SmackDown Live Episode 2

 

- Welcome everyone to another edition of SmackDown Live and tonight’s show couldn’t be more electrifying! It’s true! “The Great One” The Rock will be here, live, to address the recent events with Chris Jericho! It’s Rock’s great return to SmackDown and one that can not be missed! Moving to other subjects, out comes General Manager Shane McMahon, who has a lot on his plate ever since several superstars went a bit overboard with their most recent actions.

-  Shane thanks everyone for watching SmackDown Live and he’s very happy with the reception the show is having, which means they are doing something right in so little time but that’s not why he’s out here right now. Shane shows a replay of what happened between United States Champion Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn last week, where their Tournament match never happened and their bad blood took them into the backstage area, leaving a path of chaos! McMahon goes on to say he admires people who show this kind of emotions but what happened was too much, even for his standards. He continues by saying Zayn is currently unable to compete due to a neck injury therefore he’s out of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament but that’s not all. All of this happened because Kevin Owens can’t seem to keep his anger in check so that’s why he’s also officially OUT of the Tournament by disqualification and is suspended this week without pay. Shane says that he doesn’t like to do things this way but the show needs to become more stable and letting everyone doing anything they want is not how he operates. He likes giving opportunities but enough is enough. Shane-O also mentions Kane’s actions last week, assaulting a referee and a fellow superstar backstage after his match and that’s also going to be dealt with because SmackDown Live needs…… 

- As Shane is about to end his sentence, Mark Henry’s theme plays and the whole arena gets nervous with “The World’s Strongest Man” appearance. Henry says he heard Shane mention the word “opportunities”. He finds it funny because he hasn’t seen any opportunity coming his way so far. The only thing he got so far is complete and utter lack of respect from someone like Shane McMahon, someone that knows him so well and for so many years but apparently, Shane keeps forgetting who he truly is.

- Mark Henry reminds Shane McMahon what he said last week and that he wasn’t joking around when he said The Hall of Pain would be back in business if things didn’t change. He then finishes it with “this is all on you, kid"....

- In a shocking turn of events, Mark Henry attacks Shane McMahon and drops him flat with a World Strongest Slam!!

- With the audience speechless, Henry continues the brutal assault and goes on to hit a Splash on the fallen General Manager!

- Apparently not over, Henry grabs a chair on the outside and starts having some disturbing thoughts as he places the chair on Shane's leg with the referee desperatly trying to talk some sense into the berserk superstar!

- In a disgusting move, Henry goes for a top rope splash right on the chair and Shane's leg, with the SmackDown Live General Manager screaming in agony! He's leg is probably broken!

- With the crowd completely numb after what they just witnessed, "The World Strongest Man" leaves the ring and screams "WELCOME TO THE HALL OF PAIN SHANE!" while the officials try to assist Shane-O in the ring..... Mark Henry just commited career suicide..... 




- Back to the announcers table and we see Ranallo and Phillips still completely in shock with the events that just transpired. Ranallo goes on to say that what we just witnessed was a savage and disgusting assault on our own General Manager and there will be no other option than to fire Henry. He also mentions how Shane McMahon’s leg might be seriously injured to the point of being broken, which brings the question about the future of SmackDown Live…. We’ll keep everyone updated on Shane McMahon’s condition during the broadcast but right now it’s time to keep the show going with some tag team action! The SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament continues with The American Alpha facing the former NXT Tag Team Champions, The Ascension! NEXT! 

Match 1 –   VS   

Highlights 

- The former NXT Tag Team Champions dominanted the early stages of the match, with Konnor showing his power with a strong Side Slam on Gable.

- A powerful double team sends Gable viciously against the turnbuckle!

- Viktor keeps the control going and hits a strong backbreaker.

- With no time to lose, Viktor nails a snap suplex! Incredible display by The Ascension so far!

- A countered Big Boot finally gives Chad Gable a figthing chance!

- Konnor quickly tags in but Gable again avoids the attack and counters with a beautiful Headscissors Takedown!

- Jason Jordan finally gets tagged in and cleans house, sending Viktor flying with an incredible Belly to Belly suplex!

- Jordan then hits a strong spear on Viktor and picks the big man Konnor for another Belly to Belly! He's on fire!

- Filled with momentum, American Alpha then picks up Viktor for a quick Grand Amplitude, earning the victory! Fantastic win!

                                                         Winners: American Alpha 

- Jason Jordan and Chad Gable move to the next round with a convincing victory over The Ascension and it seems clear they have the fans support backing them up in this quest! 

- We go backstage where Renee Young is with AJ Styles. Renee asks Styles what are his thoughts about the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament and his time in WWE so far. “The Phenomenal One” says everything has been close to perfect, with everyone welcoming him with open arms, to having one hell of a match with John Cena, the face of WWE himself. Now, it’s time for him to become the face of SmackDown Live and the only way he can do that is by winning the World Heavyweight Championship, a title held by some of his favorite superstars in the past and he wants to carry on that legacy himself and show the whole world that AJ Styles is truly, phenomenal.

- As AJ gets ready to leave, he comes across The Balor Club. Finn says it’s great to see AJ in the WWE and it’s impressive what he has done in so little time in the company but for some reason, something is missing. Anderson steps in and says he knows what AJ is missing. Friends. Brothers. The same ones that conquered Japan and are now ready to counter WWE. Gallows says it seems fate has brought them all together again and they will always have each other’s backs.

- AJ doesn’t look convinced while Balor tells “The Phenomenal One” that there’s always a place for a brother in The Balor Club…. Unless he’s no longer a brother. If so, then that’s a problem. Anderson again interrupts and they all Too Sweet as AJ Styles looks confused, not knowing if that was a welcome or a warning... 

- We return to the announcers table where Ranallo and Phillips hype the next SmackDown Live PPV, Backlash! Ranallo informs that the finals of both the World Heavyweight Championship and SmackDown Live Tag Team Championships Tournaments will be decided at the PPV, while no other matches have been announced so far. Phillips talks about the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament and mentions how he considers Finn Balor one of the favorites to win it, stating that the “Real Rock 'n' Rolla" is a former 2-time NXT Champion and has his brothers from The Club to back him up at every turn, which isn’t totally fair but it’s a reality. Ranallo agrees but says that AJ Styles is his pick, while guys like Rusev or Ambrose can’t be ignored either. Speaking of which, the tournament continues with "The Prince of Queens" Curt Hawkins facing “The Lunatic Fringe” Dean Ambrose, NEXT!

Match 2 –   VS   

Highlights 

- "The Lunatic Fringe" started off with a strong running neckbreaker, taking Hawkins off guard.

- After regaining his composure, Hawkins countered Ambrose and delivered a Russian Leg Sweep, followed by a chin lock, slowing down the pace.

- Hawkins then sent Ambrose face first on the turnbuckle!

- And quickly followed with a Belly to Back Suplex! "The Prince of Queens" is doing some work!

- Always unpredictable, Dean Ambrose unleashes a fury of punches!

- With a sneaky rake to the eyes, Hawkins tried to end the bout by going for a top rope move!

- Unfortunately for him, "The Lunatic Fringe" reacted first and delivered a brutal Dirty Deeds, ending Hawkins efforts and securing a position for the next round!

                                                            Winner: Dean Ambrose 

- Suddenly, a big explosion happens as we hear Kane's theme song!

- Out of nowhere, "The Big Red Machine" appears behind Dean Ambrose! He then hits a huge Chokeslam from Hell to the confused Ambrose!

- Kane sends Ambrose to the outside and begins destroying the announcers table! What the hell is happening on SmackDown Live tonight??

- "The Devil's Favorite Demon" then delivers another brutal Chokeslam right on the table!! 

- Kane then looks completely out of his mind and begins laughing. The show has officially lost all type of control...... 

- Back at the broadcast, Ranallo and Phillips comment about Kane’s actions just now, mentioning how “The Big Red Machine” seems to be losing his mind and apparently ignoring Shane McMahon’s appeal for order, viciously attacking Ambrose for whatever reason. Phillips thinks Kane’s defeat on the tournament flipped a switch inside his demented head and now he doesn’t seem to care about any consequences, even more now when our General Manager is out of action. Ranallo picks up the line and informs the audience that Shane McMahon is at the Hospital and it seems his leg is not broken but the damage has been significant so only the doctors will know what lies in Shane’s future. Without the SmackDown Live General Manager to take charge, the show continues to fall into a spiral of chaos and one must wonder if there’s anything anyone can do to put a stop to it. Moving on, Ranallo speaks about one of the most expected Tournament matches in Daniel Bryan vs The Brian Kendrick. He speaks about their longtime friendship and both men want to get a second chance after so many roadblocks over their careers and everything will be on the line, perhaps even their relationship. Phillips then says it’s been the match he’s more eager to see and notes how we won’t have to wait long since next week, “The Yes Man” and “The Man With a Plan” will face off right here, on SmackDown Live! But right now, it’s time for our second SmackDown Live Tag Team Championship Tournament match of the evening! The Prime Time Players face an old foe in The Wyatt Family! NEXT!

Match 3 –   VS   

Highlights 

- With a long story between the two teams, it's The Wyatt Family who begins the onslaught!

- After a vicious Super Kick from Harper, they double team Titus on the corner with some massive strikes!

- With "The Monster Amoung Men" in the ring, Titus falls victim of a suplex and a devastating clothesline on the corner!

- With Harper as the legal man again, Titus managed to surprise "The Backwoods Brawler" with a powerslam!

- As Titus tries to tag in Darren for the first time, the former WWE Tag Team Champion surprises everyone by refusing and walking out on his own partner while apologizing! The fear got the best of him!

- The events then allowed Luke Harper to almost take Titus head off with a vicious Discus Clothesline!

- With Braun Strowman now in the ring, the huge monster picks the fallen O'Neil and applies the Lifting Arm Triangle Choke until there's no more life in his opponent! The Wyatt Family moves on!

                                                               Winners: The Wyatt Family 

- With the victory already secured, the monstrous duo continued punishing The Prime Time Player member, assaulting him without mercy!

- After the lights go out, Bray Wyatt appears before his minions and surprisingly orders them to stand down, telling them that it's enough. 

- After finally calming down his brothers, they pose but not without Harper & Strowman looking displeased with what just happened. 

- We return to SmackDown Live, with Ranallo showing a replay of what just happened with Darren Young and The Wyatt Family! Phillips reminds everyone of past issues that Young had with the monstrous Family, which went as far as kidnapping him for months and that must have played a part in this situation. Ranallo agrees and notes how nervous Darren was but that doesn’t excuse his actions of leaving his partner Titus all by himself against two scary individuals in Braun Strowman and Luke Harper. The Voice of SmackDown Live then speaks about what happened next, with Bray Wyatt appearing and stopping their minions assault on a defenseless Titus, something that may have surprised a lot of people, including them. Phillips confirms that he was very surprised with it but also noticed how Strowman and Harper weren’t very happy with it. In any case, their allegiance to Wyatt is what matters and if the patriarch of the Family speaks, they listen. Moving on, Mauro Ranallo hypes next week’s Main Event of SmackDown Live, as “The Eater of Worlds” Bray Wyatt will be in action against "The Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla" Chris Jericho in a World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Match! A hell of a match for sure! We’ll be right back after a commercial break. 

- Backstage we see Tyson Kidd relaxing until he meets Ryback on the way. “The Big Guy” begins bullying Tyson, saying that now with no General Manager around, he can start his job of cleaning this damn show of useless, annoying little midgets like him.

- Tyson Kidd gets in his face and says he isn’t afraid of him and if he thinks he can corner him, he’s very mistaken.

- Both men almost trade blows until Dustin Rhodes, aka Goldust, shows up and gets in the middle, telling Ryback that if he wants trouble, he’s right here in front of him.

- Ryback says “be careful what you wish for” before leaving, with Dustin looking on.... 

Match 4 –   VS   

Highlights

 - "The Man Beast" started off nicely with a strong side powerslam.

- Rhyno then goes for an Saito Suplex while "The Prince" looks stunned!

- With sheer power, Rhyno places Balor on the top rope and then sends him crashing hard!

- Almost like a desperation move, Finn managed to hit the Sling Blade and gain some time while his Balor Club teammates try to motivate him outside.

- He then waits for Rhyno to get up and delivers a Sunset Flip Powerbomb! 2 Count!

- Showing his vicious side, "The Real Rock "n" Rolla" nails a brutal Brainbuster!

- Time for some gloating by "The Real Shooter".

- But the ECW Original wouldn't take any of it and went on a rampage, with several hard head shots on the post!

 - Using the momentum, Rhyno plants Balor with a Belly to Back Suplex and begins firing up!

- As Gallows & Anderson scream in desperation, trying to warn their leader, "The Man Beast" goes for the Gore!!

- In the exact right time, Balor moves out of the way, with Rhyno accidently taking the referee down!

- Taking the opportunity, Anderson sends a steel chair to the ring, which Balor quickly grabs!

- Brutal chair shot right in the head!

- Taking advantage of the damage done by the chair shot, Finn Balor delivers his signature Shotgun Dropkick as the crowd begins booing.

- The leader of The Balor Club smirks at the crowd before going on the air and deliver the Coup de Grace for the 3 count! 

                                                                 Winner: Finn Balor 

- The villainous Balor continues his quest to become the World Heavyweight Champion with a mighty help from his "brothers" Anderson & Gallows.... Call it whatever you want but those men are showing to be extremely resourceful and united!

- We return to SmackDown Live and with some breaking news! After the events that happened between General Manager Shane McMahon and Mark Henry, it’s now confirmed that next week an Interim GM will be announced! It’s also confirmed that the new GM will directly address Mark Henry about the brutal assault and there will be consequences! 

- And here it is! The moment everyone has been waiting for! The crowd goes nuts as Rock’s theme song plays and out he comes for a huge ovation! “The Great One” soaks in every single chant from the crowd before even beginning speaking.

- As usual, Rock starts with his famous “Finally…..” catchphrase, stating how good it is to be back on SmackDown. The Rock goes on a memory lane trip and remembers great times he had in the show, from Rock Bottom The Undertaker on a announcers table, to putting an end to Vince McMahon’s “Kiss my Ass Club” and showing his old face into Rikishi’s behind and obviously, teaming up with one Chris Jericho. The crowd begins to boo. The Rock continues and says everyone knows that it was one of his favorites rivalries back in the day and it was so much fun but, as everything in life, times keeps running and people change. “The People’s Champion” says he changed a lot, got new gigs and he’s very happy with his life but one thing that never changed is his love for wrestling and for the WWE. He knows everyone would love to see more of him but they also understand why that has been pretty much impossible, despite his best efforts. He carries on and says that if it was up to him, he would make everything work out, just like he did at SummerSlam. It was a pleasure facing on of the best new superstars around in Bray Wyatt and how he felt they were doing something magical. And it was, until Chris Jericho put his nose where it didn't belong. The Rock states how apparently, Jericho hasn’t changed with times and after 16 years, he still can’t let the jealously go. He can’t accept “The Great One’s” success and that makes him one hell of a jabroni. Rocky keeps going and mentions how he said that, if it was up to him, he would make this all thing work. Well, newsflash. It is up to him. The Rock then states that he has taken some liberties and he is here to inform that he’s officially part of the SmackDown Live roster, which brings a huge ovation from the crowd! “The Braham Bull” says his last run was so much fun that he felt it was the right time for another one but warns everyone that despite this, he can’t be here every single week as he would like since he has other commitments to honor but expect to see a hell of a lot more from..... 

- As Rock is about to finish, Chris Jericho song plays and out he comes walking down the ramp. Jericho quickly grabs a microphone and says Rock hasn’t changed one bit either. He’s still the same damn hypocrite, the same glory hunter and the same pathological liar he has always been.

-  Keeping up the rant, Jericho says everyone in this arena ate every single word he just said but what they don’t realize is that this isn’t the first time The Rock promises something to the fans. And then what happens? Satellite promos and not showing up unless he seems fitting. And now? Now he comes back, like a hero that he so much loves to be in his weak action movies, and states that he’s here and he made it work for the people. Newsflash, he’s been doing that for years! Chris Jericho continues and states that when he’s back, he’s back for real and does everything. TV, Live shows, tours. You name it. He is here with everything he’s got and now he has to hear this piece of crap from Rock’s mouth and accept it like it’s a normal thing. No! He won’t accept it and that’s exactly why he hit that damn chain in his head at SummerSlam! Jericho angrily continues by saying this isn’t jealously as Rock is trying to pass, this is about justice! Years and years of constantly doing things behind curtains just to get a hero’s welcome every single time but not anymore! This time, he will expose The Rock and it will start by putting The Rock in The List!! 

- The Rock asks if Jericho is done because he honestly wasn’t listening to half the things he said, as the crowd pops. The Rock did hear him calling out on the fact that he isn’t here every single week and it’s true. He isn’t but that’s because he did something with his life. And no, having an unknown rock band doesn’t count. Jericho gets upset but Rock continues and says if he wants some action, he’s right here, ready to roll his List, shine it up real nice and stick it straight up his candy ass!

- Jericho has enough and cheap shots “The Great One” with the mic! 

- But The Rock quickly fights back! Both men exchange hard strikes, one after the other! 

- Rock Buttom! The Rock hits the Rock Buttom on Jericho for another massive pop from the audience!!

- "The People's Champion" theme plays as he does he usual pose on the turnbuckle! What a return! The Rock is here for the stay and he will definitly electrify Tuesday nights! Thank you for watching and see you next week!