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WWE Smackdown Recap & Reaction (3/14)

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This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown kicked off with Daniel Bryan on the phone. AJ Styles immediately interrupted him and demanded to speak to with Shane McMahon. Daniel Bryan told him to calm down and Styles said that the next person to tell him to calm down he is going to slap in the face. Daniel Bryan revealed that Shane McMahon will be arriving later on in the evening. AJ Styles said that he heading down to the ring to tell the WWE Universe why he is so upset.

Styles stormed to the ring and grabbed a microphone. The crowd chanted “AJ Styles” as AJ stated that he is sick and tired of being messed with by Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon. Styles referred to himself as the greatest Superstar in the WWE and should have been given the main event at Wrestlemania 33. Styles once again complained about John Cena being given a match against him for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble. Styles stated that he expected a rematch for the WWE Championship but was instead put in a Triple Threat match in which he wasn’t pinned. Styles then complained about having to wrestle in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship. AJ stated that he won the Battle Royal and then defeated Luke Harper to get a title shot. Styles complained about Orton being rewarded for burning down Bray Wyatt’s house. Styles said that he was the best Superstar in 2016 and was the one that put Smackdown on the map. Styles became angry and shouted that he doesn’t even have a match at Wrestlemania. Styles called Daniel Bryan a puppet and said that he is going to have a conversation with Shane McMahon tonight about his career.

Becky Lynch vs Natalya

Becky started out the match in control and Natalya rolled to the ring apron to try to avoid her. Becky threw Natalya into the turnbuckle and Natalya once again rolled to the ring apron. Natalya then called for a timeout and the crowd booed her. Becky then connected with a slap to Natalya’s face and once again Natalya escaped to the ring apron. Becky applied a Crossface but Natalya reached the bottom rope and the hold was broken. Smackdown went to a commercial break with Natalya telling the crowd to “shut up” from outside the ring.

When Smackdown returned, Becky Lynch was still in control of the match. Natalya ran away to the outside of the ring and Becky chased after her. Natalya caught her and Body Slammed her on the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, Natyala connected with a Dropkick to Lynch’s back. Natalya applied a Chinlock and told the referee to “shut up”. Natalya charged at Becky in the corner but Lynch moved out of the way and connected with a series of forearms to Natalya’s head. Becky then hit a couple of Clotheslines and connected with a kick that sent Natalya to the mat. Becky locked in the Dis-Arm-Her for the submission victory.

After the match, Carmella kicked both Natalya and Becky Lynch in the face and posed in the ring.

Winner: Becky Lynch

AJ Styles was shown waiting for Shane McMahon to show up in the parking lot.

Carmella was interviewed backstage. Carmella said that she is going to be the next Smackdown Women’s Champion and win the title at Wrestlemania.

The Miz and Maryse came down to the ring for a Miz TV segment. The Miz and Maryse then rolled footage of them ranting about Cena and Nikki Bella on Talking Smack. Maryse claimed that Nikki is jealous of Maryse because she has a wedding ring and Cena will never marry her. Maryse stated that Nikki Bella used to be her best friend until Nikki stabbed her in the back. Maryse said that Nikki talked Maryse out of appearing on the first season of Total Divas. Maryse said that Nikki told her to hold out for a better contract, but then Brie and Nikki took her spot on the show. Maryse accused Nikki of taking a contract and three and a half years of her life away. Maryse stated that she is going to make Nikki suffer and expose Nikki for the “lying backstabbing bitch” that she really is.

John Cena and Nikki Bella then ran to the ring and Maryse and The Miz left the ring. Nikki grabbed the microphone away from Cena and called Maryse crazy. Nikki claimed that she was never friends with Maryse. Nikki claimed that Maryse steals WWE fans’ money every single night because all she does is stand there by The Miz’s side. Nikki challenged Maryse to a fight. Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan then came down to the entrance ramp. Daniel Bryan stated that he really wants to punch The Miz in the face for stealing his moveset and cutting him off on Talking Smack. Daniel Bryan then announced that The Miz & Maryse will face John Cena & Nikki Bella at Wrestlemania 33.

Mickie James vs Alexa Bliss

The match started off back and forth. Alexa Bliss slammed Mickie’s head off the ring post and threw her to the floor outside the ring. Smackdown returned from a commercial break with Mickie in control of the match. Mickie connected with a Clothesline and a kick to Alexa’s jaw. Mickie landed a Fisherman’s Suplex for a two count. Alexa then knocked Mickie to the mat and connected with a few punches. Bliss then tossed Mickie by the hair across the ring. Bliss connected with a big right hand and Mickie fell to the mat. Mickie fought back and hit the Mick Kick for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Mickie James

AJ Styles ambushed Shane McMahon when he arrived in the parking lot. Styles slammed Shane into a car and hit him with several right hands. Styles then slammed Shane’s head through a car window and Shane started bleeding. Fit Finlay then showed up to break up the fight. Styles returned and kicked Shane in the head one more time.

Daniel Bryan confronted AJ Styles backstage and called him coward. Daniel Bryan then stated that Styles was fired and AJ was escorted out of the arena by security.

Dolph Ziggler vs Mojo Rawley

Dolph flicked Mojo in the face and taunted him right when the match started. Mojo then rubbed his chest and flicked his sweat or body oil onto Ziggler. It was very strange. Mojo then threw Ziggler out of the ring twice. Ziggler landed by JBL the second time and Dolph shouted at JBL. Mojo then threw Ziggler over the top rope for a third time and taunted Ziggler from the ring. Dolph then left and got counted out.

Winner: Mojo Rawley

Randy Orton came down to the ring and cut a promo. Orton stated that he earned Wyatt’s trust and respect just so he could turn on him. Orton said he destroyed Sister Abigail because it is the one thing he loves in the world. Orton claimed that he heard Sister Abigail screaming as the house was on fire. Orton vowed to take everything from Bray Wyatt at Wrestlemania 33. Bray Wyatt showed up on the titantron and claimed that Orton didn’t burn the soul of Sister Abigail. Wyatt claimed that Sister Abigail now lives through him. Wyatt then baptized himself in Sister Abigail’s ashes. Bray Wyatt then said to “follow the buzzards” and then screamed at the top of his lungs.

Baron Corbin challenged Dean Ambrose to a match at Wrestlemania 33 for the Intercontinental Championship.

American Alpha vs The Usos

The match started out back and forth. Then 75% of the screen was taken up by a video of Shane McMahon walking in a hallway and Smackdown went to a commercial break. McMahon was apparently taken to the hospital. When Smackdown returned, The Usos were in control of the match. JBL then announced that Shane McMahon refused to go to the hospital. The Usos isolated Jason Jordan in the ring for the next few minutes. Gable got in the match and took out both Jimmy and Jey Uso. Jason Jordan was then tagged in and Jimmy Uso hit him with a Superkick. Chad Gable got his foot caught in the middle turnbuckle. Jey Uso then pinned Jordan.

Winners: The Usos

Shane McMahon then came down to the entrance ramp and stated that he will face AJ Styles at Wrestlemania 33.

Reaction: Tonight’s episode of Smackdown was a complete mess. AJ Styles cut a solid promo to kick off the show and then attacked Shane McMahon later in the evening. Smackdown then replayed the attack over and over again throughout the night. The Miz TV segment was entertaining. Maryse appeared to completely forget her lines and The Miz had to remind her of what she was supposed to say. Becky Lynch and Natalya had the best match of the night and it was completely forgettable.

Mickie James and Alexa Bliss had a very poor match. It was incredibly slow and the two seemed uncoordinated the entire time. Mojo Rawley is apparently ready for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal because he threw Ziggler out of the ring a few times. JBL made sure to say that 15 times. I’m guessing Dolph Ziggler will be a part of the Battle Royal as well, along with Apollo Crews (if that feud even exists anymore). There was finally an appearance by the Smackdown Tag Team Champions tonight. They were in the main event! Well, the main event was actually Shane McMahon walking around backstage while American Alpha and The Usos wrestled in the background. The WWE also had both the Smackdown Women’s Champion and the Smackdown Tag Team Champions lose tonight for no reason.

Then there was the promo between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt. I don’t even know what to say about that promo. I’m all for interesting storylines and craziness in professional wrestling. Tonight’s promo was too ridiculous for me. I couldn’t help but laugh when Bray Wyatt was rubbing the ashes all over himself. Raw and Smackdown have two more episodes before Wrestlemania 33. Hopefully things drastically improve in the next two weeks. The Wrestlemania 33 card already looks underwhelming, the last thing Wrestlemania 33 needs is a bunch of subpar shows leading up to it.

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