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WWE SmackDown Live #889
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- Tails Azimuth
August 30th, Dallas, Texas - American Airlines Center
The WWE Universe descended upon the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas last night as SmackDown Live brought the heat to the Lone Star State. With a stacked card featuring some of the biggest names in the company, fans were treated to a thrilling evening of action-packed matches.
Tag Team Turmoil Begins
In the opening contest, The Hype Bros (Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder) kicked off their WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament run with a convincing victory over The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch). Rawley's powerhouse moves proved too much for the opposition, as he and Ryder combined to take just 2:50 to secure the pin. This sets the stage for an intriguing tournament that promises plenty of excitement in the coming weeks.
Styles Sizzles Against Crews
Next up, AJ Styles put his impressive skills on full display against Apollo Crews. The Phenomenal One showed no mercy as he navigated Crews' high-flying offense with ease, countering each attempt with devastating precision. In the end, it was a perfectly executed Phenomenal Forearm that sealed the deal for Styles, who emerged victorious in 8:10.
Women's Action Abounds
Alexa Bliss and Natalya put on an absolute show as they took on Becky Lynch and Naomi in a thrilling tag team match. The four competitors traded near-falls and high-impact moves throughout, with Bliss ultimately securing the win for herself and partner Natalya. This bout showcased the incredible athleticism of the WWE women's division.
Head Bangers Get Crushed
Heath Slater and Rhyno made quick work of The Head Bangers (Mosh and Thrasher) in their first-round SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament match, dispatching them in just 2:54. This victory cements Slater and Rhyno's status as top contenders for the coveted tag team championships.
Corbin's Dominance
In the night's main event, Baron Corbin continued his impressive streak of victories by besting Dean Ambrose in a hard-hitting non-title match. Corbin's sheer strength and cunning proved too much for The Lunatic Fringe, who ultimately fell victim to The Lone Wolf's patented End of Days finisher at 12:10.
Overall, last night's SmackDown Live was an excellent showcase of the WWE's top talent, featuring a mix of high-flying action, intense brawls, and strategic mat work. As we head into the final stretch before September's Backlash pay-per-view, one thing is clear - the competition for championships is heating up in a big way.
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Card Details
- Date: 30 Aug 2016
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 30 Aug 2016
Matches
The Hype Bros (Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder)
(C)
defeat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 02:50AJ Styles defeat Apollo Crews in a Singles Match
Match Time: 08:10Alexa Bliss and Natalya defeat Becky Lynch and Naomi in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:20Heath Slater and Rhyno
(C)
defeat The Head Bangers (Mosh and Thrasher) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 02:54Baron Corbin defeat Dean Ambrose in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 12:10