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WWE SmackDown Live #885
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- Tails Azimuth
August 2nd, 2016 - Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
In the heart of Music City, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) brought its A-game to the Bridgestone Arena, delivering a thrilling night of action-packed matches that left the packed crowd begging for more. As I file my report for zohash.com, it's clear that this TV-special was a must-see event.
Match 1: WWE Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership Triple Threat Match - Apollo Crews defeats Baron Corbin and Kalisto
The night kicked off with a thrilling triple threat match for the WWE Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership. The always-talented Apollo Crews emerged victorious, pinning Baron Corbin after a devastating Crews Stomp at 6:47. This bout showcased the athleticism of all three competitors, with Kalisto delivering an impressive series of high-flying moves before ultimately falling short.
Match 2: Tag Team Match - American Alpha (Chad Gable and Jason Jordan) defeats The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch)
American Alpha, the breakout duo of Chad Gable and Jason Jordan, continued their winning streak with a dominant display against The Vaudevillains. Their quick-paced tag team match ended in just 3:27, as the former Olympian Gable submitted Simon Gotch via the Gable Bomb.
Match 3: Singles Match - Randy Orton defeats Fandango
The Viper Randy Orton made short work of Fandango in their singles match, dispatching his opponent with a vicious RKO at 3:04. This brief encounter served as a reminder that Orton remains one of the most formidable figures in WWE.
Match 4: WWE Title #1 Contendership Match - Dolph Ziggler defeats Bray Wyatt
In the main event, Dolph Ziggler pulled off a major upset by defeating WWE Champion contender Bray Wyatt. The Show Off's high-flying offense and cunning wrestling skills proved too much for the intimidating Wyatt, who was left reeling from a series of vicious kicks before ultimately falling to a Zig Zag at 11:34.
Post-Match Analysis
This TV-special showcased a mix of established stars and up-and-coming talent. American Alpha's victory over The Vaudevillains further solidified their status as top contenders, while Apollo Crews' Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership win sets the stage for an intriguing title match in the future.
As we look ahead to future events, it's clear that WWE has a wealth of exciting matches and storylines on the horizon. With the likes of Randy Orton, Dolph Ziggler, and American Alpha leading the charge, there's no shortage of compelling action to be had.
Zohash.com Rating: 8.5/10
I'll see you at the next show!
Card Details
- Date: 02 Aug 2016
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Bridgestone Arena
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 02 Aug 2016
Matches
Apollo Crews defeat Baron Corbin and Kalisto in a WWE Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 06:47American Alpha (Chad Gable and Jason Jordan) defeat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 03:27Randy Orton defeat Fandango in a Singles Match
Match Time: 03:04Dolph Ziggler defeat Bray Wyatt in a WWE Title #1 Contendership Match
Match Time: 11:34