Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE Smackdown Live Results and Review August 28 2018
WWE spends its second night in a row in Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Smackdown Live broadcasts into our living rooms. Tonight we will see the first Triple Threat Tag Team Match in a series that will determine the Number One Contenders to the Smackdown Tag Team Championships. That match will feature The Bar, The Colons, and Gallows and Anderson. Carmella will also have her rematch against Charlotte Flair for the Smackdown Women’s Championship.
Show Opener with Smackdown Tag Team Champions The New Day In Ring
GIVE ‘EM FIVE !
Your NEW W….W….E… WORLD… TAG…. TEAM…. CHAMPIONS are in the house!!! #AndNew #SDLive @WWEBigE @XavierWoodsPhD @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/6ZKZhDCdGh
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
It’s much more fun when you’ve got GOLD on your waist! #SDLive @TrueKofi @WWEBigE @XavierWoodsPhD pic.twitter.com/itfBVAWqnT
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
What would #TheNewDay‘s 5-TIME CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION be without…KING @BookerT5x?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/jdFOelZKPw
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Yes, you are ALL in the presence of royalty! #KingBooker @BookerT5x #SDLive pic.twitter.com/kB3DQQYiy4
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
.@WWEBigE: You just went FULL SAXTON on me!
King @BookerT5x: Tell me you did NOT just say that!?!#SDLive pic.twitter.com/iO5LFdfqyi
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
Teamwork makes the SPIN-A-ROONI work! #SDLive @BookerT5x @WWEBigE @TrueKofi @XavierWoodsPhD pic.twitter.com/N44fQ2dd9z
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Triple Threat Tag Team Match
The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) vs. The Colons (Primo and Epico) vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
Cesaro pins Luke Gallows to allow The Bar to move on in this tag team series.
It’s GOOD to be back! #SDLive @WWE_Primo @WWEEpico @KarlAndersonWWE pic.twitter.com/JaaBEzsd3U
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
#TheBar – @WWECesaro & @WWESheamus#GallowsAndAnderson – @LukeGallowsWWE & @KarlAnderson#TheColons – @WWE_Primo & @WWEEpico
Only ONE team can move one step closer to facing #TheNewDay for the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles! pic.twitter.com/HxOw8hNpwJ
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
THEY are THE BAR and they are VICTORIOUS on #SDLive! @WWECesaro @WWESheamus pic.twitter.com/yjqvzOo0sb
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
General Manager Paige and Rusev Day Backstage
COME ON!!!! Next week will be a VERY #HappyRusevDay indeed as they will face #SAnitY & @WWEUsos in #TripleThreat tag team action! #SDLive @LanaWWE @RusevBUL @WWEDramaKing pic.twitter.com/RXzmsKsodF
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Jeff Hardy In Ring
.@RandyOrton has been painted on the mind, and face, of @JEFFHARDYBRAND. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/QLvCf8D9H8
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
“I’m not finished working on you yet… I need to leave you a heap of broken bones in the middle of that ring!” – @RandyOrton to @JEFFHARDYBRAND #SDLive pic.twitter.com/b1czzmR2EA
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
.@JEFFHARDYBRAND: Re-BROKEN by fate.#SDLive pic.twitter.com/oYXipAeWH1
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
It seems @JEFFHARDYBRAND knows exactly where he wants to settle his score with @RandyOrton…INSIDE #HellInACell! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/GbkjwSj83u
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Carmella Backstage Interview with Renee Young
UH-OH! @RonKillings is looking for @CarmellaWWE… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/TPDGBNQ2Hq
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
Naomi vs. Billie Kay with Peyton Royce
Billie Kay rolls up Naomi for the Pinfall victory after interference from Peyton Royce.
UP NEXT: @NaomiWWE collides with one half of #TheIIconics, @BillieKayWWE! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/FAox02eWRC
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
#TheIIconics @BillieKayWWE & @PeytonRoyceWWE know how to get on Toronto’s bad side… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/v2aY26b7dX
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Nope, NO time wasted when you’re FEELING the GLOW! #SDLive @NaomiWWE @BillieKayWWE pic.twitter.com/oe0UY3Rr5H
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
What an IICON!@BillieKayWWE follows in her IIconic life partner’s footsteps and defeats @NaomiWWE on #SDLive! @PeytonRoyceWWE pic.twitter.com/qhG2TK7dbM
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella In Ring
Find someone who YES! chants with you the way Brie @BellaTwins YES! chants with @WWEDanielBryan! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/YMD8WpJsSR
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
Brie @BellaTwins and @WWEDanielBryan don’t seem to be worried about @mikethemiz and @MaryseMizanin tonight on #SDLive, but they might have to worry about @AndradeCienWWE & @Zelina_VegaWWE! pic.twitter.com/zade2uTLGB
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Better late than never, @RealPaigeWWE!
It’s official: @WWEDanielBryan vs. @AndradeCienWWE, NEXT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/h8nAes1rvB
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Daniel Bryan with Brie Bella vs. Andrade Cien Alma with Zelina Vega
Daniel Bryan wins by Disqualification when The Miz attacks him from behind during the match.
Tranquilo…
Not tranquilo…#SDLive @WWEDanielBryan @AndradeCienWWE pic.twitter.com/ZYrmaHeMlD
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
This CANNOT be good for @WWEDanielBryan! #SDLive @AndradeCienWWE pic.twitter.com/ZeGZE87OdS
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
You can HEAR the physicality between @WWEDanielBryan and @AndradeCienWWE on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/AoinUXHXGw
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
WOW! #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan @AndradeCienWWE pic.twitter.com/ckJLMuDso7
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Hi, @mikethemiz!
Bye, @mikethemiz!#SDLive @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/3lDjUFRbPg
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
.@Zelina_VegaWWE adding INSULT to INJURY…#SDLive @BellaTwins @MaryseMizanin @WWEDanielBryan @AndradeCienWWE @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/2gm98IRSK6
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Awesome? #SDLive @MaryseMizanin @mikethemiz @BellaTwins @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/r26QVwth1n
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Charlotte Flair Backstage Interview with Renee Young
“@BeckyLynchWWE wants the spotlight. Well after I run through @CarmellaWWE tonight, that’s EXACTLY what I’m gonna give her!” – #SDLive #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/SjtxGrMScV
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
AJ Styles In Ring
.@AJStylesOrg will make sure @SamoaJoe DON’T WANT NONE of the champ NEXT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/RxRnohUKtP
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
.@AJStylesOrg wants @SamoaJoe to stop his mind games RIGHT NOW! He DEMANDS the #SamoanSubmissionMachine come to the ring! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/um47aNDmrM
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Is there ANY line @SamoaJoe won’t cross?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/QwKX8QXzjY
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
AJ Styles Backstage
Whatever you do, do NOT sneak up on an agitated @AJStylesOrg! #SDLive
… But where’s @SamoaJoe? pic.twitter.com/b27HQsnX7L
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Smackdwon Women’s Championship Match
Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Carmella
Charlotte Flair win by Submission when she forces Carmella to tap out to the Figure Eight. Becky Lynch attacks Charlotte from behind after the match.
Walking into a #SDLive #WomensTitle match like…
Will #MellaBeMoney and the NEW #WomensChampion NEXT on #SDLive? @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/zAwToDoRnu
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
From KING @BookerT5x to QUEEN @MsCharlotteWWE, there’s A LOT of royalty in the house tonight! #SDLive #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/241wVkq9qK
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Princess incoming!!! #SDLive #WomensTitle @CarmellaWWE @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/E7ZfQQ7fkt
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2018
Will MELLA be MONEY once again, or will she BOW DOWN to the QUEEN as @CarmellaWWE challenges #SDLive #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE?! pic.twitter.com/DNZqKqm2ny
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
#WomensTitle #WWEEvolution #SDLive @MsCharlotteWWE @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/28v34RbtsM
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
A short-lived victory celebration for #TheQueen… because she has a RELENT-LASS behind her! #SDLive #WomensTitle @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/SNCHYiW6WW
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
#HIAC is just around the corner, @MsCharlotteWWE… #SDLive @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/f2AXv3zZs3
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Soon-to-be 2x champ? #SDLive #WomensTitle @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/9a5pYIQuu0
— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2018
Botches
- Naomi vs Billie Kay. The match was mediocre, and the minor rub it gives the IIconics for winning doesn’t offset how bad all of this makes Naomi look. With Becky Lynch’s heel turn, Naomi is left with few allies on the roster.
- Why would AJ Styles put himself in the position to be hit from behind while he’s on the mic by Samoa Joe again? It didn’t happen, but it just seems like bad pattern recognition from the champion. And he didn’t wrestle, which has been the trend lately.
- Heel Becky Lynch. The fans aren’t buying it and continue to chant her name and cheer her on.
- Not even a mention of the United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura.
Bodyslams
- King Booker welcoming New Day into the 5 Time Champions Club. That segment made no sense to someone tuning in for their first time, but it was immensely satisfying to this Booker T fan.
- Daniel Bryan vs. Andrade Cien Almas. Two incredible performers delivered a hard hitting match and had the crowd eating out of the palm their hand. And suddenly Smackdown has depth in a Mixed Tag Division that doesn’t actually exist.
- Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella. These two women delivered an impressive main event. Carmella gets a lot of criticism for her in ring abilities that she doesn’t deserve, and she sowed why she belongs at the top of the Women’s Division in this match.
Smackdown delivered a great show this week considering only one of their champions had a match and one champion was missing entirely. The Hardy vs. Orton feud was stoked without extreme violence, and a match at Hell In A Cell was confirmed for them. That match could steal the show. Daniel Bryan and Andrade Cien Almas were fantastic, and Almas has been getting the best booking on the show for a while. Becky Lynch is loved by WWE fans and is going to have to do a lot more than swear at Charlotte or attack her from behind to get them to hate her.
