"Smackdown » Result & Photos » June 7th 2013

Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins with a teaser of what is to come tonight. A highlight is shown from the Paul Heyman and Chris Jericho contract signing for Payback. Jericho is officially set to face Punk at Payback, but faces Curtis Axel tonight. Also, The Shield defeated Daniel Bryan, Kane and Randy Orton on Raw. Daniel is still obsessed about being the weak link, so all three will be featured on Miz TV.

Miz makes his way to the ring. Miz welcomes us to the show. Miz says his guests came the closest to defeating the Shield in a 6 Man Tag, but ended up having issues. Miz first welcomes Randy Orton. Miz then welcomes Team Hell No to the ring. All three enter, as Miz starts with Bryan. Miz speaks of how everyone considers Bryan the “weak link.” Daniel interrupts, saying he has something he would like to say. Daniel says he has had a lot of time to think, and knows Randy didn’t intentionally hit him. Also, Daniel says Kane is the best partner. Kane asks if he is done with the weak link stuff, but Miz speaks of Daniel taking out all three members of the Shield. Miz asks if he is getting the respect he thinks he deserves. Bryan says sometimes. Miz says other are when other think he is a goat face. Orton tells Miz not to mess with him, as Kane says he is messed up. Kane says everyone respects him, as Orton says he loses some of it everytime Daniel whines. Bryan asks Orton is he thinks he is a whiner. Bryan says the only reason he lost was because Orton got in his way. Kane says they should leave, as Daniel says he should have his back. Kane says he is getting tired of Daniel not trusting him. Daniel asks how many times the Shield attacked him or when Kane doesn’t defend him. Daniel also says he was forced to team with Kane. Bryan says if he had any other partner, he would be out of here. Kane leaves, telling Randy he is on his own. Miz asks if we witnessed the break up of Team Hell No. Daniel says everyone will blame this on him, as he starts screaming no. Teddy Long interrupts.

Long tells Daniel that he sounds like someone with a lot to prove. Long says he will give Daniel a chance. Daniel Bryan will face Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, with Randy Orton as his partner.

Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring. Curtis Axel, with Paul Heyman, makes his way to the ring. Heyman gets on the mic, and introduces himself. Heyman goes on about Axel scoring victories over Triple H and WWE Champion John Cena. Axel says tonight, another former World Champion learns what it means to be perfect.

Chris Jericho vs. Curtis Axel w/ Paul Heyman

They lock up, as Axel locks in a Side Headlock. Jericho throws him against the ropes, as Curtis takes down Jericho. Axel continues running, and it taken down with a Dropkick. Jericho connects with chops in the corner. Jericho follows with kicks to the chest of Axel. Jericho is taken out with chops as he whips Jericho. Chris kicks a bowing Curtis, taking him to the floor with a Clothesline. Axel is then hit with a Dropkick through the ropes. Axel is thrown face first into the announce table. Jericho rolls Axel back into the ring. Axel kicks Jericho while coming back into the ring, following with a Rope Hung Neckbreaker. Pin, but a kick out.

Axel chops Jericho against the barricade. Both reenter the ring, as Axel pins Jericho. Kick out. Axel connects with a Snapmare, following with a Front Neck Snap. Pin, but a kick out. Axel locks in a Headlock. Jericho stands out, reversing into an Arm Drag. Jericho runs the ropes, connecting with shoulder. Jericho runs to the top rope, connecting with a Double Axe Handle. Jericho goes for the Walls, but Axel reverses. Jericho is sent into the corner, as he kicks an oncoming Curtis. Jericho connects with a Bulldog. Axel moves away from a Lionsault, following with a Running One Handed Breaker. Pin, but a kick out. Axel goes for a Stinger Splash, but Jericho moves. Chris goes top rope, connecting with a Crossbody. Pin, but a kick out. Jericho is kneed in the gut, as Axel goes for the Perfect-Plex. Jericho reverses into the Walls. Axel crawls, grabbing the bottom rope. Axel rolls to the apron, as he is hit with a Springboard Triangle Dropkick. CM Punk’s music plays during the match. Axel rolls up Jericho, picking up a win.

Winner: Curtis Axel via pinfall

- Jericho runs back into the ring, attacking Axel. Jericho finishes with a Codebreaker.

- Kane is walking backstage, as Ryback comes up to him. Ryback asks if he saw what he did to Daniel Bryan on Raw. Ryback says he would like to put Daniel through a table. Kane says Bryan is his partner, no matter how annoying. Kane says Kingston and Bryan were both put through a table, and challenges Ryback to do the same to him. Ryback tells Kane that he rules. Kane says he Tombstoned a priest, set a man on fire and buried his brother alive; finishing saying Ryback’s rules don’t apply to him.

- A Wyatt Family vignette is shown.

- Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Alberto Del Rio, as he makes his way to the ring.

- 3MB make their way to the ring. Before the match starts, all three members attack Alberto. Drew accidentally kicks Jinder, as Del Rio gets Drew out of the ring. Heath is taken down with a Cross Armbreaker, as Slater taps. Drew and Jinder get into the ring, as Ricardo jumps on Drew’s back. Both members are taken to the floor, as Ricardo Rodriguez dives of the top rope with a Suicide Plancha. 3MB retreats, as Del Rio celebrates in the ring with Ricardo.

Dolph Ziggler appears on satellite. Ziggler says Del Rio did a good job, for someone who isn’t him. Dolph says he didn’t come to the party without a present: him. Ziggler is medically cleared to compete, and will on this week’s Raw.

- Kane makes his way to the ring. Ryback makes his way to the ring in an ambulance.  

 Kane vs. Ryback

They lock up, but back up. They lock up again, as Ryback takes Kane into the corner. They push each other, as Kane throws punches. Ryback is thrown against the ropes, as he takes out Kane with a shoulder. Ryback misses with a Leg Drop, as Kane follows with a Basement Dropkick. Pin, but a kick out. Ryback picks up Kane, doing a Military Press Slam. Ryback kicks Kane, who is down to the mat. Ryback continues with the attack, but is whipped. Ryback kicks Kane, as he goes for a move. Kane reverses into a Chokeslam. Ryback gets away, throwing fists. Kane takes Ryback to the corner, connecting with a Sidewalk Slam. Pin, but a kick out. Kane whips Ryback, but is reverses. Kane delivers a Flowing DDT to Ryback. Ryback is thrown o the floor, as Kane follows. Kane is sent into the barricade by Ryback. Kane has his head smashes into the barricade. Ryback pulls out a table, putting it in the ring. Kane goes top rope, but misses with the Flying Lariat. Kane is planted with a Spinebuster. Ryback goes for the Meat Hook, but is taken out with a Chokeslam. Pin, but Ryback grabs the ropes. Kane sets up the table, an goes to put Ryback through it. Ryback claws Kane’s eyes. Kane is planted through the table with a Powerbomb.

Winner: Kane via disqualification

- Damien Sandow is in the ring. Sandow speaks of attempting to engage Sheamus intellectually. Sandow says he fails because he isn’t his intellectual equal. Sandow asks who is his equal, as he says no one. Sandow mocks their universities, saying he has seen preschools with higher standards. Sandow says everyone are checkered minded living in a chess world. Sandow introduces the only thing that matches his intellect, a super computer; Deep Blue. The computer thanks Sandow, as he yells at it to be silent. Sandow says he hopes everyone will learn. Sandow says he was a chess champion at age 8. The computer says it was an excellent move, as he yells that he knows it was. Sheamus interrupts.

Sandow says he is pre-occupied. Sheamus says this is the most impressive challenge yet. Sandow is just moves away from beating the computer. Sheamus says he felt it just, to bring his own challenge. Sheamus says he bets he can beat the computer in one move. Sandow says he is on television, and asks him not to embarrass himself. Sandow allows it. Sheamus says Sandow is so quick witted, as he is making comments during the game. Sheamus Brogue Kicks the computer, as Damien tends to the broken monitor. Sandow attacks Sheamus, throwing Sheamus into the table that is set up. Sandow says “You’re Welcome” as he walks away. 

- Backstage, Orton and Bryan speak about Kane being attack by Ryback. Orton says all problems need to be set aside, so they beat the Shield. Bryan tells Orton to stay out of his way, but Orton reminds him that he doesn’t like him.

- Another Wyatt Family vignette is shown.

- Fandango makes his way to the ring. Zack Ryder makes his way to the ring.

Fandango w/ Summer Rae vs. Zack Ryder

Fandango throws punches to Ryder, whipping him. Fandango connects with a Spinning Wheel Kick. Fandango follows with knees to the head. Ryder kicks Fandango, following with a Facebuster. Ryder knees an oncoming Fandango from the corner, following with a Missile Dropkick. Ryder connects with the Broski Boot. Pin, but a kick out. Ryder goes for the Rough Ryder, but is hit with a Powerbomb. Fandango connects with a Diving Leg Drop for the win.

Winner: Fandango via pinfall

- A video package highlighting Ryback is shown.

 - Natalya is backstage, as she talks with Kaitlyn. They speak of meeting Kaitlyn’s secret admirer on Raw, next week. Natalya says the guy could be a total creep, as Natalya said if that was true, he would be texting Natalya.

- Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns make their way to the ring.

- Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring. Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.

WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton

Seth Rollins and Daniel Bryan start off, as Daniel locks in a Side Headlock. Rollins is thrown into the ropes, as he is taken out with kicks. Daniel locks in a Romero Stretch, smashing the knees to the mat. A kick to the chest of Rollins follows. Daniel smashes a twist arm on his shoulder. Daniel throws knees to Rollin’s ribs. Daniel pins Rollins, but a kick out. Seth elbows Daniel in the face, but is taken out with a Dropkick. Daniel is backed into the corner, as Roman is tagged. Reigns connects with punches in the corner. Reigns takes down Bryan with a headbutt and tags Rollins. Seth connects with stomps, tagging Reigns again. Roman whips Rollins into Daniel, as he elbows Bryan in the face. Seth throws Bryan into Roman, as he connects with a Flying Forearm. Pin, but a kick out. Roman locks in a Headlock. Roman takes out Daniel in the corner. Daniel connects with a Droptoe Hold to Roman, as he goes into the turnbuckles. Orton and Rollins are tagged, as Randy connects with a Scoop Slam. Orton sends Rollins to the apron, connecting with a Rope Hung DDT. Roman drags Rollins out of the ring.

Roman chokes Randy against the ropes. Rollins throws in a cheap shot. Pin by Roman, but a kick out. Reigns locks in a Rear Chinlock. Orton stands out, throwing elbows. Orton connects with a Back Suplex. Rollins is tagged, as he stomps away on Orton. Roman is tagged, as he continues the attack. Rollins is tagged, as he is whipped into Orton. Randy kicks Seth, and dodges Reigns attack. Roman is sent into the ring post, as Seth is planted. Daniel Bryan connects with a Double Missile Dropkick. Bryan throws kicks to both Roman and Seth. Pin to Rollins, but a kick out. Daniel continues the kicks in the corner. Daniel does a backflip out of the corner, following with a German Suplex to Seth. Rollins rolls to the floor, as Daniel connects with a Suicide Dive. Daniel throws Seth back in, hitting him with the Flying Goat. Pin, but a kick out. Orton connects with an RKO to Roman, who is in the ring. Seth takes Orton to the corner, as Daniel goes to Dropkick him. Rollins moves, as Orton is kicked in the face. Daniel is rolled up, but reverses into the No Lock. Dean Ambrose interferes.

Winners: Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton via disqualification

After the match, Daniel takes out the members of the Shield. Daniel goes to start a yes chant, but is taken out with an RKO. Orton stands over Bryan to end the show.

Spoiler » WWE Friday Night Smackdown - June 7th 2013

- The following WWE SmackDown spoilers from tonight’s tapings in Uniondale, New York:

* This week’s SmackDown kicks off with The Miz and MizTV. He brings out Kane, Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton. They try to convince Bryan he’s not the weakest link but he argues with them like on RAW.

* Teddy Long comes out and makes Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton vs. The Shield later on.

* Curtis Axel defeated Chris Jericho. CM Punk’s music started playing in the match and this distracted Jericho, allowing Axel to get the roll-up.

* A promo for The Wyatt Family airs. Brodus Clay and Tensai were watching backstage and say Bray Wyatt is creepy.

* Heath Slater vs. Alberto Del Rio never happens as 3MB jump him before the bell. Ricardo Rodriguez helps Del Rio fight back. Dolph Ziggler appears on the big screen and announces he will be at RAW to see Del Rio.

* Ryback challenges Kane backstage to a match later tonight.

* Kane beat Ryback by DQ. Ryback put Kane through a table to cause the disqualification.

* Damien Sandow comes out for a chess game with his super computer. Sheamus interrupts and Brogue Kicks the computer. Sandow goes nuts on Sheamus and beats him down before leaving.

* Fandango squashes Zack Ryder. Ryder came out to a big pop from the hometown crowd.

* They show a video package looking at Ryback’s destruction.

* Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan beat Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns by DQ when Dean Ambrose interferes. After the match, Bryan fights off The Shield but Orton hits Bryan with a RKO for payback after Bryan dropkicked Orton during the match.

Matchcard » Payback 2013 » Triple Threat Match [Fandango Vs Barett Vs Miz]

WWE announced that Wade Barrett will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WWE Payback in a triple threat match against Fandango and The Miz. Here is the updated lineup:

WWE Championship 3 Stages of Hell Match
John Cena (c) vs. Ryback

CM Punk (w/ Paul Heyman) vs. Chris Jericho

WWE Intercontinental Championship
Wade Barrett (c) vs. Fandango vs. The Miz

"Smackdown » Results » January 18th 2013

                                       

The show starts with Alberto Del Rio’s Fiesta celebrating his World Title win. They have the ring all decorated and the band is playing. Then Ricardo brings out the new World Champion Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio welcomes everyone to Fiesta Del Rio & says, “Let’s party San Antonio!” He says that he knows that he & the fans haven’t seen eye to eye over the years but they can all agree with him on this. They have to celebrate the fact that the fat jackass Big Show is no longer World Champion. Then out come Dolph Ziggler, Big E Langston & AJ Lee. Dolph says, “Did somebody say Fiesta?” AJ says that she & Big E love a good party and they’re gonna assume they’re invitation got lost some how. Del Rio asks what they’re doing there. This is his party, Ricardo’s party & the fan’s party. Dolph gets in the & says it’s funny Del Rio should say that. It’s funny that Del Rio thinks think that the fans are his friends.

What’s even funnier is Del Rio thinks that he holds the World Title but he doesn’t. What Del Rio does have is a giant target on his head & Dolph is Mr. Money in the Bank. Dolph then says that Del Rio knows more than anyone what that contract means. It means that whenever Dolph sees fit to cash it in Del Rio will be saying adios to that World Title. Del Rio asks Dolph if he really thinks that he can cash in on Del Rio. Dolph says that he will. Then Dolph says tells his associate Big E Langston, “Meet Alberto Del Rio & say hello to his little friend Ricardo.” Big E says to Ricardo, “Que Pasa little man?” Del Rio tells the 3 of them to get out of there right now. Dolph says they’ll go but maybe first Big E will drop Del Rio where he stands, Dolph cashes his MITB contract & he leaves with the World Title. Del Rio tells him to try it & let’s see what happens.

Then out comes Big Show. Dolph says he doesn’t know how good Del Rio is with math but the champ is out numbered. Then out comes Sheamus. Sheamus calls Dolph, “Ziggles”. Then he says he thought he would come out and help with this numbers situation Dolph was talking about.

Sheamus then says that everyone knows that he can’t resist a Fiesta Del Rio (Even though he & Del Rio were feuding over the title when Sheamus was champion just a few months ago, but we’re supposed to forget that) especially when he has so many of his great friends right here. Sheamus tells “Bertie” that he’s not out there to crash his party. He knows they’ve had their differences in the past (Nice to know they mentioned that). Then Sheamus tells Del Rio they beat each other black and blew “Fella”. Sheamus then says that the last time he was there he even tried to steel Del Rio’s car (He actually did steel it). Then Sheamus says that he came out because he wanted to congratulate Del Rio on his epic victory over the giant last week. Sheamus then tells Del Rio that he has no doubt on his mind that Del Rio deserves to be World Champion. Sheamus then says that it would be an honor for him right now to be the first to shake Del Rio’s hand. They shake hands and then Sheamus says to go along with that he would also like to offer his services tonight as a bouncer for this Fiesta to make sure that none of these Muppets get involved in Del Rio’s party. Del Rio thanks Sheamus and then tells him this is a Fiesta. Del Rio doesn’t want anyone fighting. Sheamus says, “What really?” Then Del Rio says, “Maybe just a little bit.”

Then Can you dig it Sucka hits & out comes GM Booker T. Booker says it ain’t goin down like this. Booker gets in the ring and says that tonight this is a Fiesta. Then Booker wants to be serious for a minute (What is he Lance Storm all of a sudden)? Booker tells Big Show that if he ever puts his hand on him again he will ruin Big Show’s day “Sucka.” Then Booker says that there will be a fight tonight. Big Show will team with Dolph & they will face Sheamus & Del Rio. That match will be the tag team main event extravaganza. Then he asks Big Show, Dolph Langston & AJ to leave the Fiesta because they’re not invited. Big Show gets in Booker’s face for a bit and then the heels walk out. Then Booker asks the fans if they’re ready to party.

 Let’s kick this Fiesta Del Rio off right now. Del Rio tells the muchachos to play some music. They play some music and then Del Rio tells Booker to do a Spinnarooni. Booker does that and he & Booker hug. Then Sheamus is about to exit the ring but Del Rio has him come back in. Del Rio puts a sombrero in the middle of the ring & tells Sheamus to do the Mexican hat dance. Sheamus says that no one wants to see him do that. He tells Del Rio that he has a reputation to keep. Del Rio says that they wanna see Sheamus, well pretty much act like a hokey baby face. Then Sheamus says this is a Fiesta & he dances with the Spanish dancer.

Kofi Kingston vs. U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro.

They traded offense early, with Cesaro eventually tripping Kofi onto the second rope. He hit a gutwrench suplex and a stomp, and then locked in a chin lock. Kofi escaped and hit an elbow, followed by some chops and a drop kick. Kofi rolled up Cesaro, but he reversed and got a two count. Kofi hit SOS and got a two count. Kofi attempted a jumping hurricanrana of the top rope, but Cesaro caught him and hit the Neutralizer for the victory.

Antonio Cesaro defeated Kofi Kingston

- They cut to Miz backstage and Primo, Epico & Rosa are there for some reason. They call Miz Ric Flair’s new side kick. Then they say really a few times. Miz sarcastically says how cleaver that was, using his reallys against him. Miz says this was the first time that they talked in over 2 years & that’s what they say. Rosa says they talk all the time. They were just talking about how much Miz has in common with Ric. It was a short conversation. Primo & Epico say that Flair was a great wrestler & Miz has catchphrases. Miz tells Epico to listen up, but he was talking to Primo. Miz asks who the other guy is. He’s Epico. Miz says that no one cares. He challenges 1 of them to a match tonight. It doesn’t matter which 1. Miz says they should leave it up to than he looks at Rosa and says, “Whatever it is you do.”

Great Khali vs. Tensai

Khali slapped Tensai in the chest a couple of times, per usual. Tensai got aggressive and beat down Khali in the corner. The ref separated them, and Khali caught Tensai with a boot to the face. He followed up with a big chop and got the win.

Khali defeated Tensai 

- Kane & Daniel Bryan are backstage. Daniel doesn’t get why Shelby thought it was a good idea to bring Cody & Sandow into their therapy session Monday on Raw. Then Kane says that speaking of things that aren’t a good idea, what’s with that thing on Cody’s face? Daniel says that some people just don’t get that their facial hair starts to look ridiculous. Kane says, “Tell me about it.” Daniel then asks Kane what he’s trying to say. Kane says nothing. Daniel tells him to say it. Then Kane says no & Daniel says yes. They scream that back & forth at each other for a bit. Then Randy Orton comes in. He’s curious if Kane & Daniel will act like 2nd graders tonight or are they actually interested in delivering some pain to Cody, Sandow & Barrett. Kane says both & walks off. Then Daniel tells Orton that they’re not acting like they’re in second grade. They’re working through their anger issues. Daniel then says that’s something Orton knows a little bit about. Daniel says that he & Kane used to be a lot like Orton, but thanks to Shelby they’re in a better place now. Not only that, they are champions. Daniel asks Orton if he wants to be a champion again. Orton says that he does. Then he says that after he wins the Royal Rumble…Daniel cuts him off & says that tonight is not about the rumble. Orton has to take 1 step at a time. First they win the 6 man tag and then…GROUP HUG! Orton says that he is not much of a hugger. Daniel says that he isn’t yet....

Randy Orton and WWE Tag Team Champions Kane & Daniel Bryan vs. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow


Orton and Rhodes began, and Randy took control early. He tagged in Kane, who hit a low dropkick for a two count. Kane locked an arm bar and tagged in Bryan, who hit a double axe handle and an arm breaker. Bryan followed up with some kicks. Cody ducked the final kick and tagged in Sandow. Bryan attempted to apply the Yes or No Lock, whatever it’s called this week, but he escaped to the outside…

Sandow stomped on Kane and tagged in Rhodes, who hit some strikes before he tagged Sandow back in. Sandow hit a side Russian Leg Sweep and an elbow, and tagged in Wade Barrett. Barrett worked over Kane in the corner. Kane fought off all three men briefly, but Barrett caught him with his signature sidewalk slam. Barrett tagged in Rhodes and Kane hit some strikes and tagged in Orton. Rhodes tagged in Sandow, who got dominated by Orton. Orton hit clotheslines and his hanging DDT, but Rhodes interfered before he could hit the RKO.

Kane interfered and sent Rhodes from the ring, and Bryan hit a flying Knee on Barrett on the outside. Rhodes snuck in and hit CrossRhodes on Orton, and then Sandow covered, but Kane broke up the tag. Kane sent Rhodes from the ring, and then Sandow dumped Kane to the outside. Orton then hit the RKO on Sandow for the win.

Randy Orton and Team Hell No defeated Wade Barrett and Team Rhodes Scholars

- Post match, Kane and Bryan forced a group hug on Orton. Orton looked disgusted, and Bryan cheesed like a moron….

- Time to recap The Rock concert from Monday that was followed by The Rock-CM Punk pull apart brawl.

The Miz vs. Primo


Primo hit a nice shoulder block, and did a Flair strut. Primo continued to stay in control for the opening minutes, hitting a nice knee lift and a low drop kick. He then locked in a chin lock. Miz escaped but only briefly as Primo hit some strikes and a leg drop for a two count. Miz hit some strikes of his own, but got caught with a snap suplex by Primo, who covered for two. Miz fought his way back in with punches in the corner, and then pancaked a charging Primo. Miz rolled through a rollup attempt, and hit a big kick to Primo’s face. He then followed up with a jumping clothesline into the corner, and an axehandle from the top.

Miz went for a skull crushing finale, but Epico distracted him. Primo then went for a figure four, but Miz kicked him away into Epico. Miz then applied his own figure four and got the tap.

The Miz defeated Primo

- Kaitlyn, Layla & Alicia Fox are backstage. Alicia tells Kaitlyn that the Divas title looks good on her. The yap for a bit, Layla hold the belt for some reason. Then Kaitlyn says that she has to get to her match. She asks Layla to give her the belt back. Layla gives it back and then Booker T & Teddy Long come by. Booker wanted to congratulate Kaitlyn. He says that she rocked the city. “H Town.” Long congratulated Kaitlyn too. He’s also really happy that she made Eve quit after what she did to him. Long asks Booker what he’s laughing about. Kaitlyn says she has to get ready for her match.  

Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. Aksana


Aksana offered a handshake and then pushed Kaitlyn. They tied up and Kaitlyn took Aksana down for a waist lock and spanked her. She then hit a snap suplex and covered for a two count. Aksana tripped up Kaitlyn and she rolled to the apron. Kaitlyn hit an elbow from the apron and climbed to the top rope, but Aksana pushed her off to the floor.

Akana rolled Kaitlyn back into the ring and applied a chin lock for way too long. Kaitlyn eventually elbowed out, but Kaitlyn pushed her down and they rolled on the ground pulling hair. Aksana hit a few boots in the corner, and the ref separated them. She worked around the ref and hit Kaitlyn a few more times, and the ref separated them again. Aksana wasted too much time arguing with the ref, and took a spear from Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn then covered for the win.

Kaitlyn defeated Aksana

-They show a video package on Mick Foley’s career. This was good. Mick is without a doubt a well deserving first ballot Hall of Famer!

- Time for promo from The Shield. Ambrose: Attention WWE Universe. Rollins: Attention Sheamus. Ambrose: Attention Randy Orton. Reigns: Attention Ryback. Rollins: We are the Shield. Ambrose: On January 14 The Shield crashed Mick Foley’s Hall of Fame announcement and not for nothing but on behalf of all the broken bodies and broken dreams he left in the wake of his Hall of Fame career. Rollins: We spoiled the celebration in the name of justice. Ambrose: Mick you may live denial for the rest of your life. You may deny responsibility for the example set for all the would be super stars, all those kids who sacrificed their bodies in the name of being hardcore. Reigns: Either way we hold you accountable. Rollins: Everyone is accountable. Ryback was held accountable. And now Ryback you want back what we took from you? Reigns: What’s done is done. You’ll never get it back. Rollins: Randy Orton (then he laughs). Ambrose: Randy there are 206 bones in the human body. There are 206 bones in your body. We broke 1. Reigns: We’re just getting started. Rollins: And Sheamus, you like to fight for fun hey Fella? Reigns: We fight for justice. Then they each say their names. Ambrose: All of you, you will believe. Rollins: Believe in The Shield. Reigns: BELIEVE IN THE SHIELD!

- Randy Orton is watching the monitor in his dressing room & then Sheamus comes in. Sheamus says, “Isn’t it funny how The Shield acts so tough when their hidden somewhere in the building where no one can find them?” Then Orton says he doesn’t really find The Shield that funny. He doesn’t think it’s funny how they injured his shoulder and they sure weren’t laughing Wednesday. Sheamus tells Orton that he is sorry that he’s sorry he wasn’t there to help him out Wednesday like he was Monday. Then Orton says that he doesn’t need Sheamus’ help. Sheamus then sarcastically says that Orton’s doing such a great job fighting off The Shield Monday on Raw from his back. Orton says that is why he likes Sheamus because he always has an answer for everything. Orton then says that what will be interesting is that in 2 weeks at the Royal Rumble, Orton needs this win & he’s gonna get it. While Sheamus might have an answer for everything Orton assures Sheamus that he will have no answer for him. This was a good bit. I thought the tension between the 2 here was well done. I still say they should team up with Ryback and face The Shield in a war games Elimination Chamber match, Sheamus & Orton can have more dissention and that can build to their match at WrestleMania.

World Champion Alberto Del Rio & Sheamus vs. Big Show & Dolph Ziggler.


 Ziggler started with an arm bar, but Del Rio reversed acrobatically. Ziggler hit some strikes in the corner. Del Rio avoided a charging Ziggler and hit a body slam. Del Rio pancaked Ziggler and made a tag to Sheamus. He hit a long hanging vertical suplex, and made a cover for two. Ziggler slipped out of an attempt at a rolling senton and tagged the Big Show.

Show entered and basically mugged Sheamus, hitting him with a flurry of strikes and tossed him from the ring. Big E attempted to run Sheamus into the post, but Sheamus avoided it and the ref noticed and ejected Big E. AJ then argued the ejection, and got sent to the back herself. Ziggler has the worst sidekicks in recorded history…

Ziggler hit a kick to Del Rio, but ate an absolutely awesome German Suplex. Del Rio tagged in Sheamus, who went up top, but got dumped to the floor by Big Show. Ziggler went to work on Sheamus as soon as he crawled back into the ring. Big Show tagged in and dropped an elbow on Sheamus’ knee. Big Show continued to work power, and stepped on Sheamus’ back with both feet. He then worked over Sheamus’ knee. Sheamus escaped the hold by hitting clubbing blows to Show’s chest. Sheamus attempted a tag, but Show dropped an elbow before he could get to his corner.

Show hit a vicious looking knee to Sheamus’s face, and covered for a very close near fall. Show climbed to the second rope and hit a Vader Splash, but only got a near fall. Show tried again, but missed. Both men made tags, and Del Rio hit a huge superkick to a kneeling Del Rio for a near fall. He then locked in the Cross Arm Breaker, but Sheamus broke it up. Sheamus re-entered and hit White Noise on Big Show. Del Rio then hit an Enziguri to knock show off the apron, and dumped a bucket of water on him. Big Show then left in anger, and they won via count out.

Alberto Del Rio and Sheamus defeated Dolph ZIggler and Big Show

WWE Main Event Results - 9th January 2013

- The opening video aired, followed by the pyro, and Michael Cole and The Miz opened the show from ringside. They setup the Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler hype video. It was well done and worth seeing. Backstage Matt Striker asked Sheamus if he was concerned about Ziggler. Sheamus said no and called Ziggler a coward for clinging to the briefcase. He said he wouldn't be afraid and would go on to win the Royal Rumble. Sheamus said Ziggler could bring anybody he wanted, Sheamus had a brogue kick for all of them.

- Dolph Ziggler and company were shown walking backstage. Josh Matthews asked Ziggler a question I missed and Big E Langston chased Matthews off. He smiled at AJ and Ziggler and they decided they liked him again. Sheamus made his entrance as a video recapped The Shield jumping Sheamus during his match with Ziggler on Raw.

Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler (w/AJ and Big E Langston)

The first two minutes were in the last quarter. Both men had early moments of control, but Sheamus settled in first and worked over Ziggler's arm. Sheamus went for the Brogue kick. Ziggler saw it and bailed to the floor to avoid it…


Ziggler continued in control. Ziggler hit back to back neckbreakers for a near fall and he took control. Ziggler hooked on a chin lock that Sheamus sold for a while. Sheamus finally stood with Ziggler on his back and dropped back, but Ziggler hit a standing drop kick to maintain control.

Ziggler hit his hair flip elbow for two. Sheamus had another hope spot that ended with him hitting the post. Ziggler tried to follow with a Stinger splash, but Sheamus moved and started his comeback. Sheamus went for White Noise, but Ziggler escaped over the rope. Sheamus hit his clubbing forearms instead. Ziggler slumped to the floor, and Sheamus hit a diving shoulder tackle from the apron…


Ziggler kicked Sheamus in the ropes, but Sheamus knocked him back. Sheamus went for the slingshot shoulder tackle, but Ziggler jumped over him and hit a facebuster instead for a great near fall. Sheamus came right back and hit the Irish Curse back breaker for two. Sheamus hooked Ziggler in the Texas Cloverleaf, but Ziggler was near the ropes and made it there quickly.

Sheamus went for another set of forearms, but Ziggler reversed into a hangman move. Ziggler followed with a great missile drop kick for two. Sheamus kicked Ziggler away and muscled himself onto the top rope. Ziggler ran up and hit a super DDT for another great near fall. Sheamus powered away again and hit the top rope battering ram for yet another great near fall.

Sheamus hulked up for the Brogue kick. Ziggler ducked the first and went for a Superkick. Sheamus ducked that and hit the Brogue kick. Ziggler rolled to the floor and the ref started to count. Sheamus went after Ziggler. Langston walked over and they stared at each other. Ziggler rolled back in at the last second to beat the count…

Sheamus defeated Dolph Ziggler

- Post-match, Langston teased getting in the ring with Sheamus, going so far as to climb onto the apron, but he finally smiled and left…The announce team hyped Wade Barrett vs. Zack Ryder and a replay of Rock's return for next…

- A video recapped, rather than replayed, the Rock vs. Punk exchange from Raw…


- The announce team hyped the return of the Rock to Smackdown this week…Wade Barrett made his ring entrance, followed by Zack Ryder…

Wade Barrett vs. Zack Ryder.

Barrett took quick control and hit a pump handle slam for two. Ryder had a quick comeback moment, but Barrett hit him in the back of the head and knocked him to the floor…


 Barrett remained in control. Ryder started his comeback and hit the forearm in the corner. Ryder went for the Broski Boot, but Barrett rolled to the floor. Ryder gave chase and Barrett rolled back in the ring. He hit a swinging side slam when Ryder ran in. Ryder hit a surprise neckbreaker for a good near fall.

Ryder hit the Broski Boot for another near fall and setup for the Rough Ryder. Barrett tossed Ryder over his head and Ryder landed on the ropes. Barrett followed with the Bull Hammer elbow for the win…

Wade Barrett defeated Zack Ryder

- The announce team hyped Randy Orton vs. Antonio Cesaro for next week's Main Event…