We are live from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, as Charlotte Flair makes her way to the ring for our first match of the night.
Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka
Before the match, we take a way too long look back at the Women’s Title match from SummerSlam.
They engage in a lock-up, and Charlotte Flair applies a wrist lock. Asuka deftly counters with a kick while flipping in the ropes, reversing the wrist lock. Charlotte breaks free, and Asuka responds with a precise back heel kick. Asuka bounces off the ropes and Flair, with both competitors exchanging forearm strikes. Flair showcases her power with a shoulder tackle, and she attempts a handstand head scissors takedown, but Asuka counters with a drop kick.
Asuka proceeds to unleash a series of kicks on Charlotte. Flair, however, blocks one of the kicks and retaliates with a leg sweep. A swift kick to the head follows, demonstrating Flair’s agility. Asuka counters an Irish whip, but Flair executes a Flair Flip and follows up with a kick to Asuka. Flair ascends the turnbuckle, but Asuka interrupts her plans with a press slam. Asuka maintains her momentum with a missile dropkick, followed by a sliding kick to the head that nearly secures the victory.
After a commercial break, Flair executes a pescado, diving to the outside onto Asuka. Flair then returns Asuka to the ring and climbs the turnbuckle to hit a cross body. Flair follows up with her signature chops and a fallaway slam. A handspring clothesline further demonstrates Flair’s athleticism, leading to a near fall.
Flair transitions into a waist lock, but Asuka counters with an elbow strike. Charlotte retaliates with a running boot to the head, momentarily stunning both competitors. However, the atmosphere changes as Iyo SKY’s music plays, and she emerges alongside Bayley and Dakota Kai.
Asuka seizes the opportunity with a roll-up, coming close to victory. Flair rebounds with a back elbow, and a forearm exchange ensues, with Bayley distracting Charlotte from the apron. Asuka capitalizes on the distraction to deliver a series of kicks, however Iyo SKY executes a springboard double dropkick, taking advantage of the chaos surrounding the ring.
No Contest
After the match, Bayley and Iyo attack Asuka and Charlotte. Asuka is sent into the ring post.
– We take a look back at TRIBAL COMBAT from SummerSlam.
We go to commercial.
Backstage:
We see a Progressive Flo of the Week promotional segment on WWE United States Champion Austin Theory. After it ends, we shoot backstage live and we see Kayla Braxton joined by the winner of the U.S. Title Invitational, Santos Escobar. The LWO member talks about how he’s going to beat Theory tonight and show him what he’s got to become the new WWE U.S. Champion. As he continues talking, in comes Theory with a blind attack on Santos. He focuses on injuring Escobar’s leg.
– AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross is next. Before the match, we take a look at Karrion Kross. He says that some people lack a plan. He is here to destroy the plan. It is time to take it to another level. A prophet is nothing without his disciples. Soon, you will see.
AJ Styles makes his way to the ring as we go to commercial.
– We are back and next week will be a Twenty Five Years of Edge Celebration in Toronto.
– We go to the medical room and Santos is being checked out and he has ice on his leg.
AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross
As the bell rings, AJ immediately springs into action with a dropkick, followed by attempting to lock in a Mutoh Lock. However, Kross counters with a forceful back body drop. Kross continues his momentum with a clothesline and a powerful elbow in the corner, followed by a rolling elbow strike. Executing an exploder suplex, Kross showcases his strength.
AJ counters with a series of forearm strikes, but Kross answers back with his own forceful forearms. Kross sends AJ crashing into the turnbuckles and then whips him into the ring post, causing AJ to collide face-first. Kross delivers a well-placed kick and follows up by sending AJ into the turnbuckles once again. He positions AJ on the turnbuckles and lands a stinging chop. Kross then attempts a superplex, but AJ cleverly slips underneath, causing Kross to hit the turnbuckles.
Seizing the opportunity, AJ strikes with a clothesline that propels Kross over the top rope and onto the floor outside. With Kross on the apron, AJ attempts a sliding knee strike, yet Kross counters by catching AJ and executing a Death Valley Driver right onto the announce table.
We go to commercial.
As the action resumes, AJ Styles charges forward with a clothesline and follows it up with a sliding forearm strike. He then delivers a forearm to Kross in the corner and attempts to lift him, but Kross manages to rise to his feet. AJ finds himself on the apron and connects with a well-executed forearm strike. He readies himself for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Kross seizes the moment and catches AJ, quickly locking in the Cross Jacket submission hold.
AJ struggles to free himself and reaches for the ropes. He tries to counter by floating over, but Kross, showing his technical prowess, emulates Bret Hart’s technique and rolls through, maintaining the hold. Despite AJ’s attempts to escape, Kross maintains his grip. In a quick turnaround, AJ manages to run Kross into the turnbuckles and follows up with a moonsault. He executes a reverse DDT on Kross, narrowly missing a pinfall victory.
AJ employs a series of kicks on Kross and then positions himself on the apron for a springboard 450 splash, successfully executing the maneuver. However, Scarlett intervenes by placing Kross’ foot on the ropes, preventing the referee from counting the three.
Mia Yim enters the scene and attempts to confront Scarlett, but she misses a kick. Scarlett retaliates with a punch, and this distraction provides Kross with the opening he needs. Kross strikes a distracted AJ from behind, delivering a Saito suplex. He prepares for a forearm strike, but AJ evades and hits a swift Pele Kick. AJ gears up for his signature Styles Clash finisher, but Scarlett once again interferes by getting on the apron.
This time, Mia Yim takes action and pulls Scarlett off the apron, causing her to crash into the announce table. AJ capitalizes on the situation, delivering another Pele Kick to Kross, followed by executing the Styles Clash finisher for the three-count victory.
Winner: AJ Styles
– We take a look back at Cody and Brock from SummerSlam.
– Edge’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring.
We go to commercial.
Backstage:
After the break, we find Cathy Kelley outside the trainer’s room. Austin Theory approaches her, expressing his disappointment over Santos’ injury and his inability to compete. Just then, Rey Mysterio emerges and assures Austin that Santos will indeed be present for their match.
In the Arena:
Edge says people are asking what the heck are you doing here since you aren’t advertised and he has his Twenty Five Year celebration in Toronto next week. Edge says he saw Calgary was on the list for the week before and it has been way to long since they have seen each other. Edge says he needed an excuse to come up here. Edge says he wants to have a match next week against a man he never faced before. That man is Sheamus.
Edge says he has a history with Sheamus. He is the reason he is back in the ring. Sheamus lit the fire under his butt after nine years retired and triple fusion surgery. Edge says Sheamus called him to be part of his Youtube show. Edge says he wanted to get Sheamus on a mountain bike. Edge says that he fell off the bike and he wondered if people would say if he can do that, why can’t he wrestle. A light bulb went off and he thought he could do it again.
Edge says he needed to see if he was ready before his return at the Royal Rumble. He says he called Sheamus to see if he was ready to come back. Sheamus came to his house and he became part of Edge’s extended family. They got in the ring every day and they kicked the crap out of each other. Edge says he knew that he was ready. Now he is in Calgary ready to prove it.
Edge brings out Sheamus, and he is joined by Butch and Ridge Holland.
Edge hands Sheamus the mic. Sheamus mentions the Celtic Warrior workout and he says he has had the footage in his back pocket. We see the footage that Edge mentioned.
Edge asks Sheamus if he needed to show his bare white butt on television. Sheamus says that Edge has shown a lot more than that on TV. Edge tells the red headed Yeti something he had in his back pocket. He shows Sheamus on Edge’s daughter’s bike. Sheamus says that Edge promised to burn the photo.
Sheamus says this is Edge’s platform and he is happy that his chin isn’t as big as Edge’s. Sheamus says in 2004 he was in a cross roads of what to do with his career. He says he was working at a night club in Dublin and WWE was on tour. He says he had the chance to go up to a lot of the people and everyone but one person gave him the cold shoulder. The person who didn’t was Edge. Sheamus says that Edge didn’t have to give him the time. Sheamus says he knew that Edge was world class.
Sheamus says without that conversation, he wouldn’t be standing in this ring.
Edge tells Sheamus he appreciates him, but he wants to know if Sheamus will accept his challenge. He says after the match, they can have a few shots of scotch.
Sheamus asks Calgary if they should have the match. Sheamus says if Edge switches the scotch for a Guinness, he has a deal. Sheamus tells Edge he hopes he didn’t make a mistake.
– We take a look at LA Knight winning the battle royal at SummerSlam. We also see what happened between Miz and LA Knight on Raw.
We go to commercial.
– We are back with a video package for Hulk Hogan’s birthday.
LA Knight vs. Top Dolla
Dolla attempts a corner splash, but B Fab’s distraction fails as Knight counters with a series of punches. Adonis intervenes by tripping Knight, allowing Dolla to execute a shoulder tackle. Taking advantage, Dolla proceeds to choke Knight against the ropes while Fab adds to the onslaught.
Amid the chaos, Adonis lands punches on Knight, and Dolla continues to choke him on the ropes. After managing to get Knight on his shoulders, he crashes to the mat. Knight rallies with punches, sending Dolla into the corner for a bulldog maneuver. Adonis gets punched off the apron, and Knight follows up with the “YEAHple’s Elbow.”
Capitalizing on the momentum, Knight finishes the match with his finishing move, the “BFT,” securing the three-count victory.
Winner: LA Knight
After the match, Knight gets on the mic and he wants to talk to ya. He says it doesn’t matter which show you are on and if you say you are awesome or if you are Uncle Phil, you know who they are talking about.
– Adam Pearce approaches Santos to inquire about his readiness for the match, as Santos has been cleared to wrestle tonight. Santos affirms that he’s ready to compete.
We go to commercial.
Backstage:
Bobby Lashley, Montez Ford, and Angelo Dawkins gather in a room and enjoy drinks together. Bobby initiates a conversation, describing the occasion as a celebration of the future and the boundless opportunities that lie ahead. He acknowledges the group’s immense talent and past accomplishments. He references their achievements from the previous week and asks about their feelings regarding those moments.
Dawkins responds that it was an incredible experience, expressing his satisfaction with their accomplishments. Ford chimes in, echoing the sentiment that their work isn’t done yet.
Lashley emphasizes the potential they possess as a unit. He highlights their collective power, control, and the potential for championship success.
Ford adds that they have limitless potential, suggesting that there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.
Lashley asserts that it’s time for a new era of talent to dominate SmackDown.
Santos Escobar vs. Austin Theory for the United States Championship
As Santos Escobar begins his entrance, he is suddenly ambushed and blindsided by Austin Theory, who targets Escobar’s leg with a relentless attack. Escobar is left incapacitated on the floor, prompting Rey Mysterio to rush to his aid.
Inside the ring, Austin Theory grabs the microphone and addresses the audience. He expresses remorse that the crowd won’t have the chance to witness his match live tonight. Adam Pearce, WWE official, emerges to address the situation. He talks to Escobar and then addresses Theory, informing him that he will still have a title defense tonight. However, there’s a twist – his opponent will be none other than Rey Mysterio!
Rey Mysterio vs. Austin Theory for the United States Championship
Rey Mysterio hurries down to the ring and immediately launches into an aggressive assault on the United States Champion. He forces Theory out of the ring, and at this juncture, the broadcast transitions into a brief commercial break.
As we return, the match is already underway and in progress.
Rey Mysterio counters a backbreaker attempt by Austin Theory, utilizing his quick reflexes to send Theory into the turnbuckles. Seizing the opportunity, Rey ascends the top rope and delivers a seated splash onto Theory. The high-flying action continues as Rey executes a springboard crossbody for a close near fall.
Rey’s agility remains on full display as he follows up with a springboard moonsault, which he expertly lands. However, Theory manages to catch Rey on his shoulders, attempting to regain control. But Rey’s ring awareness shines as he counters Theory’s maneuver into a sunset flip powerbomb, propelling Theory into the turnbuckles for another near fall.
Theory refuses to stay down and retaliates with a well-placed boot to Rey’s head. He then attempts his signature move “A Town Down,” but Rey evades and manages to hit an enzuigiri followed by his patented 619 to Theory’s back. Rey takes full advantage of the situation and executes a dropkick, sending Theory into the ropes.
However, Theory’s determination leads him to catch Rey’s attempt at a 619. Unfortunately for Theory, his back gives out just as he was about to execute “A Town Down” on Rey. With Theory incapacitated, Rey capitalizes, sending him into the ropes for another successful 619, followed by a breathtaking splash from the top rope that secures the three-count victory.
Winner and NEW US Champion: Rey Mysterio
Following the conclusion of the match, Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, and Raul Mendoza join Rey Mysterio in the ring to celebrate the victory.
We go to commercial.
– We are back and next week, Edge will celebrate 25 years in the WWE and he will face Sheamus. Rey Mysterio will be on the Grayson Waller Effect.
In the Arena:
Roman Reigns’ music plays and he makes his way to the ring with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa.
After Reigns’ long entrance, it’s already time for another commercial.
We are back and Roman gets the mic and tells Calgary to Acknowledge Him.
Roman asks Paul where is Jimmy. Paul says he doesn’t know. Roman asks how doesn’t he know. Paul says he hasn’t seen him all day. Paul says he talked to Jimmy this morning and he was a little salty with him.
Jimmy appears at ringside and Roman, Solo, and Paul turn around to see him. Jimmy makes his way into the ring and he is treated like Johnny Gaudreau or Matthew Tkachuk.
Roman tells Jim not to worry about them because they mean nothing. He wants to be real about it. Roman tells Jimmy he owes him one and he wants to know what Jimmy’s price is and he will get it.
Want a new car? Done. Want a new boat or yacht? Done. Jimmy says he wants nothing from Roman. What he did at SummerSlam had nothing to do with Roman.
Roman says Jimmy must be confused because he can do whatever he wants. Do you want power or a position? You can be the new right hand man.
Jey Uso’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring.
Jey says he is about to throw thirty-seven years down the drain if you don’t explain yourself.
Jimmy says he did what he did because he loves Jey. He did what he did not because of jealousy. He says he did it because he was afraid. He was afraid to lose Jey. If you had won, you would become Tribal Chief. What happens to The Usos? You would have inherited some kind of power to make you like Roman. You would have been corrupted. Jimmy says he would never be able to lose if he watched Jey become a lying, manipulative asshole like Roman.
Jimmy says that is the truth. He was afraid you were going to leave. If you don’t believe him, fine. He wanted to tell Jey to his face. It wasn’t to take his shine, it was because he loves him. If you want to kick his face off, thirty-seven years of pain, give it to him.
Jimmy prepares for the worst from Jey and Jey turns his back on his brother.
JImmy walks to the other side of Jey and Jey turns away from Jimmy.
Jimmy leaves the ring.
Roman laughs and he says he told you. If there is a perfect time for I Told You So. You are going to mess this up because you are stupid and a hot head. It isn’t about you and your brother. It is about one thing. It has been like this for three years. Roman tells Jey to ACKNOWLEDGE…
Jey with a super kick and Solo attacks Jey. Solo sets for a Samoan Spike but Jey ducks and hits a super kick. Roman with a Superman punch to Jey. Roman sets for a spear and Jimmy continues to slowly walk away.
Roman runs into a super kick and Jey with a spear.
Jey tells JImmy to hold up. He tells JImmy to come to him. Jimmy thinks Jey is going to hug him, but Jey hits Jimmy with a super kick.
Jey says he is out of The Bloodline, out of Smackdown, and out of the WWE.
Jey walks through the crowd as we go to credits.
–– WWE Announced the following ––
- Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair
- AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross
- WWE United States Champion Austin Theory defends against Santos Escobar
- What’s next for The Bloodline?, Jimmy Uso returns to SmackDown to acknowledge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns
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