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5 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (10/23)

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5 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (10/23)
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The October 23rd, 2018 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. In addition to the takeaways below, Charlotte Flair responded to Becky Lynch’s attack at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week. Charlotte vowed to recapture her SmackDown Women’s Championship in their Last Woman Standing match this Sunday night at WWE Evolution.

Here are 5 takeaways from this week’s show:

Big Show & The Bar Destroyed New Day

New Day came down to the ring to start this week’s show. New Day lost their SmackDown Tag Team Championships to The Bar last week after Big Show interfered in the match.

Woods said that they were cheated out of their titles last week and accused The Bar of “lowering the bar”. New Day added that they couldn’t believe what the Big Show did and that they all thought he was cool.

Big E joked about Big Show turning heel and face all the time and said he flips back and forth more than a flapjack. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar interrupted and came down to the entrance ramp with the Big Show.

Kofi Kingston faced Big Show in a singles match as Big E, Xavier Woods, Cesaro, and Sheamus were ringside. Kingston connected with a Dropkick to start off the match but Big Show shrugged it off and delivered a massive chop to Kofi’s chest.

Big Show followed it up with three Chokeslams in a row. Big Show was about to go for a fourth one but Big E and Woods got into the ring to prevent it. A brawl then broke out after the match ended in a DQ.

Big Show Chokeslammed Big E and then hit Woods with the KO Punch to end the segment. The Bar will defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against New Day at WWE Crown Jewel.

The Usos Defeated Styles & Bryan Again

The Usos once again battled AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan in a tag match on this week’s episode of SmackDown. Bryan and Jimmy Uso started off the match by locking up in the middle of the ring. Bryan leveled Jimmy with a shoulder tackle and then knocked Jey out of the ring. Styles and Bryan then leaped onto The Usos outside the ring as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

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When SmackDown returned, The Usos were in control of the match and had Bryan isolated in their corner of the ring. Jey connected with a Backbreaker and Jimmy followed it up with an Elbow Drop for a near fall. Jey then applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring.

Bryan broke free and tagged in AJ Styles. AJ locked in the Calf Crusher on Jey Uso in the middle of the ring but Jimmy Uso broke it up. Bryan and Jimmy traded shots and Daniel sent Jimmy out of the ring.

AJ set up for the Phenomenal Forearm and almost hit Bryan by accident. Styles then accidentally hit Bryan with the Pele Kick and The Usos took advantage. Jimmy and Jey hit Styles with a Superkick and then a Splash for the pinfall victory.

Rusev Tapped Out Aiden English

Rusev squared off against Aiden English on tonight’s show. Lana was ringside for the match.

Rusev went right after English after the bell rang and beat the hell out of him at ringside. Rusev brought English back inside the ring and Aiden quickly connected with a Neckbreaker.

Aiden then started talking trash to Rusev and then insulted Lana as well. Lana responded by launching a shoe at English.

Rusev capitalized by connecting with the Machka Kick and then following it up with the Accolade for the submission victory.

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Rey Mysterio Defeated The Miz

Rey Mysterio joined Miz TV on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. The Miz said that the WWE Universe was thrilled to have Mysterio back and asked Rey why he decided to return to WWE.

Mysterio stated that it feels good to be back home and Miz immediately interrupted. The Miz poked fun at Rey’s height and claimed that people are no longer interested in the underdog anymore.

Miz claimed that everyone is interested in larger than life stars and then bragged about how awesome he was. The Miz added that he is the star of everything and that he does it all. The Miz vowed to win the World Cup at Crown Jewel and prove that he is the best in the world.

Rey said that he was very disappointed because he thought he was booked to be on Truth TV tonight. The crowd erupted in “Truth TV!” chant and Miz boasted about defeated R-Truth and getting Truth TV canceled.

Mysterio said he didn’t come back to SmackDown to be on some dusty talk show, he came back to compete. Rey then challenged The Miz to a match right now and Miz claimed that nobody int he crowd wanted to see them fight.

The crowd broke out in a “yes!” chant and Miz hit Mysterio with a cheap shot. Rey battled back with an Enziguri and then went for 619 but Miz escaped out of the ring as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

During the break, SmackDown GM Paige made the match official. Rey started off the match in control and booted The Miz out of the ring. Mysterio followed it up with a sliding Splash outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Mysterio hit a springboard Crossbody for a near fall. Mysterio charged Miz in the corner but Miz got out of the way and Rey crashed into the turnbuckle. Miz went for the Skull Crushing Finale but Rey blocked it and went for the 619 but Miz ducked under it. Miz then hit Rey with a DDT for a two count as SmackDown went to another commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, The Miz hit Mysterio with a few It Kicks for a two count. The Miz went for a Skull Crushing Finale off the top rope but Rey countered into a Hurricanrana. Mysterio followed it up with a seated Senton and then a kick to Miz’s face.

The Miz battled back with a Neckbreaker for another near fall. Mysterio sent The Miz to the ropes and hit him with the 619. Rey followed it up with a Splash for the pinfall victory.

Randy Orton Picked Up A Win Over Jeff Hardy

SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon came down to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. Shane acknowledged the crowd and then hyped up WWE Evolution this Sunday night.

Shane then hyped up the WWE World Cup at Crown Jewel in which the “best in the world” will be crowned. This prompted a “CM Punk!” chant and Shane said that he doesn’t believe he is in the tournament. Shane added that he thought a SmackDown Superstar was going to win the tournament before introducing Jeff Hardy down to the ring.

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Randy Orton faced Jeff Hardy in the main event of this week’s show. Hardy connected with a Jawbreaker and then a kick to the face that sent Orton to the corner. Hardy went for a Splash but Randy got out of the way and sent Jeff tumbling out of the ring.

Orton smashed Hardy’s head off the steel steps several times before rolling him back inside the ring. Randy went for a cover but Jeff was able to kick out at the last moment. Orton stomped on Hardy’s ribs several times for another two count.

Randy tied up Hardy in the turnbuckle and stomped on him some more. Orton started ripping at Jeff’s earing once again and then bounced his face off the announce table. Randy then slammed Hardy on top of the table but the table didn’t break.

Back in the ring, Orton went for a cover but Jeff was able to kick out at two. Orton went after Hardy’s earing again but this time Jeff battled back. Hardy connected with an Atomic Drop and followed it up with a Leg Drop for a near fall.

Jeff went for the Twist of Fate but Orton blocked it. Jeff connected with Whisper in the Wind off the top rope for a two count. Hardy hit Twist of Fate and made his way to the top rope. Orton rolled out of the ring to try and avoid the Swanton Bomb but Jeff hopped down and went for a Swanton Bomb off the apron.

Orton rolled out of the way at the last second and Hardy crashed to the floor. Orton brought Hardy back inside the ring and geared up in the corner. Randy went for the RKO but Hardy countered into a roll-up. Orton kicked out and planted Hardy with the RKO for the pinfall victory.

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