WWE SmackDown Results | August 5th, 2022
Ricochet vs. Happy Corbin
In a match made backstage following Ricochet’s reaction to Pat McAfee’s recap of his win over Happy Corbin, The One and Only battled Corbin in singles competition to kick off Friday’s show.
Ricochet used his speed and agility to frustrate the former King of the Ring early but the bigger, stronger, former Golden Gloves boxer flattened him with a hard right hand to turn the tide in his favor entering the commercial break.
Corbin overwhelmed his opponent with his size advantage, delivering a torture rack neckbreaker for a count of two. Unfortunately, he allowed his vendetta against McAfee to distract him. Ricochet capitalized, delivered the Recoil and scored the win with the 630 splash.
This was a fun, somewhat unexpected way to kick off the show.
McAfee is so likable and is a mainstream media personality, so it would make sense that the creative team would want to capitalize on his popularity among the WWE fans and feature him early.
It came at the expense of a top heel who is perpetually over with fans and featured Ricochet, one of the many underutilized talents of his generation, scoring a much-needed win.
The One and Only is one of Triple H’s guys dating back to his days in NXT. He is the former United States and Intercontinental champion but somehow, feels like he has only scratched the surface of what he is capable of achieving in WWE
His utilization in hyping the crowd off and creating energy from the opening match may prove telling of the new Head of Creative’s plans for him moving forward.
Result: Ricochet pinned Corbin
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- After the break, Happy Corbin followed up his taunting of Pat McAfee by jumping the guardrail and delivering a low blow.
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Happy Corbin bumrushes Pat McAfee at the announce table and beats him down!
Pat chases him to the back and gets the better of him just as road agents swarm to pull them apart and send us to break.
Back from commercial, we get a recap of what we just saw, because that’s just how it is sometimes.
Pat McAfee hits the ring and cuts a promo before going back to commentary.
He has one thing to say to bum-ass Corbin, at SummerSlam he won’t be able to cheapshot him or blindside him, they’ll go one-on-one, man vs. big dumb bald baby, and when this foot hits his ugly head, he’s gonna put him down for a nap for good.
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WWE SmackDown Results | July 15th, 2022
After missing last week’s show following a sneak attack suffered at the hands of Happy Corbin at Money in the Bank, Pat McAfee kicked off Friday’s broadcast with an in-ring promo in which he ran down the history between him and Corbin.
McAfee was his normal, animated and charismatic self, sucking the audience into his promo and nearly getting a “Douchebag Corbin” chant going before the former King of the Ring interrupted.
He predictably refused to join McAfee in the squared circle, leaving the color commentator of the A-show to introduce new SmackDown
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- Corbin popping, then rocking out on the air guitar while mocking Pat McAfee’s love for Nakamura, was great television and popped this writer.
- Cole attempted to knock Corbin’s NFL career during his stint with the Indianapolis Colts, only to be shut down by Happy, who reminded him of his offensive line career with the Arizona Cardinals.
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WWE SmackDown Results | July 1st, 2022
There was the typical back and forth, followed by appearances from The Miz, Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss and Ezekiel, which led to a Battle Royal to kick off the night’s in-ring action.
A week after they coexisted long enough to defeat The Usos and preserve their spots in Saturday’s match, Sheamus and McIntyre found themselves battling late in the contest. The Scottish Warrior dumped Zayn over the top rope and turned his attention back to his foe, only for Corbin to slide in from out of nowhere to eliminate them both and earn the win.
An overly happy Corbin taunted color commentator, and newfound rival, Pat McAfee following the win.
Corbin defeated Rollins, Zayn, Sheamus, McIntyre, Ezekiel, Miz, Riddle, Moss and Omos
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Drew McIntyre makes his way out to the ring for his first SmackDown appearance since his in ring return at Royal Rumble. McIntyre says that it feels good to be back. McIntyre says that a doctor told him he wouldn’t be able to make it to Royal Rumble. McIntyre worked as hard as he could to rehab and make it back. McIntyre says his focus right now is all on Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss. Immediately following this, Corbin makes his way out. Corbin says it was a miracle for McIntyre to return, but Corbin asks if it was all worth it to end up a failure. Madcap moss tries to sneak up on McIntyre in the ring but McIntyre points his sword right in Moss’ face and turns around and demands Moss tell a joke. McIntyre specifically asks for Moss to make a joke about him. Moss tells a joke and Corbin laughs at the top of the ramp and McIntyre laughs too and them drops Moss with a Claymore.
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Big E & Kofi Kingston vs Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss
The match begins with Moss hitting Big E with a shoulder tackle. Big E hits a high elbow to drop Moss and Kingston is tagged in. Corbin tags in and Corbin hits a running lariat to Kingston in the corner. Kingston hits a drop kick and Moss tags in and Kingston hits Moss with a drop kick and Kingston dives off the top rope but is caught by Moss and Corbin who slam him face first into the ring post.
The match continues with Moss stomping Kingston in the corner. Corbin tags in and Kingston slides through Corbin’s legs to tag Big E in. Big E hits a belly to belly and hits a running splash. Kingston is tagged in and Corbin hits a chokeslam backbreaker and tags Moss in. Corbin hits the deep six and Moss makes the cover for two. Big E tags in and hits the big ending and covers Moss for three.
Winners: Big E & Kofi Kingston
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Happy Corbin makes his way out to the ring for an upcoming Happy Talk segment.
SmackDown returns with Corbin in the ring for Happy Talk. Corbin shows off a video from Day 1 where Corbin attacked McIntyre in the backstage area after McIntyre’s match. Corbin introduces the guest for Happy Talk, Drew McIntyre. Madcap Moss enters the arena in a kilt, walking with a cane and a tiny sword. Moss gets in the ring and Corbin helps him sit down. Moss speaks in a Scottish accent and says that he would stand no chance in a match with Corbin, Moss says that he will milk this injury for the rest of his life and Moss laughs hysterically and says it’s him and not actually Drew McIntyre. The Viking Raiders run out to the ring as a tag team match is announced.
Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss vs The Viking Raiders
The match begins with Ivar body slamming Moss. Moss makes a tag, Ivar ducks the big boot and hits one of his one and tags in Erik. Corbin hits the deep six and covers for two. Moss is tagged in and Moss hits a fallaway slam. Moss hits a forearm strike in the corner and follows with multiple right hands. Erik escapes the corner and hits a knee and Corbin pulls Ivar off the apron to prevent the tag. Moss hits the punchline and covers for three.
Winners: Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss
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Miracle on 34th Street Fight: The Usos and Madcap Moss vs. Drew McIntyre and The New Day
We go back to the ring and the decorations are out all over the ringside area and set for the Miracle on 34th Street Fight as Madcap Moss comes out with Happy Baron Corbin. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos are out next to join them – Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes The New Day – King Xavier Woods and Sir Kofi Kingston. Drew McIntyre is out next and he’s carrying his sword, Angela. Drew poses in the corner and raises the sword as the fire shoots up from the ring posts. Woods starts off with Jey and they go at it. Woods catches a superkick and levels Jey with a big right hand. Woods covers for 2.
Kofi tags in and they double team Jey with several moves to keep him down. Kofi springboards off the ropes for a 2 count. Jey rams Kofi back into the opposite corner and in comes Jimmy for the quick double team. Moss tags in and takes over on Kofi in the corner. Kofi counters a move and tags in McIntyre for a pop. Moss charges but Drew rocks him and fights him off. Moss decks Drew and then unloads on him in the corner. Drew comes out of the opposite corner with a clothesline. Drew uses Moss’ suspenders against him and they tangle. Drew drops Moss with a big DDT as The Usos make the save. The New Day attacks The Usos and the two teams brawl tot he floor.
Moss unloads on Drew but Drew scoops Moss on his shoulders. Corbin hits the ring with a candy cane kendo stick and unloads on Drew with it, beating him down. We see The Usos and The New Day fighting on the stage. Jimmy tosses Kofi into a bunch of presents and Christmas trees, then Jey does the same to Woods. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Woods is using a candy cane kendo stick at ringside but The Usos double team him. Moss has control of Drew in the ring now. Moss with a suplex. The Usos vs. The New Day continues at ringside while Moss dominates Drew in the ring. The Usos sandwich Kofi with Christmas trees to the face. Woods gets up at ringside but they drive a tree into him next. Moss continues to beat Drew around and slams him around in the ring as Corbin cheers him on.
Drew counters a suplex and hits one of his own. Woods opens a present at ringside and pulls out a steel chair as fans pop. Woods tosses the chair to Jimmy and then kicks it in his face. Jey superkicks Woods. Kofi leaps off the top to Moss in the ring. Jey runs in but Kofi unloads on him with signature offense. Kofi with a Boom Drop to Jey in the middle of the ring. Kofi rallies fans but Uso ducks Trouble In Paradise. Kofi comes back with and the match starts to fall apart. The New Day sends The Usos to the floor.
Kofi brings platters of cookies in and leaps off the top to the floor, smashing The Usos in their faces with platters full of cookies. Moss beats Drew around now, talking trash in his face and slapping him. Moss charges but Drew explodes at him with a big clothesline. Drew with another clothesline and overhead throw, then another throw. Drew tosses Moss again and kips up for a pop. Drew waits for Moss to get back up as fans count along. Corbin grabs Drew’s foot from the floor and fans boo.
Drew chases Corbin around the ring but Kofi meets Corbin with a candy cane kendo stick at ringside. Drew has him trapped on the other side. Kofi comes from behind as Corbin yells at Drew. Kofi pours a jug of eggnog all over Corbin. Corbin seethes and Moss joins him. They stare Kofi down, yelling at him to bring it. Drew takes advantage of the distraction and comes from behind, then covers them both in eggnog. Drew brings Moss back into the ring to level him with a Claymore Kick for the pin to win.
Winners: Drew McIntyre and The New Day
After the match, McIntyre stands tall as his music hits. We go to commercial. Drew and The New Day bring a Christmas tree into the ring, then they start tossing WE merchandise into the crowd. Woods takes some action figures and t-shirts to ringside and stands on top of the barrier, tossing the items to the floor. McIntyre tosses various items into the crowd from ringside now. The New Day and McIntyre continue throwing gifts to the WWE Universe as the Christmas Eve edition of SmackDown goes off the air.
Winners: Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss
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