backstage. Dillinger demanded a match against Randy Orton because he attacked him out of nowhere last week. Paige brought up how Jeff Hardy hasn’t been seen since his HIAC match against Orton and warned Dillinger not go down this road. Tye still demanded the match and Paige made it official.

Dillinger attacked Orton before the bell rang and Clotheslined him out of the ring. Dillinger slammed Orton on top of the announce table and then punched him in the face several times as the crowd chanted “10!”.

Orton battled back and launched Tye over the barricade. Randy followed it up with a DDT on the floor outside the ring. Orton then jammed Dillinger’s finger in the exposed turnbuckle and started bending it back as Dillinger screamed in pain.

Aiden English Showed A Portion Of What Happened In Milwaukee

Rusev and Lana came down to the ring as the crowd chanted “Rusev Day!”. Rusev brought up Aiden English attacking him two weeks ago and ending their friendship. Rusev added that Aiden took things further by claiming that there was some video involving Lana and the city of Milwaukee.

English came down to the entrance ramp and complimented everyone on waiting so patiently waiting for him to reveal what happened in Milwaukee. Aiden then ran down some facts about Milwaukee and Lana accused him of stalling. English said that he was merely providing context.

Aiden then listed off films that were made in Milwaukee and then called his video “One Night in Milwaukee”. English then rolled footage of him practicing to sing for the Milwaukee.

Lana then knocked on the door and came into the room with him. Lana then said that she had something to say to Aiden and said: “I want you”. The video stopped and Aiden claimed that he wanted to show them the rest but he cannot because he is entertaining an offer from TMZ.

Rusev then chased after English backstage as Lana stood alone in the ring.

Rusev and Lana had a brief conversation backstage. Rusev was still looking for English and didn’t want to speak to Lana at the moment.

The Miz Got The Better Of Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan faced Shelton Benjamin tonight on SmackDown. The Miz had a conversation with Benjamin backstage before the match and stated that he wanted Shelton to hurt Bryan. Benjamin bitched about not being on the show and riding the bench recently. Benjamin added that Bryan will be his first casualty as he reminds the world how good he is. The Miz and Benjamin then shook hands and then The Miz stated that he will be on commentary for the match.

Benjamin started off the match with a shoulder tackle and then a knee to Bryan’s ribs. Daniel battled back with a few kicks in the corner of the ring. Benjamin slammed Bryan face first to the mat and went for a cover but Daniel kicked out at two.

Daniel applied the Yes Lock but Shelton Benjamin quickly grabbed the bottom rope to break the hold. Benjamin slammed Bryan into the ring apron and then barricade several times as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

SmackDown returned with The Miz ranting about how awesome he is. Bryan connected with a couple of uppercuts but Benjamin quickly planted Daniel with a German Suplex for a near fall. Bryan slammed Shelton’s face into the second rope and followed it up with a running kick.

Benjamin exploded out of the corner with a knee to the midsection and followed it up with another German Suplex for the two count. Bryan perched Benjamin up on the top rope and hit him with a Hurricanrana.

Daniel hit Shelton with a few Yes Kicks and then started a “yes!” chant in the corner. The Miz hopped up on the ring apron for a distraction and Benjamin planted Bryan with Paydirt for the pinfall victory. After the match, The Miz attacked Bryan’s ribs and slammed him into the announce table a few times. The Miz then planted Bryan with the Skull Crushing Finale in the ring and sarcastically wished Bryan luck at Super Show-Down.

The Miz and Bryan will battle at WWE Super Show-Down this Saturday. The winner of the match will earn a shot at the WWE Championship.

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Charlotte Has The Momentum Heading Into Super Show-Down

SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch came down to the ring and said that she now runs this division. Becky claimed that she has made this division the most relevant thing in WWE.

Lynch added that she has learned that being kind just gets you stabbed in the back. Becky said that she now will be the first to strike and then rolled footage of her attacking Charlotte at WWE SummerSlam.

The crowd broke out in a “Becky!” chant as Lynch stated that she has proven that she owns Charlotte Flair. Becky complained about not getting magazine covers or a new action figure.

Becky said that she will prove Saturday that it is her face that deserves to be on the front of magazines. Lynch then added she went through the trouble of designing a new poster for WWE Super Show-Down. The poster was Lynch posing with the title over Charlotte.

Flair then ran down to the ring and Becky greeted her with a few punches. Charlotte hit Lynch with a Spear and the crowd booed. Charlotte then Suplexed Becky into the poster and applied the Figure Four on the ring apron. Flair then booted Becky in the face as the crowd continued to boo.

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