Tonight’s WWE SmackDown opens up with General Manager Daniel Bryan and Commissioner Shane McMahon backstage.
Shane and Bryan enter the ring. The SmackDown roster is gathered all around the apron. Fans chant for Shane and he thanks them.
Shane announces that SmackDown will begin holding their own pay-per-views with Backlash on September 11th. Shane introduces the undisputed WWE Champion Dean Ambrose. Ambrose comes out to a pop.
Bryan announces a Six Pack Challenge for tonight. The winner faces Ambrose at SummerSlam.
Bryan announces John Cena as the first entrant. Cena steps through the ropes and stands beside Ambrose. Bray Wyatt is next, followed by Dolph Ziggler. Baron Corbin and AJ Styles are the last two. Bryan announces that the 6th man wiil be the winner of a battle royal, which is next.
Battle Royal for the Final Six Pack Challenge Spot: Zack Ryder, Kane, Konnor, Viktor, Mojo Rawley, Simon Gotch, Aiden English, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Kalisto, Erick Rowan, Tyler Breeze, Fandango, Apollo Crews, Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Apollo Crews
Becky Lynch vs. Natalya
Winner: Becky Lynch
Renee interviews Becky in the ring but Alexa Bliss interrupts and starts cutting a promo. Naomi interrupts her and can’t believe Bliss is running her mouth already. Carmella interrupts next and says SmackDown is about to get fabulous. Next, Eva Marie’s music hits and out she comes. She poses on the stage as the others look on from the ring.
Maryse is in the ring with WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz for another episode of MizTV. She introduction her husband Miz and fans boo. Miz reveals that his tonight’s guest is – The Miz. He sits down and interviews himself.
Randy Orton interrupts and comes out to a pop. Fans chant for the RKO. Miz welcomes him and wonders why he’s here. Fans chant “Randy” now. Miz gets annoyed and wonders why Orton is out here when he has a match with Brock Lesnar coming up. Orton says he’s going to Suplex City but it only takes one RKO to send Lesnar’s ass to Viperville. Miz says it’s a shame Orton accepted the match with Lesnar. Orton was hoping his first match in 9 months could take place tonight in Buffalo.
Orton proposes a match against Miz for tonight. Miz asks fans if they want to see the match but says no. He says Orton doesn’t just get a shot at the Intercontinental Title. Orton says the title won’t be on the line, just a friendly competition between old friends. Miz says he’s not falling for Orton’s tricks. Orton asks if he’s scared to get his ass beat in front of his pretty wife. Maryse runs her mouth to Orton and accepts the challenge for Miz.
The Miz vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Randy Orton
Heath Slater appears and sends the local wrestler to the floor. Slater is upset. He says there must be a mistake. He wonders how he wasn’t drafted to RAW or SmackDown. Slater says if Bryan and McMahon want to lead SmackDown into the New Era, put him into the main event and make it a 7 Pack Challenge. Slater gets a “sign Heath Slater” chant going.
Shane comes out and says if Slater is looking for a job, there’s a better way to accomplish that than interrupt live TV. Like send a resume. Slater plugs the WWE Network and that’s his resume. Slater brags about being the hottest free agent. Rhyno suddenly appears from the crowd and comes up from behind. Shane says Slater is right, he’s looking at the hottest free agent. Slater turns around and takes a Gore to a big pop. JBL reveals that Rhyno has been signed by SmackDown.
#1 Contender Six Pack Challenge: Bray Wyatt vs. Apollo Crews vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. AJ Styles vs. John Cena
Winner and New #1 Contender: Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler celebrates and out comes WWE Champion Dean Ambrose to a pop. They face off in the middle of the ring and Ambrose raises the title. Out comes Daniel Bryan and raises their arms and they pose. Commissioner Shane McMahon is out next to join them. SmackDown goes off the air.
Shane and Bryan enter the ring. The SmackDown roster is gathered all around the apron. Fans chant for Shane and he thanks them.
Shane announces that SmackDown will begin holding their own pay-per-views with Backlash on September 11th. Shane introduces the undisputed WWE Champion Dean Ambrose. Ambrose comes out to a pop.
Bryan announces a Six Pack Challenge for tonight. The winner faces Ambrose at SummerSlam.
Bryan announces John Cena as the first entrant. Cena steps through the ropes and stands beside Ambrose. Bray Wyatt is next, followed by Dolph Ziggler. Baron Corbin and AJ Styles are the last two. Bryan announces that the 6th man wiil be the winner of a battle royal, which is next.
Battle Royal for the Final Six Pack Challenge Spot: Zack Ryder, Kane, Konnor, Viktor, Mojo Rawley, Simon Gotch, Aiden English, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Kalisto, Erick Rowan, Tyler Breeze, Fandango, Apollo Crews, Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Apollo Crews
Becky Lynch vs. Natalya
Winner: Becky Lynch
Renee interviews Becky in the ring but Alexa Bliss interrupts and starts cutting a promo. Naomi interrupts her and can’t believe Bliss is running her mouth already. Carmella interrupts next and says SmackDown is about to get fabulous. Next, Eva Marie’s music hits and out she comes. She poses on the stage as the others look on from the ring.
Maryse is in the ring with WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz for another episode of MizTV. She introduction her husband Miz and fans boo. Miz reveals that his tonight’s guest is – The Miz. He sits down and interviews himself.
Randy Orton interrupts and comes out to a pop. Fans chant for the RKO. Miz welcomes him and wonders why he’s here. Fans chant “Randy” now. Miz gets annoyed and wonders why Orton is out here when he has a match with Brock Lesnar coming up. Orton says he’s going to Suplex City but it only takes one RKO to send Lesnar’s ass to Viperville. Miz says it’s a shame Orton accepted the match with Lesnar. Orton was hoping his first match in 9 months could take place tonight in Buffalo.
Orton proposes a match against Miz for tonight. Miz asks fans if they want to see the match but says no. He says Orton doesn’t just get a shot at the Intercontinental Title. Orton says the title won’t be on the line, just a friendly competition between old friends. Miz says he’s not falling for Orton’s tricks. Orton asks if he’s scared to get his ass beat in front of his pretty wife. Maryse runs her mouth to Orton and accepts the challenge for Miz.
The Miz vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Randy Orton
Heath Slater appears and sends the local wrestler to the floor. Slater is upset. He says there must be a mistake. He wonders how he wasn’t drafted to RAW or SmackDown. Slater says if Bryan and McMahon want to lead SmackDown into the New Era, put him into the main event and make it a 7 Pack Challenge. Slater gets a “sign Heath Slater” chant going.
Shane comes out and says if Slater is looking for a job, there’s a better way to accomplish that than interrupt live TV. Like send a resume. Slater plugs the WWE Network and that’s his resume. Slater brags about being the hottest free agent. Rhyno suddenly appears from the crowd and comes up from behind. Shane says Slater is right, he’s looking at the hottest free agent. Slater turns around and takes a Gore to a big pop. JBL reveals that Rhyno has been signed by SmackDown.
#1 Contender Six Pack Challenge: Bray Wyatt vs. Apollo Crews vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. AJ Styles vs. John Cena
Winner and New #1 Contender: Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler celebrates and out comes WWE Champion Dean Ambrose to a pop. They face off in the middle of the ring and Ambrose raises the title. Out comes Daniel Bryan and raises their arms and they pose. Commissioner Shane McMahon is out next to join them. SmackDown goes off the air.
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