WWE Smackdown Results 16th May 2017, live updates

What a STATEMENT as @JinderMahal lays out @RandyOrton with the #Khallas to send the ultimate message before #WWEBacklash! pic.twitter.com/u15jvLBrpG
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

Nothing like a good ol' BOOT to the face to slow down @RandyOrton's momentum... #SDLive #OrtonvsCorbin @BaronCorbinWWE pic.twitter.com/v8d0myfMeM
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

#RKO ALMOST outta nowhere... 😏 #SDLive @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/vMXcUz8aAY
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

If one thing's for sure about @WWE Champion @RandyOrton, it's that he loves to pick apart his opponents METHODICALLY... #SDLive pic.twitter.com/OwSopQ9Xq6
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

Jinder cuts Orton's celebration short with what initially looks like a promo but turns out to be a distraction for the Singh Brothers to ambush the champ. Orton gets the better of the brothers and then sets them up for a double DDT but is stopped by Jinder. The three men overpower Orton and Jinder slams him with the Cobra Clutch to end the show, standing tall.

Orton sends Corbin out of the ring but the Lone Wolf boomerangs back into it and straight into an RKO.

Randy Orton wins.

Corbin sets up the Deep Six but Orton fights out of it with elbows. Orton gets out in time as Corbin charges toward him, which sends Baron crashing into the post. A cross body slam and a DDT has Orton slamming the mat, waiting to strike. However, Corbin sees its coming and counters with a Deep Six.

Randy tries to fight back with a few right hands, slips the clotheslines but then eats a boot. Corbin then whips off the ropes and clocks Orton with a hard right.

Corbin stomps to establish control but a headbutt gives Orton some space.

Orton regains control but is sent crashing to mat after Corbin runs out of the ring and slingshots back into the ring.

Randy Orton vs. Baron Corbin:

Shoves and headlocks began tonight's main event, as Orton slams Corbin twice in a row and smirks. An eye gouge gives Corbin control and a clothesline underlines it.

So goes the @ShinsukeN highlight reel, as provided by @HEELZiggler... #SDLive pic.twitter.com/1hDExWVjg1
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

Zayn is then interviewed backstage and he announces that his match with Corbin has been made official for Backlash. Predictably, as Zayn drones on about Corbin and his mentality, he is attacked by the Lone Wolf. Will WWE ever change things?

Ziggler shows us a package of his accomplishments and tells us that he wants to spit on the face of the fans who deserted him by beating Nakamura.

TONIGHT: Can The #LoneWolf @BaronCorbinWWE do some damage to @WWE Champion @RandyOrton just 5 days before #WWEBacklash? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/NYJyWWzBWY
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

The brawl is ON amongst the #WelcomingCommittee and @BeckyLynchWWE & @MsCharlotteWWE! #SDLive @NatbyNature @TaminaSnuka pic.twitter.com/udYBvrWuWJ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

It is a LITUATION as @NaomiWWE brings the offense to @CarmellaWWE on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/iaICSuRmPk
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

Is the #PrincessOfStatenIsland @CarmellaWWE on her way to an upset win?! #SDLive @NaomiWWE pic.twitter.com/u0UdY3GH7A
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

Naomi jumps onto the ropes and lands a kick as Carmella chases after her. After a kick on the apron, Naomi takes to the ropes and is stopped by Natalya and Tamina. The Welcoming committee is sent backstage by the ref but confront Charlotte and Lynch on their way out. Naomi slams Tamina with a hard kick but that distracts her for just enough time for Carmella to roll her up for the three-count.

Carmella wins.

Naomi goes after Carmella's knee as the shrieks continue. Naomi slams Carmella hard enough for her to roll out of the ring. Carmella teases walking out but connects with a side kick to the face when Naomi chases her. Carmella takes the action back to the ring and slams Naomi in the corner.

REAR VIEW avoided, but @realellsworth gets TOSSED OUT by the official as a result! #SDLive @NaomiWWE @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/1690c1fgmh
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

.@realellsworth interrupts the #WWEBacklash 6-Woman Match Contract Signing to address some "unrequited feelings" on #SDLive... #Duh pic.twitter.com/kn44wD8hS6
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

Noami attempts a slam but is stopped by Carmella who takes out the champ's knee. However, Namoi regains control and then whips Carmella off the ropes to set her up for the rear-view but Ellsworth comes to the Princess' rescue, which gets him thrown out of ring-side.

Naomi vs. Carmella:

Naomi unloads right hands and a huge slam. The champion seems in total control as she connects with a drop kick on the apron. She then chooses to go after Carmella's arm and transitions into a headlock.

This contract signing just got OUTTA CONTROL, but it leads to @CarmellaWWE vs. @NaomiWWE NEXT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/KdleYITH9G
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

#SDLive #WomensChampion @NaomiWWE is ALWAYS feeling that GLOW! pic.twitter.com/UpXMwTxAUa
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

HERE COMES THE 💵💰💵💰💵💰💵💰💵💰💵... #SDLive @shanemcmahon pic.twitter.com/t44GYrbQuk
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

Ellsworth tells the three woman they don't stand a shot and things go slightly overboard when he tells Naomi that Carmella is going to take her title. Predictably, Shane books Naomi and Carmella in a match which will be up next.

Where is Asuka? Why don't they call her up to the main roster to end this snooze fest?

Natalya opens with the word 'bff' and accuses her opponents of faking camaraderie. This segment is panning out exactly as I imagined. Time for a bathroom break as each woman takes the pen says something cringe-worthy and signs the contract. The blue brand seems to have broken Charlotte too judging by her weird awkward promo.

Shane calls out the welcoming committee and their opponents.

Shane O Mac takes to the ring to begin what I'm sure will be a lukewarm segment at best. I hope I'm wrong.

UP NEXT: A first-ever contract of its kind will be signed for #WWEBacklash! #SDLive @BeckyLynchWWE @NaomiWWE @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/DaFGZCMECW
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

#TheColons are dishing out some violations of their own to #Breezango right about now... #SDLive @WWE_Primo @WWEEpico pic.twitter.com/SMb3Fk5FLY
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

"This is not your precinct, cop...welcome to the USO penitentiary!" - @WWEUsos #SDLive pic.twitter.com/m5eDO2xRVO
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

Before @mmmgorgeous and @WWEFandango's "Day One Is H" at #WWEBacklash, they decided to reopen the #FashionFiles on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/58ZhnY0qGv
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

#TheViper @RandyOrton tells it like it is on why the @WWEUniverse doesn't like #TheMaharaja @JinderMahal... #SDLive pic.twitter.com/3VfDX0nWNT
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

The Usos come out to congratulate their opponents for Sunday and welcome them to the Uso Penitentiary. A few cringy puns based on the bill of rights finishes their disappointing promo after which we are shown Charlotte, Naomi and Lynch strutting backstage. Maybe I was wrong about things getting better soon.

Primo continues to dominate, flinging Breeze from corner to corner until a drop kick creates enough space for Breeze to tag Fandango in. Fandango clears house and hits the Falcon Arrow to grab the victory.

Breezango win.

Breezango vs. The Colons:

Breeze is hurled against the ring post after an initial spell of dominance, while JBL informs us that today is the Godfather's birthday.

The Viper tells Renee that people hate Jinder because he's an ass, followed by which Breezango make their entrance.

After fantastic opening vignette two weeks prior and a really bad one last week we get yet another episode of Fashion Police. A few weird jokes and an existential crisis made for a weird segment that ends with the duo hyping themselves for Backlash and a freeze-frame. Is it just me or are these getting worse by the week?

We have the contract signing for the 6-woman tag match later this night too. I have a feeling things are going to get a little worse before they get better after that questionable finish.

PLUS: The contract will be signed for a huge #6WomanTag at #WWEBacklash TONIGHT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/x2mhsjZPyO
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

Thanks to some very special help from The #NewFaceOfAmerica @FightOwensFight, @JinderMahal has DEFEATED @AJStylesOrg on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/oj1OsG8uLt
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

#TheMaharaja @JinderMahal just defeated a FORMER @WWE Champion in @AJStylesOrg on his path to @RandyOrton at #WWEBacklash! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/YCPrvzYAWp
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017

BIG DROPKICK from @AJStylesOrg could be the turning point in this match! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/SV7Oy9b8nE
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 17, 2017

Styles attempts the phenomenal forearm but the Singh Brothers get involved enough to distract AJ and KO hits his knee with his title. A Cobra Clutch slam seals the victory for Jinder.

Jinder wins

How do you hurt someone by just grazing the title against his knee? And why doesn't everyone do this all the time?

A pele kick out of nowhere gives AJ control, which he cements with a baseball slide as Jinder is outside the ring.

AJ takes out Mahal's knee and springboards off the ropes to connect with a forearm. However, Mahal's sheer power prevails as he spears him in the corner and then slams a boot home as AJ tries to fight back.

Jinder places AJ on the top rope and attempts a move. However, AJ gets out just in time and then eats a boot.