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8 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (9/25)

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The September 25th, 2018 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. Here are 8 takeaways from this week’s episode of SmackDown:

Daniel Bryan Joined Truth TV

R-Truth and Carmella kicked off this week’s episode of SmackDown. R-Truth welcomed the crowd to “Truth TV”. Carmella then welcomed Daniel Bryan down to the ring as their guest.

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R-Truth said that he has a lot of questions for Daniel and Carmella handed Truth his reading glasses. R-Truth asked Bryan how cathartic will it be to defeat The Miz at Super Show-Down and getting one step closer to a WWE Championship match.

Bryan was about to answer but Carmella interrupted and stated that it was time for a 7-second dance break. Carmella and R-Truth danced for a few seconds and Bryan said this show was infinitely better than Miz TV.

Daniel noted that he spent so much energy getting back to WWE and now that he is back, he wants to be WWE Champion. Bryan claimed that he has a lot of unfinished business with the WWE Championship and he also has a lot of unfinished business with The Miz. Bryan added that he wants to be WWE Champion to prove he is the best.

The Miz interrupted and a “Truth TV!” chant broke out. R-Truth boasted about beating The Miz two weeks ago and stealing his talk show. The Miz simply called R-Truth an idiot and then turned his attention to Daniel Bryan. The Miz told Bryan that he will win at all cost and will do whatever it takes to win.

The Miz vowed to defeat Bryan once again at WWE Super Show-Down. The Miz claimed that the only way Bryan can beat him is to compromise his moral code. The Miz added that if Bryan cheats to win he will forever tarnish the name, Daniel Bryan. R-Truth challenged The Miz to match to get his show back.

The Miz was about to respond but R-Truth and Carmella broke out in another dance break. The Miz then stormed backstage and ran into SmackDown GM Paige. The Miz demanded that Truth TV be canceled and Paige told him that if he wants Miz TV back, he is going to have to go out there and defeat R-Truth.

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The Miz Defeated R-Truth & Mocked Daniel Bryan

The Miz battled R-Truth tonight on SmackDown and Daniel Bryan joined commentary for the match. R-Truth started off the match in control and connected with a shoulder tackle. R-Truth went for a roll-up but Miz kicked out at two.

The Miz rolled out of the ring and started trash talking with Daniel Bryan. R-Truth greeted Miz with a Hip Toss when he got back into the ring. Carmella got up on the ring apron and moonwalked as The Miz made his way back to his feet.

R-Truth chased Miz around the ring and caught him with a right hand. R-Truth launched Miz into the barricade and then bounced his face off the ring apron. Back in the ring, Miz connected with a boot to the face and then mocked Bryan by doing the “yes!” chant. Miz hit a series of Yes Kicks but R-Truth countered into a roll-up for a near fall. The Miz battled back with a DDT for another near fall as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, R-Truth hit Miz with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Splash in the corner of the ring. R-Truth then hit Miz with a Jawbreaker and went for the cover but Miz kicked out at two. The Miz poked R-Truth in the eye while the referee wasn’t distracted and then planted R-Truth with the Skull Crushing Finale.

The Miz then looked at Bryan and said that he will do anything to win. The Miz hit R-Truth with Bryan’s running knee for the pinfall victory. Bryan got into the ring after the match and The Miz cowardly retreated up the entrance ramp.

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Sheamus Defeated Big E

Sheamus faced Big E tonight on SmackDown. Cesaro, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods were ringside for the match. New Day will defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Bar at WWE Super Show-Down.

Big E launched Sheamus out of the ring and then hit him with a massive Splash on the ring apron as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Big E connected with a Suplex for a near fall. Big E went for another Splash but Sheamus got his knees up. Sheamus followed it up with a Powerslam for a two count.

Sheamus geared up for the Brogue Kick but Big E countered into a giant Powerbomb for a two count. Big E went for a Spear but Sheamus caught him with a knee to the face. Big E went for the Big Ending but Sheamus escaped and hit him with a Brogue Kick for the pinfall victory. After the match, Sheamus and Cesaro took a selfie in the ring.

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Something Happened In Milwaukee

Aiden English attacked Rusev last week on SmackDown. On this week’s episode, Rusev and Lana marched down to the ring to demand answers from English.

Rusev noted that Aiden betrayed him last week on Rusev Day. Rusev then demanded that Aiden come down to the ring to explain his actions. Aiden English came down to the entrance ramp and said that Rusev has every right to be angry.

Aiden claimed that Rusev lacked direction before he joined him. English took credit for making Rusev the most beloved Superstar in WWE. Aiden then rolled a montage of highlights from their tag matches together.

The crowd chanted “Rusev Day!” once the montage ended and English brought up 70,000 people chanting for them at WrestleMania. English then blamed Lana for the team falling apart and then rolled another montage of Lana costing Rusev matches.

English claimed that things were better when it was just the two of them. Lana brought up helping Rusev crush people before Aiden came along. Lana accused Aiden of trying to make a name for himself by using Rusev.

Aiden asked Lana is she told Rusev about that one night in Milwaukee. English then dropped the microphone and walked backstage. The crowd chanted “holy sh*t!” and then transitioned into a “Milwaukee!” chant as the segment ended.

Lana and Rusev were then shown having a conversation backstage. Becky Lynch interrupted and threatened Lana out of nowhere. Lynch then walked away as Rusev continued to ponder what the hell Aiden English was talking about.

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Asuka & Naomi Dominated

Naomi and Asuka faced Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose tonight on SmackDown.

Before the match, The IIconics were in the ring and were about to cut a promo but were immediately interrupted by Naomi’s entrance music. The IIconics will face Naomi & Asuka at WWE Super Show-Down. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce joined commentary for the match tonight.

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville took turns beating up Asuka to start off the match. Asuka finally was able to battle back and tag in Naomi. Mandy tagged in at the same time and Naomi greeted her with a Hurricanrana.

Naomi followed it up with a Leg Drop for a near fall. Deville attacked Naomi but Naomi launched her out of the ring. Mandy booted Naomi in the face and tagged Sonya back into the match.

Deville connected with a knee to the face and went for a cover but Asuka broke it up. Asuka hit Mandy with a Hip Attack that sent her flying out of the ring. Naomi booted Deville in the face and tagged Asuka back into the match. Asuka and Naomi then booted Sonya in the face for the pinfall victory.

Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura Beatdown Tye Dillinger

United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura faced Tye Dillinger tonight on SmackDown. Dillinger went right after Nakamura to start off the match and hit him with a few chops in the corner of the ring.

Tye followed it up with a Clothesline and then dared Nakamura to come at him. Shinsuke obliged and promptly beat the hell out of Dillinger in the corner. Nakamura draped Tye across the top rope and then kneed him in the midsection.

Nakamura then geared up in the corner as Tye made his way to his feet. Nakamura went for the Kinshasa but Dillinger escaped and hit him with a Superkick. Tye followed it up with a Frog Splash off the top rope and went for the cover but Shinsuke kicked out at two.

Dillinger hit Shinsuke with a few punches but Randy Orton came out of nowhere and attacked him from behind. The match ended in a DQ as Orton slammed Dillinger into the ring post. Orton bashed Dillinger’s face off the steel steps and then launched him over the announce table.

Orton dropped Dillinger back-first on the table before bringing him back inside the ring. Randy stomped on Tye’s hand a few times and then dropped him across the top rope. Orton dragged Dillinger to the ring apron and planted him with a DDT on the floor outside the ring. Randy then mocked Dillinger’s perfect ten pose before making his way backstage. Nakamura then hit a Kinshasa on Dillinger against the LED board on the ring.

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Orton was then interviewed backstage and was asked about his attack on Dillinger. Randy said that Dillinger’s “perfect ten crap” just pisses him off.

Becky Lynch Tapped Out Lana

SmackDown GM Paige announced that Becky Lynch will face Lana after their confrontation backstage. Before the match, Rusev and Lana had another brief conversation. Lana was pissed off that Rusev was still wondering about what Aiden English said earlier in the night.

Earlier in the day, Becky Lynch attacked Charlotte Flair during a photo shoot at the Pepsi Center. It was announced during the show that Paige sent Charlotte home after the attack in order to recover from her injuries.

Becky started off the match in control and got Lana in a Headlock. Lana broke free and the two Superstars circled each other. Lynch slammed Lana face first on the canvas and Lana responded with a slap to the face.

Lana took down Becky and connected with a few strikes. Lana followed it up with a Bulldog for a two count. Lynch rolled out of the ring to regroup and Lana followed her. Becky booted Lana in the ribs and then slammed her into the barricade.

Lynch brought Lana back into the ring but Lana went for a roll-up right away. Becky kicked out but Lana connected with a Superkick for another near fall. Lana climbed up to the second rope but Becky quickly got up and slammed Lana to the mat. Becky planted Lana with an Exploder Suplex and then locked in the Dis-Arm-Her for the easy submission victory.

After the match, Aiden English was asked to elaborate on his comments earlier. English vowed to show the video evidence of what happened in Milwaukee on next week’s episode of SmackDown.

Samoa Joe Went To AJ Styles’ House

WWE Champion AJ Styles and Samoa Joe had a contract signing tonight for their championship match at WWE Super Show-Down. SmackDown GM Paige came down to the ring and introduced both Superstars.

AJ Styles came down to the ring but Samoa Joe didn’t show up right away. AJ joked that Joe was likely to attack him from behind because Joe is a coward. Styles hyped the title match at Super Show-Down and noted that there are no rules in that match.

Samoa Joe then appeared on the jumbotron and showed that he was at AJ’s house. Styles shouted that he was going to rip Joe’s head off as Joe leaned up against AJ’s fence. Joe asked if Styles was feeling helpless because he realizes that there is nothing he can do right now.

Joe then took a seat on AJ’s step right by his front door and told Styles to get his phone out and call Wendy. Joe chuckled and stated that AJ doesn’t bring his phone down to the ring. Joe then showed a doll and claimed it was a gift for Styles’ daughter.

Styles begged Joe to stay away from his family as Joe approached his front door. Joe asked if AJ was paralyzed by fear and told him to remember that feeling because that is exactly how he will feel when he beats him at Super Show-Down.

Joe added that Styles stole the WWE Championship from him and that demanded consequences. Joe then rang the doorbell and said “daddy’s home” as SmackDown went off the air.

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