[Q1] Michael Cole welcomed viewers to the 800th edition of Smackdown and was joined on commentary by JBL and Tom Phillips. Fandango and Rosa Mendes danced in the ring. Roman Reigns made his entrance through the crowd...
1. Roman Reigns vs. Fandango (w/Rosa Mendes). "The powerhouse is back in WWE," Cole said. Reigns dominated the first 90 seconds. Fandango clotheslined Reigns over the top rope. Reigns came back and connected with a Superman Punch, then speared Fandango for the win...
Roman Reigns beat Fandango in 4:45.
The broadcast team hyped the remainder of the show and focussed on Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt being under the same roof... [C]
[Q2] Dean Ambrose came to the ring for a promo. He said Wyatt was confronted with someone as crazy as he is at TLC. He said he still has fight in him and the fight will continue on Wednesday's Tribute to the Troops taping. Wyatt appeared on the big screen and said the only reason Ambrose is still breathing is that he's enjoying their game so much. Wyatt said he is a slave to his calling and he can't stop until all the heroes fall...
The broadcast team hyped Ambrose vs. Wyatt in a Bootcamp match for Tribute to the Troops on Wednesday, then hyped The Miz, Mizdow, and Luke Harper vs. The Uso Brothers and Erick Rowan... [C]
A graphic touted that the WWE app has been downloaded by 15 million people...
2. The Uso Brothers and Erick Rowan vs. The Miz, Mizdow, and Luke Harper. The Uso Brothers are still carrying around the Slammy Awards like goofs. The teams ended up at ringside bickering heading into the break. If only there was a ring where they could settle their differences like men.
[Q3] [C] They did the big where they worked up to the big tag to Mizdow, only to have Miz tag himself in. Rowan hit a full nelson slam on Miz and went for a cover, but Harper broke it up. The Usos cleared him from the ring and performed a suicide dive on him. Someone on the broadcast team said they could smell Harper and it was disgusting. Rowan went to the top rope and performed a splash on Miz for the win...
The Usos and Erick Rowan defeated The Miz, Mizdow, and Luke Harper in 11:50.
The broadcast team hyped Ryback for Seth Rollins for later in the show, as well as footage from Raw of Brock Lesnar attacking Chris Jericho... [C]
[Q4] Backstage, Naomi spoke with Jimmy Uso about her Divas Championship match. Uso apologized to his wife for getting upset with Miz on Main Event. Naomi said she feels like her title match is something she needs to do on her own and hopes he can understand. He wished her luck...
The broadcast team spoke at ringside and then set up the Raw Rebound featuring Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, and Chris Jericho...
Seth Rollins, who had J&J Security with him, was introduced for his match with Ryback. Rollins limped as he headed to the ring. He was probably selling the effects of his tables and cage matches, but given what he's been through over the last 48 hours it's hard to say... [C]
Ryback made his entrance. As he was yelling on the stage, Rusev attacked him from behind, then kicked him near the stage. Lana came out and held up the U.S. Championship on the stage. Rusev took the title and held it up while Lana smiled, then they headed backstage.
In the ring, Rollins, who had his ribs taped, said this was another example of how it's a madhouse without The Authority. Rollins said that he was robbed of one of the biggest wins of his career by Roman Reigns. He boasted about beating John Cena "valiantly, by myself" in a cage match. Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury applauded behind him.
Rollins said he has severely bruised ribs. "I was ready to compete against Ryback and now this," he said. Rollins said that after the last two days, who deserves a day off more than Mr. Money in the Bank. Rollins started to leave when Dolph Ziggler's music stopped him.
[Q5] Dolph Ziggler came out carrying the Intercontinental Title. Ziggler said The Authority is out of power "and that's all because of Sting...and me." Ziggler recapped how he put The Authority out of power by beating Rollins. Ziggler said Rollins is contractually obligated to compete. He said the fans deserve to see him compete, and challenged him to a singles match.
Rollins asked what Ziggler has done lately to deserve to step in the ring with him. Ziggler said it's cool if he's afraid of him. Noble and Mercury tried to talk him out of the match. "It's just Dolph Ziggler," Rollins said. He added that it's the holiday season and he's in a giving mood, so he accepted the challenge. He said the second gift he's giving is to himself when he Curb Stomps Ziggler's face. Ziggler said he was going to get his gear on and steal the show because that's what's best for business... [C]
The Ascension vignette aired. They don't have Rocco with them yet... Highlights aired of her appearance on Miz TV on WWE Main Event...
3. Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) vs. Naomi for the Divas Championship. Eden handled the in-ring introductions for the title match. They did a mid-ring collision spot and both women stayed down.
[Q6] The Miz came out and pounded on the mat in support of Naomi. Naomi was tossed to the floor and Miz shouted encouragement. Jimmy Uso came out and punched Miz a couple times and ran him to the back. Noami was apparently distracted by this and caught in a small package by Nikki, who got the pin. Naomi shot Jimmy a look of frustration and disappointment... [C]
Nikki Bella pinned Naomi to retain the Divas Championship in 4:15.
4. Kane vs. Adam Rose. The Bunny's ears are bent forward and he wore a neck brace. Jimmy Jacobs was back as a Rosebud. Rose hit a move that took Kane off his feet and then he celebrated, only to run into a big boot. Kane chokeslammed him for the win. After the match, Kane threw the Bunny in the ring and gave him another Tombstone...
Kane pinned Adam Rose in 1:20.
The broadcast team spoke at ringside and hyped the main event... [C]
[Q7] A Ho-Ho Hogan Raw teaser aired... The broadcast team spoke about the Tribute to the Troops show... Backstage, Goldust and Stardust delivered a promo about Ho Ho Hogan, and how they hate the holidays...
Backstage, Renee Young asked Seth Rollins to elaborate why he shook hands with Paul Heyman. Rollins reminded her that John Cena has the power to bring back The Authority. Rollins said he's going to make sure Cena is unsuccessful in everything he does until he does that, including his match against Lesnar. Rollins said if that means he has to work with Lesnar and Heyman then so be it. "Mark my words, they are coming back," he said of The Authority. He said he'll enjoy making life miserable until then...
Dolph Ziggler made his entrance for the main event... [C] Seth Rollins and J&J Security made their entrance...
5. Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins (w/Joey Mercury, Jamie Noble) in a non-title match. Cole said Ziggler has never defeated Rollins in a singles match. Rollins had his ribs taped. Rollins was in control early.
[Q8] The security team took a cheap shot at Ziggler on the floor heading into the break. [C] Rollins continued to control the offense. Ziggler came back and hit a DDT for a near fall at 11:40. Rollins came back with a kick for a two count. Ziggler caught Rollins on the ropes and performed a top rope facebuster for a two count.
Ziggler backdropped Rollins onto his security team on the floor, then hit a Fameasser for a good near fall that would have been better if Rollins had kicked out a half-second later. Security took another cheap shot at Ziggler. The referee tossed them. Ziggler hit the Zig Zag and pinned Rollins...
Dolph Ziggler beat Seth Rollins in a non-title match in 15:15.
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