The Singh Brothers come out and introduce Jinder Mahal, while mocking Paul Heyman’s regards to them last night.
Jinder and The Brother’s come to the ring as the announcers talk about Mahal Vs. Lesnar.
Fans chant USA as Jinder takes the mic. He raises the WWE Title. Jinder says there are those who speak the truth and then there are those that lie, and Paul Heyman is a liar. We see footage from Heyman’s promo on RAW where he knocked Jinder and The Singh Brothers. Jinder calls Heyman a used car salesman. Jinder says he has earned everything that he has in WWE. He started at the bottom but now he is the most powerful man in WWE. Jinder goes on and says Heyman was right… he’s not Lesnar’s equal or counterpart, he’s Lesnar’s worst nightmare. Jinder says he will prove to everyone at Survivor Series exactly why The Modern Day Maharaja’s Era has just begun. As for tonight, his loyal brother Sunil Singh will face AJ Styles. The music interrupts and out comes Styles.
Sunil Singh vs. AJ Styles
Jinder stalls leaving the ring, as does Samir Singh, so the referee orders Jinder to go to the backstage area and he does after arguing. The fans are very happy now!
The bell rings ans AJ starts with a headbutt. Samir immediately gets on the apron to interfere. AJ grabs him and kicks Sunil as he comes from behind. AJ sends Samir off the apron and then applies the Calf Crusher on Sunil for the quick win.
Winner: AJ Styles
After the match, AJ celebrates the easy win as the Singh Brother’s head to the back.
Sami Zayn is backstage when Kevin Owens walks in. Owens reveals that he has a Survivor Series qualifying match against Shinsuke Nakamura next week. Sami says he will win tonight and then Owens will win next week, then Team SmackDown becomes Team Kevin & Sami. Owens corrects him, it will become Team Sami & Kevin. Owens leaves and Sami can’t believe how great of a guy he is.
*Commercial Break*
Back from the break and Jinder storms into Bryan’s office with The Singh Brothers. He offers Samir Singh to face AJ Styles next week and the match is made.
Next up is the Women’s Fatal 5 Way to determine the team leader at Survivor Series. The match looks to begin but the music interrupts and out comes SmackDown Women’s Champion Natalya from the timekeeper’s area to the ring. Greg Hamilton is right behind her. Hamilton gives Natalya a big introduction. That’s it, Natalya’s music hits again and she leaves the ring.
Fatal 5 Way
Becky Lynch vs. Naomi vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Tamina Snuka
The bell rings and everyone goes at it. Carmella takes Flair to the corner while Tamina hits a double suplex on Naomi and Becky. They go to the floor. Tamina levels Flair and she goes to the floor.
Inside the ring, Carmella gives Tamina props and shakes her hand but Tamina pulls her into a big Samoan Drop. Carmella rolls to the floor and Tamina stands tall in the ring as we go to commercial.
*Commercial Break*
We return to see Charlotte giving Tamina a beating outside the ring. She runs Carmella down with a big boot before throwing Tamina with a fallaway slam. Becky takes out The Queen with a flying elbow off the apron, and then Naomi takes out Becky with a dive over the top rope.
Charlotte counters a hurricanrana from Naomi and whips her into the barricade by her legs – ala Cesaro. Carmella almost gets the win over Lynch, but The Lass Kicker kicks out. Becky pulls her into the DisArmHer and gets the win to become the team captain for SmackDown.
Winner: Becky Lynch
Becky is the official captain of the women’s team at Survivor Series!
*Commercial Break*
We return and get a new promo for The Bludgeon Brothers.
Renee Young is backstage with Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler once again rants on catchphrases & gimmicks, and says “I told you so” when it comes to Bobby Roode being a fraud and nothing but an entrance, and being unable to hang with the greatest performer in WWE history. Ziggler says no one listened but he beat Roode last week. Roode appears and smirks at Ziggler. They have words and this leads to Roode proposing one more match to determine who the better man is. Roode proposes a 2 of 3 Falls match for next week. Ziggler says Roode doesn’t get it and that’s fine. Ziggler says he’s in but he just hopes Roode’s ego can take being damaged twice in one night. Ziggler wishes Roode good luck, kid, and walks off. Roode tells Renee he has a feeling next week will be absolutely glorious.
We go to the ring and out comes Sami Zayn for tonight’s main event. Randy Orton is out next to a big pop.
Sami Zayn Vs. Randy Orton
Back from a break and we get the bell. The winner of this match will be the Team Captain for SmackDown at Survivor Series. Sami angers Orton early on. Orton unloads with a big uppercut and turns it around in the corner.
Sami goes to the floor for a breather but Orton follows. Sami stops Orton from following with a kick. Sami with another shot to Orton on the floor. Sami ends up hitting a moonsault to keep Orton down on the outside as we go to the break.
*Commercial Break*
We return and Zayn has Orton in a rear chin lock. Orton looks to make a comeback but Sami shuts him down with a heel kick for a 2 count. Orton comes back and drops Sami over the top rope. Orton stalks Sami now. Orton with clotheslines and a powerslam. They end up on the floor. Sami tries to use the announce table but Orton knocks him down onto it from mid-air. Orton brings it back into the ring for a 2 count.
Orton goes on and hits a big suplex for another pin attempt. Sami comes back with a crossbody for a close 2 count. Sami counters the RKO and backslides Orton for a 2 count. Sami drops Orton with a kick. They end up on the top going at it together. Orton hits a big superplex but Sami still kicks out. They go to the floor and Sami nails the big leaping DDT through the ropes. The referee counts as we get a replay.
They return to the ring and Sami misses the Helluva Kick as Orton moves. Orton hits the second rope draping DDT. Fans pop as Orton hits the mat now. Kevin Owens runs down and Orton goes for a DDT but Sami rolls him up from behind for a 2 count. The referee argues with Owens, who is standing on the outside now. Orton with a low blow on Sami while staring at Owens. The referee is still distracted by Owens. Orton, still staring at Owens, picks Sami up and hits the RKO for the pin.
Winner: Randy Orton
After the match, Owens stares at Orton as we go to replays. Orton stands tall as his music hits.
We go backstage to Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan reflecting on a successful show. RAW didn’t strike tonight but Bryan believes they will eventually. Bryan says Shane better be ready when they do because that’s in his job description. Bryan walks off and SmackDown goes off the air.
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