WWE’s run of live events in Georgia continued this weekend, as the SmackDown Live crew put on a top quality show in Macon. Jinder Mahal continued to headline shows as WWE Champion, although Randy Orton’s absence meant that The Maharaja took on AJ Styles in the main event of the evening.
Elsewhere, Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura teamed up to take on WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler, whilst Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch teamed up to take on The Welcoming Committee in a handicap match.
Here are the full results and review.
#1 Breezango vs. The Colons
Tag team action opened up the blue brand’s live event in Macon, as Breezango continued their recent momentum against Primo & Epico. This match was full of comedy as The Fashion Police entertained the crowd, and Fandango & Tyler Breeze were able to pick up the win over the beleaguered Colons.
Result: Breezango def. The Colons
#2a Mojo Rawley vs. Aiden English
Mojo Rawley brought the hype next in singles action, as the 2017 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner took on Aiden English. Mojo made quick work of English, hitting him with his running elbow smash in the corner for the win.
Result: Mojo Rawley def. Aiden English
#2b Sin Cara vs. Aiden English
English took the microphone following his match with Mojo and demanded another opponent, which brought out Sin Cara. English didn’t have any luck against the masked superstar, as Sin Cara made sure Aiden went 0-2 and for the night.
Result: Sin Cara def. Aiden English
#4 Luke Harper vs. Erick Rowan
The former Wyatt Family brothers collided once again, and once more the tide turned in the favour of Luke Harper. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion was able to best his former tag team partner, who once again seemed more preoccupied with his masks than with his opponent.
Result: Luke Harper def. Erick Rowan
#5 Sami Zayn & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens & Dolph Ziggler
A dream tag team battle opened up the second half of the show, as Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura teamed up to take on the duo of WWE United States Champion, Kevin Owens, and Dolph Ziggler. Zayn and Nakamura picked up the win in what was largely considered to be the best match of the evening.
Result: Sami Zayn & Shinsuke Nakamura def. Kevin Owens & Dolph Ziggler
#6 Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella, Tamina & Natalya
The women took part in handicap match action next, as former enemies-turned-partners Becky Lynch and Charlotte teamed up to take on all three members of The Welcoming Committee.
The numerical advantage didn’t do Natalya, Tamina and Carmella any favours, however, as Becky and Charlotte emerged victorious.
Result: Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair def. Carmella, Natalya & Tamina
#7 Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin
Two NXT graduates did battle in the semi-main event, as ‘The Perfect 10’ Tye Dillinger took on ‘The Lone Wolf’, Baron Corbin. Corbin was able to pick up the sole heel victory of the evening in this one, hitting Dillinger with the End of Days for the 1-2-3.
Result: Baron Corbin def. Tye Dillinger
#8 WWE Championship: Jinder Mahal [c] vs. AJ Styles
The main event of the evening saw Jinder Mahal defend his WWE Championship against ‘The Phenomenal’ AJ Styles, and Jinder was able to walk away with his title intact.
The Maharaja was only able to do so thanks to the interference of The Singh Brothers, however, as the former Bollywood Boyz got involved, to give Styles the DQ win. Jinder remains champion.
Result: AJ Styles def. Jinder Mahal by disqualification
