WWE Super Show-Down in Melbourne, Australia was simply monumental, featuring an epic battle between The Undertaker and Triple H for the Last Time Ever, WWE Champion AJ Styles overcoming Samoa Joe in a knockdown, drag-out brawl, The Shield reigning supreme over Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre, and the in-ring return of John Cena.
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, The New Day (with Big E) defeated The Bar.
In the journey to SmackDown tag team supremacy, The Bar have fought hard to pick up where their last Tag Team Title reign ended. Yet, despite having brought their best effort to Australia’s MCG with another action-packed chapter in the battle for the blue brand’s Tag Team Championship, the narrative remains under the direction of the five-time champions, The New Day.
The collision between SmackDown’s premier tandems was electric, as 70,309 in attendance watched Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods pull out all the stops to thwart Sheamus & Cesaro from cutting short their latest title (and Five-Timers Club) reign. However, it was The Bar’s combination of brute strength and sheer force that arguably made this The New Day’s toughest challenge yet. At one point, both Kingston and Woods flew outside the ring, only for Cesaro and Sheamus to catch them in mid-air and slam them into the turnbuckle. However, The Power of Positivity was strong in the Melbourne air, as the WWE Universe in attendance – along with Big E at ringside – clamored for their resurgence.
In the bout’s closing moments, Kofi Kingston picked up a boost of momentum, connecting Sheamus with a Trouble In Paradise outside the ring and breaking up Cesaro’s rope-assisted pinfall attempt on Woods. This opened the door for Woods to drop The Swiss Cyborg with a Backstabber, and for Kingston to follow up with a top-rope drop onto Cesaro for the win. (Via WWE.com)
The collision between SmackDown’s premier tandems was electric, as 70,309 in attendance watched Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods pull out all the stops to thwart Sheamus & Cesaro from cutting short their latest title (and Five-Timers Club) reign. However, it was The Bar’s combination of brute strength and sheer force that arguably made this The New Day’s toughest challenge yet. At one point, both Kingston and Woods flew outside the ring, only for Cesaro and Sheamus to catch them in mid-air and slam them into the turnbuckle. However, The Power of Positivity was strong in the Melbourne air, as the WWE Universe in attendance – along with Big E at ringside – clamored for their resurgence.
In the bout’s closing moments, Kofi Kingston picked up a boost of momentum, connecting Sheamus with a Trouble In Paradise outside the ring and breaking up Cesaro’s rope-assisted pinfall attempt on Woods. This opened the door for Woods to drop The Swiss Cyborg with a Backstabber, and for Kingston to follow up with a top-rope drop onto Cesaro for the win. (Via WWE.com)
SmackDown Women's Championship: Charlotte Flair defeated SMACKDOWN WOMEN'S CHAMPION, Becky Lynch by disqualification.
After months of blistering verbal battles, blindside attacks and boiling animosity, SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch defended her title against Charlotte Flair in a massive confrontation at WWE Super Show-Down … but it wouldn’t finish without controversy.
Both Superstars started the match firing right out of the gate, exchanging a series of forceful strikes until Lynch ultimately took control after dropping The Queen onto the unforgiving outside floor. From there, The Irish Lass Kicker looked to ground Flair with a smothering ground-and-pound attack that included a Fujiwara Armbar which got the WWE Universe believing Becky could get Charlotte to tap.
Refusing to quit, Flair battled back at every opportunity, managing to counter several of Lynch’s attacks and work in an offense that, although gritty, was undeniably effective. With both Superstars now battered, another series of brutal exchanges ensued, with Lynch managing to survive both a Spear and Boston Crab from The Queen. Charlotte’s offense was mounting, however, and it prompted Becky to just opt to and leave, grabbing her SmackDown Women’s Title and trying to hightail it. The Queen wouldn’t allow it, though, and threw Becky, her title still in her hand, back into the ring.
Hitting another Spear and locking Becky in the Figure-Eight Leg Lock, it appeared as if Flair was mere seconds away from becoming the new SmackDown Women’s Champion. However, the ever-resourceful Lynch was able to grab the title while locked in the submission hold and began pelting Flair with it, prompting the official to call for a disqualification.
Due to the disqualification, Charlotte had won the match, but not the championship. Furious, she rushed up the ramp to attack The Irish Lass Kicker and started whaling on her. But Lynch was able to take advantage of Charlotte’s rage and frustration, soon getting the upper hand on the outside and ultimately delivering a Bexploder to her former best friend. Becky, finally, was able to depart with her title, but one thing was clear: Flair may have been left downed Down Under, but this rivalry is certainly far from over. (Via WWE.com)
Both Superstars started the match firing right out of the gate, exchanging a series of forceful strikes until Lynch ultimately took control after dropping The Queen onto the unforgiving outside floor. From there, The Irish Lass Kicker looked to ground Flair with a smothering ground-and-pound attack that included a Fujiwara Armbar which got the WWE Universe believing Becky could get Charlotte to tap.
Refusing to quit, Flair battled back at every opportunity, managing to counter several of Lynch’s attacks and work in an offense that, although gritty, was undeniably effective. With both Superstars now battered, another series of brutal exchanges ensued, with Lynch managing to survive both a Spear and Boston Crab from The Queen. Charlotte’s offense was mounting, however, and it prompted Becky to just opt to and leave, grabbing her SmackDown Women’s Title and trying to hightail it. The Queen wouldn’t allow it, though, and threw Becky, her title still in her hand, back into the ring.
Hitting another Spear and locking Becky in the Figure-Eight Leg Lock, it appeared as if Flair was mere seconds away from becoming the new SmackDown Women’s Champion. However, the ever-resourceful Lynch was able to grab the title while locked in the submission hold and began pelting Flair with it, prompting the official to call for a disqualification.
Due to the disqualification, Charlotte had won the match, but not the championship. Furious, she rushed up the ramp to attack The Irish Lass Kicker and started whaling on her. But Lynch was able to take advantage of Charlotte’s rage and frustration, soon getting the upper hand on the outside and ultimately delivering a Bexploder to her former best friend. Becky, finally, was able to depart with her title, but one thing was clear: Flair may have been left downed Down Under, but this rivalry is certainly far from over. (Via WWE.com)
John Cena & Bobby Lashley defeated Elias & Kevin Owens.
A leaner and meaner John Cena returned to action at WWE Super Show-Down to successfully team with Bobby Lashley and silence the egotistical pairing of Kevin Owens & Elias.
Sporting a chiseled physique forged in China while working with Jackie Chan’s training team for the upcoming action film “Project X,” The Cenation Leader came to the Melbourne Cricket Ground ready for a fight. However, the devious Owens and the malicious songsmith employed divide-and-conquer tactics to keep Lashley isolated in the early goings, preventing the 16-time World Champion from joining the fray and putting Lashley at a rare disadvantage. When the powerhouse finally made that critical tag, however, the complexion of the bout changed completely.
Hitting Elias with shoulder tackles and a Five-Knuckle Shuffle, Cena leveled The Living Truth with an Attitude Adjustment … but he wasn’t finished there. Utilizing his rarely-seen “Sixth Move of Doom,” Cena sealed the victory with a move known as the Lightning Fist.
Following the match, an emotional Cena — whose career has taken him to Hollywood and blockbuster stardom—thanked the WWE Universe in Melbourne and around the world for allowing him to entertain them at WWE Super Show-Down.
“I know my life is changing, but I never, ever forget where I came from,” Cena said. “I have no idea what the future holds, so I focus on the now. And right now, I am standing in front of 70,000 people saying the word ‘What?!,’ 70,000 people making some noise … and I mean this from the bottom of my heart, there’s not a better feeling in the world.”
Like Cena, what does the future hold for Lashley who, along with his hype man Lio Rush, has had more than a few issues with Elias and Owens in recent weeks? Don’t miss what lies ahead on Monday Night Raw, live at 8/7 C on USA Network. (Via WWE.com)
Sporting a chiseled physique forged in China while working with Jackie Chan’s training team for the upcoming action film “Project X,” The Cenation Leader came to the Melbourne Cricket Ground ready for a fight. However, the devious Owens and the malicious songsmith employed divide-and-conquer tactics to keep Lashley isolated in the early goings, preventing the 16-time World Champion from joining the fray and putting Lashley at a rare disadvantage. When the powerhouse finally made that critical tag, however, the complexion of the bout changed completely.
Hitting Elias with shoulder tackles and a Five-Knuckle Shuffle, Cena leveled The Living Truth with an Attitude Adjustment … but he wasn’t finished there. Utilizing his rarely-seen “Sixth Move of Doom,” Cena sealed the victory with a move known as the Lightning Fist.
Following the match, an emotional Cena — whose career has taken him to Hollywood and blockbuster stardom—thanked the WWE Universe in Melbourne and around the world for allowing him to entertain them at WWE Super Show-Down.
“I know my life is changing, but I never, ever forget where I came from,” Cena said. “I have no idea what the future holds, so I focus on the now. And right now, I am standing in front of 70,000 people saying the word ‘What?!,’ 70,000 people making some noise … and I mean this from the bottom of my heart, there’s not a better feeling in the world.”
Like Cena, what does the future hold for Lashley who, along with his hype man Lio Rush, has had more than a few issues with Elias and Owens in recent weeks? Don’t miss what lies ahead on Monday Night Raw, live at 8/7 C on USA Network. (Via WWE.com)
The IIconics defeated Asuka & Naomi.
There’s really no place like home. Just ask Billie Kay and Peyton Royce.
Stepping into familiar territory, The IIconics delivered quite the statement as they defeated former SmackDown and NXT Women’s Champions in Naomiand Asuka. But the native Australians’ victory didn’t come easy. The Empress of Tomorrow and The Glow boosted their newly forged friendship by putting the nefarious duo through quite the litmus test.
For much of the bout, Asuka & Naomi unloaded an arsenal of hard-hitting maneuvers – including their signature Missile Dropkick and Split Legged Moonsault, respectively – making victory for Kay & Royce look very unlikely. But then Kay pulled down Naomi face-first into the ring apron, then tossed Asuka into the outside ring barrier. This allowed Royce to keep The Glow down for the three-count, and give the pair an IIconic hometown win. (Via WWE.com)
Stepping into familiar territory, The IIconics delivered quite the statement as they defeated former SmackDown and NXT Women’s Champions in Naomiand Asuka. But the native Australians’ victory didn’t come easy. The Empress of Tomorrow and The Glow boosted their newly forged friendship by putting the nefarious duo through quite the litmus test.
For much of the bout, Asuka & Naomi unloaded an arsenal of hard-hitting maneuvers – including their signature Missile Dropkick and Split Legged Moonsault, respectively – making victory for Kay & Royce look very unlikely. But then Kay pulled down Naomi face-first into the ring apron, then tossed Asuka into the outside ring barrier. This allowed Royce to keep The Glow down for the three-count, and give the pair an IIconic hometown win. (Via WWE.com)
WWE Championship: WWE CHAMPION, AJ Styles defeated Samoa Joe by submission.
With matters as personal as they could be, AJ Styles and Samoa Joe both entered the Melbourne Cricket Ground with two thoughts in mind: Inflicting pain on the other and leaving as WWE Champion. Both Superstars would accomplish the first, but it was The Phenomenal One who ultimately walked out of the MCG with his thirst for retaliation quenched and the WWE Title still around his waist.
Chaos ruled early and often in this “No Disqualification, No Count Out, There Must be a Winner” contest. Determined to get even with The Samoan Submission Machine after he invaded the Styles family home several weeks ago, the champion wasted no time in unloading a relentless assault on his bitter rival, literally sprinting down the aisleway to begin his assault. The early stages of the match saw a little bit of everything, including an onslaught from Joe that included him chucking Styles over the announce table, then nailing the champion with an awe-inspiring dive that sent AJ reeling into the barricade.
Styles would fight back with a tenacious offensive rampage that, at times, managed to knock the monstrous Joe off his feet. The Samoan Submission Machine would continue to persist, though, weathering Styles’ attacks and continually grounding the WWE Champion with a series of high-impact maneuvers. Joe tried taking the match to the next level when he brought a steel chair into the proceedings, but Styles quickly changed the temperature of the contest by dropkicking the chair right into the challenger’s face.
From there, AJ used the chair to his advantage, taking out his frustrations on Joe with several cathartic chair strikes. Samoa Joe countered Styles’ attack with a Yurinagi right onto the seat of the chair, then brought a table into the ring. That plan ultimately backfired, though, as The Phenomenal One managed to viciously slam The Samoan Submission Machine – and himself, in the process – through the table.
Styles’ desperate move did a real number on Samoa Joe’s knee, leaving the challenger in a visible amount of pain. Yet Joe, even after saying his knee had “popped,” wouldn’t allow the official to stop the bout. AJ would proceed with an attack on the downed Joe that was clearly in honor of his family. He refused to let up on his adversary’s knee, doing everything from locking in a Calf Crusher to connecting with a 450 Splash that was targeted specifically for the injured joint.
Styles closed in to finish Joe off, but when he went for what looked like the clinching Phenomenal Forearm, The Samoan Submission Machine countered with a Coquina Clutch and an unbelievable overhead throw. The two battle-weary Superstars continued to go back and forth with an amazing exchange of counters until The Phenomenal One managed to lock in another Calf Crusher. Samoa Joe fended off the pain for as long as he could, but the excruciating agony proved too much, and he finally had to tap out.
Samoa Joe brought hell with him to Melbourne. AJ Styles walked through it, and now he’s coming home with the WWE Championship still around his waist. (Via WWE.com)
Chaos ruled early and often in this “No Disqualification, No Count Out, There Must be a Winner” contest. Determined to get even with The Samoan Submission Machine after he invaded the Styles family home several weeks ago, the champion wasted no time in unloading a relentless assault on his bitter rival, literally sprinting down the aisleway to begin his assault. The early stages of the match saw a little bit of everything, including an onslaught from Joe that included him chucking Styles over the announce table, then nailing the champion with an awe-inspiring dive that sent AJ reeling into the barricade.
Styles would fight back with a tenacious offensive rampage that, at times, managed to knock the monstrous Joe off his feet. The Samoan Submission Machine would continue to persist, though, weathering Styles’ attacks and continually grounding the WWE Champion with a series of high-impact maneuvers. Joe tried taking the match to the next level when he brought a steel chair into the proceedings, but Styles quickly changed the temperature of the contest by dropkicking the chair right into the challenger’s face.
From there, AJ used the chair to his advantage, taking out his frustrations on Joe with several cathartic chair strikes. Samoa Joe countered Styles’ attack with a Yurinagi right onto the seat of the chair, then brought a table into the ring. That plan ultimately backfired, though, as The Phenomenal One managed to viciously slam The Samoan Submission Machine – and himself, in the process – through the table.
Styles’ desperate move did a real number on Samoa Joe’s knee, leaving the challenger in a visible amount of pain. Yet Joe, even after saying his knee had “popped,” wouldn’t allow the official to stop the bout. AJ would proceed with an attack on the downed Joe that was clearly in honor of his family. He refused to let up on his adversary’s knee, doing everything from locking in a Calf Crusher to connecting with a 450 Splash that was targeted specifically for the injured joint.
Styles closed in to finish Joe off, but when he went for what looked like the clinching Phenomenal Forearm, The Samoan Submission Machine countered with a Coquina Clutch and an unbelievable overhead throw. The two battle-weary Superstars continued to go back and forth with an amazing exchange of counters until The Phenomenal One managed to lock in another Calf Crusher. Samoa Joe fended off the pain for as long as he could, but the excruciating agony proved too much, and he finally had to tap out.
Samoa Joe brought hell with him to Melbourne. AJ Styles walked through it, and now he’s coming home with the WWE Championship still around his waist. (Via WWE.com)
RAW Women's Champion, Ronda Rousey & The Bella Twins defeated The Riott Squad by submission.
The atmosphere was Rowdy indeed when Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey and The Bella Twins put away The Riott Squad at WWE Super Show-Down, countering the cohesive chaos of their opponents despite some early miscommunication.
Before the action began in front of more than 70,000 inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, there seemed to be some pointed discussion between The Rowdy One and Fearless Nikki as to who would begin the match. Nikkiultimately kicked things off and Rousey went to the corner. That’s also where the champion would remain until the final, decisive moments of the contest as Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan — who had unfinished business with Brie after the twin injured her two weeks earlier — relished the chance to brutalize The Bellas.
When Nikki finally tagged in Rousey, The Baddest Woman on the Planet was relentless, tossing around The Riott Squad as if they were rag dolls. Dragging Logan and Morgan to the center of the ring, The Rowdy One made both women submit to a damaging duet of simultaneous Armbars — a feat we’ve never seen before from Rousey.
With a huge victory at WWE Super Show-Down, Rousey and The Bella Twins now look confidently toward the first-ever all-women’s pay-per-view, WWE Evolution, streaming live on the award-winning WWE Network on Sunday, Oct. 28. (Via WWE.com)
Before the action began in front of more than 70,000 inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, there seemed to be some pointed discussion between The Rowdy One and Fearless Nikki as to who would begin the match. Nikkiultimately kicked things off and Rousey went to the corner. That’s also where the champion would remain until the final, decisive moments of the contest as Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan — who had unfinished business with Brie after the twin injured her two weeks earlier — relished the chance to brutalize The Bellas.
When Nikki finally tagged in Rousey, The Baddest Woman on the Planet was relentless, tossing around The Riott Squad as if they were rag dolls. Dragging Logan and Morgan to the center of the ring, The Rowdy One made both women submit to a damaging duet of simultaneous Armbars — a feat we’ve never seen before from Rousey.
With a huge victory at WWE Super Show-Down, Rousey and The Bella Twins now look confidently toward the first-ever all-women’s pay-per-view, WWE Evolution, streaming live on the award-winning WWE Network on Sunday, Oct. 28. (Via WWE.com)
WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy defeated WWE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION, Cedric Alexander.
Buddy Murphy made the most of returning home to Melbourne, defeating Cedric Alexander at WWE Super Show-Down to capture the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
Murphy was assuredly mindful of the stakes heading into his WWE Cruiserweight Title Match against the fighting champion; and the bellowing “Let’s Go Buddy” chants that clamored throughout the MCG was added proof of that. Alexander matched that energy with sheer will and resilience to further evince his position as The Soul of 205 Live, but The Juggernaut, incensed with a flaring hunger for the title, wanted it more on this night.
The challenger opened the match swinging for the fences with high-impact maneuvers, including a flying Somersault to Alexander outside the ring, followed soon after with a Diving Double Knee Attack. Yet as Murphy tried to keep Alexander on the defensive, the resilient champion managed to outlast The Juggernaut’s hard-hitting offense with his own set of strikes and high-risk attacks. The rivals continued engaging in a tense back-and-forth until Alexander connected with a Spanish Fly that led to a series of near-falls, all of which sent the hometown crowd to the edge of their collective seats.
Victory seemed certain for Alexander after he hit the Lumbar Check. However, whatever could wrong at that moment, did. Murphy managed to kick out and soon after delivered Murphy’s Law for the three count. More than 70,000 strong in the MCG watched The Age of Alexander come to an end, and Buddy Murphy become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion. (Via WWE.com)
Murphy was assuredly mindful of the stakes heading into his WWE Cruiserweight Title Match against the fighting champion; and the bellowing “Let’s Go Buddy” chants that clamored throughout the MCG was added proof of that. Alexander matched that energy with sheer will and resilience to further evince his position as The Soul of 205 Live, but The Juggernaut, incensed with a flaring hunger for the title, wanted it more on this night.
The challenger opened the match swinging for the fences with high-impact maneuvers, including a flying Somersault to Alexander outside the ring, followed soon after with a Diving Double Knee Attack. Yet as Murphy tried to keep Alexander on the defensive, the resilient champion managed to outlast The Juggernaut’s hard-hitting offense with his own set of strikes and high-risk attacks. The rivals continued engaging in a tense back-and-forth until Alexander connected with a Spanish Fly that led to a series of near-falls, all of which sent the hometown crowd to the edge of their collective seats.
Victory seemed certain for Alexander after he hit the Lumbar Check. However, whatever could wrong at that moment, did. Murphy managed to kick out and soon after delivered Murphy’s Law for the three count. More than 70,000 strong in the MCG watched The Age of Alexander come to an end, and Buddy Murphy become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion. (Via WWE.com)
The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins & WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns) defeated Braun Strowman & RAW Tag Team Champions, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler.
After weeks of the two sides battling back and forth, The Shield collided with Braun Strowman, Drew McIntrye & Dolph Ziggler at WWE Super Show-Down in an unbelievable Six-Man Tag Team Match in the Land Down Under.
There was no feeling-out process between the two teams as the action was already at maximum levels of intensity before the bell even rang. Once the match officially got underway, Strowman’s squadron quickly isolated Seth Rollins, and The Monster Among Men went for a top-rope splash onto the prone Architect below. Rollins managed to dodge the ring-rattling splash, however, allowing him to tag in Dean Ambrose and send the match into a new gear.
The crowd of 70,309 could practically feel the entire complexion of the contest change when Ambrose, while re-entering the ring, took a Roman Reigns Superman Punch intended for Drew McIntyre. The strike sent Ambrose hurtling back to the outside floor, and the questions concerning Ambrose’s allegiance to The Shield over the past several weeks immediately resurfaced.
The timing could not have seemed any worse for that inadvertent strike. In the match’s pivotal moments, it even almost appeared that The Lunatic Fringe was cornering Reigns and Rollins alongside Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre. But that wasn’t the case, and Ambrose rejoined his Shield brothers in clearing the ring of their opposition, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Braun Strowman made sure the battle was far from over, tackling virtually everyone in the match. But when The Monster Among Men charged toward Ambrose on the outside, intent on demolishing him, Reigns intercepted him, Spearing Strowman through the barricade. As Ambrose re-entered the ring, Rollins provided additional cover by taking out McIntyre. Ziggler dispatched The Architect, but the distraction gave Ambrose time to secure the victory for The Hounds of Justice, connecting with Dirty Deeds on The Showoff in what could only be described as an absolute melee at “The G.” (Via WWE.com)
There was no feeling-out process between the two teams as the action was already at maximum levels of intensity before the bell even rang. Once the match officially got underway, Strowman’s squadron quickly isolated Seth Rollins, and The Monster Among Men went for a top-rope splash onto the prone Architect below. Rollins managed to dodge the ring-rattling splash, however, allowing him to tag in Dean Ambrose and send the match into a new gear.
The crowd of 70,309 could practically feel the entire complexion of the contest change when Ambrose, while re-entering the ring, took a Roman Reigns Superman Punch intended for Drew McIntyre. The strike sent Ambrose hurtling back to the outside floor, and the questions concerning Ambrose’s allegiance to The Shield over the past several weeks immediately resurfaced.
The timing could not have seemed any worse for that inadvertent strike. In the match’s pivotal moments, it even almost appeared that The Lunatic Fringe was cornering Reigns and Rollins alongside Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre. But that wasn’t the case, and Ambrose rejoined his Shield brothers in clearing the ring of their opposition, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Braun Strowman made sure the battle was far from over, tackling virtually everyone in the match. But when The Monster Among Men charged toward Ambrose on the outside, intent on demolishing him, Reigns intercepted him, Spearing Strowman through the barricade. As Ambrose re-entered the ring, Rollins provided additional cover by taking out McIntyre. Ziggler dispatched The Architect, but the distraction gave Ambrose time to secure the victory for The Hounds of Justice, connecting with Dirty Deeds on The Showoff in what could only be described as an absolute melee at “The G.” (Via WWE.com)
Daniel Bryan defeated The Miz. (WWE Championship #1 Contendership)
For a long time, The Miz has boasted about doing whatever it takes to win in big situations. However, at WWE Super Show-Down it was Daniel Bryan who surprised him with a reality check.
After their previous fights at WWE Hell in a Cell and SummerSlam ended with Miz capitalizing off his long-running strategy, The Awesome One wasted no time in trying to pick up a third consecutive victory, exploiting Bryan’s midsection with a barrage of brutal kicks. At one point, he even employed Bryan’s Running Knee to knock down The “Yes!” Man.
However, in a shockingly unexpected turn of events, Bryan beat Miz at his own game. Reversing his foe’s Skull-Crushing Finale for an inside cradle, Bryan picked up a quick, yet nonetheless effective win to capture a WWE Title Match opportunity against AJ Styles. Minutes later, it was announced that SmackDown General Manager Paige had made that dream match a reality for WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, Nov. 2.
Now that Daniel Bryan can put The Miz behind him, the question becomes: Can he find championship glory again? (Via WWE.com)
After their previous fights at WWE Hell in a Cell and SummerSlam ended with Miz capitalizing off his long-running strategy, The Awesome One wasted no time in trying to pick up a third consecutive victory, exploiting Bryan’s midsection with a barrage of brutal kicks. At one point, he even employed Bryan’s Running Knee to knock down The “Yes!” Man.
However, in a shockingly unexpected turn of events, Bryan beat Miz at his own game. Reversing his foe’s Skull-Crushing Finale for an inside cradle, Bryan picked up a quick, yet nonetheless effective win to capture a WWE Title Match opportunity against AJ Styles. Minutes later, it was announced that SmackDown General Manager Paige had made that dream match a reality for WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, Nov. 2.
Now that Daniel Bryan can put The Miz behind him, the question becomes: Can he find championship glory again? (Via WWE.com)