Smackdown – January 22, 2015: The Goat Face Of Thursdays
Smackdown
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January 22, 2015
Location: Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
Commentators: Byron Saxton, Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler
Opening sequence.
Royal Rumble Qualifying Match: Bad News Barrett vs. Dolph Ziggler
A top wristlock has Ziggler in trouble but he avoids a charge in the corner. The running DDT gets two for Dolph and we take a break. Back with Barrett going back to the arm but Ziggler rolls through to send Barrett shoulder first into the post. Dolph nails a big superkick for two more and both guys are down. Back up and the champ kicks him in the ribs but the Bull Hammer is blocked, setting up the Zig Zag for the pin at 10:54.
We recap Ascension getting beaten down by the legends on Raw.
Fandango draws his Rumble number and seems very pleased. As he dances with Rosa, Ambrose sneaks in and steals his number. The referee monitoring the drawing has no issue with this.
Ryback vs. Rusev
Rusev goes after him again but gets dispatched one more time.
Brie Bella vs. Naomi
Goldust and Stardust draw their numbers and hiss at each other.
Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper
Kane borrows the Stooges for his match with Bryan.
Rumble by the numbers video.
Kane vs. Daniel Bryan
Results
Dolph Ziggler b. Bad News Barrett – Zig Zag
Ryback b. Rusev via countout
Brie Bella b. Naomi – Bella Buster
Luke Harper b. Erick Rowan – Discus lariat
Daniel Bryan b. Kane – Running knee
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