WWE 2019: No Wildcards

[Roy Mustang]

Smackdown Live
February 12th 2021
Columbia, South Carolina
Colonial Life Arena​

Smackdown Live starts the show off with a cold open as EDGE is sitting on a staircase backstage with an angry scowl. He brings up his career-ending neck injury and he knows he won’t get many more chances to become a World Champion once again. Last week The Ungovernables cost him the chance to make it into the Elimination Chamber. He shakes his head as he says people online have been wondering why they did it but it’s obvious to a man like him why they did it.

He watched back the show and saw the money that was given to Zelina. Edge tells us that Roman is scared because he knows Edge can stop him from becoming Universal Champion. He says this was designed to distract him from the Bloodline and it will work… for now. Edge tells us he will make sure Dijakovic and Nakamura pay for what they did whether he has to do it alone or if he needs to get help from an old friend to take them down.

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*ENEMY*​

JACOB FATU makes his way out to start Smackdown Live off getting loud boos from the live crowd. We get welcomed to the show by Corey Graves and Byron Saxton who tell us we are starting the show with a huge qualifying match for the Elimination Chamber. They bring up Jacob Fatu not being pinned or submitted inside a WWE ring with the monster getting the most eliminations in the 2021 Royal Rumble. He paces around the ring and waits for…

*PHENOMENAL*​

AJ STYLES! He gets a mixed reaction from the live crowd flanked by THE GOOD BROTHERS but it is mostly cheers from the fans in attendance. He walks to the ring looking serious and knows he is in for a battle tonight as he steps into the ring with the Samoan Werewolf. Corey Graves mentions AJ is a multiple-time World Champion but even that might not be enough to stop Jacob Fatu with the tear he has been on. Elias says AJ will have to use all of his skills to take down Fatu. AJ steps into the ring across from Fatu as the referee starts the match off!

Match 1: Elimination Chamber qualifier: AJ Styles w/The Good Brothers vs Jacob Fatu​

Match summary: AJ Styles is cautious in the opening stages of the match, knowing getting caught by the Samoan Werewolf could mean this match being over in a matter of moments. AJ looks to target the right leg of Fatu and wear him down, looking to set him up for the CALF CRUSHER! Early on this plan works with AJ actually managing to get Fatu down to the mat BUT FATU IS TOO STRONG AND SENDS AJ BACK WITH A WICKED KICK WITH HIS LEFT LEG!

Jacob Fatu starts to overpower AJ Styles and tosses him around the ring, battering AJ Styles. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson both try to get onto the ring apron BUT FATU KNOCKS THEM DOWN WITH EASE! AJ tries to pounce on that distraction… but it just seems to make Fatu angry! Fatu takes control of the match fully and batters AJ Styles slamming him down to the mat. Fatu gets ready to hit the MIGHTY MOONSAULT… AJ STYLES ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!

The crowd boos wanting to see Fatu hit his lethal finisher but he turns around and WIPES OUT AJ STYLES OUTSIDE THE RING! Fatu gets to his feet as the referee starts to count them both out. Jacon Fatu looks to walk towards AJ Styles BUT THE GOOD BROTHERS STAND IN HIS WAY! He tells them to move but they don’t so FATU RUNS THROUGH THEM BOTH! Styles though pounces and hits a PELE KICK! The referee is on a 7 count now as AJ slides into the ring. Fatu gets up and is about to make it into the ring on the count of 9… A HAND GRABS HIS FOOT FROM UNDER THE RING STOPPING HIM AND LEADS TO FATU GETTING COUNTED OUT!

Winner via countout: AJ Styles (9:15)​

Jacob Fatu looks furious and looks down at the arm stomping on it before dragging them out… IT’S BIG CASS! AJ Styles smirks though having secured a spot in the Elimination Chamber. Jacob Fatu attacks Big Cass and lays into him outside the ring… LEADING TO AJ FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND HITTING A PHENOMENAL FOREARM! Loud cheers for the live crowd as AJ lays into the Samoan Werewolf until…

*DONE WITH THAT (DAY ONE REMIX)*​

THE USOS RUN OUT! The former tag team champions have kendo sticks and start to clobber not just AJ Styles but Big Cass as well getting loud boos from the live crowd. The Bloodline starts to take control of this brawl with Fatu grabbing Big Cass and wanting to personally hurt him. He grabs hold of Big Cass and lifts him… SAMOAN DROP ONTO THE STEEL STEPS! The Good Brothers try to stop him from doing more damage but The Usos start to fight with them. AJ looks to help…

FINN BALOR FROM THE CROWD SPINS HIM AROUND!?! AJ nearly clocks him but Finn Balor tells him to be smart. AJ looks back and is angry but FOLLOWS FINN BALOR THROUGH THE CROWD TO THE BACK! The Good Brothers carry on fighting with The Usos at ringside whilst Fatu gets Big Cass on the table. The Samoan Werewolf climbs into the barricade and walks along it before hitting the MIGHTY MOONSAULT THROUGH THE TABLE TO BIG CASS! A “holy shit” chant from the live crowd as Smackdown cuts to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, FINN BALOR and AJ STYLES walk through the back with neither man happy and clearly mid-argument. AJ points out what just happened to Big Cass and Finn Balor says he knew the risks he was taking when they came up with this backup plan. AJ says with the numbers game they could have taken down Fatu but Balor shakes his head saying that was not worth the risk, saying at Roadblock they have the chance to bring the Universal title back to The O.C. and they won’t risk that for anything. AJ looks furious but doesn’t say anymore, storming off elsewhere backstage.

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We see MASHA SLAMOVICH and KILLER KELLY stand in front of the camera with smirks on their faces. They tell us they have been laying waste to anyone who gets in their way on NXT UK but they are done just dominating in the UK, they want the WWE Women’s tag team titles! They issue a challenge to the Boss ‘N’ Hug connection, asking if they are too busy focusing on the Women’s WWE title to focus on their tag belts to face them.

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We then cut to the BOSS ‘N’ HUG CONNECTION who are chatting to each other as KAYLA BRAXTON walks up to them looking to interview the WWE Women’s tag team champions. She asks if they have heard the challenge from Masha and Kelly for those tag team titles. SASHA BANKS says they have and whilst they do have their eyes on the chamber, they haven’t forgotten about these, showing off her tag team title. BAYLEY says they accept the challenge and will see them next week!

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see THE MYSTERIOS standing backstage looking angry. REY MYSTERIO speaks first saying that two weeks ago they were this close to becoming the first father and son duo to become tag team champions. DOMINIK MYSTERIO says he has always dreamed of holding tag team gold with his father ever since he was a child and whilst they came up short against Heavy Machinery, they could have accepted that.

Rey shakes his head saying The Usos had to attack them after the match and quite frankly, he is getting sick of groups like The Bloodline thinking they can do whatever they want. Dominik says they won’t stand for it and issues a challenge to The Usos to fight them next week. Rey nods in agreement with his son and says The Usos want to talk about family, well they will prove that there is more than one family in the WWE, ending the promo whilst we cut to the ring.

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We cut to the ring which is set up for THE SUPERNOVA SESSIONS! We can see the sofas in the middle of the ring and a table in front of them before…

*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*​

NOAM DAR walks out onto the entrance ramp getting loud boos from the live crowd! He has a cocky swagger and walks to the ring with a microphone in hand, wearing a Scottish blue suit on. The commentary team mentions Noam Dar has made an enemy out of Damian Priest ever since he attacked his good friend and famous musician Bad Bunny. Naom Dar asked for him to appear on Supernova Sessions to try to clear the air but they wonder how badly this could go for the cocky Scot.

Noam Dar takes a seat on one of his sofas with a slight smile on his face. He tells the live crowd that they should feel honoured to be a part of another edition of Supernova Sessions. The crowd loudly boos that statement but Noam Dar ignores them and carries on. He says tonight he is mending fences with his guest and looks to get back on the right track after a rough start. Naom Dar says some people make bad choices when it comes to friends but he will help…

*RISE FOR THE NIGHT*​

DAMIAN PRIEST MAKES HIS WAY OUT INTERRUPTING NOAM DAR! Damian Priest slowly walks to the ring as Noam Dar shouts that he wasn’t supposed to come out yet. Priest with a microphone in hand tells Noam that he marches to the beat of his own drone and he isn’t going to wait the whole show for Dar to run his mouth. Priest gets loud cheers from the crowd for insulting Noam Dar before climbing over the top rope and standing across from Dar.

Noam Dar suggests Damian Priest take a seat on the sofa but Damian makes it clear he would rather stand. Noam looks a little more nervous but says very well. He tells Damian he knows they have got off to a rough start but he has no problem with the big man. Dar tries to lightly tap the left of Priest. Damian glares at Dar prompting him to back away from the former North American Champion. Noam Dar says they have both tasted success in WWE bringing his own former Cruiserweight title reign but Priest doesn’t seem to care.

Noam Dar says if Damian Priest would ditch the deadweight in Bad Bunny, he could be successful teaming with him and Kenny Williams. The crowd loudly boos and Damian Priest wastes no time in saying no. He adds he came out here because he wanted to challenge Noam Dar to a match at Roadblock. Noam Dar backs away saying let’s not be hasty but PRIEST GRABS HIM BY HIS SHIRT AND TELLS HIM NOAM DAR HE WANTS AN ANSWER! Dar stumbles on his words looking nervous but finally agrees to fight Priest at Roadblock!

The crowd cheers before Priest drops Noam Dar to the mat! Dar lands with a thud before he scrambles to grab the microphone and tells Priest he will kick his ass worse than he kicked Bad Bunny’s! This pisses off Priest… BUT THEN ONE OF THE CAMERAMEN SMASHES THE CAMERA INTO HIS FACE! The guy pulls down the bandanna and it is revealed to be KENNY WILLIAMS! Dar and Williams work together before putting Priest through the coffee table in the ring to loud boos from the live crowd and Smackdown goes to a commercial break.

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*PRIDE FIGHTER*​

SONYA DEVILLE makes her way out as we return from the commercial break, getting a decent pop from the live crowd. She is joined by her close friend and tag team partner MANDY ROSE on the way to the ring. Corey Graves says Sonya will be out for revenge after losing months of her career at the hands of Bianca Belair. Byron agrees and says whilst Belair has warmed up to the WWE Universe, she still did break the arm of Sonya Deville in the car park over the summer.

*WATCH ME SHINE*​

BIANCA BELAIR walks out next getting loud cheers from the live crowd. She looks serious walking to the ring, with some of her usual swagger on show before standing across the ring from Sonya. The commentary team mentions how impressive Belair has been since coming to Smackdown, making it to the final four of the Rumble and only losing to Asuka since joining the Blue Brand. She steps over the ropes and across from Sonya as the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!

Match 2: Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Sonya Deville w/Mandy Rose vs Bianca Belair​

Match summary: Sonya starts the match off in an aggressive fashion, clobbering Bianca Belair with a series of hard strikes trying to take her down. Belair weathers the storm before showing she can fight back and slams Sonya around the ring. This turns into a full-on brawl with Mandy cheering on from the outside. Sonya is soon losing out to Belair and starts trying to go for a series of submissions targeting Belair’s arm!

Belair starts to struggle with Sonya using her MMA skills to bring the match down to the mat and put pressure on Belair, maybe looking for revenge for breaking her arm last year. Belair though powers out of this hold and takes control of the match. Sonya tries to fight back but Belair cuts everything off before finishing her off with the K.O.D.! Belair makes the cover and advances to the Elimination Chamber!

Winner via pinfall: Bianca Belair (6:09)​

Bianca gets to her feet with a smile on her face but winces slightly, clutching her arm with is in a ton of pain after the damage done by Sonya Deville during this match. Sonya sits on the mat looking disappointed with the loss and the commentary team wonders how she will react. Mandy slides into the ring to check on Sonya as Belair walks over. Both women are on-guard BUT BELAIR OFFERS A HAND! Sonya takes a moment to look at it before SHAKING HANDS WITH THE E.S.T.! Sonya lifts Belair’s arm into the air before walking off and we cut to the backstage area to see…

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ALPHA ACADEMY standing backstage in one of their training rooms! Noticeably DANIEL BRYAN is training with DANIEL GARCIA in the background. Front and center though is United States Champion CHAD GABLE, KURT ANGLE and MATT RIDDLE stand front and center. Kurt Angle starts the promo off by giving credit to his students and says they are always looking for their next challengers. He points at the two men in the ring and goes over how much training both men are going through.

Kurt says Bryan will be ready for his WrestleMania 37 Universal title match against whoever is the Universal Champion after the Elimination Chamber. Matt Riddle takes over saying it could be him bro as he says he looks forward to kicking Seth Rollins's ass next week and he will earn a spot inside the Chamber. Chad Gable says meanwhile he is going to carry on showing what it means to be a fighting champion and issues an open challenge to the Smackdown roster for next week’s show promising to beat whoever steps up.

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*OMEN IN THE SKY*​

THE GOOD BROTHERS march out, limping slightly after their brawl with The Usos earlier tonight. The crowd boos them loudly as the commentary team wonders how the damage from their brawl with The Bloodline earlier tonight will affect them in this upcoming tag team match.

*FIGHT*​

KEVIN OWENS walks out getting loud cheers from the crowd. He stands at the top of the entrance ramp and is clearly ready for a fight tonight. The commentary team talks about Kevin Owens fighting Aleister Black at Roadblock inside the Elimination Chamber but once again, they are teaming up. Corey looks to stir shit up and wonders if KO will stab Black in the back like he has with other tag team partners.

*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*​

ALEISTER BLACK slowly rises from the depths of the arena with the Universal title on his shoulder. The crowd loudly cheers for the Dutch Destroyer who looks at Kevin Owens and the two men nod before walking down the entrance ramp and towards the ring! Corey Graves says Black will need eyes in the back of his head, stepping into the Elimination Chamber at Roadblock with 5 men who want his title. Byron Saxton points out that every man who has qualified so far is a former World Champion in their own right so it will be a stacked field. Once at the ring, Kevin Owens says he will start whilst Karl Anderson starts for the Good Brothers.

Match 3: Aleister Black and Kevin Owens vs The Good Brothers​

Match summary: Black and Owens look to take control of the match, with The Good Brothers trying to use their teamwork to overcome the two more well-known singles competitors. However, Black and Owens have become very familiar with each other as a tag team after several tag team matches together recently. They finish off Luke Gallows with a STUNNER into BLACK MASS for the win!

Winners via pinfall: Aleister Black and Kevin Owens (4:56)​

Aleister Black and Kevin Owens get to their feet, celebrating tonight's victory over The Good Brothers. Byron Saxton explains how well they have been working as a team, becoming unlikely allies over the last two months. Corey Graves, however, reminds us that it will be every man for himself inside the Elimination Chamber. Karl Anderson grabs his tag team partner Luke Gallows, looking to head backstage as Kevin Owens asks for a microphone.

Kevin is once again full of respect for his tag team partner tonight and Universal Champion Aleister Black but makes it clear that this time at Roadblock he will do whatever he can to become Universal Champion. Aleister Black has grabbed a microphone of his own and tells Owens that he welcomes the challenge but he has no intention of losing his grip on his Holy Grail. Owens fires back saying he held that title years ago and has been chasing it ever since. Both men are getting close to each other when…

*HEAD OF THE TABLE*​

ROMAN REIGNS WALKS OUT WITH JACOB FATU BY HIS SIDE! The crowd loudly boos the duo as they walk onto the entrance ramp and our heroes in the ring know they are in for a fight. Black and Owens have their attention on the entrance ramp when THE USOS ATTACK THEM FROM BEHIND! Loud boos from the crowd as The Usos get the jump on the duo in the ring and Roman plus Fatu use it to take advantage, laying a beating into them inside the ring until…

*HEAVY*​

HEAVY MACHINERY RUNS OUT! The WWE Tag Team Champions sprint down the ring, looking to get their hands on The Usos! OTIS DOZOVIC gets into the ring first and clobbers Jimmy Uso whilst TUCKER KNIGHT goes after Jey Uso leading to the two tag team fighting outside the ring. They brawl in and around ringside but in the ring, Roman and Fatu stay in control, taking advantage of the surprise attack until…

*BRAUN/I AM STRONGER*​

BRAUN STROWMAN MARCHES OUT! The crowd pops shocked to see him out here but the commentary team brings up his history of rivalries with Roman Reigns over the years. Braun once in the ring makes a beeline straight for Jacob Fatu as the two monsters start to go head-to-head. Roman looks to help Jacob in the fight with Braun but it’s not too long until…

*METALINGUS*​

EDGE RUNS OUT WITH A STEEL CHAIR! The crowd loudly cheers for the Hall of Famer but Roman quickly realizes he might be in trouble, signaling to Fatu and both men leave the ring, retreating through the crowd. Boos ring out as Roman flees with the rest of The Bloodline through the live crowd. Edge stands in the ring and checks on Kevin Owens. Aleister Black is helped up by Braun Strowman and the tag team champions Heavy Machinery soon join them in the ring as they stand tall staring down the fleeing Bloodline as Smackdown goes to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, BRAUN STROWMAN marches through the back when KEVIN PATRICK stops him for an interview. Kevin asks why he went out there to attack the Bloodline. Braun smirks and tells Kevin very simply: Fatu is not the only monster around here. Braun then walks off before we cut back to the ring.

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*AMAZING (REMIX)*​

NAOMI makes her way out getting loud boos from the live crowd after her vicious assault on the WWE Women’s Champion Asuka last week. TAMINA walks by her side on the way to the ring, with her backing up her fellow Bloodline member. Byron Saxton says Asuka is not here this week due to the injuries sustained in the assault by Naomi. Corey Graves mentions we have seen very few women manage to do that much damage to Asuka and wonders if it is a bad sign for her title reign.

Naomi and Tamina enter the ring, with the veteran grabbing a microphone for Naomi. Naomi thanks her friend before turning to the boos crowd telling them that their anger is the exact reason she needed to do what she did. She shakes her head and wonders where this anger has been for all the years she has been overlooked. Naomi walks around the ring, commenting on the fact she for years would get these fans cheering her on, rooting for her to succeed but when she was passed over time and time again, they would do nothing.

She then says she had to fight to get anything but no matter what she does this year, since coming back she has been given nothing. Naomi says she then listened to the leader of The Bloodline and decided it was time to do what was needed, taking her spot by force. She says when Asuka comes back and she knows she will, Asuka will come after her giving Naomi the shot at the WWE Women’s title she wants. Naomi finishes off the promo promising to see Asuka at Roadblock!

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When we return from the commercial break, SHAWN MICHAELS is in his office making a call when TAYNARA CONTI and XIA LI walk into the office. Shawn welcomes the two women into his office and asks what brings them to see him. Conti says she wants to have a spot in the Elimination Chamber match requesting a qualifying match next week against anyone Shawn wants to put her against. Conti says she knows she can beat Asuka and wants one more chance to do it.

We hear someone laughing in the background and we see it is BILLIE KAY walking into the room, mocking them. She tells Conti she will always lose against Asuka and the chance should go to someone who is honoring a truly iconic star who everyone misses. Xia Li mocks Billie and asks who that is. Billie is ready to throw hands but Shawn says that is enough and makes a qualifying match for next week between Conti and Kay. Billie says she will win in honor of Peyton and walks off to end the segment.

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*FABULOUS*​

CARMELLA makes her way out getting a decent pop from the live crowd. The former Women’s Champion plays to the crowd and poses for a few photos before walking to the ring. Corey Graves hypes up Carmella and points out she is one of the few women in WWE to have beaten Asuka. Byron however chimes in to say whilst that is true so has her opponent in this qualifying match and she did at last year’s WrestleMania!

*ATHENA*​

EMBER MOON walks out with a scowl getting loud boos from the live crowd. She marches to the ring and talks trash to the fans at ringside on route to the ring. The commentary team mentions she will be looking to make it two years in a row that she fights for the WWE Women’s title at the Showcase of the Immortals and she would feel supremely confident about beating Asuka. Ember Moon hops over the top rope and stands across from Carmella as the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!

Match 4: Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Ember Moon vs Carmella​

Match summary: Carmella gets taken by surprise early on in the match as Ember rocks her with a series of hard strikes and tosses her around the ring! Carmella struggles to stay in the match with Ember being relentless in her assault and giving the former Women’s Champion a beating like she has rarely suffered! Carmella does attempt to start a fight back but Ember slams her down with a wicked powerbomb. Ember then heads up top to line up Carmella and hits THE ECLIPSE for the win!

Winner via pinfall: Ember Moon (5:31)​

Ember Moon gets to her feet and talks a whole bunch of trash to the camera, soaking in the boos from the fans. The commentary team gives credit to Ember for a dominant win tonight, especially against a former Women’s Champion in Carmella. Ember Moon leans in towards the camera and talks a bunch of trash to the champion Asuka as Smackdown goes to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see FIRE AND DESIRE hanging out, talking to each other backstage. They are soon interrupted by FRANKY MONET and DANA BROOKE who call Sonya weak. SONYA DEVILLE steps forward but Franky smirks telling her that she would not just forgive someone like she did to Belair. Sonya says she is moving on and looking forward, commenting she let out her anger about what happened already but she can do more if they don’t leave. Taking the hint, the duo walk away as we cut elsewhere backstage.

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We cut to the inside of a Church as SETH ROLLINS stands in front of a pew looking at his disciples KARRION KROSS, NATHAN FRAZER, AKAM, REZAR, AIDEN ENGLISH and SCARLETT BORDEAUX! He welcomes them to another sermon before saying next week he will earn his spot in the chamber and make his way to save the Universal title. Nathan Frazer then stands up getting the attention of Seth who looks angry at first but then smiles at his disciple wanting to hear what he wants to say.

Nathan tells Seth he wants to accept the challenge laid out by Chad Gable and wants his messiah’s blessing. A sinister smirk appears on the face of Seth who climbs down from his perch above and hugs Nathan giving him permission to challenge for the US title next week. Kross looks to comment but Seth gives him a look so the devil stays quiet. Seth tells The Church that soon they will save this brand and be seen as the heroes they truly are!

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We then cut to one final promo before the main event, THE BLOODLINE is shown sitting around a table backstage in their locker room. JACOB FATU, JIMMY USO, JEY USO, NAOMI and TAMINA are sitting at the table before ROMAN REIGNS walks over to take his place at the head of it! Roman looks at Naomi first and smiles telling her she did exactly what he asked of her, saying she has done the family proud. Naomi nods and thanks her tribal chief for the kind words. He then turns to The Usos next and praises them for showing the entire tag team division why they are the ones who run the division.

The ones who have since they have arrived. The Usos nod, thanking Roman and promising they will bring the tag team titles back to the Bloodline. Roman then turns to Fatu and says he lost tonight but he sent a message to the O.C. when he broke. Jacob replies I LOVE YOU ROMAN which gets a smile from the Chief. Roman then promises the same will happen to anyone who tries to stop him from getting back the Universal title as Smackdown goes to its final commercial break.

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*SHADOWS OF A SETTING SUN*​

SHINSUKE NAKAMURA makes his way out getting loud boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break and he is soon joined by DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC and ZELINA VEGA! Corey Graves brings up Shinsuke beating Daniel Bryan a few months ago on Smackdown and Bryan looking to avenge his loss. Byron Saxton meanwhile says The Ungovernables will have to keep their eyes out for Edge, who is gunning for revenge after they cost him a spot in the Elimination Chamber last week.

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*​

DANIEL BRYAN makes his way out getting loud “YES” chants from the live crowd. Bryan plays along with the fans and has a big smile on his face. Corey Graves says Bryan will need to be wary of the numbers game, pointing out these two are former tag team champions. Byron Saxton says Bryan overcame the odds to win the Rumble from number one and it seems he has been on a mission to correct some mistakes from the past. Bryan steps into the ring across from Shinsuke as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Main event: Daniel Bryan vs Shinsuke Nakamura w/Zelina Vega and Dominik Dijakovic​

Match summary: Daniel Bryan and Shinsuke early on a walk around the ring, almost scouting the other to see who will make the first move. Nakamura goes in first and Bryan is quick to take him down to the mat. Nakamura is quick to get away and rolls to the outside to talk to his allies. After a bit of a pep talk, he gets back into the ring and starts to pepper Bryan with hard kicks and strikes. Bryan though is not one to back down from these kinds of attacks by Nakamura and hammers him with a series of hard strikes of his own!

Both men are evenly matched as we approach the middle stages of the match, with Dijakovic choosing to stay out of the match. Bryan starts to take control of the encounter and works over Nakamura, targeting his legs to weaken his kicks. Shinsuke without his kicking power struggles and Bryan is in total control hitting a series of HAMMERLOCK ELBOWS BATTERING NAKAMURA! Bryan drops Shinsuke to the mat and heads to the corner of the ring to line up Nakamura for the BUSAIKU KNEE…

DIJAKOVIC GRABS HIS LEG DISTRACTING HIM WHILST ZELINA DISTRACTS THE REFEREE! Loud boos from the crowd as Dijakovic looks to pull Bryan out of the ring… BUT EDGE APPEARS FROM THE CROWD AND SPEARS DIJAKOVIC! Loud cheers from the live crowd as Bryan looks shocked but turns back to the ring… SHINSUKE TRIES TO CHEAP SHOT HIM BUT BRYAN AVOIDS IT AND TRANSITIONS INTO A HEEL HOOK! Bryan wrenches back on the hold as Shinsuke is trapped in the middle of the ring and is forced to tap out!

Winner via submission: Daniel Bryan (11:30)​

Daniel Bryan gets to his feet with a smirk on his face whilst outside the ring, Edge lays into Dijakovic and they brawl to the back. The commentary team points out Edge’s interference stopped Dijakovic from cheating to give Nakamura another win tonight and thinks his issue with them is far from over. Bryan carries on the celebration as the show is coming… BUDDY MURPHY SLIDES INTO THE RING AND ATTACKS BRYAN! He grabs hold of Daniel and SLAMS HIM WITH MURPHY’S LAW TO LOUD BOOS FROM THE CROWD! Smackdown comes to a close as a furious Buddy Murphy stands tall over the Royal Rumble winner.

Confirmed matches for next week:

United States title match:
Chad Gable © vs Nathan Frazer

WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles match:
Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection © vs Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly

Elimination Chamber qualifying match:
Seth Rollins vs Matt Riddle

Elimination Chamber qualifying match:
Taynara Conti vs Billie Kay

Tag team match:
The Mysterios vs The Usos

Matchcard for Roadblock
March 7st 2021
Chicago, Illinois
United Center

COMING FOR BLOOD – EVA UNDER FIRE

Universal title elimination chamber match:
Aleister Black © vs Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens vs Finn Balor vs AJ Styles vs Seth Rollins or Matt Riddle

WWE Women’s Title Elimination Chamber Number One Contender’s match:
Xia Li vs Bayley vs Sasha Banks vs Bianca Belair vs Ember Moon vs Taynara Conti or Billie Kay

Singles match:
Damian Priest vs Noam Dar

Matchcard for WrestleMania 37 Night 1
March 27th 2021
Arlington, Texas
AT&T Stadium

AND SO IT WENT – PRETTY RECKLESS

WWE Title match:
Samoa Joe or Kofi Kingston © vs Big E

WWE Women’s title match:
Asuka © vs Xia Li or Bayley or Sasha Banks or Bianca Belair or Ember Moon or Taynara Conti or Billie Kay

Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match:
??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

Pre-show:

Andre the Giant Battle Royal:
TBA

Matchcard for WrestleMania 37 Night 2
March 28th 2021
Arlington, Texas
AT&T Stadium

AND SO IT WENT – PRETTY RECKLESS

Universal title match:
Aleister Black or Roman Reigns or Kevin Owens or Finn Balor or AJ Styles or Seth Rollins or Matt Riddle © vs Daniel Bryan

Women’s Universal title match:
Charlotte Flair or Tegan Nox © vs Rhea Ripley

Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match:
??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

Pre-show:

Sensational Sherri Battle Royal:
TBA

EWR Rating:
71%​