The latest Live Event featuring the SmackDown Live! roster took place in Nashville. The last Live Event for the year gathered a huge number of audience and showcased some of the spectacular matches. Here are the results for the night.
#1 Tag Team Turmoil – SmackDown Tag Team Championship
The new SmackDown Tag Team Champions Chad Gable and Jason Jordan defended their title in a tag team turmoil match featuring The Ascension, The Usos, The Vaudevillains and Breezango. The American Alpha retained their championship in an entertaining match.
The American Alpha showcased a strong performance in their first defense of the title. The Ascension also had some strong moments. It looks like The Ascension may be getting some much-deserved push after a long time.
Result: The American Alpha retain SmackDown Tag Team Championship
#2 SmackDown Women’s Championship
SmackDown Live! Women’ s Champion Alexa Bliss defended her title against Becky Lynch in a great match. According to the reports, the match was as good as their TV match. It involved lots of counters and near falls.
However, there was no indication of the La Luchadora in the Live Event. Alexa Bliss retained her title in a hard fought victory.
Result: Alexa Bliss retains over Becky Lynch
#3 James Ellsworth vs Curt Hawkins
In what could be touted as a “Toilet Break” match of the night James Ellsworth faced off against Curt Hawkins. James Ellsworth actually squashed Curt Hawkins in less than 30 seconds to get a win over Curt Hawkins.
What was ironic in this match is the fact that Curt Hawkins is basically jobbing to a jobber. Ellsworth delivered a No Chin Music as soon as the match progressed to get a quick victory over Curt Hawkins.
Result: James Ellsworth defeats Curt Hawkins
#4 Dolph Ziggler vs The Miz – Steel Cage Match
In what could easily be the match of the night, Dolph Ziggler faced off against The Miz in a Steel Cage match. The non-title bout really exceeded the expectations of many fans. The match went back and forth before Ziggler picked up a win against The Miz.
Ziggler bled early in the match and sold well for The Miz. There were some cool spots in the match that reminisced The Macho Man.
Result: Dolph Ziggler defeats The Intercontinental Champion The Miz
#5 The Wyat Family vs Apollo Crews, Jack Swagger and Mojo Rawley
In yet another squash match of the night, The Wyatt Family squashed Apollo Crews, Jack Swagger and Mojo Rawley. Though the match was long, The Wyatts dominated the match with an iron fist and easily picked up the win.
Result: The Wyatt Family defeats Apollo Crews, Jack Swagger and Mojo Rawley
#6 Nikki Bella vs Natalya
The slugfest of the night goes to Natalya and Nikki Bella. The rivalry between the duo has been heating up of late and the match was anything but physical. The match was reported to be one the most physical matches as both Nattie and Nikki doled out heavy punishments on each other,
As expected, Carmella tried to interfere in the match at one point. Nikki Bella earned a hard-fought victory over Natalya. Strangely enoug, “Vince Screwed Bret” chants were heard during the match.
Result: Nikki Bella defeats Natalya
#7 WWE Championship: AJ Styles vs John Cena vs Dean Ambrose
In the main event of the night, AJ Styles defended his WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Dean Ambrose and John Cena. According to the reports, all three Superstars had a very loud reaction to their entrance. Aj Styles chant was comparatively over John Cena chants. Cena also garnered some boos heading into the match.
Aj Styles retained his title in a hard-fought victory. After the match, John Cena and Styles immersed themselves in a tug-of-war with the WWE Championship belt. Cena delivered an Attitude Adjustment to Styles and posed with the belt to close out the show.
Result: AJ Styles defeats John Cena and Dean Ambrose
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