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The new Universal Champ Goldberg kicked off SmackDown and asked who was next when Roman Reigns made his entrance. Roman grabbed the mic in the ring and just said "I'm next" before taking his leave.
Bayley vs. Naomi
Bayley was getting ready to start her rematch but then called Sasha Banks to join her at ringside. Bayley used Banks' entrance as a distraction and took out Naomi in the ring. Naomi fought back and managed to hit the rear end and went for the pin but Sasha broke it up and the match ended in a DQ.
Result: Naomi def. Bayley via DQ
Match rating: C
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Bayley and Banks were unloading on Naomi when Lacey Evans came out to even the odds. The match was soon restarted as a tag match instead.
Bayley & Sasha Banks vs. Naomi & Lacey Evans
Bayley and Naomi were in the ring when we returned from commercials and Sasha was tagged in as the champ and the Boss had the control. Sasha made another tag and Bayley returned the favor for two back to back double team moves.
Naomi managed to make the tag to Lacey and managed to fight off the heels. Lacey sent Sasha outside while Naomi got the roll-up after a Sunset Flip in the ring on Bayley.
Result: Naomi & Lacey Evans def. Bayley & Sasha Banks
Match rating: B
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Kofi Kingston vs. Robert Roode
Kofi had the upper hand early but Ziggler distracted the referee while Roode went outside and pretended to go down. The ref sent Big E away, thinking he attacked Roode as a result of the stunt.
Roode missed a top rope move and Kofi almost capitalized with a crossbody. Kofi hit the SOS but Ziggler put Roode's foot on the rope and Kofi ended up being pinned because of the distraction.
Result: Robert Roode def. Kofi Kingston
Match rating: B
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Mandy Rose and Sonya DeVille were backstage and watching the match before in the lockers, we saw Tucker tell Otis that sometimes things don't work out.
Nakamura was out with his fan club/entourage of Sami and Cesaro for the contract signing for his upcoming title match with Braun. Strowman came out next and Sami refused to let Nakamura sign before Braun sat down, to which the Monster replied by tossing the chair out of the ring.
Braun was pissed and signed it himself after saying he didn't care what was in the contract. Sami spun his words to turn it into a three-on-one match instead, for the Intercontinental title at Elimination Chamber.
Braun said they wouldn't even make it to Elimination Chamber before attacking all three. The heels overpowered The Monster Among Men and sent him through the table before leaving.
After the break we got confirmation that Goldberg will defend his title against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36.
Daniel Bryan vs. Curtis Axel
Drew Gulak was on commentary and Daniel looked to be in trouble early on. Bryan had had enoungh and hit the 'Yes' kicks while Gulak tried to coach Axel into a win.
Daniel Bryan vs. Curtis Axel (contd...)
They traded pins and Curtis missed a suplex while Bryan locked in the Labelle for the win.
Result: Daniel Bryan def. Curtis Axel
Match rating: B
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The Miz & Morrison were back to celebrate their title win yesterday. They even did their special chant and their first opponents were announced. They would be facing four other teams in the Elimination Chamber match in their first title defense.
The Miz & Morrison vs. The Usos
The Usos had the upper hand early on and Miz was in trouble but managed to turn things around and make the tag. Miz yanked Jey off the apron, allowing Morrison to connect with a disaster kick as we cut to commercials.
We returned to see Miz tag in Morrison for a double team move. Jey was in trouble when Jimmy tagged in and Jey hit a dive on Miz to the outside.
Jimmy Uso tagged just as Morrison set up for Starship Pain. Jimmy hit an enziguri, and Jey stopped Miz's inerference with a Superkick.
The Miz & Morrison vs. The Usos (contd...)
Jimmy hit a splash onto Morrison's knees before catching him up top for a big move. Jey hit the splash in the ring after a Canadian Destroyer on Morrison for the win.
Result: The Usos def. Miz & Morrison
Match rating: B
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John Cena was back in the ring to a huge ovation from the crowd. He was here to address what he will be doing at WrestleMania this year. He said he would not be there at WrestleMania and that he didn't know if he would be ever back in the ring so he wanted to make an announcement. The crowd chanted for him and he hinted at his retirement before thanking us and walking out.
As Cena was leaving, the ring went dark and the light came back on, the Fiend was on the stage. He pointed at the WrestleMania sign and Cena tipped his hat before the Fiend dissapeared.
Episode rating: A
The matches took a backseat and the promos stole the show tonight. John Cena and Goldberg made the show special while the two huge multi-man title matches for Elimination Chamber came as a shock to the WWE Universe.
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