
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
December 10, 2021
Staples Center
Los Angeles, California
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Commentators (Michael Cole & Pat McAfee)
Remembering WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Lanza. pic.twitter.com/euJbjt9bTE
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman and Sami Zayn Segment
Sami Zayn: My name is Sami Zayn and I am the toughest man in WWE history. Don’t judge it based on what you see right now. Judge it by what it took to put me in this state. It took two of the most dominant athletes in WWE history to put me in this wheelchair. It took both Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar to do this to me. Think about this, you don’t think it’s a little bit weird, two guys that can’t stand each other both work to make sure that Sami Zayn doesn’t become Universal Champion. I don’t want to call it a conspiracy, but come on, come on. I was robbed. You know what hurt? You know what hurt the most about what Brock Lesnar did to me?
It wasn’t just the German’s or the first F5 or the second F5, it was the betrayal. And now I have to do something about it. Now I have to do what’s right. Now I have to stand by my convictions. Now I have to sue. It brings me no pleasure, I have to sue. I’m going to sue Adam Pearce. I’m going to sue Sonya Deville. I’m going to sue the referee who rang the bell because that match shouldn’t have happened. I should still have my Universal Championship opportunity. I’m going to sue Roman Reigns. I’m going to sue Brock Lesnar. I’m going to sue Paul Heyman. I’m going to sue everybody that had anything to do with robbing me of my Universal Championship opportunity.
Paul Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m sorry you’ve been subjected to this spiel about suing and litigation, from of all people in the world, Sami Zayn.
Sami Zayn: You think I’m kidding around, Paul? That’s what you think, you think this is all a joke, you think this is so funny.
Paul Heyman: I don’t find it funny. You’re doing my people’s shitck. It’s my people that do the litigating around here. My people own entertainment in Hollywood to begin with. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman.
Sami Zayn: Paul, I was not finished talking. I was not finished talking. And you’re blocking the camera, get out of my shot. You’re blocking my shot.
Paul Heyman: Shhhh! On behalf of your Tribal Chief, The Head Of The Table, The End All Be All, The Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, I am here this evening to tell you …
Sami Zayn: Paul, I don’t think you’re understanding what I’m saying, Paul. I said I wasn’t finished talking. And, Paul, I happen to know that Roman Reigns isn’t here tonight.
Paul Heyman: He’s on a one week sabbatical in the Island of Samoa, training for his Day 1 Match.
Sami Zayn: That’s right, he’s in Samoa, but you’re here, aren’t you? You’re here, all alone, Paul. And you want to disrespect me? Remember one thing. Neck brace or neck brace, wheelchair or no wheelchair, I am a world class athlete and I will rip your head off. Because Roman Reigns isn’t here tonight so there is no one to save you.
Brock Lesnar: How are you doing, buddy?
Sami Zayn: I’m not great, Brock. I’m not great.
Brock Lesnar: A wheelchair? A neck brace? Male nurses?
Sami Zayn: That’s funny, Brock? That’s because of you. That’s not funny. Shut your mouth.
Brock Lesnar: Sami, I think we got off on the wrong foot here. I think so. Listen, I apologize. I apologize for last week. Yeah, on a scale of 1 to 10, though, how bad does it really hurt?
Sami Zayn: 10! It’s a 10! And let me tell you something, Brock. The physical pain is a 10. My feelings, that’s like a 20.
Brock Lesnar: And I’m feeling you. Last week you said we were friends. Tonight you said we were friends, maybe. I thought we were. We’re both Canadians. Canadian Alpha Males. That’s right. Now, let me ask you a question. Do you really think that you could have single handedly beat Roman Reigns? I did you a favor. I did you a favor last week. Think about it, Sami. You were never going to beat Roman Reigns on that given night. You know that. You know that, Sami.
Sami Zayn: So you’re saying — I just want to make sure we’re on the same page here – that you were thinking two steps ahead and you injured me on purpose so that Roman Reigns’ victory over me wouldn’t really count?
Brock Lesnar: Exactly. You’re a smart kid. And speaking of, you said you were from Canada, but what part of Canada?
Sami Zayn: I’m from Montreal. Everyone knows that I’m from Montreal.
Brock Lesnar: Oh, Montreal. Well, Je Ne Sais Quoi. Come on. I’m trying to lighten it up here, Sami. What I’m trying to say is, from me to you, from one Canadian alpha male to another, I would like to invite you to Saskatchewan. Let’s get out of this place. Let’s go hunting. Let’s go fishing.
Sami Zayn: Actually, Brock, I’m vegan. I’ve been meaning to talk to you about this.
Brock Lesnar: Oh, come on, Sami. Sami, I think we should get out of Hollywood and go do something more fun and enjoying. Don’t you think?
Sami Zayn: Let me just think about it. Okay, we’re going. I really think we should talk a little bit more.
Paul Heyman: The hell am I looking at here? Oh, my god. I spent too much time at the dispensary and the adipose are kicking in. Three years ago, that would have been an automatic trip to Suplex City. And instead, I’m watching Canadian besties about to go moose hunting in freaking Saskatchewan instead of watching The Beast, The Conqueror, The Once And Most Likely Future Reigning, Defending Undisputed, WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion.
Brock Lesnar viciously attacks Zayn’s personal nurses. Brock teep kicks Zayn off the wheelchair. Brock flings the wheelchair out of the ring. Brock plants Zayn with The F5 to close the segment.
"Why don't you ask my advocate Paul Heyman?" 😮
What's going on here, @HeymanHustle????#SmackDown @BrockLesnar pic.twitter.com/SfqhBtmSTN
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Well, if @DMcIntyreWWE isn't allowed to take Angela to the ring tonight… How about he leaves her right here, @ScrapDaddyAP?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/JaItv68XUM
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
First Match: Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs vs. Los Lotharios
LOOK OUT.@rickboogswwe is UNLEASHED against #LosLotharios @AngelGarzaWwe & @humberto_wwe tonight! #SmackDown @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/IVy2NNSRFd
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Rick Boogs and Humberto Carrillo will start things off. Boogs with a shoulder tackle. Boogs goes for a Bodyslam, but Carrillo lands back on his feet. Carrillo kicks Boogs in the gut. Boogs delivers The Pounce. Boogs is fired up. Garza drives his knee into Boogs back. Boogs throws Garza into the ring. Boogs sends Garza crashing to the outside. Carrillo rakes the eyes of Boogs. Carrillo with rapid fire haymakers. Carrillo applies a rear chin lock. Boogs with a Modified Swing. Boogs tags in Nakamura. Nakamura connects with The Kinshasa to pickup the victory.
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs via Pinfall
How are we liking King @AustinCreedWins' new crown? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/72ug8Tuu0a
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 11, 2021
.@SashaBanksWWE is ready for TONI TIME tonight on #SmackDown!#ToniStorm @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/tkoBT8Xmwl
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Second Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus
The #CelticWarrior @WWESheamus will take your 5️⃣ Beats of the Bodhrán and raise you a FULL 🔟! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/yNwtsrp6sv
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Rockers Punches. McIntyre with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. McIntyre with a knife edge chop. McIntyre whips Sheamus across the ring. Sheamus kicks McIntyre in the chest. Sheamus punches McIntyre in the back. McIntyre with a gut punch. McIntyre slams Sheamus head on the top turnbuckle pad. McIntyre kicks Sheamus in the gut. McIntyre unloads two knife edge chops. Sheamus slaps McIntyre in the ribs. Sheamus with a running axe handle strike. Sheamus with a forearm shot across the back of McIntyre. Ten Beats Of The Bodhran Exchange. Sheamus slams the back of McIntyre’s neck on the top rope. McIntyre avoids The Flying Clothesline. McIntyre with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex on the floor. McIntyre has complete control of the match during the commercial break. McIntyre kicks Sheamus in the gut.
Sheamus denies The Future Shock DDT. Sheamus goes for The Alabama Slam, but McIntyre lands back on his feet. Sheamus hits The Irish Curse BackBreaker for a two count. Sheamus poses for the crowd. Sheamus with a forearm smash. McIntyre denies The White Noise. McIntyre with a blistering chop. McIntyre ducks a clothesline from Sheamus. McIntyre drops Sheamus with The Future Shock DDT. McIntyre pops back on his feet. McIntyre goes for The Claymore, but Sheamus counters with The Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Sheamus brings McIntyre to the corner. Sheamus mocks McIntyre. Sheamus goes for The Brogue Kick, but McIntyre rolls him over for a two count. Sheamus thrust kicks the midsection of McIntyre. Sheamus goes for The Powerslam, but McIntyre lands back on his feet. HeadButt Exchange. Sheamus whips McIntyre into the turnbuckles. McIntyre connects with The Claymore to pickup the victory.
Winner: Drew McIntyre via Pinfall
What are Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss up to?#SmackDown @BaronCorbinWWE @riddickMoss pic.twitter.com/lPcpD0XBJo
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
"How do you think @WWERomanReigns is going to react to what happened tonight? – @KaylaBraxtonWWE to @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/fQsbYLdJBU
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 11, 2021
Third Match: Sonya Deville vs. Naomi
XIA LI HAS ARRIVED. ⚡️@NaomiWWE has an ally in @XiaWWE in the fight against @SonyaDevilleWWE @NatbyNature and @QoSBaszler! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/8vY3OOCns9
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Deville informed that Natalya will be the special guest ring announcer. Shayna Baszler will be the special guest time keeper. Naomi attacks Baszler before the bell rings. Naomi with a Running Bulldog into the ring apron. Natalya tugs on Naomi’s hair. Naomi with The Roundhouse Kick. Deville talks strategy with Natalya and Baszler. Xia Li makes her way down to the ring. Li knocks Deville off the apron. All hell is breaking loose in Los Angeles. Li with a Spinning Back Kick to Natalya. Naomi ducks a clothesline from Baszler. Naomi with a SpringBoard Enzuigiri. Li drops Baszler with The Spinning Heel Kick. Deville has nowhere to run. Li delivers another Spinning Heel Kick. Naomi goes for The Split Legged MoonSault, but Baszler and Natalya pulls Deville out of the ring.
Match Result: No-Contest
Hi I'm @SuperKingofBros, welcome to #SmackDown.@jackassworld pic.twitter.com/mvCq71u868
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
👏👏👏#SmackDown #WWEDay1 @Migos pic.twitter.com/ld7R5RyPox
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Fourth Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Toni Storm In A Championship Contender’s Match
#SmackDown #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE it out to teach #ToniStorm a lesson in this Championship Contender's Match! pic.twitter.com/2f4KpjbTSV
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Charlotte rocks Storm with a forearm smash. Charlotte toys around with Storm. Charlotte goes for The Exploder Suplex, but Storm lands back on her feet. Storm with a Spinning Back Kick. Charlotte drops down on the canvas. Storm with a basement dropkick. Storm with a Running Hip Attack. Storm applies a waist lock. Charlotte decks Storm with a back elbow smash. Storm with a Running Crossbody Block for a two count. Storm with two uppercuts. Charlotte reverses out of the irish whip from Storm. Storm crawls under Charlotte. Storm ducks a clothesline from Charlotte. Storm kicks Charlotte in the face.
Charlotte drops Storm with The Big Boot. Charlotte drags Storm to the corner. Charlotte walks over the midsection of Storm. Charlotte with The Double MoonSault for a two count. Charlotte repeatedly drops her weight on the left leg of Storm. Charlotte goes for The Figure Eight, but Storm counters with an inside cradle for a two count. Storm dodges The Big Boot. Storm with a Release German Suplex for a two count. Charlotte slams Storm’s head on the top rope. Charlotte drives Storm face first into the steel ring post. Charlotte repeatedly stomps on Storm’s chest. Charlotte gets disqualified after ignoring the referee’s ten count. After the match, Charlotte delivers another Big Boot.
Winner: Toni Storm via Disqualification
#TheBeast @BrockLesnar named his hunted moose "Pearce."
That can't be good, @ScrapDaddyAP… #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PzRXrtYBOZ
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
.@WWERomanReigns returns NEXT FRIDAY on #SmackDown! @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/gv1QAbvXPu
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Updated WWE Day 1 Match Card
1.) Big E (c) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens In A Triple Threat Match For The WWE Championship
2.) Roman Reigns (c) w/Paul Heyman vs. Brock Lesnar For The WWE Universal Championship
3.) The Usos (c) vs. The New Day For The WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship
4.) Edge vs. The Miz
Fifth Match: The Usos vs. The New Day vs. Matt Riddle & Randy Orton In A Triple Threat Match
The @WWEUsos have @SuperKingOfBros LOCKED UP right now as they battle it out with #RKBro and #TheNewDay to determine the best tag team in all of WWE! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qIjOgQGb0I
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
Kofi Kingston and Matt Riddle will start things off. Riddle with a waist lock takedown. Riddle applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Kofi rolls Riddle over for a one count. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Test Of Strength. Kofi applies a waist lock. Riddle decks Kofi with a back elbow smash. Riddle with the irish whip. Kofi delivers The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Kofi tags in Woods. Kofi with The PK. Woods with The Sliding Lariat. Kofi follows that with The Rebound Splash. Woods with a fist drop for a two count. Woods applies a rear chin lock. Woods with a chop/forearm combination. Forearm Exchange. Woods thrust kicks the left knee of Riddle. Woods takes a bow. Woods drops Riddle with The Basement Flatliner for a two count. Second Forearm Exchange. Jey made the blind tag. Riddle with The Big Boot. Jey uppercuts Riddle. Jey ducks a clothesline from Kofi. Jimmy uppercuts Kofi. The Usos knocks Orton off the ring apron. Stereo Suicide Dives. The Usos has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Woods ducks under two clotheslines from Jey. Woods slides under Jey. Woods with The Rolling Elbow. Woods tags in Kofi.
Kofi with a shoulder block. Kofi with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Kofi applies an arm-bar. Riddle tags himself in. Riddle with The Mid-Kick. Riddle with a GutWrench Suplex for a two count. Riddle follows that with forearm shivers. Jimmy tags himself in. Jey reverses out of the irish whip from Riddle. Riddle ducks a clothesline from Jey. Jimmy applies a waist lock. Jey with a flying forearm smash. The Usos tees off on Riddle. The referee is trying to calm down Orton. Jimmy is raining down haymakers. Jimmy sends Riddle face first into the steel ring post. Jimmy rolls Riddle back into the ring. Jimmy stomps on the left hand of Riddle. Jimmy is throwing haymakers at Riddle. The referee admonishes Jimmy. Jimmy with a knife edge chop. Jimmy tags in Jey. BackBreaker/Flying Sledge Combination for a two count. The Usos poses for the crowd. Jey talks smack to Riddle. Jey applies a rear chin lock. Riddle gets back to a vertical base. Jey sends Riddle face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Jey taunts Orton. Riddle side steps Jey into the turnbuckles. Riddle launches Jimmy over the top rope. Riddle uses his feet to create separation. Jimmy wisely pulls Orton off the ring apron. Jey hits The Pop Up NeckBreaker for a two count. The Usos continues to cut the ring in half.
Riddle with The Ripcord Knee. Riddle with The BRO To Sleep. Kofi blasts Orton off the apron. Kofi tags in Woods. Kofi with The Flying Double Foot Stomp. Woods hooks the outside leg for a two count. Woods with a Vertical Suplex for a two count. Woods applies a rear chin lock. Riddle with a forearm smash. Woods scores the elbow knockdown for a two count. Woods hammers down on the back of Riddle’s neck. Chop Exchange. Woods thrust kicks the left knee of Riddle. Wodos tags in Kofi. Riddle unloads a flurry of kicks. Riddle drops Kofi with an Overhead Kick. Orton and Jey are tagged in. Orton with two clotheslines. Orton ducks a clothesline from Jey. Orton with Two Powerslams. Jey denies The Draping DDT. Jey pulls Orton out of the ring. Orton with a gut punch. Orton slams Jey’s head on the announce table. Orton avoids The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Orton with Two Double Belly to Back Suplex’s on the announce table. Jey thrust kicks the midsection of Orton. Orton hits The Draping DDT. Orton goes for The RKO, but Jey rolls him over for a two count. Jey SuperKicks Orton. Orton avoids The Uso Splash. Woods tags himself in. Jey denies The RKO. Orton connects with The RKO to Jimmy. Jey SuperKicks Orton to the floor. Woods SuperKicks Jey. Woods tags Kofi. New Day plants Jey with The UpUp DownDown to pickup the victory.
Winner: The New Day via Pinfall
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