The 723rd edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown came to you from the Colonial Life Arena on the campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. SmackDown would be the home of Fiesta Del Rio as World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio would celebrate himself just a few weeks before he defends the gold against Dolph Ziggler. The rivalry between Sheamus and Damien Sandow would be taken to a new and more extreme level as “The Celtic Warrior” would face “The Intellectual Savior of the Masses” in a brutal and lawless Dublin Street Fight! After claiming no responsibility for Brock Lesnar’s attack on CM Punk last week, Paul Heyman would have to answer to The Miz as “The Awesome One” welcomes Heyman to Miz TV! After tapping out to an extreme variation of the No Lock of Daniel Bryan on RAW, Randy Orton would target Daniel Bryan’s former tag team partner as “The Viper” would go one-on-one with “The Big Red Monster” Kane just two weeks before they are both part of Money-in-the-Bank All-Stars. After Jimmy & Jey Uso saved him from a beat down from The Shield on Main Event, “Captain Charisma” Christian would team with the new #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles, Jimmy & Jey Uso, to face The Shield, United States Champion Dean Ambrose and WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns, in a 6-Man Tag Match.
Quick Results
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* Dublin Street Fight:
Sheamus def. Damien Sandow via Brogue Kick.
* Non-Title:
Natalya (with Kaitlyn) def. AJ Lee via roll-up.
* Randy Orton (with Daniel Bryan) def. Kane via RKO.
* Ryback def. Justin Gabriel via Shell Shocked.
* 6-Man Tag:
Christian and Jimmy & Jey Uso def. The Shield by Christian pinning Dean Ambrose following the Spear.
Detailed Results
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The show begins with a Dublin Street Fight, as Sheamus makes his way to the ring. Damien Sandow makes his way to the ring, holding a mic. Sandow speaks of South Carolina being the first to secede from the Union. Sandow says after one day here, he hopes it happens again. Sandow informs the masses that “ya’ll” is not a word; rather it is pronounced you-all. Sandow then calls everyone an ignoramus. After he defeats Sheamus, he informs everyone that this match will be renamed after him.
Dublin Street Fight: Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow
Sandow begins with throwing punches. Sandow grabs a green colored Kendo Stick. Sheamus runs to him with a Knee Lift, but is hit in the shoulder with the stick. Sheamus rolls to the floor, but takes out Sandow with a Clothesline. Sheamus leans Sandow up against a small pub that is ringside, connecting with clubs to the chest. Sheamus ruins to Sandow, but is hit with a Dropkick. Sheamus is then thrown into the ring post. Sheamus is put into one of the bars, knocking it over. Sheamus gets up, grabbing a keg from the bar. The keg is thrown into Sandow, as he is knocked over. Sheamus goes under the ring, grabbing a sack of potatoes. The bag is smashed into Sandow, and dumped over him. Sheamus grabs a bite of a potato, as he takes Sandow back into the ring. Sheamus, is however, tripped on the steel steps.
Commercials
Sheamus is taken out with a Back Elbow from Sandow. Sheamus is kicked with a few boots, before Sandow rolls to the floor. Sandow grabs some chairs and a Kendo Stick. Sandow wedges a chair in the corner, as Sheamus grabs a green bar stool. Sandow is hit in the face with it. Pin, but a kick out by Sandow. Sheamus connects with an Irish Curse. Sheamus follows with a Knee Lift. Sandow rolls to the floor, as he is hit with a Rolling Senton. Sandow is thrown back in the ring, as Sheamus goes top rope. Sandow is hit with a Battering Ram. Pin, but a kick out. Sheamus is blasted in the face with a chair, after trying to use a Kendo Stick. Pin, but a kick out. Sandow sets up the chair in the corner, laying on its front. Sheamus runs to Sandow, as he does a Drop Toe Hold. Sheamus is jabbed in the eye by the leg of the chair. Sandow follows with the Terminus. Pin, but a kick out. Sandow connects with a plethora of swings with the Kendo Stick, following with a pin. Kick out by Sheamus. Sheamus grabs a chair, and throws it at Sandow. Damien is taken down from the chair, as Sheamus grabs himself a Kendo Stick. A flurry of swings follow. Pin, but a kick out by Sandow. Sheamus grabs chairs, and lines them up. Sheamus picks up Sandow, but Damien gets out. Sheamus is pushed against the ropes, as he kicked Sandow. One final swing of the Kendo Stick causes Sandow to sit on the chairs. Sheamus takes out Sandow with a Brouge Kick, as he falls over the chairs.
Winner: Sheamus via pinfall
Sheamus begins throwing potatoes into the crowd, as he walks away.
A highlight from Raw is shown, where Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton with a Kendo-assisted No Lock.
Backstage, Kane tells Bryan he doesn’t want to hear him brag about the match. Kane does congratulates him on the victory. Kane says the match was an upset, as Bryan begins to talk. Kane stops him, saying he is being stressed. Bryan is asked to leave, as he tells Kane that he will let that go. Bryan tells Kane he didn’t need his help, but in case, will be on commentary for his match. Daniel hugs Kane, but walks away as Kane fumes.
Commercials
A CM Punk and Paul Heyman video package is shown.
Miz welcomes us Miz TV. Miz’s guest is Paul Heyman, as he is introduced as one of the most controversial in the business. Miz says Heyman has an answer for everything. Miz asks about the proverbial teaming of Punk and Lesnar. Heyman says he wouldn’t like to get into his personal life. Miz reminds him of how he bullied Renee Young, and dares Heyman to bully him. Heyman says he is simply an advocate for one who could bully him. Curtis Axel is introduced, as he makes his way to the ring.
Miz says he was fooled by Heyman, just like he led everyone to believe that he had nothing to do with Lesnar attacking Punk. Miz says that isn;t his problem, but Axel is on his set uninvited. Heyman says Axel is his guest. Miz begins making Star Wars references to Heyman and Axel. Miz says Axel is like Luke Skywalker, saying he isn’t like his father. Miz asks what will happen when Axel loses his belt to him. Curtis says he takes Miz’s threats very personally. Miz asks Axel to put up the belt right now. Heyman interjects, saying his clients don’t fight for free. Heyman says Axel got to the top without taking shortcuts, unlike Miz. Heyman mocks Miz’s catchphrase, as he does it himself. Axel attacks Miz with a Neckbreaker.
Commercials
AJ Lee, with Big E Langston, makes her way to the ring. Natalya makes her way to the ring. Before the match, Kaitlyn comes out dressed as AJ. Kaitlyn begins listing off her former lovers, saying she knows her way around the game. Kaitlyn says she even dated the timekeeper. Kaitlyn says there are rumors that AJ has received very thorough examinations from the ring side doctor.
WWE Diva’s Champion AJ Lee vs. Natalya
Natalya connects with a Side Headlock Takeover, but AJ reverses into Headscissors. Natalya connects with a Suplex. AJ is picked up, but gets out by pulling her hair. Kaitlyn skips around the ring, as Natalya rolls her up for the win.
Winner: Natalya via pinfall
Kaitlyn runs into the ring, connecting with a Spear. Big E drags AJ out of the ring, carrying her away.
Commercials
A Wyatt Family vignette is shown.
Backstage, Vince McMahon meets with Teddy Long and announces the Smackdown Money in the Bank Ladder Match lineup. Long says he is looking towards the future. Wade Barrett, Dean Ambrose, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow are all announced as participants. McMahon says no one would have thought of that, but corrects Long on his pronunciation of Fandango.
Daniel Bryan makes his way to commentary.
Kane makes his way to the ring. Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.
Randy Orton vs. Kane
They lock up, as Kane gets a Waist Lock. Kane transitions into a Side Headlock. Randy locks in a Side Headlock himself, but is taken down with a shoulder. Kane slaps Orton, but is taken to the corner with fists. Kane is hit with a Clothesline, as he retaliates with an Uppercut. Another Uppercut follows, as Kane does a Snapmare. Kane connects with a Low Dropkick. Pin, but a kick out. Orton is whipped into the corner, as Kane runs after him. Orton does a Drop Toe Hold, as Kane is sent into the corner. Kane whips Orton again, as he is hit with a Front Powerslam. Pin, but a kick out. Kane makes his way to the top rope, as Orton hits him in the gut on his way down. Orton throws some stomps. Orton whips Kane, as he connects with a DDT.
Commercials
Kane knees Orton in the gut, following with a pin. Kane locks in a Shoulder Claw, as Orton stands out. Kane throws a fists, but is taken out with a Backbreaker. Kane picks up Orton, but is pushed against the ropes. Orton connects with a Thesz Press. Kane gets up, connecting with a Big Boot. Pin, but a kick out. Kane is hit with a Clothesline and Dropkick. Orton pins, but a kick out. Orton whips Kane, but it is reversed. Kane connects with a Sidewalk Slam and pins, but a kick out. Kane goes top rope, but Orton throws some fists. Orton follows Kane up, but is taken down with a headbutt. Kane connects with a Larait from the top rope. Kane goes for a Chokeslam, but is caught with an elbow. Kane is hit with a Scoop Slam. Pin, but a kick out. Orton goes for a DDT, but Kane counters into a Chokeslam. Orton gets out, going for an RKO. Kane pushes him into the corner, as Orton kicks an oncoming Kane. Orton sits top rope, but is punched off to the floor. Kane rolls Orton back into the ring, following to the apron. Orton catches him in a Rope Hung DDT. Kane rolls to the floor, as Daniel pushes Kane back into the ring. As he gets in, Orton catches him with an RKO.
Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall
Daniel walks away smiling, as he apologizes to Kane.
Commercials
Justin Gabriel is in the ring. Ryback makes his way to the ring.
Ryback vs. Justin Gabriel
Justin goes for a kick, but Ryback backs him into the ropes. Justin gets away with chops and kicks. Ryback whips Justin, throwing a kick out his own. Justin is whipped, and then elbowed in the back. Justin is picked up, but gets out with kicks. Ryback goes for a Big Boot, but Gabriel moves. Ryback gets caught in the ropes, as many kicks a thrown. Justin goes for a Sunset Flip. Ryback picks him up, as Gabriel connects with a Chop Block. Gabriel connects with a Dropkick to a kneeling Ryback. Justin runs to a cornered Ryback, but is picked up and hit with Shellshock.
Winner: Ryback via pinfall
Chris Jericho comes out, mocking Ryback hurting his leg in the match. Jericho says all he has heard is that Ryback is a threat, but all he hears is him complain. Jericho says Ryback bitches and moans, so he should be called Cryback. Jericho says he will give him a reason to cry about. Jericho attacks Ryback, going for the Walls. Ryback rolls away, limping up the ramp.
In a highlight from Raw, the WWE 2K13 cover is shown.
Another Wyatt Family vignette is shown.
Commercials
The Shield make their way to the ring. Christian makes his way to the ring. The Usos make their way to the ring.
6 Man Tag Team Match: The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Christian and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey)
Jey and Roman start off, as they lock up. Both are taken to the floor, through the ropes. Both teams face off on the floor.
Commercials
Dean throws fists to Jey, before Roman is tagged. Roman stomps away at Jey, following with a Powerslam. Pin, but a kick out. Roman locks in a Front Facelock, keeping Jey away from his corner. Roman pushes Jey to the corner, hitting Jimmy on the apron with a Superman Punch. Roman runs to Jey, but is thrown into the corner. Dean and Christian are tagged, as they go at it. Christian connects with a Diving European Uppercut. Christian goes for the Killswitch, but Dean gets away. Christian then connects with a Reverse DDT. Christian goes for a Spear, but is tripped. Christian then trips Dean into the ropes. Christian goes to the floor for the slap, but does a Back Body Drop to Rollins. Christian gets in the ring with a Diving Crossbody.Pin, but a kick out. Christian connects with a Tornado DDT. Pin, but a kick out. Jimmy and Jey take Roman to the floor. Rollins runs the ropes, connecting with a Senton Atomico. Dean goes to run the ropes, but is taken out with a Spear.
Winners: Christian and The Usos via pinfall
Commercials
Ricardo Rodriguez is in the ring, with a mariachi band and a pinata with Dolph Ziggler’s face on it. Ricardo introduces World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, but not before making fun of South Carolina. Alberto makes his way to the ring. Alberto welcomes everyone to Fiesta Del Rio. Alberto says they will celebrate his victory over regaining his World Heavyweight Championship. Also, Alberto is a 4-time World Champion. Alberto says he will do things his way, so tonight he will only speak Spanish. So he does, as the crowd chants USA. Alberto says they should begin the pinata. Alberto swings, taking out the pinata. Alberto says he will leave Money in the Bank champion. Alberto then challenges Ziggler to come out, as he does. Ziggler takes out Ricardo and Alberto. Ziggler is thrown into the table, as Ricardo goes top rope. Ziggler throws Ricardo through the table. Ziggler connects with Zig Zag, then grabbing a guitar. Alberto runs away, as Ziggler smashes Ricardo in the face with the guitar. Ziggler dances with the mariachi band to end the show.
