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With just one episode remaining until Hell In A Cell, WWE moved forward in the build, with up to 3 matches being announced for the PPV on the latest episode. Here is what went down on the penultimate SmackDown Live to Hell In A Cell:
An old friend and foe tries to talk sense into Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens walked to the ring with a purpose to kick off SmackDown Live. Owens addressed Shane McMahon and called him out. He called Shane a smart man. He even said that he liked him.
Out of the blue entered, walking without his usual enthusiasm and a more serious face. He asked what is wrong with him and tried to talk sense into Owens. He told his former best friend to get a grip and stop crossing the line, saying that it not only would be destructive for his career but for his life, including his family.
Owens said that he was fine, but told Sami that he didn't come to talk sense to him, but because he eclipsed Sami once again, comparing their WWE careers and accomplishments.
Owens asked Sami what he ever did in his career that had as much impact as his skull did on Vince McMahon's head. Sami responded by saying that he was right, but criticized Owens for taking every cheap shot and cutting corners, and vowed that his day would come, but when it does, he will do it his way. He called Owens a giant piece of trash, which prompted Owens to drop the mic and Sami Zayn followed.
Daniel Bryan came out and said that he wasn't sure if Shane McMahon would be coming to SmackDown Live, so he made a match between Owens and Zayn for later in the night.
Tye Dillinger vs Baron Corbin
AJ Styles made his way out to the commentary table after the two commentators. Before the match started, Tye Dillinger knocked Baron Corbin over the top rope.
The match was underway after the break. Corbin hit Dillinger with a chokeslam backbreaker. He attempted another backbreaker but was met with a superkick to the midsection and then a knee to the side of the head.
Outside the ring, Corbin ran into the steel steps after Dillinger moved out of the way. Dillinger attempted a Tye Breaker but couldn't handle his weight. Corbin slid outside the ring and ended up throwing AJ Styles' water bottle to his face. Before AJ could make another move, The Lone Wolf threw Dillinger into AJ across the announce table.
Corbin ended up winning by count out after Tye struggled to get back in the ring.
Baron Corbin defeated Tye Dillinger by countout
After the break, it was announced that AJ Styles would be taking on Baron Corbin at Hell In A Cell for the United States Championship
Jinder Mahal pays the price for another awful promo
Jinder Mahal admitted that he might have crossed the line the previous week and said he would compliment The Artist. It was more of the stuff from the previous week, making fun of the facial expressions. They toned down the racial tones of it though.
This time, one of the photos started moving. It was Nakamura pretending to pose for a photo. He made a quick comment and then the arena turned dark and out came the two-time NXT champion.
As he entered, the Singh Brothers tried to distract Nakamura and attack him and Nakamura was jumped behind by Jinder Mahal. Back inside the ring, Nakamura took control of Jinder and was going for the Kinshasa. The Singh Brothers almost got the advantage again with the numbers game, but Nakamura quickly took them out and landed the Kinshasa to stand tall.
The Usos vs The Hype Bros
The New Day made their way out before the other teams, with snacks nonetheless. Mojo Rawley got taken out from behind by The Usos and double teamed early on in the match. The New Day was sitting in the audience, cheering for Mojo.
Mojo outpowered and got to tag in Zack Ryder, who went all out with momentum. Mojo Rawley tagged him in as Zack was ready to hit an elbro drop. He got into an argument with Rawley, who got pushed into Zack by Jey Uso.
Zack was taken out and Mojo was attacked, leading to a frog splash and a win for The Usos.
New Day defeated The Usos
After the match, The Usos confronted The New Day, putting them down for taking everything as a joke. After some back and forth, The New Day declared that they wanted to defend the titles inside Hell In A Cell.
The Usos gave no response, walking away.
The Pride Of Bulgaria Celebration
Aiden English was the Master Of Ceremony, along with the "Mayor" of Rusev's hometown. He sang the National Anthem of Bulgaria as Rusev proudly made his way out with the Bulgarian Flag raised out.
The "Mayor" started saying something in in Bulgarian. His voice was annoying, that's for sure. He then spoke in English saying that it was his honour to bestow upon Rusev the keys to his hometown and declared him a National Hero. He also declared September 26th as Rusev Day, which was pretty hilarious.
Rusev then took the mic to re-live his "historic" match against Randy Orton the prior week. He called it the "Law of the Jungle". He said that a younger and hungrier Lion had come to the jungle, and proudly said that he destroyed the legend of the Legend Killer.
Aiden English then sang a song dedicated to Rusev Day. Orton literally came out of nowhere and RKO'd Aiden English and then hit an RKO on Rusev too. That definitely gave "RKO Outta Nowhere" a whole new meaning.
Backstage, Daniel Bryan told Sami Zayn that Shane McMahon was on his way and that he was going after Owens. Sami requested that Shane didn't interfere in their match.
Backstage after the celebration, Randy Orton was proudly walking and told Renee Young that if she saw Rusev to tell him that if he wanted to step inside Randy's jungle to meet him at Hell In A Cell. He then wished her a happy Rusev Day as the crowd burst into laughter.
Charlotte Flair vs Carmella
Early in the match, Carmella used her necklace distract the referee and fling Charlotte across the ring. She stomped her to the side as well but The Queen came back with a big boot. She used a variation of head scissors and flung her around.
Outside the ring, Carmella hit two straight kicks to the 4-time Women's Champion and took control in the ring. Her next big offence was hitting a splash from the top ropes onto Charlotte. She slammed Charlotte into the turnbuckles and hit a reverse DDT, only for a 2-count.
Charlotte came back with a big boot out of nowhere and pinned Carmella.
Charlotte Flair defeated Carmella
Natalya came out right as Charlotte's hair was raised. She said that she was happy that Ric Flair would see his "overrated" daughter lose at Hell In A Cell. She then gave what can only be described as the worst "Woo" ever.
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Dolph Ziggler gets a Glorious interruption
Dolph Ziggler came out to Undertaker's music. The crowd chanted "You suck" at Ziggler. He took a shot at Undertaker, asking the crowd if they really thought they would see The Undertaker twice in one year.
He was going on about his usual "No one can do what I do in this ring: He was then interrupted by none other than the returning Bobby Roode!
Roode told Ziggler that he was a hypocrite because he wastes everyone's time every week. He told Ziggler that both of them had a lot alike but asked him to back it up, challenging him at Hell In A Cell.
Ziggler berated Roode and told him that he is everything wrong with WWE. He accepted the Hell In A Cell. He almost mocked The Undertaker again, saying that Roode would Rest In Peace, but Roode shut him up, saying that Hell In A Cell would be GLORIOUS!
Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens
The two started off with a brawl before Owens got the advantage. He got Zayn down with a clothesline followed by a running cannonball. The crowd was rallying behind Zayn.
Shane McMahon arrived mid-match. During the break, Sami Zayn hit a crazy suplex on Owens onto the ring apron. Back after the break, Owens laded a superkick and Sami landed a great DDT. His attempt at a Helluva Kick failed as Owens countered with a superkick. However, Zayn continued the offence and hit a Blue Thunder Bomb for a near fall.
His next attempt at a Helluva kick failed as Owens rolled out of the ring. However, Sami followed up with a flip suicide dive outside.
His attempt at a mid-ring post-DDT failed as Owens caught him with a kick. Owens then hit Sami with a powerbomb onto the apron. The referee called for a DQ.
Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens by disqualification
After the match, the doctors were trying to escort Zayn out, but he tried to fight back and continue. Owens was sitting calmly on the announcer's desk. Kevin Owens then ran behind and attacked Sami Zayn. He took a steel chair and wrapped it around Sami's neck, on the verge of ending his career.
Shane McMahon ran out for the save and ran into Sami Zayn after Owens pushed him. Sami still had the steel chair around his neck. Owens then ran away into the crowd and stood at the crowd entrance/exit as Shane stared down from inside the ring to end the show.
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