WWE was live from the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa and it was the SmackDown roster that was on display to entertain the fans. WWE returned to Dubuque for the first time in 7 years with their last appearance there being in 2009. Here are the results from the Live Event in Dubuque:
#1 The Miz vs. Apollo Crews
While The Miz is seen feuding with Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown Live, he came up against Apollo Crews at the live event. The Miz’s wife, Maryse, was ejected half way through the match for interfering – a common scene these days. It was Crews who registered the win over The Miz after nailing the Spin-Out Powerbomb.
Result: Apollo Crews defeats The Miz via pinfall
#2 8-Man Tag Team Match: American Alpha (Chad Gable and Jason Jordan) and The Hype Bros (Mojo Rowley and Zack Ryder) vs. The Ascension (Viktor and Konnor) and The Vaudevillains
The SmackDown Live tag-teams that are not in the title picture were seen competing against one another. It was American Alpha and The Hype Bros who beat the team of The Ascension and The Vaudevillains after Jason Jordan and Chad Gable nailed the Grand Amplitude on Simon Gotch before rolling him up for the 3-count.
Result: American Alpha and The Hype Bros defeat The Vaudevillains and The Ascension
#3 Handicap Match: Becky Lynch and Naomi vs. Natalya, Alexa Bliss and Carmella
In a 3 on 2 Handicap match, it was the team of SmackDown Live women’s champion Becky Lynch and Naomi that came out victorious against Natalya, Alexa Bliss and The Princess of Staten Island, despite the latter team having the numerical advantage.
The weekend saw the return of The Irish Lass Kicker to in-ring action after having missed out on it for the past 2 weeks having suffered an injury just prior to WWE No Mercy. The reigning Champion made Natalya submit to the Disarm-her.
Result: Becky Lynch and Naomi defeat Alexa Bliss, Natalya and Carmella via submission
#4 Kane vs. Bray Wyatt
Kane taking on The Eater of Worlds has become a recurring theme of Live Events off late. The Big Red Machine has got the better of Bray on numerous occasions recently and it was no different last night at the Five Flags Center as Kane reversed a Sister Abigail from Wyatt into a ChokeSlam before pinning him for the win.
Result: Kane defeats Bray Wyatt via pinfall
Kane and Randy Orton have teamed up against Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper in recent weeks, and while The Viper was not present for the Live Event, Harper was and he duly interfered during the course of the match. After the match, Wyatt and Harper double teamed to attack Kane, who was left helpless against the duo.
#5 Tyler Breeze vs. Kalisto
Kalisto returned to in-ring action earlier last week at another live event in Iowa, having spent a long spell on the sidelines due to a back injury. The Luchador recorded the win over Tyler Breeze after nailing his finisher – Salida Del Sol.
Result: Kalisto defeats Tyler Breeze via pinfall
#6 SmackDown Tag Team Championship: Heath Slater and Rhyno (c) vs. The Usos
The SmackDown Tag Team Champions received a huge pop from the crowd while The Usos received heat. Rhyno and Slater teamed up to retain over The Usos after Rhyno hit the Gore and pinned them for the win.
Result: Heath Slater and Rhyno defeat The Usos via pinfall to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championship
#7 Jack Swagger vs. Baron Corbin
The duo have been feuding on SmackDown Live ever since Swagger’s switch to the blue brand from Raw and it was no different at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque with the Lone Wolf getting the better of Swagger on the night. During the match, Swagger received some positive reaction from the crowd and they even chanted – “We the people”.
Result: Baron Corbin defeats Jack Swagger via pinfall
#8 WWE World Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs. Dean Ambrose
AJ Styles has been seen feuding with James Ellsworth on SmackDown Live for the last two weeks with the man behind the catchphrase ‘Any man with two hands has a fighting chance’ winning on both occasions with help from Dean Ambrose. However, The Phenomenal One is set to take on the Lunatic Fringe on SmackDown with a title shot on the line – should the former SHIELD member record a win over the reigning champion.
The two, however, clashed at the live event with the World Championship on the line. Styles did not look interested in the match and started to walk away with the title but was stopped by the Lunatic Fringe, which prompted the referee to take the belt off him.
The Phenomenal One was in no mood for tantrums and removed the padding from a turnbuckle before shoving Ambrose into it. He then rolled up the Lunatic Fringe fro the 3-count but instead of leaving cut a promo. He announced on the mic that “He is the face that runs the place” before ripping on the crowd for the boos.
Styles also tore apart a kids sign on ringside, which incited the crowd and boos rang around the Arena. By this time, Ambrose had recovered and hit Styles with the Dirty Deeds to send the crowd into delirium.
Result: AJ Styles defeats Dean Ambrose via pinfall to retain the WWE World Championship
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