WWE SmackDown Results: Dean Ambrose And Cesaro In A Street Fight, Dolph Ziggler Vs. Kane, More
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Tonight's show begins with a piped-in repackage of Vince McMahon's announcement about the Network and then the announce team sells it in a voiceover. Good gravy. Now it's time for a Divas battle royal.
Battle Royal: Paige vs. Natalya vs. Naomi vs. Summer Rae vs. Layla vs. Emma vs. Cameron vs. Alicia Fox vs. Nikki Bella vs. Rosa Mendes
Brie Bella was slated to wrestle dressed as her husband but as per the "personal assistant" angle, she was sent away by Nikki. Rosa Mendes goes out of the ring almost faster than that time that Gail Kim quit WWE. Summer goes next, then Emma. Naomi hits the floor next. AJ is at the announce desk and her wit is waaaay dry tonight. Cameron gets tossed and then Nikki and Paige start fighting big time. Alicia Fox dumps Natalya through the second rope, which counts as an elimination and then charges Paige. They both hit the floor, leaving Nikki as the sole survivor.
Result: Nikki Bella wins, becoming the #1 contender for the Divas title.
After a commercial, Seth Rollins and Kane come out. Kane has a mic and he says he loves the scary things about Halloween, including fake blood. Then he says, "Or is it?fake?" Kane must not have gotten the memo about the "PG Era." Kane and Rollins discuss the main event tonight, which is a "Trick or Treat" Street Fight against Cesaro. Rollins also says that anybody would be stupid to join Team Cena against Team Authority at Survivor Series. On that note, Kane calls out Ziggler.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Corporate Kane
After circling each other briefly, Kane works Zigs into a corner but Dolph slips out and hits Kane with some punches. Kane retaliates by working Ziggler on to the mat and dishes out some punishment. He stays on top for a near fall and stomps Ziggler down for good measure. Kane stays in control for a good stretch, keeping Dolph in check with a choke hold. Ziggler battles back, hitting a couple of moves but struggling to keep the momentum going. Kane knocks Dolph out of the ring with an uppercut and we head to a break.
Ziggler is back in control after the commercial, working Kane over after the big guy puts a shoulder into the ring post. He gets a near fall shortly thereafter. Jamie Noble jumps up for a distraction, and Kane capitalizes, taking Ziggler down and then setting up a chokeslam. He can't get it, though and Ziggler hits a superkick to the jaw. Kane gets right back up and lands a chokeslam, followed by a cover and a three-count.
Result: Kane defeats Dolph Ziggler via pinfall.
Post-match, Kane, Mercury and Noble beat down Ziggler in the middle of the ring. Kane books Ziggler into an impromptu match with Rollins.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins
Ziggler is in no condition to compete and Seth Rollins wins with a quick curb stomp.
Result: Seth Rollins wins via pinfall.
After a commercial, Heath Slater is in the ring dressed as a scarecrow. His wise-cracking is cut short by Ryback's music.
Heath Slater vs. Ryback
After the bell, Slater freezes up like a scarecrow hanging on a post. Ryback charges Slater and they grapple until Ryback pulls off Slater's (fake) hand in a really funny spot. Ryback is not amused and he picks apart Slater, ultimately marching him around until he delivers the slam, followed by a three-count.
Result: Ryback defeats Heath Slater via pinfall.
Backstage, Adam Rose has a Halloweenish segment with R-Truth and then we see Miz and Mizdow heading to the ring.
After the break, we're front and center for Miz TV. Miz re-racks the split between Mark Henry and Big Show. Then they welcome out Henry and after Miz makes a few quips, Henry tells him to stop asking stupid questions. Henry says his issue with Show is that Show tried to make him look bad and let him get his ass beat. Henry says he's tired of Show trying to make him look bad and that being great isn't about size; it's about strength. Cue Big Show's intro tunes. Show comes out staring down Henry and Mark retreats but Henry tries to run off. Big Show chases him out and they brawl until Henry chucks Show into the barrier, shattering it. Henry walks off yelling, "That's what I do!" WWE staff help Show to his feet and promos roll for later on.
Los Matadores vs. Stardust and Goldust
Stardust stars out against one of the Matadores. Before long, the other half of Los Matadores tags in. It's clear that the announce team doesn't know who is who on that team because they refer to each guy as "Los Matadores." Stardust takes control and tags in Goldust who stays on top. He tosses out his opponent as the announce team sells the match as "the quintessential Halloween match up." Then, a commercial.
The match is re-joined in progress as Torito hits the floor outside. He was bumped off the apron by Stardust. A little bit later, Stardust is seen choking the little guy on the floor. Torito gets away and causes some havoc in and out of the ring. Stardust finally hoists him up for a slam outside but Torito gets the better of that exchange and then Goldust is pinned on the inside by Los Matadores in a huge upset.
Result: Los Matadores defeats Goldust and Stardust via pinfall.
Following a commercial, Rusev and Lana hit the ring for a match.
The Great Khali vs. Rusev
Khali takes Rusev down for a hot second with a blow to the head but after that, it's all Rusev. After a flurry of shots, Rusev nails Khali with a kick to the face and then Rusev applies the clutch and Khali taps.
Result: Rusev defeats The Great Khali via submission
Afterward, Lana says that they've been given directions to further crush the American spirit. Rusev takes the mic and says he's beaten everyone thus far. He has his eyes set on the United States championship next and he'll give it to Vladimir Putin. The crowd is not pleased. Out comes Sheamus. Sheamus says he accepts the challenge but that'll be another day. After the commercial, we'll hear from Bray Wyatt.
Wyatt comes out to the ring and delivers a lengthy monologue. He says he knows who Ambrose is and he knows all the horrible things he's done, finishing with the cryptic line, "I'd like you to know, Dean, that she still cries for you."
Trick or Street Fight: Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro
Ambrose and Cesaro make their way out to a ring filled with Halloween decorations. Ambrose has a kendo stick with a candy corn color scheme. After the bell, Ambrose goes at Cesaro hard and dominates for the first 30 seconds or so. He grabs a jack o' lantern to smash on Cesaro but Cesaro turns it around and works Ambrose over with his own kendo stick. Ambrose slows it down but Cesaro finishes off the stick with a few more hard shots. Cesaro puts a whole bunch of carved pumpkins together and then levels Ambrose with a kick and sets him up for a slam on to the pumpkins. Ambrose escapes and they both tease suplexes on to the pile but in the end, Cesaro ends up on the floor. He throws a fit and tries to take a bucket of candy into the ring, but Ambrose kicks it out of his hands in a funny spot. They brawl on the floor and once they get back inside, Ambrose flips Cesaro on to the pumpkin pile. They go outside again and Ambrose beats on Cesaro with a skeleton. Cesaro ends up clearing off a table full of Halloween favors and then wallops Ambrose with a chair. Ambrose chases Cesaro with a witch's broom, ultimately going to the top rope and then "flying" on the broom on to Cesaro below. Hilarious spot. They get back into the ring, Ambrose puts a jack o' lantern on Cesaro's head, hits "Dirty Deeds" and covers for the win.
Result: Dean Ambrose defeats Cesaro via pinfall.
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