WWE Smackdown Results – 9/13/16
New WWE World Champion AJ Styles addresses the WWE Universe
AJ Styles grabs a mic. “The champ…is…here!” Styles said he told the WWE Universe he would beat John Cena at SummerSlam and he told everyone he would beat Dean Ambrose and at Backlash he did just that to become the new WWE World Champion. He suggest he could even beat Cena and Ambrose with one arm tied behind his back. “These lips don’t lie and this trophy right here is the proof,” adds Styles. “I am the face that runs the place. I am now the champ that runs the camp.”John Cena’s music hits to interrupt. Cena is handed a mic and gets inside the ring. Mixed reaction for Cena in Philadelphia. “You can hear all of these people. They know what I know. You have something that belongs to me and I’ve finally decided that I’d like it back,” says Cena.Dean Ambrose’s music hits and he heads to the ring.
Here comes Shane McMahon. Shane thanks Philadelphia for a big reaction. He talks about John Cena and AJ Styles tearing down the house at SummerSlam and Styles beating Cena clean. Shane takes offense to Styles calling him the face of the place, but that Styles has earned the right to say that. He also talks about Styles and Dean Ambrose tearing the house down at Backlash until the very end when Styles “took the easy way out.” Shane said he will talk about Ambrose’s one-on-one rematch at a later time. He then books AJ Styles defending the WWE World Championship against John Cena and Dean Ambrose in a triple threat match at No Mercy. Shane said that is at No Mercy and wants to settle things tonight. He books John Cena and Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles and a partner of his choosing. Shane wonders if Styles will be able to find a partner and brings up how Daniel Bryan may have to appoint a partner for him later tonight. Cena and Ambrose exchange a few words.
The Hype Bros vs. The Usos
Winners: The Usos
The Miz and Maryse have something to say
WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz and Maryse head to the ring. Miz grabs a mic and said for weeks he’s been accused of being a coward. He said they can call him whatever they want because he left Backlash with his beautiful wife and it is now day 162 as he remains the WWE Intercontinental Champion. Miz talks about holding this title longer than 132 other former WWE stars. He talks about making the title prestigious finally.
Dolph Ziggler is out to interrupt with a mic in hand. Ziggler finds it funny Miz is trying to sell himself as the actual champion right now. He said deep down inside, no matter what Miz does, any superstar that laughs when he walks in the back, he knows why. Ziggler said the WWE Universe will be seen as a top guy or a true main eventer. “The WWE Universe will always see through you, Miz,” says Ziggler.
Here comes Daniel Bryan. Bryan talks about Maryse cheating at Backlash and that she’s the only reason Miz remains the Intercontinental Champion. He says Ziggler is getting a rematch. Miz disagrees and brings up wanting his contract renegotiated. He said Bryan doesn’t get what he wants until he gets what he wants. Miz said his title will not be defended on any show until he gets what he wants. “I’m calling my own shots, Daniel.” Bryan gets in the ring and Miz bails along with Maryse. Miz and Maryse leave through the crowd.
Baron Corbin vs. Apollo Crews
Winner: No Contest
Corbin gets back inside the ring when Jack Swagger’s music hits. Swagger is walking down the ramp. JBL said the rumors are true that Swagger’s contract with RAW has run up and he is now with Smackdown. Swagger gets in the ring and Corbon bails.
Swagger grabs a mic and says Smackdown Live is his new home as of 12:01 today. He talks about being a former heavyweight champion and a hot wife. Swagger said you don’t know jack and wants the fans to forget everything they think they may already know. He talks about being a big problem for anyone on Smackdown Live. He drops the mic and leads a “We The People” chant.
Fatal 5-Way No. 1 Contenders Match
Naomi vs. Nikki Bella vs. Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella
Winner and new No. 1 Contender: Alexa Bliss
Heath Slater signs his Smackdown Live contract
Shane McMahon is in the ring with a contract on a table. He talks about Heath Slater seizing the opportunity by becoming the new Smackdown Tag Team Champion with Rhyno at Backlash. McMahon introduces Slater. Slater walks out with Rhyno.
Slater gets in the ring and hugs Shane. Rhyno holds up one of the Smackdown Tag Team Championships. Slater is sporting a new “I Have Kids” t-shirt. A loud “ECW” chant breaks out and Slater points at Rhyno smiling. Shane congratulates them on becoming the first ever Smackdown Tag Team Championships and he is a man of his word. He asks Slater to make this official and sign a contract with Smackdown Live. Slater holds up the contract and then signs it. Shane congratulations Slater and shakes his hand.
WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championships Match
Heath Slater and Rhyno (c’s) vs. The Ascension
Winners and still WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champions: Heath Slater and Rhyno
Randy Orton addresses Bray Wyatt
Big reaction for Randy Orton in Philadelphia tonight. Randy gets in a quick pose on the turnbuckle and then grabs the mic. He says Bray Wyatt truly is the face of fear because he’s afraid of him. Orton said Wyatt attacked him because he’s afraid.
Bray Wyatt interrupts on the titan tron. He said a wise man knows when to give up. Wyatt said he gave Orton a gift of the way out. He said Orton instead decided to embarrass him. “Don’t sleep Randy. Do…not…sleep.” Wyatt disappears off the tron.
We then see a live shot of Wyatt now standing behind Orton against the announce table. Orton tells Wyatt to get inside his ring right now. The lights go dark. When they return, Erick Rowan is in the ring and starts attacking Orton. RKO out of no where on Rowan.
John Cena and Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles and The Miz
Winners: John Cena and Dean Ambrose
Quick Match Results:
* The Usos def. The Hype Bros
* Baron Corbin vs. Apollo Crews ended in a no contest
* Alexa Bliss won a Fatal 5-Way match to become No. 1 Contender
* Heath Slater and Rhyno def. The Ascension to retain the Smackdown tag team titles
* John Cena and Dean Ambrose def. AJ Styles and The Miz
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