Starting with the pre-show getting background on matches. It will be interesting today to see what actually happens. I am not sure too many belts will change hands. I am reading (which I will call rumours) what might happen tonight but we also know that can change at the last minute. Tonight, I also think will set up for some major matches to take place at Survivor series.
BREAKING NEWS — Nikki Cross is NOT medically cleared to compete tonight. (this will be addressed tonight) Also, Shayna/Nia is NOT cleared tonight to defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles. (this will be addressed on RAW tomorrow night)
In the pre-show tonight, The Lucha House Party is facing Cesaro/Shinsuke for the Smackdown Tag Team Titles. It’s been all Cesaro/Shinsuke in this match. Shinsuke got rid of Lince Dorado, which changed the match. Shinsuke/Cesaro keep the tag belts.
Let’s get this out of the way — Shut Up Cory
1st match in the main show tonight is the triple threat ladder match for the Intercontinental Title. Jeff Hardy is the current titleholder, A.J Styles says that Jeff stole the belt from him, Samy Zayne says he is the rightful titleholder (Samy did not defend the title for 6 months. All titles MUST be defended every 30 days) this has turned into a pretty good match, they are letting them go. What a crap end to a match, Samy handcuffs, Jeff, A.J is handcuffed to Samy. OMG, this turned into such a crap match. It could have been a great match.
Samoa Joe has joined Tom and Byron at the announcers Desk
2nd match tonight is the RAW Women’s Title. Asuka facing Zelina Vega. I really can’t see this title change hands tonight. I think the high ups will want Asuka to hold the title till Wrestlemania. Zelina had her moments, (she gets in the ring more and she will become very dangerous) Asuka was challenged but it wasn’t enough. Asuka holds on to the belt.
3rd match tonight is the United States Title match with Apollo Crews facing Bobby Lashley. I can’t see Apollo leaving with the title but he is going to have to go to that place to have any chance I think. (M.V.P at ringside with Bobby)(I missed Ricochet in Apollo’s corner). Apollo had no choice but to tap out, locked in that full nelson you have no choice.
4th match tonight is the RAW Tag Team belts currently being held by The Street Profits who are facing Andrade/Angel Garza. I am as surprised as the announcers as to how well, Angel/Andrade are working together. Street Profits needed a good challenge, to test their limits. Street Profits held on for the win but the pin may need to be reviewed. Possible rematch because of call.
**THE DRAFT IS COMING Starting on Smackdown October 9th, finishing on October 12 on RAW.
5th match tonight is supposed to be Bayley vs Nikki Cross for the Smackdown Women’s Title. Nikki is not medically cleared. Waiting to see if Bayley has a title match. OMG, Bayley with an open challenge, Asuka walked out. (Summerslam rematch)Bayley with a D.Q to keep the belt. Bayley went after Asuka with a chair but it was Sasha from behind with a chair shot on Bayley. Bayley is stunned, to say the least
Match number 6 tonight is Drew McIntyre facing Randy Orton for the WWE RAW title. (this match has been the rumoured match that the belt will change hands, I am really hoping not. No clue why they want to take it off Drew)Remember: It’s an ambulance match, the only way to win is to load your opponent in the back of an ambo and shut the door. The Big Show just appeared out of nowhere, show just dropped him on the announcer’s table. Christian having his way with Randy, gives Drew a chance to regroup. (I Love that everyone Randy took out is coming back to haunt him) Shawn Michaels just sent Randy Orton flying off the roof of the ambo. Drew with one more kick as payback, with the slam of the ambo doors, Drew keeps the belt. (thank god they left the belt on drew. Ric flair behind the wheel, driving the ambo out of the ring. (this would have to be one of the matches of the night for me)
****FOUR WEEKS FROM TONIGHT Hell in a Cell
MAIN EVENT — Roman Reigns vs Jey Uso. With the rumours of wanting Roman to hold the belt till Wrestlemania. Establishing Roman, as a genuine heel character. It’s going to be more interesting to see this story play out. I have read that the ending of this match, could be a set up for a new storyline. Roman is manhandling Jey. The Universe is very vocal not liking what is going on. Roman telling the Ref he is going to do what he wants. Jey never saw that punch coming. Jey with some life using his tag team thinking. This match actually turned out better than I expected it to. Roman pissed that Jey would not lay down and take the payday. Roman telling Jey that he had better acknowledge him. The ref tried to stop the match but Roman told him to back off. Jimmy came out. Jimmy the in the towel to end the match. This is one unhappy universe, and to be honest, so am I.
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