
WWE SmackDown Live
September 26, 2017
Gila River Arena
Glendale, Arizona
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Daniel Bryan In-Ring Segment:
The only thing that Kevin Owens has heard in the last two week is Shane McMahon this and Shane McMahon that. Where are you Shane? Owens was called a coward for what he did to Vince and for not being on the show last week. He’s here standing in the middle of the land of opportunity. Here’s your opportunity Shane. Owens is wondering if Shane McMahon is a coward? Owens knows better, Shane is a smart man. He has nothing but respect for Vince McMahon. Imagine what would to happen to someone Owens doesn’t respect.
Sami Zayn comes down to the ring to interrupt Owens. What’s wrong with Owens? Zayn is not out here to fight. Zayn says that Owens has completely lost control. Zayn has known Owens for 15 years. Owens snapped when he headbutted Vince McMahon. Zayn is trying to talk some sense into him. Owens is going to cross a line he never crossed before. There’s no coming back from this Hell in a Cell Match. Not just Owens career, but his family. Zayn tells Owens to get a grip. Owens didn’t snap. Zayn shouldn’t have to worry about his family, he can do that. Zayn is out here because Owens has out shined and eclipsed him once again. Owens brags about having better resume than Zayn. Zayn will watch in the back as Owens main events Hell in a Cell. Shane will regret bringing Owens to SmackDown Live.
What has Zayn ever done in his life that had more of an impact than Kevin head butting Vince McMahon? Zayn says that Owens is right. However, Owens has taken every single short cut known to man to get where he is today. Things haven’t been going Zayn’s way, but his day will come and when that day comes, he’ll do it the right way. Owens has been a former Intercontinental, US and Universal Champion. Zayn doesn’t see e a giant piece of trash looking back at him when he looks in the mirror. Owens drops the mic. Daniel Bryan appears on the stage. Daniel Bryan announces that Owens will go one-on-one against Sami Zayn later on tonight.
EXCLUSIVE: #TheQueen @MsCharlotteWWE vows to show #MsMITB @CarmellaWWE why SHE is the dirtiest Superstar in the game! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/zLZ898ihMq
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2017
First Match: Baron Corbin vs. Tye Dillinger
AJ Styles joins the commentary team for this match. Corbin is talking major smack to Styles. Dillinger dumps Corbin out of the ring. Corbin is regaining his composure on the outside. Dillinger ducks a clothesline from Corbin. Dillinger lands a series of forearm smashes. Dillinger transitions into a ground and pound attack. Once again Corbin heads to the outside. Corbin drives Dillinger face first to the steel ring post. Corbin launches Dillinger into the ringside barricade. Corbin rolls Dillinger back into the ring. Corbin is applying pressure to the lower back region of Dillinger. Dillinger fires up with a flurry of bodyshots.
Corbin drops Dillinger with a straight right hand. Corbin goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Dillinger counters with the Inside Cradle for a two count. Corbin responds with a ChokeSlam Back Breaker for a two count. Corbin is pointing his finger at Styles. Dillinger lands a Boot across the jaw of Corbin. Dillinger follows that with a SuperKick for a two count. Dillinger side steps Corbin into the steel ring steps. Dillinger goes for the Tye Breaker, but Corbin blocks it.
Dillinger connects with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Corbin throws water at AJ Styles. Corbin launches Dillinger and Styles over the announce table. This forces Dillinger to get counted out. After the match, Corbin knocks Dillinger off the ring apron with a Big Boot. Corbin challenges Styles to a United States Championship Match at the WWE Hell in a Cell PPV.
Winner: Baron Corbin via CountOut
Jinder Mahal & Shinsuke Nakamura In-Ring Segment:
The #KingOfStrongStyle @ShinsukeN turned a still photo into a motion picture after hearing enough of @JinderMahal's mocking! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/JeNGWXbMZz
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2017
Jinder’s opponent at Hell in a Cell is none other than Shinsuke Nakamura. Last week, he may have come out here and went too far. Jinder respects Nakamura and he’s a worthy opponent for his WWE Championship Tonight, Jinder will praise Nakamura. Jinder shows a photo of what Nakamura looked like after hearing last weeks derogatory comments. The Singh Brothers are mocking Nakamura. Nakamura realizes that Mahal is superior at everything compared to Nakamura Jinder has another photo of how Nakamura will look after Hell in a Cell.
Nakamura interrupts the photo collage. Nakamura says that Jinder is looking at the man who’s at SmackDown Live. Nakamura starts brawling with The Singh Brothers on the outside. Jinder attacks Nakamura from behind. Jinder drives Nakamura back first to the ringside barricade. Jinder rolls Nakamura back into the ring. Nakamura drops Jinder with the Over Head Kick. Nakamura knocks The Singh Brothers off the ring apron. Jinder goes for the Khallas, but Nakamura counters with an enziguri. Nakamura lands the Kinshasa.
Second Match: The Usos vs. The Hype Bros
The New Day are watching the match from the ringside area. Jey Uso and Rawley will start things off. Rawley drives Jey into the turnbuckles. Rawley rams his shoulders to the midsection of Jey. Jimmy distracts Rawley. Jey connects with the Chop Block. The Usos are mauling Rawley in the corner. Jimmy drops Rawley with a straight right hand for a two count. Jimmy applies a rear chin lock. Rawley responds with a Belly to Back Suplex. Rawley tags in Ryder. Ryder clears the ring. Ryder connects with a Flap Jack.
Jimmy responds with a Back Elbow Strike. Ryder plants Jimmy with a Neck Breaker for a two count. Ryder with a Double Knee Strike tot he chest of Jimmy. Rawley tags himself in. The Hype Bros starts arguing with each other. Jimmy sends Ryder crashing to the outside. Jimmy SuperKicks Rawley. Jimmy tags in Jey.
Jey lands the Uso Splash to pickup the victory. After the match, The Usos says that The New Day belongs on the sidelines. The Usos are going to become the 5-Time Tag Team Champions at Hell in a Cell. Big E is eating popcorn. Kofi Kingston doesn’t know who The Usos are talking to. The New Day brings up The Usos Penitentiary. The New Day wants to their SmackDown Tag Team Title Match to be contested inside Hell in a Cell.
Winner: The Usos via Pinfall
Rusev’s Pride of Bulgaria Celebration:
"I DESTROYED the legend of The #LegendKiller! #SDLive is MY jungle now!" @RusevBUL #PrideOfBulgaria pic.twitter.com/MUjPThvY6y
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2017
If there was one thing @RusevBUL didn't want for #RusevDay, was an #RKOOuttaNowhere! @WWEDramaKing @RandyOrton #SDLive pic.twitter.com/fcOiKocvVk
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2017
– Randy Orton challenges Rusev to a match at the WWE Hell in a Cell PPV.
Third Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella w/James Ellsworth
Carmella shoves Charlotte. Charlotte responds with a double leg takedown. Carmella slips out of the Figure Four Leg Lock. Charlotte lands a Big Boot across the midsection of Carmella. Charlotte is distracted by James Ellsworth. Carmella connects with a Leg Scissors TakeOver. Carmella bounces Charlotte’s head on the top turnbuckle. Carmella repeatedly stomps on Charlotte’s chest in the corner. Carmella proceeds to moonwalk. Charlotte explodes out of the corner with a Running Clothesline. Charlotte lands a series of knife edge chops. Charlotte follows that with a series of Leg Scissors TakeDowns.
Carmella is regaining her composure on the outside. Charlotte kicks James Ellsworth. Carmella knocks Charlotte off the ring apron. Carmella rolls Charlotte back into the ring. Carmella goes for the cover, but Charlotte kicks out at the count of two. Carmella sits on the back of Charlotte’s neck. Carmella transitions into a ground and pound attack. Carmella drives Charlotte’s face to the canvas. Carmella is mauling Charlotte in the corner. Carmella connects with the Bronco Buster.
Carmella ducks a clothesline from Charlotte. Carmella with a Tilt-A-Whirl Head Scissors to Charlotte. Carmella SuperKicks Charlotte for a two count. Carmella applies a rear chin lock. Carmella plants Charlotte with the Edge O Matic. Carmella follows that with a Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Carmella launches Charlotte face first to the middle turnbuckle. Carmella with a Reverse DDT for a two count. Carmella lands another SuperKick. Charlotte responds with the O’Connor Roll for a two count. Charlotte drops Carmella with the Big Boot to pickup the victory. After the match, Natalya comes out and says that she’s going to expose Ric Flair’s Overrated Daughter at Hell in a Cell
Winner: Charlotte Flair via Pinfall
– The Fashion Files will return next week.
Dolph Ziggler & Bobby Roode In-Ring Segment:
https://twitter.com/WWE/status/912855291498184704
The challenge has been laid down, and @REALBobbyRoode tells @HEELZiggler that #HIAC will be….#GLORIOUS! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/pbZ1HsjgPO
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2017
Fourth Match: Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens
Zayn and Owens are engaging in rockers punches. Owens drops Zayn with a back elbow strike. Owens starts kicking Zayn in the chest. Owens connects with a Short-Arm Clothesline. Owens follows that with a Corner Clothesline. Owens lands a Running Cannonball Strike. The brawl spills to the outside. Owens rams Zayn’s head to the ringside barricade. Owens rolls Zayn back into the ring. Zayn drops Owens with a Big Lariat. Owens tosses Zayn out of the ring. Owens runs into another clothesline from Zayn. Shane McMahon arrives to the Gila River Arena. Zayn dives over Owens coming out of the commercial break.
Owens SuperKicks Zayn for a two count. Owens goes for the Package Side Slam, but Zayn blocks it. Zayn connects with the Tornado DDT. Zayn goes for the Helluva Kick, but Owens counters with another SuperKick. Zayn slips out of the Pop Up PowerBomb. Zayn plants Owens with The Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. Owens wisely heads out of the ring. Zayn drops Owens with the SomerSault Plancha. Zayn goes for the Steel Ring Post DDT, but Owens counters with his third SuperKick of the match.
Owens PowerBombs Zayn on the ring apron. Referee Charles Robinson calls off the match. Zayn is fighting off medical attention. Owens is chilling on the announce table. Owens attacks Zayn from behind. Owens walks over Zayn’s chest. Owens wraps a steel chair around Zayn’s neck. Shane McMahon storms to the ringside area. Owens shoves Zayn into Shane McMahon. Owens is heading out of the Gila River Arena to end the show.
Winner: Kevin Owens via Referee Stoppage