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7 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (11/6)

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The November 6th episode of WWE SmackDown was taped in Manchester, England. In addition to the takeaways below, WWE Champion AJ Styles and United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura cut the following promos about their Survivor Series opponents on tonight’s show:

Here are 7 takeaways from this week’s episode of SmackDown:

Daniel Bryan & The Miz Are The Captains Of The SmackDown Men’s Team At Survivor Series

SmackDown GM Paige kicked off this week’s show. Paige introduced SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon to the ring and he received a chorus of boos. Shane won the WWE World Cup tournament at Crown Jewel to earn the title “Best in the World”.

Paige wanted to take a picture with the “Best in the World” trophy as the crowd chanted “CM Punk!”. Shane set the record straight that he is not the best in the world and that trophy does not belong to him. Shane added that the trophy belongs to everyone here at SmackDown.

Shane stated that he acted on instinct and took over for The Miz when he could not compete in the finals of the World Cup tournament. Shane then hyped up SmackDown as the superior brand and followed it up by promoting WWE Survivor Series for a couple minutes. RAW Tag Champs The Authors of Pain vs. The Bar was announced for Survivor Series during this promo.

Shane McMahon announced Daniel Bryan as the captain of Team SmackDown for Survivor Series. Bryan came down to the ring to “yes!” chants from the crowd. Bryan told the crowd that they were awesome and thanked Shane for acknowledging that he is not the best wrestler in the world.

Bryan noted that it is an honor to be the captain of Team SmackDown. The Miz interrupted and limped his way down the entrance ramp. Miz bitched about Shane making Daniel Bryan the captain of the team. The Miz stated that he is not angry, just disappointed that he couldn’t finish the World Cup tournament.

The Miz complimented Shane on “heroically” winning the tournament and then claimed that 2/3 of that trophy is his. The Miz blasted Daniel Bryan being injured all the time and that he has proven that he can beat the best. Miz claimed that he deserved to be captain of Team SmackDown and Shane agreed with him.

Shane complimented The Miz on his performance in the World Cup and told Miz that he will be co-captain with Daniel Bryan. The Miz had a pissed off look on his face as Bryan started up another “yes!” chant to end the segment.

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Bryan and The Miz were shown arguing backstage. Shane interrupted and stated that they bring out the best in each other and that is what he is counting on. Shane informed Miz and Bryan that they have until the end of the night to pick the remaining three Superstars on the team. The Miz picked Shane and Bryan agreed with him that Shane should be on the team because he has the most on the line. The Miz and Bryan were then disgusted because they actually agreed on something.

The Usos Are Captains At Survivor Series

New Day battled The Usos on this week’s episode of SmackDown. The winners of the match will be the captains for SmackDown’s tag team at Survivor Series. Big E and Kofi Kingston wrestled in the match as Xavier Woods launched pancakes into the crowd from ringside.

Jey Uso and Kofi started off the match. Jey leveled Kofi with a shoulder tackle but Kingston battled back with a Dropkick that sent Jey out of the ring. Kofi hung from the ropes and swiveled his hips as Woods played the trombone. Big E capitalized on the ridiculous distraction by decking Jey with a Clothesline as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

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When SmackDown returned, Big E and Jimmy Uso were in the ring. Big E hit Jimmy with three Belly to Belly Suplexes in a row but Jimmy battled back with an uppercut to the jaw. Big E slammed Jimmy to the canvas and went for the cover but Jimmy was able to kick out at the last second.

Jey tagged in and booted Big E in the face. Jey climbed up to the top rope and went for a Splash but Big E got his knees up. Big E hit the Big Ending and went for the cover but Jimmy broke it up at two.

Big E charged at Jey but Uso got out of the way and Big E flew out of the ring. Big E slammed Jey into the barricade and then lifted Jimmy onto his shoulders. Jimmy escaped and sent Big E into the timekeeper’s area.

Kofi made his way to the top turnbuckle and leaped onto both Usos outside the ring. Kofi rolled Jey back into the ring and went for the cover but Jey powered out at two. Kingston followed it up with the SOS for another near fall. Jey and Kofi traded shots and then Kingston climbed up to the top rope. Kingston connected with a Splash for a two count as SmackDown went to a break.

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Back from the commercial break, Kofi and Jey were still battling int he ring. Jimmy tagged in and teamed up with Jey to try and Suplex Kofi to the outside. Kofi escaped and Big E connected with a Spear on Jey that sent both Superstars to the floor outside the ring.

Kingston then connected with Trouble in Paradise on Jimmy for a near fall. Kofi hit Jimmy with a chop and perched him up on the top turnbuckle. Kofi went for a Superplex but Jimmy blocked it and headbutted Kingston to the canvas.

Kofi hopped right back up and went for a Hurricanrana but Jimmy countered into a beautiful Powerbomb off the second rope. Jimmy followed it up with a Splash off the top rope for the pinfall victory. The Usos are the captains for the Tag Team Elimination Match at WWE Survivor Series.

After the match, The Usos said that they have been to war with New Day and that there isn’t a SmackDown tag division with them. The Usos said they wanted New Day to join them at Survivor Series and shook hands with them.

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Becky Lynch Responded To Ronda Rousey

SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch came down to the ring to respond to RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey’s promo last night. Lynch and Rousey will battle at WWE Survivor Series. Before Lynch came down to the ring, she was shown backstage wearing a “Baddest on the Planet” shirt. Becky ripped the shirt in half to reveal her “I am the man” shirt.

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Becky came down to the ring as the crowd sang along to her entrance music. The crowd loudly chanted “Becky!” as Lynch began to speak. Lynch asked who the hell Rousey was to tell the champ anything.

Lynch stated that Rousey wasn’t a champion because she hasn’t even been tested yet. Becky added that when Ronda meets “the man” at Survivor Series, her titanium body will be let down by her weak mind.

Becky boasted about being the most relentless person that Ronda has ever met and brought up Ronda mocking the previous jobs Lynch held before making it to WWE. Lynch stated that she was not handpicked like Rousey, but here she is. Lynch added that she wasn’t meant to be the talk of the entire industry but here she is. Lynch posed with the title and referred to herself as “the only champ”.

Becky stated that she is not coming after Rousey’s respect at Survivor Series, she is coming after her arm. She finished the promo but saying “I don’t care if you are the baddest bitch on the planet, at Survivor Series I am going to make you mine”.

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Nikki Cross Accepted Becky’s Challenge

After her promo, Becky Lynch said that she got herself all fired up and wanted a fight. SAnitY’s music hit and Nikki Cross came down to the entrance ramp with Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, and Killian Dain. Nikki then sprinted to the ring and told Becky that she wanted to play. Becky said she doesn’t want to play, she wants to fight.

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Nikki started off the match by screaming and blasting Becky in the face with a forearm. Lynch sent Nikki to the corner and Cross told her to bring it. Cross connected with a Hurricanrana and then charged at Becky but Lynch sent her flying out of the ring.

Cross trapped Becky in the ring apron and beat the hell out of her. Nikki brought Lynch back into the ring but Becky quickly rolled to the outside to regroup. Nikki followed her and Becky capitalized by slamming her into the ring apron several times.

Back in the ring, Becky went for the cover but Nikki kicked out at two. Lynch applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind Nikki. Cross battled to her feet and broke the hold with a couple of elbows to Becky’s midsection.

Cross went for a roll-up but Becky kicked out and hit her with a Dropkick for a near fall. Lynch hit an Exploder Suplex and followed it up with a shoulder tackle for a two count. Cross went for a Sleeper Hold but Becky slammed Nikki into the turnbuckle.

Nikki and Becky traded forearms but Cross got the upper-hand with a couple of Clotheslines. Nikki hit a Splash in the corner and followed it up with a Bulldog. Cross climbed up to the top rope and connected with a Crossbody for a near fall.

Cross hit a reverse DDT for another near fall and then stomped on Becky in the corner of the ring. Becky bounced Nikki’s face into the bottom rope and then locked in the Dis-Arm-Her in the middle of the ring. Nikki quickly tapped out to end the match.

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Rey Mysterio Will Be On Team SmackDown At Survivor Series

Rey Mysterio squared off against Andrade “Cien” Almas on this week’s show. The Miz and Daniel Bryan had a conversation backstage before the match. Bryan wanted Mysterio on the team and The Miz said if Rey impresses tonight then he will allow him on the team.

Almas started off the match in control and hit Rey with a chop to the chest. Mysterio bounced off the ropes and connected with a Hurricanrana. Almas responded with an elbow to Rey’s face that echoed throughout the arena.

Andrade hit a knee to Rey’s face in the corner and then went for the cover but Rey kicked out. Mysterio sent Almas out of the ring and went for a Senton off the apron but Almas caught him. Andrade then swung Mysterio into the barricade as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Mysterio took back control of the match with a Hurricanrana. Almas responded with a boot to the face but Mysterio shrugged it off and booted Almas in the face for a two count.

Mysterio climbed to the top rope but Almas got up and crotched Rey on the top turnbuckle. Almas hit another chop to Rey’s chest and then went for a Superplex but Rey blocked it and went for a Sunset Flip. Andrade blocked it and hit two Double Knees in a row for a two count.

Andrade slammed Rey to the canvas and climbed to the top rope. Almas went for a Moonsault but Rey rolled out of the way. Andrade landed on his feet and went for a standing Moonsault but Mysterio got his knees up.

Rey set up for the 619 but Almas blocked it and brought Rey to the outside. Mysterio slammed Almas into the ring apron and followed it up with a sloppy looking sliding Tornado DDT. Mysterio brought Almas back inside the ring and hit him with a Hurricanrana that sent Almas to the ropes. Mysterio hit the 619 and followed it up with a Splash for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Randy Orton came out of nowhere and hit Rey with an RKO.

Bryan and The Miz had a conversation backstage. The Miz said that Rey will be on the team after joking that he didn’t even watch the match.

Charlotte Didn’t Show Up When Paige Announced The SmackDown Women’s Team

SmackDown GM Paige came down to the ring to announce the SmackDown Women’s Team at Survivor Series.

Paige introduced Carmella as the first member of the team. Carmella moonwalked across the entrance ramp and then was joined by R-Truth. They danced their way down the entrance ramp as Paige announced Naomi was on the team.

Sonya Deville and Asuka were then announced for the team at Survivor Series. Charlotte Flair was the final Superstar announced for the women’s team at Survivor Series. Charlotte’s music hit but Flair didn’t come down to the entrance ramp.

Mandy Rose’s music hit and Mandy came down to the entrance ramp. Mandy claimed that she was an upgrade and Paige told her that she will not be taking Flair’s spot on the team. Mandy said she was curious as to why Paige selected Sonya over her.

Rose boasted about eliminating Deville in the Battle Royal at Evolution. Rose then called Asuka yesterday’s news and said that Carmella’s title reign was like her dance breaks, short and meaningless.

Mandy Rose asked Naomi if Jimmy Uso was still feeling the glow and Naomi punched her in the face. Sonya Deville broke it up and Mandy retreated up the entrance ramp.

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Samoe Joe Is The Final Member Of SmackDown’s Dysfunctional Team At Survivor Series

The Miz and Daniel Bryan agreed to pick two Superstars and the winner of the match will be the final Superstar on Team SmackDown at Survivor Series. Daniel Bryan selected Jeff Hardy and The Miz selected Samoa Joe. Joe then battled Jeff Hardy in the main event of this week’s show as Bryan and Miz joined commentary for the match.

Joe beat the hell out Hardy in the corner of the ring to start off the match. Jeff battled back with Whisper in the Wind and then sent Joe out of the ring. The action returned to the ring and Joe connected with a Clothesline as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Joe was still in control of the match. Dueling chants for Hardy and Joe broke out as Jeff battled back with a flurry of punches. Joe connected with a kick out of nowhere for a near fall.

Joe applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring but Hardy quickly escaped. Joe slammed Jeff into the barricade as The Miz and Bryan argued on commentary. Hardy connected with a Clothesline off the barricade and then the action returned to the ring.

Jeff hit an Atomic Drop and followed it up with a Dropkick for a two count. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate and made his way to the top rope. Jeff went for the Swanton Bomb but Joe got his knees up and locked in the Coquina Clutch for the submission victory.

After the match, Joe got in Bryan’s face next to the announce table. The Miz pleaded with Bryan to keep his emotions in check but Bryan didn’t listen. Daniel brought Joe into the ring and applied the Yes Lock. The Miz broke it up and Bryan unlocked a flurry of punches to Miz’s face. Shane McMahon came up behind him and Bryan thought he was Joe and sent him to the canvas. Bryan stormed up the entrance ramp as SmackDown went off the air.

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