SmackDown Live opens with a replay from last night’s Raw, in which the SmackDown Live roster invaded!
Shane McMahon makes his way to the ring and we see that Michael Cole is still filling-in for Tom Phillips.
This is his first SmackDown Live since Hell in a Cell. Shane brings up Survivor Series and says that he thought of his pre-emptive strike when Angle asked to borrow AJ Styles for TLC. He also points out that Angle criticised the blue brand’s roster, but little did he know they were lying in wait, getting angrier. He says that led to #UnderSiege, and the crowd starts to chant “under siege.” He says such an attack won’t take SmackDown Live by surprise because they’re ready.
Sami Zayn comes out to interrupt Shane McMahon and dances like crazy on his way to the ring. I’m loving heel Sami. Zayn gets into the ring and dances around Shane before saying, “No hard feelings about Hell in a Cell”. Shane says “oh there is”. Shane brings-up HIAC and mentions that he could have been seriously injured, “so there is a lot of hard feelings!” Also, if that was all Zayn was concerned about, why did he then put Owens onto him to score the pinfall?
Sami Zayn says that if Shane McMahon was standing here today as the competitor, he would leave him hurting even worse than HIAC. Zayn says that the reason why he is out here right now, he and Kevin Owens have decided that “fine, fine, we will be a part of Smackdown Live at Survivor Series.” The bottom line is that Shane wants Owens and Zayn, no, Shane needs Owens and Zayn for Survivor Series. The bottom line is that Kevin Owens and himself have volunteered themselves for Survivor Series. Shane says that he doesn’t want them and doesn’t need them to represent SD at Survivor Series.
Shane says that if Sami Zayn defeats a certain wrestler, he will make the Sd Survivor Series team. His opponent is Randy Orton! The winner will be the first member of the Smackdown Live Survivor Series team.
Later tonight, AJ Styles takes-on a Singh Brother but The New Day are ready for action, next!
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The Uso’s have joined the commentary team to watch this next match. The New Day make their way to the ring!
The New Day vs. Gable & Benjamin
The match starts with Woods and Chad Gable. Drop kick by Woods. Gable tags Benjamin and Woods tags Kofi. Both men trying to out-wrestle each other with amateur holds and reversals. Kofi finally takes down Benjamin and makes the tag to Xavier Woods.
Cover by Woods but a kick-out by Benjamin. Benjamin sends Woods into the ropes, runs and clotheslines him to the outside as we head to a break.
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Suplex by Benjamin, covers, 1,2 but a kick out by Kofi. Kofi Kingston was able to counter and hit the DDT on Benjamin. Both men make the tag.
Woods goes to work on Chad Gable and goes for the cover but a kick out by Gable. Gable does a spinning front kick with both feet to take down Woods. Gable tags Benjamin and he hits a nice double suplex.
Woods fights back with an elbow followed by a kick, 1,2 but Benjamin kicks out. Both men back up, Benjamin delivers a spine buster and makes the tag. Gable on the top rope with a flying clothesline on Kofi. All four wrestlers were in the ring at that time. The match ended with Gable sending Woods to the ropes and Benjamin kicks him while standing on the apron, Gable covers for the 3 count!
Winners: Gable & Benjamin
Backstage, we see Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Tamina, Lana, Naomi and Carmella bickering. Daniel Bryan interrupts them and assures that all of them will be at Survivor Series. Lana tells Bryan that there are six of them, Bryan says “Not you Lana.” He realises that some of them don’t like each other, but they have to unite. Charlotte volunteers to be the captain. They started arguing. Bryan makes a fatal-five way match, where the winner becomes team Survivor Series captain.
*Commercial Break*
We return and get a video clip of the time Kurt Angle invaded Raw with the milk truck, which leads to Cole and the announcers saying that he clearly knows how to invade buildings. However, there is security throughout the building.
Fashion Dogs plays and it involves The Fashion Police working with The Ascension to figure out who is behind their latest string of attacks. They have James Ellsworth kidnapped but Carmella comes and frees him. The Ascension realise that it could be The Bludgeon Brothers. Next week will be a new episode, entitled “Strangerer Things”.
Later tonight, Sami Zayn vs. Randy Orton, in order o decide the first member of the SmackDown Live team at Survivor Series.
Baron Corbin makes his way to the ring in Milwaukee. He faces Sin Cara, after the break!
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Back from the break and Daniel Bryan is on his phone when Shane McMahon walks in. Bryan asks about Shane not informing him of the RAW invasion last night. Shane says the idea was to strike first and show RAW who was boss. Shane says he was just getting ready for Survivor Series. Bryan thought they were on the same team and he isn’t sure if he agrees with Shane’s decision. Shane says sometimes he has to take action and make things happen, it’s in his job description. Bryan comments on giving his input to Shane, as that’s in his job description. Bryan walks off.
Sin Cara Vs. Baron Corbin
The bell rings and Cara charges but Corbin attacks and takes him to the corner. Corbin unloads with knees and yells at the referee. Corbin drops Cara and then launches him across the ring. Corbin stomps on Cara now. Corbin with another big knee to the gut. Corbin with more offense and talking trash.
Cara finally gets an elbow in and some kicks. Cara makes a comeback and hits a springboard back elbow, sending Corbin to the floor. Cara runs the ropes and nails a suicide dive but Corbin is still standing. Cara goes back in and nails another suicide dive to bring Corbin down. Cara goes to the top and hits a missile dropkick for a 2 count. Corbin goes out of the ring for a breather. He comes back in and drives Cara into the corner.
Corbin unloads now as the referee warns him. Corbin mounts Cara on the mat and unloads with strikes. The referee warns him and finally calls the match.
Winner Via Disqualification: Baron Corbin
After the bell, Corbin finally stops beating on Cara. Corbin retains but Cara has picked up another non-title win over Corbin. Corbin pulls Cara out of the ring and hits End of Days on the floor as fans pop and boo. Corbin talks trash and stands over Cara as two referees try to get him to leave. Fans chant “one more time” for another End of Days. Corbin raises his title with a smirk.
We see a shot of the back door of the arena as Cole talks about security being increased tonight.
After the break we will see highlights of last night’s Raw and then AJ Styles will be in action.
*Commercial Break*
We get a replay of last night, when SmackDown Live destroyed Monday Night Raw. Within the video is footage of the SmackDown Superstar’s talking about the beat-down afterwards.
