WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (01/10/14) by Nicholas Sebastian
Smackdown opens up with a shot of the inside a barn, and an empty rocking chair. Bray Wyatt appears and talks of Daniel Bryan joining the Wyatt Family. He says Daniel Bryan needed him, that he has a home now and only hears his truth.
We go live to the arena where a lot of pyro starts this week's edition of Smackdown. From the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, our commentary team is, as usual, Michael Cole and John "Bradshaw" Layfield.
THE USOS VS LUKE HARPER & ERICK ROWAN (OF THE WYATT FAMILY)
COMMENTARY
- This past Monday on Raw the Usos teamed with Rey Mysterio defeated Wyatt Family members Luke Harper, Erick Rowan and Daniel Bryan. Cole says that Bray Wyatt was not happy when some miscommunication between Daniel Bryan and Luke Harper resulted in their loss.
- The announcers go on at length about the Wyatt family's newest member Daniel Brian, as well as how strange the stable seems.
- We're told that on this Monday's Raw, the Usos will face the team of Beay Wyatt and Daniel Bryan.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Luke Harper and Erick Rowan make their appearance without their leader Bray Wyatt nor their newest member Daniel Bryan.
- The Wyatts start off in control of the match with quick tags, isolating Jimmy Uso. Erick Rowan hits a huge flapjack that sends the Samoan falling almost face first to the mat.
- Luke Harper hit his Gator Roll as the high-flying Usos were grounded for most of the match as the Wyatts used their immense size and strength to their advantage.
- Jimmy Uso hit a moonsault from the top rope onto Erick Rowan that changed the momentum of the match. He was able to get the hot tag to his brother who basically cleaned house, nailing a Samoan Drop on the much larger Luke Harper.
- Jey Uso delivered a suicide dive off over the top rope onto Luke Harper. The referee started his count but both men were down on the outiside. Jey was unable to throw the huge Harper into the ring as Rowan hit a clothesline on him. Jimmy Uso dove down onto Erick Rown from up high and by this time, the referee had counted to ten and disqualified both teams.
RESULT: DOUBLE COUNT-OUT
- After the match, the Wyatts continue their assault on the Usos. The Samoans are able to scramble to safety but are accosted from behind by Bray Wyatt and Daniel Bryan. The four of them beat down the Usos and culminate with Bryan delivering the running knee and Bray Wyatt hitting his Sister Abigail finisher.
BACKSTAGE
- Randy Orton, holding both his belts, tells Vicky Guerrero he needs to speak to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon right away. He's told they're not there, and Orton replies the Authority needs to consult with him before they put him in any match-ups. He is of course alluding to his title match with John Cena at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. He says he's sick of hearing about what's best for business, and that Monday night on Raw, he'll give the Authority a piece of his mind. He wants to do what's best for Randy Orton.
MIZ TV
- The Miz shows some footage from Raw this past Monday, where the Big Show confronted Brock Lesnar after he beat down Mark Henry and broke his arm. Show was able to heave him across the ring like a rag doll before Lesnar retreated to the back.
- Show says he's reached his limit when it comes to Brock Lesnar. He doesn't like him and he doesn't seem like the beast he's supposed to be. Big Show challenges Lesnar to a fight. This brings out Paul Heyman to the stage area who says the fight will only happen at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.
COMMENTARY
- The announcers mention that Batista will be competing in the Royal Rumble match on the 26th of January in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- We're shown footage of the big announcement concerning the launch of new WWE Network.
CURTIS AXEL & RYBACK WITH THE REAL AMERICANS VS REY MYSTERIO, SIN CARA & LOS MATADORES
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Los Matadores start off the match with a lot of aerial maneuvers, making quick tags and dominating Curtis Axel.
- Diego and Fernando hit a double dive on the outside to Ryback, sending the bigger man all the way to the entrance ramp.
- El Torito got in on the action by climbing to the top rope and nailing a somersault dive to the floor right onto Curtis Axel.
- Rey Mysterio tried to go for his 619 finisher on Jack Swagger but was countered with a huge powerslam. After a scuffle between Sin Cara and Antonio Cesaro, Rey hits his finisher again, drops the dime from the top rope and gets the 1-2-3.
WINNERS: REY MYSTERIO, SIN CARA & LOS MATADORES
- The announcers briefly mention Raw this past Monday where Ric Flair was confronted by Randy Orton before John Cena came out there and put himself into the mix. A video package showing Cena and Orton's rivalry plays as the champion makes his way to the ring.
WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RANDY ORTON VS WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION BIG E LANGSTON
NON-TITLE MATCH
COMMENTARY
- The announcers mention how important this match is for Big E Langston, where a win would elevate his career to new heights.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Lots of back and forth between the two competitors. The match went to the outside a few times with Orton slamming Langston into the stairs.
- Big E Langston hit a big splash on Orton but was only able to get the two count.
- Randy Orton nailed his draping DDT from the second rope. He positioned himself for the RKO but Langston counters, pushing Orton away into the corner. Langston charges Orton and connects with a running splash, only to be given a thumb to the eye as he attempted more offense. Orton is able to his his RKO on a staggering Big E Langston and get the three count.
WINNER: RANDY ORTON
BACKSTAGE
The entire Wyatt family is shown with Bray Wyatt talks about fate. He then goes on about the Usos, Daniel Bryan interjects and talks about how everything he's been told is a lie.
FANDANGO VS XAVIER WOODS
COMMENTARY
- The announcers mention this fact was made after an incident on this past Wednesday's Main Event, where a dancing Fandango & Summer Rae distracted Xavier Woods to lose the match for his team to the Real Americans.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- The foursome of R-Truth, Xavier Woods and the Funkadactyls make their way down the entrance ramp. R-Truth goes on commentary, getting offended when Michael Cole tries to buddy up to him.
- Fandango showboats after throwing Xavier Woods out of the ring. Coming back in, Woods hits a shoulder to the gut from the apron and gets a schoolboy on the ballroom dancer for the three count.
WINNER: XAVIER WOODS
After the match, Fandango attacks Xavier Woods, only to be stopped by R-Truth. Woods recovers as he and R-Truth double dropkick Fandango out of the ring, the Funkadactyls disposing of Summer Raw in the meantime.
BACKSTAGE
Tom Phillips, usually seen as at the commentary table on NXT, interviews the Usos. Jimmy Uso says he understands that the Wyatts play mind games and put fear into people. He says the Usos will stand up and fight back on Monday Night Raw, referencing their upcoming match with Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt.
The announcers then introduce a video package with highlights of this pas Monday's Old School Raw, with clips from the likes of Ric Flair, "Mean Gene" Okerlund, Rikishi & Too Cool and Jake "the Snake" Roberts.
THE SHIELD VS CM PUNK & THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Before the match begins, Roman Reigns talks about his win over CM Punk on this past Monday's Raw, calling himself the new "Best in the World", to a chorus of boos from the crowd.
- Dean Ambrose says he has nightmares from having the snake put on him. He's interrupted by Seth Rollins who says tonight is not about "Old School History", it's about the future of the WWE. He tells the fans that they will get their retribution on the New Age Outlaws this evening.
- During the match, the New Age Outlaws, Billy Gunn and the Road Dog Jesse James, doubleteamed Roman Reigns and threw him out of the ring, causing the Shield to regroup on the outside.
- Dean Ambrose and CM Punk had a huge mid-air collision as each went for a cross body off the ropes.
- Although they were able to hold their own in the match, the finish happened when Billy Gunn went for his Fame-Asser on the non-legal man Dean Ambrose. Things had broken down in the match at this point and amid the chaos, Roman Reigns hit his huge spear and gets the 1-2-3.
WINNERS: THE SHIELD
END
