The Women’s Division Update
Smackdown Live confirmed Natalya vs. Nikki Bella at WWE Elimination Chamber, as well as Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss. While I think the match-ups are understandable, I would much rather see Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James over these two. James returns and loses two matches, albeit tag team variation matches. Alexa Bliss will fight Naomi, who I think deserves it and can put on a good match. I am just worried that Smackdown Live is trying too hard with some of these women, where a natural crowd reaction is much better.
Smackdown Live has much more depth, but they do not have the BIG stars in Charlotte, Sasha and Bayley. How great would it actually be if Bayley was on Smackdown and Alexa or Mickie James were on RAW? Both shows have the right talent, but not on the right show. Either way, WWE Elimination Chamber will hopefully be the finality between Natalya and Nikki. It’s dragging on too long.
AJ Styles defeated Dean Ambrose
Styles with a pump handle back breaker for a two count. Styles bodyslams Ambrose. Styles lands a knee drop for a two count. Styles with a forearm strike in the corner. Ambrose ducks a clothesline from Styles. Ambrose goes for the Dirty Deeds, but Styles counters with the phenomenal blitz. Ambrose with a neck breaker to Styles. Ambrose with a series of clotheslines to Styles. Ambrose with a running crossbody to Styles. Ambrose places Styles on the top rope. Ambrose goes for a superplex, but Styles sends Ambrose face first to the top turnbuckle. Styles goes for the Argentine Backbreaker, but Ambrose gets back on his feet. Ambrose with a O’Connor Roll for a two count. Ambrose with a right hand that sends Styles crashing to the outside. Ambrose goes for the suicide dive, but Styles counters with a vicious forearm.
Styles connects with the Pele Kick. Ambrose responds with the Lunatic Lariat. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds, but Styles rolls out of the ring. Ambrose with a flying elbow drop onto Styles on the outside. Corbin and Miz begin to brawl. Ambrose lands another elbow drop, but the referee was distracted. Ambrose with a suicide dive to Corbin. Ambrose sends Miz back first to the barricade. Styles plants Ambrose with the Styles Clash to pickup the victory. After the match, Miz drops Ambrose with the Skull Crushing Finale. Corbin ends the show with separate End of Days to both Miz and Ambrose.
A strong main event match with AJ Styles getting the win over Dean Ambrose. I did like the fact that The Miz and Baron Corbin made their name well know heading into Elimination Chamber. Smackdown Live did good by making sure all men involved in the Elimination Chamber match would get their moves and get some time in. Next week, I would love to see Bray Wyatt end the night over everyone, or potentially John Cena showcase some brute strength. Those are the two guys most see winning the match in 2 weeks, so having John Cena and Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt and The Miz would not be a bad idea, with Baron Corbin continuing to lurk around the ring.
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