Smackdown August 9th 2016

Smackdown 

After the fallout of Smackdown last week with the Wyatts standing tall, would Dolph and Dean retaliate? 

The Wyatt Family

Bray Wyatt came out to start the show flanked by Wyatt Family member Erick Rowan. Bray told everyone that he didn't fall to Dolph because Dolph cheated, and basically Bray played victim throughout his little speech. He was just beginning to say he's a God when Dean Ambrose's music hit. Dean accused Bray of acting like a big baby, to which Bray told him to get in the ring. Dean told him he would but he's not that dumb to walk right in to a 2 on 1 fight. Then Dolph Ziggler came out.

Dolph walked with purpose and walked right past Dean Ambrose and jumped in to the ring right at the two Wyatts. Dean reluctantly jumped in to help Dolph as he was being overpowered in the 2 on 1 scenario. They battled it out until Bray had Dean in position for Sister Abigail. Dolph sets up to Superkick Bray but Bray moves Dean's head in the way and Dolph accidentally hits Dean. Dolph then hit Erick Rowan with another Superkick but turned around right in to a Sister Abigail from Bray, leaving the Wyatts standing tall. It was then announced backstage that Dolph and Dean would take on the Wyatts and this is pretty classic where the champion and the contender have a common enemy and team up even though they'll soon be fighting each other. It's not bad but it's kind of over used. 

American Alpha defeated Mikey O'Shea and Mike Vega

This was a squash match in American Alpha's favour but before the match even started three tag teams came out and surrounded the ring. The Ascension, The Hype Bros, and The Vaudevillains. After American Alpha won, all three tag teams jumped in the ring with American Alpha and a brawl ensued. The last tag team standing was American Alpha and I'm not sure what the point of this was but if I were to guess I'd say that maybe there will be a Fatal 4 Way tag team match for the new Smackdown Tag Team Championships? That'd be kind of cool.

Becky Lynch vs Eva Marie

Just like last week, this match never started. Eva's excuse this time was a wadrobe malfunction so she had to go backstage to fix it, cancelling the match. Becky was extremely frustrated because she wanted a fight and told anyone to come out and fight her. Then Alexa Bliss came out and told Becky to be careful what she wishes for, because she just might get it.

Alexa Bliss defeated Becky Lynch

Alexa Bliss answered Becky Lynch's challenge and pulled off a win when during the match Eva Marie's music hit and the voice said she was now ready to compete. Eva Marie came out and this distracted Becky allowing Alexa Bliss to set Becky up for the Sparkle Splash. She then hit it on Becky and pinned her for the win. This solidifies Eva Marie as a heel and despite it being a bit of a sketchy win it gives Alexa some credibility having pinned Becky Lynch. 

Randy Orton defeated Alberto Del Rio by Disqualification 

It was obvious from the beginning that Orton would win, and surely enough after the match spilled outside the ring, Del Rio took a chair to the Viper disqualifying himself giving Orton the win. However his assault raged on until they were both back in the ring and Del Rio would just about strike Randy with the chair again when he took an RKO #OuttaNowhere leaving Randy Orton standing tall. I didn't see much purpose to this match though other than maybe solidifying Randy's wild cardness. 

Rhyno defeated Heath Slater 

In a match where if Heath won he'd get a Smackdown Live contract...he lost. Very disappointed about that because Heath Slater is very entertaining but at least this way he'll probably still appear on both shows until SOMEONE gives him a contract. 

Carmella defeated Natalya

During her entrance Carmella was talking about how last week Natalya attacked her. As she was talking Natalya ran up from behind her, but Carmella turned around just in time to get the first hit in. Their brawl went in to the ring where the match started and ended shortly after in a surprising result with Carmella making Natalya tap out to a form of Triangle Chokehold. I didn't expect Carmella to go over Natalya clean, I guess Natalya is finally losing her push...yay.

Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose defeated Bray Wyatt and Erick Rowan

The match itself was just okay. It ended once Dolph Superkicked Erick Rowan and pinned him for the win however after the referee held Dolph and Deans hands up in victory, Dean quickly turned on Dolph once again and hit him with Dirty Deeds. Dean's message was clear but also kind of heelish. A small part of me thinks Dean might turn heel. Guess we'll have to wait and see. 

Star Of The Night: Alexa Bliss' Successful In-Ring Debut

I'm very happy that Alexa Bliss went over despite the dodgy finish, and I hope this means big things for Bliss on Smackdown Live. It'd be great if she could win the Smackdown Womens Championship if they ever make one. 

Despite my Star Of The Night, Smackdown in my opinion wasn't as good as Raw this week. Stay tuned to see if they can turn it around and

Until next time,

Devon Wizard