WWE Live laid the SmackDown last night (April 22nd) in Kalamazoo, Michigan for a live house show of the blue brand. The Superstar shakeup which took place a few weeks ago has had no effect on the house shows yet, so as expected, the brands will remain the same as they were for a while longer.
The main event saw Randy Orton defend his WWE World Title against previous holders Bray Wyatt and AJ Styles. Furthermore, Mojo Rawley faced Dolph Ziggler and the Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose defended his title against the ‘Lone Wolf’ Baron Corbin.
However, the SmackDown Live Tag Team Champions the Usos and the SmackDown Live Women’s Champion Naomi were absent from the live event, owing to Rosey’s death.
#1 Becky Lynch and Mickie James vs. Natalya and Carmella (Alexa Bliss special guest referee)
This matchup saw Alexa Bliss enter the ring as the special guest referee, an addition that former SmackDown women's champ Becky Lynch found rather unamusing. Alexa Bliss recently completed a move to the Raw brand but returned to the blue brand for the live event.
Results: Becky Lynch and Mickie James defeated Natalya and Carmella
#2 Mojo Rawley vs. Dolph Ziggler
The ‘Show-Off’ Dolph Ziggler took a break from his live show rivalry with Shinsuke Nakamura to take on Mojo Rawley. The winner of the Andre ‘The Giant’ memorial match did not have Rob ‘The Gronk’ Gronkowski this time around.
Results: Mojo Rawley defeated Dolph Ziggler
#3 American Alpha vs. Rhyno and Heath Slater vs. Breezango
Rhyno and Heath Slater were the first ever SmackDown Live Tag Team Champions, they recently made the move to Raw during the Superstar Shake up. However, they returned to SmackDown for the live event, to remind the blue brand of who they were.
Results: American Alpha defeated Rhyno and Heath Slater and Breezango in a Triple Threat tag team match.
#4 Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin
The ‘Lunatic Fringe’ may have brought the ‘Ambrose Asylum’ to the Raw brand, but last night he returned to another live event of the blue brand. Ambrose prepared himself to defend his Intercontinental Championship against the lurking ‘Lone Wolf’ Baron Corbin.
Results: Dean Ambrose defeated Baron Corbin
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#5 Kalisto and Apollo Crews vs. The Ascension
Both Kalisto and Apollo Crews are officially a part of Team Red and are hoping to take Raw by storm, whereas The Ascension are hoping to be the next big tag team at SmackDown Live. However, both these tag teams faced each other at last night’s live event.
Results: Kalisto and Apollo Crews defeated The Ascension
#6 Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt vs. AJ Styles
Randy Orton many have to face Bray Wyatt in the ‘House of Horrors’ match at the ‘Payback’ PPV, but the ‘Viper’ was all set to defend his title in a triple threat match against former WWE Champions Bray Wyatt and AJ Styles last night.
Results: Randy Orton defeated Bray Wyatt and AJ Styles.
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