Smackdown – August 23, 2016: Good, But Not Gold
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August 23, 2016
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, John Bradshaw Layfield, David Otunga
Opening sequence.
Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss
Naomi and Natalya are on commentary. Becky takes it down to the mat in an armbar but gets kicked in the head for her efforts. We hit an armbar on Becky until some clotheslines have Bliss reeling. Bliss gets two off a nice looking spinning sunset flip out of the corner but a quick Disarm-Her makes her tap at 4:00.
Smackdown Tag Team Title Tournament First Round: Usos vs. Ascension
Jey gets beaten down to start with Konnor adding a middle rope shoulder for two. We hit a nerve hold for a bit until an enziguri allows the double tag. Everything breaks down and the Usos start with their superkicks, including one to set up the Superfly Splash for the pin on Viktor at 3:47.
Nikki Bella vs. Carmella
Video on the Summerslam main event.
Smackdown Tag Team Title Tournament First Round: Breezango vs. American Alpha
Dolph Ziggler vs. AJ Styles
Dolph avoids a charge into the ropes and a Zig Zag gets a VERY close two count. They almost had me on that one, even though I have a really hard time believing that they would put Ziggler over here. A superkick misses though and AJ kicks him low, setting up a Styles Clash for the pin and the title shot at 21:40.
Dean and AJ have a staredown to end the show.
Results
Becky Lynch b. Alexa Bliss – Disarm-Her
Usos b. Ascension – Superfly Splash to Viktor
American Alpha b. Breezango – Grand Amplitude to Breeze
AJ Styles b. Dolph Ziggler – Styles Clash
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