SmackDown Live

Randy Orton kicks off SmackDown by heading to the ring.

We get a video highlighting the attack on The New Day by Orton and Revival on RAW last night.

“Unlike Kofi Kingston, I am not a liar," claims Orton, as he declares the WWE Champion to be "stupid"

New Day's music hits and Kofi sneaks in behind Orton to deliver Trouble in Paradise. The WWE Champion grabs a steel chair and wraps Orton's ankle with it. Kingston is about to jump on it when The Revival come down to save The Viper. Kofi fights them off with the chair while Orton escapes the ring.

Andrade Almas vs. Apollo Crews (KOTR Round 1)

Andrade Almas won and advances in the KOTR

Rowan and Daniel Bryan bring a hoodie, disguised figure into a backstage room, they threaten him and say to not move from that spot. 

A Moment of Bliss 

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross come out for another talk show segment so they can interview Charlotte Flair. The Queen comes out in street clothes and says she should be sitting in the throne that is on the stage, not Alexa's chair.

Bayley comes out after Flair talks some trash about her. The Hugger says she is the champion and that makes her better than Charlotte. The Queen says people were talking about her match with Trish, not Bayley vs. Moon. She promises to beat Bayley at Clash of Champions and Bayley says she accepts her challenge. Bayley shoves Charlotte over in the chair before leaving.

Daniel Bryan vs. Buddy Murphy

Buddy Murphy won

Daniel Bryan and Rowan attacked Buddy Murphy backstage.

The Revival vs. Heavy Machinery

The Revival won

 

The Miz welcomes Sami Zayn to his show. Zayn admits he has been losing a lot lately, but he had an epiphany last night. He says he got caught up in the WWE trap of greed. He says he has realized the right path is to help other people. Miz asks who he wants to help, and Sami says he has someone backstage who fits the bill. Shinsuke Nakamura's music hits and he heads to the ring.

Sami gives a rant about Nakamura not being able to properly express himself. Miz tries to talk to Shin but the IC champ just points to Sami. It ends with Nakamura taking Miz down with a kick and a Kinshasa. Nakamura keeps attacking him until Zayn tells him to stop.



Elias vs. Kevin Owens (KOTR Round 1)

Elias won thanks to the involvement of Shane and advances in the KOTR.



Now we're about to find out who Bryan and Rowan have backstage 
and, it’s just some dude with a red beard. Reigns just looks confused at the situation and this ends the show.



Rating: 80/80

Great show and matches as we get closer to Clash of Champions.