SmackDown Live opens with recaps of WrestleMania, and the commentators letting us know that the fans tonight will be “unconventional”. Randy Orton
Randy Orton says Bray Wyatt will remember him forever after he lost the WWE Title to him at Mania, then Bray appears on the Titantron.
For the first time since The #UltimateThrillRide #WrestleMania 33, please welcome your BRAND NEW #WWEChampion, @RandyOrton! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/LwBz8ZWsAf
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2017
Bray Wyatt interrupts on the screen. Wyatt says Orton isn’t the master of anything. He says the Era of Wyatt has only begun and he is going to get back what his rightfully his. Wyatt reminds us he has his rematch coming, but first he has something very special planned. He wants a fight, but a special kind of fight that will push your body and mind. Wyatt challenges Orton to a House of Horrors match. He stares down Orton on the screen. Orton says he doesn’t know what a House of Horrors match is, but he accepts the challenge. He suggests Wyatt come down to the ring since he is here and “whip his ass one more time.”
Wyatt disappears off the screen. The lights go black. When they return, Wyatt is standing behind Orton and says he is here. Wyatt attacks Orton with rights. Orton with rights back. Orton catches Wyatt with a snap powerslam off the ropes. Orton gets tripped up and dragged out under the bottom rope. A huge man in a goat mask attacks Orton at ringside. He takes off the mask and it’s Erick Rowan! Rowan tosses Orton back inside. Rowan and Wyatt beat down Orton.
Luke Harper comes out to help Randy. Harper levels Wyatt with a big boot inside the ring. He takes a look at Harper and welcomes him inside the ring. Rowan backs off. Orton is back in and stands next to Harper as they stare down both Wyatt and Rowan.
Backstage, Renee Young is with The Miz and Maryse. Maryse thinks Nikki Bella should thank them for backing John Cena so far into a corner that he was forced to propose. Miz announces they are calling out Cena and Nikki tonight because it is the last time they might be able to do this with the roster shake up next week.
After the break, Naomi will defend her new Smackdown Women’s Championship against Alexa Bliss.
*Commercial Break*
JUST ANNOUNCED: #WWEChampion @RandyOrton will team up with @LukeHarperWWE to take on @WWEBrayWyatt & @ERICKROWAN in #SDLive tag team action! pic.twitter.com/jnTm5kdew5
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2017
Alexa Bliss comes out, followed by Naomi, and both women get introductions.
SmackDown Women’s Championship Match
(C) Naomi Vs. Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss starts with offense early, kicking Naomi and landing forearms. Naomi responds with a bulldog to Bliss in the corner. Bliss rolls out of the ring, Naomi follows and catches Bliss with a quick side kick as we go to a break.
*Commercial Break*
Back live, Bliss is working over the left leg of Naomi. During the break, we see a replay of Bliss working over the bad knee of Naomi. Bliss kicks away at the leg of Noami in the corner and then tosses her to the next corner doing the same. Bliss goes back to work on Naomi’s knee and screams, “Give up!” Naomi with a back suplex and then catches Bliss with a kick to the head.
Bliss with a quick DDT on Naomi. Bliss pulls Naomi down by her hair. Naomi catches Bliss with the Rear View as Bliss came off the ropes. Naomi catches Bliss with a stiff kick fromthe corner.
Naomi kicks away at Bliss but then Alexa trips her up off the corner. Bliss tries to use the ropes for a pinfall. The referee sees this and Bliss is forced to let go. Naomi then quickly flips Alexa over and locks her in a submission and Bliss taps!
Winner: Naomi
Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin in a street fight is set for later tonight.
*Commercial Break*
We return from commercial and Tye Dillinger makes his way to the ring to face Curt Hawkins!
“10” is more than a number… it’s a movement! The #Perfect10 @WWEDillinger is HERE on #SDLive to challenge @TheCurtHawkins! pic.twitter.com/8cGDHIVxpj
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2017
Tye Dillinger Vs. Curt Hawkins
Dillinger with a quick takedown, flips away and flashes the 10 at Hawkins. Hawkins with shots to Dillinger including kicks in the corner. Hawkins with a quick back suplex. Dillinger with chops, cross body and clothesline combo on Hawkins.
Orlando is chanting “10” with each offense Dillinger connects with on Hawkins. Dillinger with right hands to Hawkins in the corner. Dillinger with his Tye Breaker on Hawkins over his knee for the win.
Winner: Tye Dillinger
*Commercial Break*
Backstage, Mojo Rawley is interviewed about winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Rawley says WrestleMania was a dream come true. He talks about celebrating with Gronk and how Andre the Giant could drink a barrel of beer. Rawley says this is only the beginning, the bar has been raised and now it’s time to put some weight on.
Footage of Vince McMahon announcing a “superstar shake up” between RAW and Smackdown Live last night is shown. It will go down this Monday night on RAW.
Shane McMahon will address the superstar shake up later tonight. The Miz and Maryse are heading to the ring next to call out John Cena and Nikki Bella.
*Commercial Break*
