The Superstars of SmackDown LIVE performed in front of a sold out crowd in Norfolk, Virginia. John Cena and AJ Styles headlined the event in a Street Fight. Also, the Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose and Baron Corbin co-headlined the event in a singles match for the Intercontinental Title.
The rest of the card featured a singles match between The Miz and Randy Orton, a six-women tag team match, a singles bout between Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper for the WWE World Championship, and much more. So without any further ado, here are the results from WWE's live event in Norfolk, Virginia.
#1. Randy Orton vs. The Miz (w/ Maryse)
A good opening bout between the two. Both superstars kept going back-and-forth and hitting each other's signature moves. The crowd was into the contest from start to finish. There was a loud pop when the referee ejected Maryse for interfering in the match. In the closing moments, Orton hit The Miz with a DDT followed by an RKO to pick up the victory.
Results: Randy Orton def. The Miz
#2. Rhyno & Heath Slater & Apollo Crews & Mojo Rawley vs. Tyler Breeze & Fandango & The Vaudevillains
A fun filler match. All the contestants gave their all in this contest. Sadly, given the talent, none of them are on the main card at WrestleMania. Mojo Rawley and Apollo Crews will be participating in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royale which will be held on the pre-show.
In the closing moments of the match, Rhyno speared Tyler Breeze for the win.
Results: Rhyno & Heath Slater & Apollo Crews & Mojo Rawley def. Tyler Breeze & Fandango & The Vaudevillains
Post-match, Baron Corbin cut a promo about leaving the arena with the Intercontinental Championship.
#3. Kalisto vs. Curt Hawkins
Kalisto, who recently got a new entrance theme, performed several high flying stunts. However, the crowd still chanted 'p**s break' during the match. None of the competitors deserved this.
In the closing moments of the match, Kalisto pinned Hawkins after hitting him with the Salida-del-Sol. Although Hawkins suffered a loss, he will have a chance to redeem himself at WrestleMania during the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Results: Kalisto def. Curt Hawkins
#4. Bray Wyatt vs. Luke Harper for the WWE Championship
Before the match, Wyatt cut a promo on his WrestleMania opponent, Randy Orton. Wyatt and Harper put on a decent show. The match was a slow burn, with the intensity rising as time passed by. As the bout reached its crescendo, Harper went for a lariat, but Wyatt caught him with Sister Abigail to pick up the victory.
This Sunday, at WrestleMania, Bray Wyatt will defend his WWE Championship against Randy Orton.
Result: Bray Wyatt def. Luke Harper
#5. Asuka & Becky Lynch & Tamina Snuka vs. Alexa Bliss & Carmella (w/ James Ellsworth) & Natalya with Mickie James as the Special Referee
A good women's match. Asuka was pretty great in the ring. She seemed extremely confident. Tamina Snuka performed well; she's probably going to be in the SmackDown women's match at 'Mania. Alexa Bliss played her role as a heel perfectly. In the closing moments of the contest, Becky Lynch applied the disarmer on Alexa for the win.
This Sunday, at WrestleMania, Alexa Bliss will defend her SmackDown Women's Title against every woman on the SmackDown roster.
Result: Asuka & Becky Lynch & Tamina Snuka def. Alexa Bliss & Carmella & Natalya via Submission
#6. Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin for the Intercontinental Championship
A pretty good house show match. Ambrose used his brawling techniques to gain the upper hand over Corbin. Corbin hit the end of days, but couldn't pin Ambrose. After proving unsuccessful in his efforts to put Ambrose away, Corbin hammered Ambrose with a steel chair, thus ending the match in a DQ.
Corbin faces Ambrose this Sunday at WrestleMania for the Intercontinental Championship.
Results: Dean Ambrose def. Baron Corbin via DQ
#7. John Cena vs. AJ Styles in a Street Fight
Cena and Styles, who've put on classics at SummerSlam and Royal Rumble, put on a great match tonight. Cena and Styles fought in almost every corner of the arena. They hit each other with various foreign objects. Styles at one point in the match tried putting Cena through a table via the Styles Clash, but Cena countered and catapulted him on to the table for a near fall.
In the closing stages, Cena hit the AA to secure the win.
Results: John Cena def. AJ Styles
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