“WWE SmackDown” was filmed in Louisiana and saw a new champion crowned. Below are complete results from the tapings.
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Dean Ambrose kicked off WWE Thursday Night SmackDown by offering Kevin Owens a title shot at the upcoming Royal Rumble event in the form of a Last Man Standing Match.
In the Last Man Standing Match for the Intercontinental Championship, the only way to win is by beating your opponent to the point that they can not get to their feet by the referee’s count of ten.
-Dean Ambrose and Neville fought Kevin Owens and Sheamus to a no-contest. Join Jake Barnett for live coverage as the show airs on USA Network at 7:00 p.m. CT.
In a tables match, The Dudley Boyz defeated Wyatt Family members Erick Rowan and Luke Harper.
Backstage, JoJo interviewed United States Champion Kalisto. He says much like Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero, he is going to thrive in the “land of the giants”.
Bo Dallas, Adam Rose, Heath Slater & Curtis Axel look to prove themselves against a formidable foursome.
– Alberto Del Rio def. Kalisto to regain the WWE United States Championship the same week he lost it. Wade Barrett was at ringside with Del Rio for this one and provided an assist that led to Del Rio submitting Kalisto to win the match and his title back.
Elsewhere on the program, the Divas division is headlined by the program between Becky Lynch and Charlotte.
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Main event time with Ambrose and Neville vs. Owens and Sheamus, basically a rematch of “SmackDown” two weeks ago but with Neville instead of Roman Reigns. The show concluded with Ambrose and Neville hitting their finisher moves on Owens.
