mobanmarketWWE is pre-taping tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live from the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The following report contains complete SPOILERS for this evening’s show.
— Paige kicked things off and introduced Shane McMahon, who bragged about his World Cup “victory” at Crown Jewel. Daniel Bryan is announced as the captain of Team Smackdown. The Miz complains that Bryan lost at Crown Jewel and wants to be made captain, so they make them co-captains. Apparently Shane is going to be on the team as well.
— AOP vs. The Bar is set for Survivor Series
— The Usos def. The New Day
— There were will be a Tag Team Elimination Survivor Series match. The Usos are announced as the captains after their victory.
— Becky Lynch came out and ran down Ronda Rousey, demanding some competition tonight to prove herself. The challenge is answered by NXT superstar Nikki Cross, who came out with Sanity (apparently Sanity still exists!)
— Becky Lynch def. Nikki Cross
— Rey Mysterio def. Andrade Cien Almas to qualify for Team Smackdown. Randy Orton came out and attacked Mysterio after the match, dropping him with an RKO.
— AJ Styles came out and talked about fighting Brock Lesnar against at Survivor Series
— Team Smackdown will be Charlotte Flair, Carmella, Asuka, Naomi and Sonya Deville.
— Samoa Joe def. Jeff Hardy to earn a spot on Team Smackdown