WWE SmackDown LIVE Results, Sept. 5, 2017: Nakamura defeats Orton opportunity for WWE Title
Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton faced off in the main event to see who would challenge WWE Champion Jinder Mahal for the title at WWE Hell in a Cell. Also, Shane McMahon and Kevin Owens’ conflict got physical, putting Shane’s role as Team Blue’s Commissioner at risk with it being announced that Mr. McMahon would come to SmackDown LIVE next week to address the situation
SmackDown LIVE Results : Quick Hits
Shane McMahon and Kevin Owens finally came to blows
Natalya def. Carmella
Dolph Ziggler re-debuted on SmackDown LIVE … sort of
Aiden English def. Sami Zayn
Shane McMahon was suspended indefinitely as the SmackDown LIVE Commissioner
Baron Corbin def. Tye Dillinger
Carmella kissed (and smacked) James Ellsworth
Shinsuke Nakamura def. Randy Orton
Shane McMahon and Kevin Owens finally came to blows
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SmackDown LIVE was slated to begin with a contest between former friends, Natalya and Carmella. However, Kevin Owens quickly interrupted James Ellsworth’s introduction of Ms. Money in the Bank, announcing his intentions to interject himself into the match as the special guest referee. Just as he did during the Sami Zayn vs. Aiden English match last week, KO demanded that the referee give him the striped shirt, which prompted the arrival of SmackDown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon, who has been at odds with the former United States Champion for months.
Shane-O-Mac made it clear that Owens’ unruly behavior the last several weeks would no longer be tolerated, resulting in a heated argument that brought each man closer to his boiling point. Finally, Owens went deeply personal, suggesting that the McMahon family would have been better off if Shane hadn’t survived his helicopter crash, causing the Commissioner to attack Owens.
Shane tackled Owens over the announce desk and continued to hammer away until SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan arrived with referees and security to pull Shane off Owens.
Owens, who was still irate in the backstage area after the brawl, announced his intention to pursue legal action, sue SmackDown LIVE, WWE at large and every member of the McMahon family, letting it be known that he’s determined to bring WWE down completely.
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WWE Superstar Kevin Owens Kevin Owens
Daniel Bryan Daniel Bryan
Shane & Owens
Photos: Shane-O-Mac and KO come to blows after exchanging shocking words
Natalya def. Carmella
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Natalya vs. Carmella: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 5, 201703:31
With the ring now cleared of the Shane McMahon/Kevin Owens chaos, Natalya and Carmella’s match could finally take place. Carmella, looking to gain the mental edge over the SmackDown Women’s Champion with her Money in the Bank contract still looming large, of course had James Ellsworth in her corner.
The two Superstars went toe-to-toe in this non-title contest, but when Carmella gained enough momentum for Ellsworth to believe she had the win in hand during a two-count, he hopped onto the apron with the contract and accidently dropped the briefcase in the ring. The official seemed to believe Carmella was perhaps attempting to cash in, a matter that The Princess of Staten Island had to clear up in a hurry. The distraction cost Carmella to lose concentration and then lose the match when Natalya rolled her up for three while she was busy yelling at Ellsworth.
After the contest, Ellsworth begged Carmella for forgiveness, but The Princess of Staten Island would have none of it. Carmella verbally degraded him, then told James that they are through, bringing their unusual relationship to a bitter end.
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WWE Photo Natalya
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Natalya vs. Carmella
Photos: Carmella lashes out at Ellsworth after match with Natalya
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SmackDown LIVE's women collide in tag team action
Dolph Ziggler re-debuted on SmackDown LIVE … sort of
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Dolph Ziggler makes an extravagant entrance: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 5, 201704:29
After promising an unbelievable spectacle for the past two weeks, Dolph Ziggler indeed put on quite the show in his return to Team Blue. The Showoff first mimicked John Cena’s iconic entrance, then brought out a woman assistant to adorn him in a robe while WWE Hall of Famer “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s theme blared throughout the arena. Next, the lights dimmed and Ziggler glowed in the dark, and The Showoff performed a dance, all of it looking very akin to Naomi’s popular entrance.
After his display, the two-time World Heavyweight Champion addressed the WWE Universe, asking them if this is what they really wanted. Ziggler made the point that anyone can do what he just did, but no one can do what he does in the ring. Disgusted, Ziggler stormed off the stage, never actually competing.
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Dolph Ziggler is ready for an interview: WWE.com Exclusive, Sept. 5, 2017
Exclusive: Is Dolph Ziggler ready for an interview?
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Photos: The Showoff pulls out all the stops to get the attention of the WWE Universe
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Aiden English def. Sami Zayn
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Sami Zayn vs. Aiden English: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 5, 201702:18
After Kevin Owens’ controversial actions last week resulted in their match being ruled a no-contest, Aiden English and Sami Zayn ran it back tonight on SmackDown LIVE. English, determined to sing after being interrupted during his solo last week, was once again denied the opportunity to belt it out this week when Zayn hit the scene to get right into the action.
However, Zayn was left singing the blues after English caught him with a surprise rollup, allowing him to get the major win.
After the match, English again attempted to serenade the WWE Universe with song, but this time, Zayn chased him off.
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Sami Zayn Sami Zayn
Zayn vs. English
Photos: Zayn and The Drama King look to settle the score in rematch from last week
Sami Zayn vs. Aiden English: SmackDown LIVE, Aug. 29, 2017
Owens takes over as referee for Zayn vs. English
Shane McMahon was suspended indefinitely as the SmackDown LIVE Commissioner
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After Shane McMahon instigated a brawl with Kevin Owens earlier in the night, KO threatened to file criminal charges against Shane-O-Mac. With so much in motion, SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan called Shane down to the ring.
In a rough spot because of Shane’s actions, Bryan tried to convey to the Commissioner the mess SmackDown LIVE and WWE were in due to him attacking Owens. Clearly contrite and aware of his mistake, Shane indicated he would take the necessary steps to resolve the issue, but Bryan told him that it was too late for that.
The “Yes!” Man revealed that he received a call from Mr. McMahon declaring that, effective immediately, Shane was indefinitely suspended as Team Blue’s Commissioner.
Shane & Bryan
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Kevin Owens promises to turn SmackDown LIVE into his playground: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 5, 2017
Kevin Owens promises to turn SmackDown LIVE into a nightmare for Daniel Bryan
Kevin Owens airs his grievances with Shane McMahon: SmackDown LIVE, Aug. 29, 2017
Kevin Owens airs his grievances with Shane McMahon
Baron Corbin def. Tye Dillinger
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Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 5, 201703:14
After brawling for the right to partake in AJ Styles’ United States Open Challenge last week, Baron Corbin and Tye Dillinger squared off on SmackDown LIVE, each with a vendetta to unleash on the other Superstar.
With United States Champion AJ Styles watching closely on commentary, both Corbin and Dillinger looked to impress, knowing that a victory here could get them right back in the thick of the U.S. Title hunt. The Perfect 10 brought his all against The Lone Wolf, but Corbin landed a questionable strike behind the official’s back and following it up with a devastating End of Days for the win.
After the hard-hitting bout, The Phenomenal One approached Dillinger in the backstage area and told him he was opening the U.S. Open Challenge exclusively to him next week in Las Vegas on Sin City SmackDown LIVE due to The Perfect 10’s amazing effort against Styles last week and Corbin tonight. Dillinger accepted, saying it sounded “phenomenal” and shaking Styles’ hand.
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Tye Dillinger Tye Dillinger
AJ Styles offers Tye Dillinger a huge opportunity: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 5, 2017
AJ Styles offers Tye Dillinger a perfect opportunity
Dillinger vs. Corbin
Photos: Dillinger seeks retribution against Corbin in chaotic grudge match
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Carmella kissed (and smacked) James Ellsworth
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After Carmella treated him so harshly in the ring earlier in the night, James Ellsworth tracked down Ms. Money in the Bank to again plead for forgiveness. Ellsworth promised to do anything to keep The Princess of Staten Island in his life. With none of his words appearing to change her mood, Carmella glared at a stunned Ellsworth and declared they would be doing things “her way” from now on. Carmella suddenly grabbed Ellsworth by the back of the head and kissed him with intensity. After the kiss, James flashed a slight smile, but was then cracked by a vicious slap from Princess Mella, leaving Ellsworth excited, yet confused.
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Carmella Carmella
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Shinsuke Nakamura def. Randy Orton
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In one of the biggest main events in SmackDown LIVE history, Shinsuke Nakamura faced off with Randy Orton with the winner getting the opportunity to face WWE Champion Jinder Mahal for the title at WWE Hell in a Cell.
With so much on the line, neither Superstar hesitated to bust out the heavy artillery early and often in hopes of making their way to WWE Hell in a Cell to challenge The Modern Day Maharaja. The two jockeyed back and forth with Orton backbody dropping Nakamura onto the announce table, The King of Strong Style retorting with some vicious kicks, and The Viper coming right back with a scintillating superplex.
However, Nakamura found his second wind to overcome Orton’s best offense, countering the RKO not once, but twice, to connect with a head-ringing Kinshasa for the win, ensuring that he would see Mahal again at WWE Hell in a Cell.
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